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A SLIM VOLUME OF POETRY FOR CHARITY

31 March 2023

Published by The Altair Press comes this long-awaited slim volume of poetry by Ian Welland.

Round and Around (Selected Poems 1978 - 2023) brings together 50 poems  including Ian's very first poem Autumn and his most recent, C'mon you 'Orns. 


Ian said,

"I've wanted to produce a slim volume of my poetry, to raise funds for charity, for many years and finally got round to sorting the wheat from the chaff. Over the years, most of the poems have ended up in spiral bound collections and condemned to box files never to see the light of day. But, through the encouragement of fellow Watford Writers, it was time to unleash them to the world! My wife, Louise, had taken some excellent photos of Worthing seafront Ferris wheel in 2021 and kindly allowed me to use them for the front and back covers. Job done. (Don't believe the Ferris wheel is there now!)."


All proceeds will be donated to The Peace Hospice Care, Watford. 

WE ARE 18!

On 27 February 2023, in the presence of our guest of honour Cllr Aga Dychton, Deputy Mayor of Watford; and special guest speaker David Loose, we all came together at Watford Museum to celebrate our 18th birthday. 


The Deputy Mayor gave a rousing opening speech; followed by Ian Welland announcing the results of our latest poetry competition, Transformation. 


Our guest speaker David Loose presented his talk on Record Jack which tells the story of Watford cyclist Jack Harter and his achievements from 1890. David bought along two vintage bikes for the group to see and copies of his book. Record Jack can be purchased from Watford Museum. Click here for full details of David's talk.


Jan Rees recited a specially written piece for the evening; which was followed by the successful poetry entries from our latest competition. 


Our group started in February 2005 with over 50 people attending the first meeting at Cha-Cha Cafe in Cassiobury Park. Our ethos has always been to support and encourage writers of all genres and styles.


A splendid evening was complete with eats and drinks, and a specially made cake by member Louise Welland that had our group logo on and edged with iced books!


Many thanks to our special guests; and to Sarah Priestley and Lewis Butler at Watford Museum for kindly hosting our birthday party.


Please see our photo gallery


CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR LESLEY

26 February 2023

Exciting news from Watford Writers' Lesley Kerr. Lesley has been included in an article in The Guardian online, about unpublished older(!) female authors!  


Lesley said, "It was so exciting being interviewed by a journalist - although short notice and they said in the piece that I am working on my debut novel. So I have to get on with it!"


To read the article:

https://www.theguardian.com/books/2023/feb/25/unpublished-older-female-writers-authors'


Many congratulations Lesley.

A GRIPPING NEW CRIME NOVEL FROM PAT

DEATH IS WAITING is published

It’s congratulations to Watford Writers' very own Patricia Simpson, whose eagerly awaited crime fiction novel has just been published.

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Detective Chief Inspector Justin Mortmain is bored, waiting for injuries, sustained in the line of duty, to heal. Frustrated, he goes for a run hoping to prove his ability to return to work. Near the halfway point of his route, he discovers the body of a young woman. 


Having found her, Justin feels duty bound to discover her killer. He requests permission to investigate her death and this is the focus of his first case leading a Major Crime Unit team. 

Haunted by the corruption of their former senior investigating officer, then being placed under the authority of an officer they do not respect or like has left the team disillusioned and demotivated. A difficult situation Justin must resolve.

 

Can he draw the team back into the successful unit it was? 


After the betrayal that injured him, is Justin prepared to make the attempt? 


The murder investigation acts as a catalyst for him and the team, but there is one deep, dark secret about Justin’s past which could blow the whole thing apart…


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Speaking about her book, Patricia says,

“I have spent many happy hours with Justin and his team. Now I hope they will provide the same enjoyment to others.”


About the author 

Patricia Simpson is an active member of Watford Writers Group. She enjoys reading historical fiction including historical romance, and detective stories both historical and modern. Death in Waiting is her first published novel.


Death is Waiting is published by TSL Books https://tslbooks.uk/?s=death+is+waiting 

THE FINAL INSTALMENTS ARE PUBLISHED

LUCIFER'S CHILD trilogy is complete!

The wait is over! 


It’s congratulations to Watford Writers' very own Gideon Masters (a pen name), whose eagerly awaited parts two and three of the Lucifer’s Child trilogy, have now been published. 


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Part two, titled Ovum, sees Jackie and Eve believe the second shard is hidden somewhere in the deeps of the Sargasso Sea, and that its location is in some way connected with the migration pattern of eels. Eve has embarked on a secret voyage of discovery, with the man who once tried to gang rape her, as her only human companion. Still struggling with the dualism of her transgendered body and psyche; she must find ways to extend her fledgling physical and psychic powers, far beyond their existing limits. The crushing depths of the Sargasso will not be the only barrier she needs to overcome. Dark forces and an intruding universe will also dog her steps and bar her path. Thrown like dice into the cauldron of a precarious eternity; Helen and Eve continue to grapple with the imposed reversal of sexuality in their relationship; that Eve’s transition has forced upon them. Previous boundaries of love and intimacy no longer fit the parameters, of what may now be an endless future. Through exploration and experimentation, they must learn to know and relate to each other in a new and evolving dynamic or see their love wither in the stasis of interminable longevity.


In Part three, titled Gestation, outraged at the rape of Helen the angels are in revolt. Cariel has forged an alliance with captain Baker and the crew of the Fairweather, to tie up Semayaza in a distraction attack on the cloud city, creating precious time for Baliel to rally enough forces among the fallen, to lay siege to the Lord of angels in his stronghold. Without their Goddess, however, this is a strategy of desperation and likely failure. 


In the meantime Eve is struggling soul deep, against the mudslide of obliviate transcendence, and can barely condense sufficient coherent thought, to maintain her sense of self; even in the vastness at the edge of infinity. She finds strength, comfort, and an unlikely ally, in the creature Ouroboros. Together they enter the earthly realm, but its confines are crushing her need, desperate to explode into the infinite call of oblivion. With the stricken Cariel at her side, she finds temporary relief for the expansion of her essence in the unformed void of quantum space, but its uncertain improbability is a two-edged sword that could threaten existence itself. 

With divine, demonic, angelic, and human aid, and the improbable appearance of a submissive and loyal artificial intelligence, Eve conceives a plan; to mould the probability of the quantum void, into the perception of her transcendent will, and thus create a vast sub nano space, solidified within the spiritual matrix of sentient life.


Her plan relies on the ignorance of all those who would help her, willingly or not. To some extent this includes herself. She will need to visit, draw on, and manipulate, many wonderful and surreal worlds, and many entities, if her plan is to have any chance of highly improbable success.


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Gideon says,

“When I was younger, I was an avid reader, and loved to write. From my earliest years I remember being allowed to stay up late to watch the moon landings and loved to watch and ponder the stars at night. So, it was not surprising that I developed an interest in the sciences. I went from marvel comics to Sci Fi and fantasy fiction, Lord of the Rings, and TH White, to historical fiction and biographies, eventually widening my interest to include religious and philosophical concepts. All these interests have gone on to inform my writing. Whilst I like to write in diverse genres, it was inevitable that my speculation on the human condition over the years would soon spill onto the page. The Lucifer’s Child Trilogy is the result of several years of previously contained creativity that so overflowed from my pen, that I found myself swept away by the eagerness of my characters, who often seemed to take control of their own destinies. 

I hope that readers will find these books both enjoyable and thought provoking. I look forward with great anticipation, to receiving feedback or suggestions, as to whether I should consider expanding Lucifer’s Child into a series, or strike out in a new direction, or indeed, both.”


About the author 

Gideon Masters lives in Croxley near Watford, but was born in Shepherd’s Bush, London. Raised in a one-bedroom flat in a London still recovering from post war poverty, roaming around in small gangs, played and scrapped on old bomb sites, building sites and derelict properties. Gideon is an active member of Watford Writers group.


The trilogy, Lucifer’s Child, Ovum and Gestationis published by TSL Books https://tslbooks.uk/?s=gideon+masters


SOME OF OUR PODIUM WINNERS!

2023 is shaping up to be a very competitive year!

At our meeting on 6 February, we took the opportunity for a photograph of some of our winners and podium placed runners-up in 2023. 


(L to R):

Andrea Neidle; Louise Welland; Mike Lansdown; Geoff Brown; Jan Rees; Liz Shaw; David Elliott; and Helen Nicell.


Well done to all those above; plus Kay Hall, Lesley Kerr, and Sumi Watters who sadly couldn't make our meeting.  


More photos to follow.

MIKE'S DIALOGUE WORKSHOP

An excellent workshop on "Dialogue" was delivered to the group by Mike on 5 December. 


Packed with advice and guidance, the assembled writers enjoyed activities that explored the HOW and WHAT, with an additional activity that dealt with interpretation of well-known authors work and how dialogue has been treated and portrayed.


Mike has kindly provided his workshop notes, which can be accessed by clicking here.


Mike recommended the following books to support the writing of dialogue:


  • The Book You Need To Read To Write You Want To Write by Sarah Burton and Jem Poster


  • Creating Coinvincing Characters by Nicholas Corder


  • Show Don't Tell by Sandra Gerth


A great evening was had by all; and many thanks indeed to Mike.

MELVILLE'S NEWS

JANUARY 2023

Congratulations to Melville, whose poem, Senior Moment has just been published in Sixtyplusurfers Online Magazine.

(This poem is also featured in Watford Writers Poetry Corner section.) 

Sixtyplusurfers is a reputable online magazine which runs ongoing competitions with prizes.


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DECEMBER 2022:

Well done to Melville Lovatt, whose work can now be purchased from a number of outlets:


https://tslbooks.uk/melville-lovatt/


https://www.lulu.com/search?

adult_audience_rating=00&page=1&pageSize=10&q=Melville%20Lovatt


https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=books+by+melville+lovatt&i=stripbooks&ref=nb_sb_noss


Listen to Podcast of my Awarding Winning Play ‘The Powers That Be and also the Bonus interview about the play at:

https://anchor.fm/dptc

and on other Podcast platforms


You tube link for short monologue, “The Wall” by Melville Lovatt presented by East Lane Theatre Company: https://youtu.be/GSORQAu76b4


You tube link for short monologue, “The Dream” by Melville Lovatt presented by Turn Point Theatre Company:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jV3VnlAZIsM

(5th monologue on programme which appears at 37.31 minutes)

 

Please CLICK HERE to our POETRY CORNER page to read some of Melville's work.


MELVILLE at the WATFORD FRINGE - OCTOBER 2022

Poems1- https://youtu.be/QV04FcJ8t7Q

Poems 2- https://youtu.be/Y5cjDnY72Dk



PODCAST:


MELVILLE'S 'THE POWERS THAT BE' - NOW A PODCAST

It's congratulations to Melville Lovatt - American theatre company, Dean Productions, have now released the podcast of Melville's dystopian stage play, ‘The Powers That Be’ as part of their ‘Premiere the Play’ new season.


PLEASE CLICK HERE TO LISTEN ‘Premiere the Play’ (Season 2.)


The running time for the podcast is 1 hour 5 minutes. (A performance in the theatre would run approximately 85- 90 minutes.


You may also like to listen to Playwright conversations: In conversation with Melville Lovatt


Fingers crossed that the podcast leads to a theatre production either in the USA or in London.


The play is also now published by TSL Publications tslbooks@outlook.com




WATFORD WRITERS AT THE WATFORD FRINGE!

SATURDAY 1 OCTOBER

Watford Writers were on the road again and delighted to have performed again at Watford Fringe. 


This year we introduced our baby - the spin off group KidsLit; as well as members from the main Watford Writers group. 


TO LISTEN TO US AT THE WATFORD FRINGE, PLEASE CLICK HERE


Many thanks to:

David Elliott

Judy Klimt

Helen Nicell

Jan Rees

Liz Shaw

Pat Simpson

Trevor Spinage

Sumi Watters

Louise Welland

Ian Welland


And thank you to all those who came out to support us. A wonderful occasion.


CHRIS'S PLAYS PICK UP 2 AWARDS IN DUBAI and BRENTWOOD

Congratulations to our Chris!

1 OCTOBER 2022:


Following a brilliant performance by Chris in his self-penned play Conversations at the Short and Sweet festival at Brentwood Theatre, Chris was awarded first place for Best Performer! Chris also achieved runner-up award for Best Script!


Fantastic achievement. Many congratulations to Chris



23 MARCH 2022:


For the last week, Chris McDermott has been in Dubai. Chris went to Dubai as he had a play, which he had written, on at the Short and Sweet short play festival there. Chris believes this festival has now overtaken the Short and Sweet play festival in Sydney, Australia, as the largest short play festival in the world. 


There were over 100 plays involved and the festival lasted for nearly two months. Chris was over in Dubai in February for the first round, but had to miss the semi-finals due to work and other commitments. 


Chris says, 'I was really very pleasantly surprised to find that my play Drip! Drip! It Won't Turn Off had made it through to the Gala Final of 12 plays, which took place this Sunday, just gone. 


'I was absolutely shocked (in a good way!) when the results were announced on Sunday evening, following the performances. The actress in our play, Sarah Potter, was judged to be the best actress in the festival and my play was judged to be the best script in the festival.


'I have no doubt that the various writing experiences I have had as part of Watford Writers have helped me develop as a writer myself, so many thanks to all involved.'


Many congratulations to Chris on his achievement. Well deserved!  

ANDREA SCOOPS FIRST PLACE IN OUR WRITER'S BLOCK COMPETITION

It's a well deserved congratulations to Andrea Neidle who scooped first place in our annual Writer's Block competition. The theme was "Crime Fiction" and Andrea won with her entry My Killer Blog. (Right: Andrea receives the Writers Block Trophy from Helen Nicell)


Judging all the entries, crime fiction writer A J Park (Karl Vadaszffy) said of Andrea's entry:

‘This story played with the form of a usual short story and used an original technique of telling the story through the use of a blog. A clever format I thought. It put me in mind of ‘The Appeal’ by Janice Hallett, a crime thriller told by E-mails. I loved the twist, completely caught me off guard, with an audible laugh from me at the end. ‘


At our meeting of 28 February 2022, Karl very kindly provided constructive feedback on all 15 entries and concluded by ranking the following top 3:


  • 1st Place: Andrea Neidle - My Killer Blog
  • 2nd Place: Rob Summers - Within
  • Joint 3rd Place: Geoff Brown - Passengers from Hell; and, Liz Shaw - The Living Daylights.


Congratulations to Rob, Geoff and Liz who took second and third place respectively. Also, well done to all those who entered. 


Our sincere thanks to A J Park (Karl Vadaszffy) for his time. Very much appreciated.


Please Click Here to read a selection of the entries.

A cracking new book from our Geoff!

PRESS RELEASE - January 2022

Cruel Deflections is the stunning new novel from Geoff Brown; published on 24 January 2022 by TSL Books:


  • ISBN for the paperback is 978-1-914245-57-2 
  • ISBN ebook is 978-1-914245-59-6.


Available from TSL Books


It’s the mid nineteen-seventies when Luca Vento, an idealistic young lawyer uncovers endemic corruption in Puglia in the heel of Italy. He flees his homeland before the Camorra can silence him, settling in Edinburgh and becoming a successful restaurateur.

 

Nearly four decades later Luca and his daughters are embroiled in a huge international police operation to nail the head of the same mafia clan and his collaborator, a prominent UK businessman. A female executive headhunter plays a dangerous role as the story unfolds. A shocking revelation sets the scene for a startling finale.

 

The novel chronicles a cycle of betrayal, revenge, retribution and redemption and how chance events can hijack lives and spin them away from what seemed to be their set course.


“A complex and intriguing novel. I was carried along by the compelling storyline and a real desire to know how it would all end.” Michael J Lansdown author of Adam’s Lock and The Land Beyond the Seas.


“An exciting read with lots of setting detail and insights into Mafia operations…what a tour de force.” Brian Bold author of Quota, Roadworks and The Extra Miles.


“Great pacy opening and sense of local colour, place, food and atmosphere…really compelling and unusual storyline.” Judy Mcinerney author of The Pumilio child.


“The writing is very readable and the ‘voice’ is clear and confident…” Rory Scarfe, Publisher, The Blair Partnership.


“I really enjoyed Cruel Deflections…characters, location and plot are all convincing. I recently read a Montalbano and this book more than stands comparison.” Nick Brookman, Book Club leader.


About the Author:

Geoff Brown was born in Lancaster. After graduating with an MA in Modern History from Sidney Sussex College Cambridge, he had a business management career before spending thirteen years as a partner in Heidrick and Struggles a leading global headhunting firm. Geoff is widely travelled with a particular love of Italy which he has visited dozens of times. He is a member of Watford Writers. Geoff lives with his Danish wife in Hertfordshire.


PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS

Mike celebrates his second book in the Trilogy

Press Release - 1 December 2021

This month sees the eagerly awaited publication of The Land Beyond the Seas by Watford based writer, Michael J Lansdown.


The book, the second in a planned trilogy, brings our fifteen-year-old hero William Parker, face to face with thieves, murderers and enemies of the state in a sweeping tale that travels the globe from Georgian England to Britain’s fledgling Australian colony. Following in the footsteps of Adam’s Lock published in 2017, Mike delivers a heart rendering and soul-searching story of the harshness and realities of survival in the age of Redcoats.


Mike, a member of Watford Writers, is a PGCE tutor and MA in education supervisor with the University of Buckingham’s education department, a position he has held since retiring from his second Headship in 2015. Prior to completing 18 years as a Headteacher, Mike worked in London teaching in both the primary and secondary sectors. Before this, Mike taught English as a foreign language (EFL) to adults in London and in Sweden; however, he started his career teaching geography, geology and physical education to secondary pupils.


Mike says,

“Having left William languishing in a boat, newly arrived from London, facing an uncertain future as a fifteen-year-old convict, I felt I had to go back and help him in his bid for survival! In the Land Beyond the Seas, I tell his story as he goes from callow youth to young man, negotiating the rules and expectations of the Colony, most unwritten, where the greatest dangers come not from the authorities but from your fellow prisoners. William’s story is one of stoic resistance, of knowing which battles are worth fighting, and, above all, of holding onto those things that you hold dear and believe in. I hope I leave him in a better place and that all his trials and tribulations have been worth it – but that is for the reader to decide.”


The Land Beyond the Seas is published by TSL Books 


AN EVENING WITH WATFORD WRITERS VIA ZOOM!

With thanks to our guest speaker on 22 November 2021, Graham Whitlock.

ANTHOLOGY: EYE SPY - FEATURING OUR JOHN WARD

Watford Writers' very own John Ward is featured in a new collection of short stories and poems entitled: Eye Spy.


The book is the 5th anthology resulting from the Bournemouth Writing Prize annual competition. John, who has recently moved to Bournemouth, has contributed 'The Red Shoes' which was a firm favourite at Watford Writers. 


Congratulations to John and indeed all the writers who have contributed.


PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS ON PURCHASING A COPY or on the image right. 

HOW TO USE "READ ALOUD"

Many thanks to Mike for providing this useful guide to using "read aloud" on your laptop or desktop computer. Very helpful tool for writers.

Please find below the guide in Word formats and pdf for easy downloading.

How to use Read Aloud (docx)

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How to use Read Aloud (pdf)

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THE EXTRA MILES - NOW AVAILABLE!

Ten years after I published ROAD WORKS, a nostalgic travel memoir told through the prism of family car journeys over forty years, I’ve co-written a sequel, THE EXTRA MILES – on roads still to travel.


Not so many cars this time, and just ten years of travels, but lots of wry humour from my co-writer and travelling companion, Anne-Marie. For all of us, every journey is a personal experience and we relate ours together with over hundred coloured pictures.


We hope you’ll enjoy riding with us across England, Ireland, Scotland, France and New Zealand perhaps recalling some of your own visits and maybe discovering new places you want to explore. 


THE EXTRA MILES by Brian Bold with Anne-Marie Groves is currently available as a paperback from www.lulu.com and hopefully soon from Amazon too.

A BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO WRITING FICTION

Long term supporter of Watford Writers is Linda Spurr who has written a super beginner's guide to writing fiction.


25 chapters cover everything from the reason to write, forming an idea and taking this right through all the important stages to editing and finishing.


Linda was a journalist for newspapers and the BBC for 20+ years, specialising in sport. Linda then became a freelance travel writer for magazines. Now she write novels and a writing blog. 

 

Linda's novel Pathway To the Gods was shortlisted in the Wilbur Smith Adventure Prize four years ago. Read here for details.


A Beginner's Guide to Writing Fiction is a must for all those who write fiction.


Click Here to order A Beginners Guide to Writing Fiction

WATFORD CELEBRATED IN VERSE

Watford Writers very own Jan Rees celebrates our wonderful town with her specially written prose. To see this excellent presentation and hear Jan's superb recital performance:

Please Click Here

We celebrate the publication of Susan's book

A THANKLESS CHILD

THE LIFE AND TIMES OF GEORGIANA JANE HENDERSON (1771 - 1850)


This book provides a flavour of a period of history known as the Enlightenment through the eyes of a young girl born in 1771. Georgiana Jane Henderson (nee Keate) was known to actors, actresses, artists, naval men, emigres and even a South Sea islander and visited England's spa towns. She had her portrait painted by Angelica Kauffman RA and John Russell RA. 


Meet The Author

Susan Bennett MA is an Honorary Faculty Fellow at Brighton University; and Honorary Secretary of and Editor for The William Shipley Group for RSA History. Susan is also a dedicated member of Watford Writers .

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