Caught Alight - This Writing Thing - Writers

Send us Fan MailCaught Alight is An Anthology by Irish Writers Edited by Mary Farrell.In this episode we hear from writers who are members of the fabulous local group "This Writing Thing" We owe a lot to the brilliant Sue Divin for creating and maintaining this brilliant group.We also would like to thank our extremely hard working editor Mary Farrell who put in so much time and effort to make it possible.A massive thanks to Charlie Cawte @ Impspired for publishing this brilliant Anthology.our writers are:Stan McWilliams (Collator)Florence ForbesBrian HassonCatherine KayJimmy KerrMichaela McDaidSeamus McDermottMark McGrath

Send us Fan MailTo mark the occasion of World poetry day 2025 I decided to put together a last. minute podcast to help celebrate.I would like to thank all the wonderful poets who very kindly shared their amazing work.Roy Ferguson - Heart Nor HameRosie Patton - The people of Derry make it the placeDamian Gorman - Here's to youAnne McMaster - SilverBrian Hasson - Mirrors and Shadows, Love, Perception.

Send us Fan MailA massive thanks to all my poetry friends for contributing to this years Podcast.Rosie PattonRosemary QuinnWendy SinzingerMark BurnsRoy FergusonKendra ReynoldsCharlene O DonnellSiobhan McLaughlinDamian GormanAnne McMasterBrian Hasson

Send us Fan MailWorld Poetry Day Special.Fifteen Poets along with myself contribute our poems for World Poetry Day.Brian Hasson - 200 YardsFlorence Forbes - UkraineAnthony Doogan - Mica MiseryMark Burns - Prayer Flag Poem, You are your oceanSiobhan McLaughlin - Seed SeasonGerry Murray - BirthdaySarah Downey - AdamLulu Sinnott - Slip stream, Under the influence of waterRoy Ferguson - The HandlingDamien Carlin - Port ArthurRosie Patton - The town of the great OakMaeve O'Reilly McKenna - Your Mother, For YearsAnne Tannam - Turning Fifty TwoKendra Reynolds - Stepping In AgainDamian Gorman - The Giant BasketAnne McMaster - Shadow Cloud StoneRemember Just get Write to it

Send us Fan MailDamien is the author of "Eva finds her Smile" Eva Finds her Smile is a short story based on a young girl's experience in her battle with an anxiety disorder. This story is designed to encourage active conversation among adults and children and will help break any stigma surrounding child mental health difficulties.https://www.amazon.co.uk/Damien-Carlin/e/B09NL76R8T/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1My thanks to Damien again for coming on to the Podcast

Send us Fan MailSiobhán is a poet from Buncrana, Co. Donegal. She has a BA in English and a MA in Verbal & Written Arts.Her poems have appeared in local publications and online on The Ekphrastic Review, The Honest Ulsterman,  Poetry 24 and The Paperclip.Siobhan in 2020  had a blog sharing her love for poetry  on www.a-poem-a-day-project.blogspot.com  Check it out.Find her on Twitter at @siobhan347

Send us Fan MailJane is the author of Stones Corner 'Turmoil' & 'Darkness'Jane very kindly give up her time to come on the podcast and let us hear about her work, what Janes currently working on and some of her tips and advice.www.janebuckleywrites.com

Send us Fan MailRosie is the local author of "A little faith, hope and Love" Poetry collection.Rosie very kindly agreed to be the first writer to partake in this exciting new Podcast series.Why not Listen in, find out what Rosie has to say www.rosalindmpatton.comLet's get write to it.