In this podcast, we discuss how Angeline maintains creative relationships internationally and nationally whilst living in Cornwall. She talks of how songs find her, and her personal experience of song-writing. Angeline chats about working across genres, collaboration, and her shyness around performing.

Misri is an international theatre practitioner living in Constantine, Cornwall. She is senior lecturer for Falmouth University in Theatre and Acting. Her current project, Family Tree explores diasporic identities and what she describes as the ‘ridiculousness’ of borders and boundaries. In this conversation we discuss why she came to be a solo performer and whether solo can even exist as an artform. She talks about her multi-disciplinary work and becoming comfortable in not fitting boxes thanks to her mixed-heritage background. We discuss what’s entailed in being a creative practitioner, and so much more. We hope you enjoy what you hear. Sound and music production by South West Sonic

Sound and music production by South West Sonic.

Sound and music production by South West Sonic.

Sound and music production by Southwestsonic.

In this episode, writer and director Brett Harvey talks about the thrill and challenges of screenwriting, why none of his Cornwall-based films include imagery of the coast or sea, and how he considers his short film Hand, a documentation of his diagnoses of early set Parkinson's disease, as a form of therapy writing. 

In this episode, novelist Patrick Gale talks about the intricacies of his writing process; research and use of notebooks, the composting element and his longhand first drafts. Patrick's generosity gives us an insight into the life and work of a writer, who, in his own words, has never had a grown up job. Patrick's latest novel, Mother's Boy, is based on Charles Causley's early life and is available now. 

Music, sound production and editing by South West Sonic https://a-m-p.co.uk/

In this first episode of a new series, Polly talks to Rebecca Tantony. Rebecca's work ranges from poetry to spoken word and memoire. She is a creative writing mentor and facilitator, leading workshops for retreats, community projects and most recently, for The Writers' Block work with schools. She is running a Creative Writing & Yoga Retreat in Cornwall on 14 & 15 May. Find out more here https://www.rebecca-tantony.com/retreat

Things You Should Know About Grandad by Gareth Rees. 

This is a dark tale with echoes of Roald Dahl...

Gareth is a writer living in Cornwall. Currently on the MFA creative writing programme at Manchester Metropolitan University's Manchester Writing School, he is working on an historical novel set in his native Wales. www.gdlrees.co.uk

Read by Aidan Nightingale, Keith Sparrow & Nina Hills.

Directed by Connie Crosby Audio recording & production by Phil Innes. 

Funded by Arts Council England and Amazon Literary Partnership.

Pencarrow Suit by Kate Wilson

Kate Wilson writes short stories and flash fiction. Her favourite writers are 1) Kevin Barry 2) Lucia Berlin and 3) Deborah Eisenberg although this order changes regularly depending whose work she's reading. She also loves George Saunders. Kate completed an MA in Creative Writing at Exeter University in 2021.

Read by Nina Hills, Olivia Lowry, Aidan Nightingale & Keith Sparrow. Directed by Connie Crosby Audio recording & production by Phil Innes. 

Funded by Arts Council England and Amazon Literary Partnership.

Fallen Anchor by Sonny Arifien.

I'm an Australian freelance writer and arts journalist who now resides by the sea in Margate, Kent. I'm also the founder and creative director of Privilege of Legends: a film news site dedicated for cinephiles like myself with a passion for cinema classics, yet share little in common with the white academic males that typically dominate the discussion. In my spare time I'm working on a collection of short stories, and a novel, 'Roadside Zombies in Calais'. 

Read by Keith Sparrow & Aidan Nightingale Directed by Connie Crosby Audio recording & production by Phil Innes. 

Funded by Arts Council England and Amazon Literary Partnership.

Doesn’t Like Fish by C.M Davis

C.M Davis is a new writer, experimenting with screenplay and short stories. She has written two short stories, the first of which was published in the 2020 Bath Flash Fiction anthology. 'Doesn't Like Fish' is her second. She is based in West Cornwall. 

