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2018 Review: Nick Quantrill

Nick Quantrill is a regular end of year reviewer and I’ve got to say only good boys and girls get invited back onto this blog! Seriously, though, I’ve known Nick for many years now and he’s an absolute gem. It’s my pleasure … Continue reading →

2018 Review: Paul Gitsham

Paul Gitsham is today’s end of year reviewer. It’s always nice to see Paul and it’s fab to have him on the blog today. Thanks, Paul, for your review of 2018. Here’s to a top 2019! Vic x Do you … Continue reading →

Review: ‘what are you like’ by Shelley Day

In ‘what are you like‘, Shelley Day studies the human condition and the uncertainties of life. Day evokes familiar yet unusual settings, a library where a mother lives on a shelf and a diner where words fall from the menu. … Continue reading →

2018 Review: Shelley Day

Today, my good friend and fellow Bloody Mary Shelley Day is here to review her year. My thanks to Shelley for taking the time to look back over her 2018.  As an extra festive treat, check back later for my … Continue reading →

2018 Review: Emma Whitehall

Today’s guest is Emma Whitehall, member of Elementary Writers and editor of ‘Sisterhood‘. Like many of our guests, Emma has had a rather eventful year but I’ll let her tell you all about it. My thanks to Emma for her … Continue reading →

2018 Review: Trevor Wood

Trevor Wood has had a pretty good year but I’ll let him tell you all about it… As always, Trevor, it’s been a pleasure. Vic x Do you have a favourite memory professionally from 2018?  Easy one this. The moment I … Continue reading →

2018 Review: Mhairi Ledgerwood

Today, we welcome one of the newest members of Elementary Sisterhood, Mhairi Ledgerwood. Mhairi has been a big fan of the end of year reviews for a long time and it’s a real pleasure to welcome here to review her 2018. … Continue reading →

2018 Review: Iain Rowan

2018 has been a year where I’ve got to spend more time with Iain Rowan, organiser of Sunderland Creative Writing Festival and all-round top bloke. Iain is a smashing writer and one of the kindest people I have ever met.  It’s … Continue reading →

2018 Review: Carly Flood

I have a very special guest on the blog today: Carly Marilyn Flood, one of the most important people in my life. Since I met her at uni, Flood has become my most trusted advisor.  She’s absolutely hilarious and one of my … Continue reading →

2018 Review: Adam Peacock

Adam Peacock is our guest on the blog today. Adam is a member of Elementary Writers and has had a whirlwind year. It’s been a pleasure getting to know him and introducing him at Noir at the Bar.  My thanks to Adam for taking … Continue reading →