I love book blogging as I love to find new authors and sometimes, even poets too. Today I am so pleased to be able to share my review for the Newport Writers Anthology of Poetry and Prose. Thanks to Anne Cater for inviting me to this tour.
Welcome to our first anthology.
Since the group started, it has always been Tony’s vision to put together a collection of stories and poems penned by our members.
Please proceed with caution – these short stories and poems will introduce you to the alternative side of Newport: ghostly grandparents, a displaced porpoise, a little bit of Welshness, two philosophical security guards, a child whose food plays music, the awesome side of autism, a woman who made teddy bears in a concentration camp, and much more.
Take a whirlwind tour through bereavement, love, regret and parenthood. Laugh and defy fate as you run the gamut of life’s experiences – seen through the eyes of a bunch of writers who celebrate their individuality.
You will meet a diverse group of people who enjoy what they do and want to share it with you.
We invite you to sit back with a cuppa or maybe something stronger, relax and enjoy what promises to be a whirlwind ride…
An anthology is always great for me, as I can pick the book up and dip it to a section and then put it back down. I must admit I think I read at least three before I had to go back to my real life. Comprising of 48 varied poems and stories that cover so many issues, emotions and relatable life experiences too. There is something for absolutely any reader within these pages.
I found that as I read through these diverse stories and poems I found myself feeling emotional or chuckling to myself. There are even some that brought back memories from my younger days! I did have some favourites as well, Welcome to All Souls Park, Chrysalis, The Phoenix and Grandma’s Farewell are just a few.
The diversity of this anthology makes it an entertaining and immersive read. I found them perfect for the darker nights, to get comfy on my settee and read these stories and poems. This is a great present idea for anyone who loves reading, well I would gift one anyway.
About the Newport Writers
We are a diverse group from south Wales with over 20 members, covering a broad age range and a variety of styles within the sphere of writing. We include poets, novelists, writers of flash fiction and short stories, plays and film scripts.
We published an anthology in February 2020 entitled Newport Writers – An anthology of poetry and prose. Available from Amazon in paperback and for Kindle.
We met on Zoom during the pandemic, but have now found a venue in central Newport where we can get together with plenty of space for social distancing.
We hold an Open Mic night once a month at popular Newport coffee shop Horton’s, and in the summer of 2021 we participated in several spoken word events.
Some members of our group are available to read and offer critique, and we have a proofreader among our membership.
Email us at: newportwritersgroup@ gmail.com.
Facebook: Newportwritersgroup
Twitter: @NewportWriters
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