Funded by Arts Council England and Amazon Literary Partnership.

Paper Pen Envelopes was created by The Writers’ Block. Due to lockdown restrictions, many people have become very isolated and have experienced loneliness. The simple aim of this project is to share stories through letter writing.

Writers Sarah Connors and Polly Roberts have been meeting with individuals in and around Camborne and Redruth, sharing tales  which have prompted letter exchanges with children from Trewirgie, Penponds and St John’s Primary Schools. Some of these stories have been recorded and others printed on postcards. You can find all the stories on The Writers’ Block library at www.thewritersblock.org.uk/the-library

The project has been funded by Cornwall Community Foundation and supported by Coastline & Arts Council England. 

Recorded and edited by Jimmy Marshall- South West Sonic. Music is an excerpt of Fruition by Edoy https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Edoy

Paper Pen Envelopes was created by The Writers’ Block. Due to lockdown restrictions, many people have become very isolated and have experienced loneliness. The simple aim of this project is to share stories through letter writing.

Writers Sarah Connors and Polly Roberts have been meeting with individuals in and around Camborne and Redruth, sharing tales  which have prompted letter exchanges with children from Trewirgie, Penponds and St John’s Primary Schools. Some of these stories have been recorded and others printed on postcards. You can find all the stories on The Writers’ Block library at www.thewritersblock.org.uk/the-library

The project has been funded by Cornwall Community Foundation and supported by Coastline & Arts Council England.

Recorded and edited by Jimmy Marshall- South West Sonic. Music is an excerpt of Yearbook by Edoy https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Edoy

Paper Pen Envelopes was created by The Writers’ Block. Due to lockdown restrictions, many people have become very isolated and have experienced loneliness. The simple aim of this project is to share stories through letter writing.

Writers Sarah Connors and Polly Roberts have been meeting with individuals in and around Camborne and Redruth, sharing tales  which have prompted letter exchanges with children from Trewirgie, Penponds and St John’s Primary Schools. Some of these stories have been recorded and others printed on postcards. You can find all the stories on The Writers’ Block library at www.thewritersblock.org.uk/the-library

The project has been funded by Cornwall Community Foundation and supported by Coastline & Arts Council England.

Recorded and edited by Jimmy Marshall- South West Sonic. Music is an excerpt of Heights by Edoy https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Edoy

Music, sound production and editing by South West Sonic https://a-m-p.co.uk/

We spoke about crossing artistic modalities, the part nature plays in creativity, and the theme of mental health that flows as an undercurrent through Clare's book. 

Zed and the cormorant is available to buy or can be ordered at all bookshops.

Music, sound production and editing by South West Sonic https://a-m-p.co.uk/v

Music, sound production and editing by South West Sonic https://a-m-p.co.uk/

With thanks to Loveny choir for use of their song 'Away from the Roll of the Sea'. https://www.lovenymvc.co.uk/ 

Part of the Tin Coast Events Programme. Commissioned by the Tin Coast Partnership and Cornwall 365.

Part of the Tin Coast Events Programme. Commissioned by the Tin Coast Partnership and Cornwall 365.

Part of the Tin Coast Events Programme. Commissioned by the Tin Coast Partnership and Cornwall 365.

Part of the Tin Coast Events Programme. Commissioned by the Tin Coast Partnership and Cornwall 365.

Part of the Tin Coast Events Programme. Commissioned by the Tin Coast Partnership and Cornwall 365.

Music, sound production and editing by A.M.P services www.a-m-p.co.uk 

Music, sound production and editing by A.M.P services www.a-m-p.co.uk 

Recorded remotely with music, sound production, and editing by A.M.P www.a-m-p.co.uk

Megan mentions 'A Space to Write' by Amanda Harris and Steve Tanner.

Music, sound production and editing by A.M.P services www.a-m-p.co.uk 

Music, sound production, and editing by A.M.P www.a-m-p.co.uk

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