Tag Archives: Fermanagh Creative Writing Group

Ye What? Is Spreading the Word

Ye What?,a blog from Northern Ireland about books, authors and publishers and more has printed my story Just A Cough,  about the joys of winter this week. While this may not be the best time to consider that topic, the … Continue reading

Posted in August 2010 | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Welcome To Ascroft, eh? Blog Joggers

Thank you for stopping by Ascroft, eh? Please explore all this blog has to offer – from author interviews to news about Hitler and Mars Bars and also the Fermanagh Creative Writing Group to just my rambling thoughts.  Then jog … Continue reading

Posted in May 2010, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | 5 Comments

A New Idea For Writing Groups

Yesterday I attended the launch of a website for writing groups that has great potential. John Kenny and Martin Delaney from http://www.writing4all.ie came to Queen’s University, Belfast to talk about the new website that Writing4All are designing. The website, http://www.ourwritinggroup.com, … Continue reading

Posted in April 2010 | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Just A Cough – it could be Canada or Northern Ireland

As I mentioned in my last post, the Impartial Reporter is running a series featuring short stories and poems by members of the Fermanagh Creative Writing Group.  My story, Just A Cough, kicked it off yesterday. I guess the severe … Continue reading

Posted in April 2010 | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Online and In Print

Our local writers’ group, the Fermanagh Creative Writing Group, launched our blog, Loughside Literature today. It will feature a combination of news about the group and snippets of our writing. We have a very open concept of what it  will be and I’m … Continue reading

Posted in April 2010 | Tagged , , | 1 Comment

Fermanagh Creative Writing Group Told Tales

Mothers often tell their children ‘Don’t go telling tales’ – but that admonition didn’t stop us. On Saturday the Fermanagh Creative Writing Group recounted our stories and poems to a small but appreciative audience at Enniskillen Museum. Kevin Quinn opened the afternoon … Continue reading

Posted in March 2010 | Tagged , , , , , | 2 Comments

FCWG tell tales at Fermanagh Arts Festival mini-fest

In my last post I encouraged everyone to get involved in the arts – by participating or supporting them – so, if you’re anywhere near Enniskillen this weekend, here’s your chance to so. The Fermanagh Arts Festival’s mini-fest is happening this weekend. Art, … Continue reading

Posted in February 2010 | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Be Part Of World Community Arts Day

Today is World Community Arts Day. Its goal is to encourage people to participate in the arts – singing, dancing, drawing, writing and any other creative activity. Their website says: “All we ask of you on that day is to do … Continue reading

Posted in February 2010, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Introducing Fermanagh Creative Writing Group

It’s a new year and the Fermanagh Creative Writing Group is eager to jump into it. The Impartial Reporter will publish stories and poems by our members in the coming weeks and we’re looking forward to sharing our writing with the … Continue reading

Posted in January 2010 | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Enniskillen Literature Weekend

Here’s a weekend of events you won’t want to miss if you’re in the Enniskillen area of Northern Ireland: ENNISKILLEN LITERATURE WEEKEND Saturday, 17th October: POETRY LUNCH featuring readings by poets Kevin Quinn and Miriam Gamble at the Clinton Centre … Continue reading

Posted in October 2009, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment