I've been away in Wales for three weeks (writing pretty solidly), and got back to find waiting for me my author's copy of Red Room: New Short Stories Inspired by the Brontes, edited by A J Ashworth (which I wrote about here). Very exciting - it's a lovely book. Yesterday I went to visit my mum and sister. After lunch when I visit they often ask me to read them a story I've recently written, and so I took Red Room and read my contribution, 'That Turbulent Stillness.' They laughed their heads off, and I have to say I didn't realise quite how funny the story was before I read it out loud to an audience. Or maybe it's just our family sense of humour: I guess I'll find out when I take part in two readings for the book in November. If any of you are in the vicinities on those dates and fancy coming along, it would be lovely to see you:
Portico Library, Manchester, Friday 22nd November. Doors open 6.30 pm. Other contributors include Vanessa Gebbie.
Blackburn Library, Wednesday 27th November, 7.00pm. I'll be reading with two other contributors to the book, Carys Davies and Sarah Dobbs. Details here.
The book is available for pre-order at a discount from The Book Depository.
2 comments:
I have a few treats to look forward to. First when I get home from Gladstone's Library, my copy of The Red Room will be waiting. Second, a trip to Manchester to see you, and read. That will be rather nice!
It will be, V! I'm very much looking forward to it!
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