Huntly Writer has work published in new anthology
Local Huntly Writer Dawn McLachlan (aka Dawn Finch), has recently had two of her poems accepted for inclusion in a new anthology called ‘Gods and Monsters – mythological poems’. The book is published by Pan MacMillan and will be available September 2023. Please follow the link below for further details: https://www.panmacmillan.com/authors/ana-sampson/gods-and-monsters-mythological-poems/9781035023011
Reprinted – Margaret Grant and Ron Brander Books
Due to popular demand, both the Margaret Grant book ‘Young at Hert‘ and the Ron Brander book ‘Over the Hills from Huntly‘ have been reprinted and are now back in stock at Orb’s Bookshop in Huntly. They can also be purchased direct from this website…please checkout our ‘Books’ page.
Review of 2022 – 2023 by Annie Lamb
The past year looks a quiet one from the account in the Minutes. This appearance is deceptive, for plenty has taken place: chiefly perhaps the work on our poetry anthology. Alongside that, novels grew longer, some have finished, while others got started and are still being spun. Our year’s output of shorter works might fill […]
Announcing the Nero Book Awards
Premium coffee house, Caffè Nero has today announced the launch of the Nero Book Awards: a new set of multi-category Awards celebrating the craft of great writing and the joy of reading. With a mission to point readers of all ages and interests in the direction of the best books of the year by authors […]
New time for HW Zoom meetings
As from our AGM on Wednesday 17th May, our bi-weekly Zoom meetings will be moving to a new time of 7.30pm. We hope this will give the opportunity for more members to join us.
Derby Book Festival – Flash Fiction competition
The Derby Book Festival are inviting all writers to submit an entry to their latest Flash Ficton competition. The challenge is to write up to 50 words on the themes of LIGHT check out the following link for full details: https://www.derbybookfestival.co.uk/flash-fiction
2023 Bristol Short Story Prize
The 2023 Bristol Short Story Prize is open for entries. We are sending you details in case it’s of interest to your members.The competition is open to all writers around the world whether published or unpublished, UK or non-UK based. The closing date for entries is midnight (BST) April 26th, 2023. 20 stories will be […]
New Scots Scriever announced
Shane Strachan, a local Doric writer from the North-East, has been announced as the latest Scots Scriever. Follow this link for details of the announcement: https://www.thenational.scot/news/21144757.doric-writer-shane-strachan-named-new-scots-scriever/?fbclid=IwAR2–_MUq6LTHOl4bmXU_WPtX0gKRCj5EZMyfuGPq12ZTTMut4KBsrf-vMM&bblinkid=263747087&bbemailid=42889477&bbejrid=-1822939588 Please note: the link contains adverts….
Doric/North-East Scots Anthology – open for submissions
The Friends of Elphinstone and the Elphinstone Institute are inviting submissions from Doric and North-East Scots writers, to be considered for inclusion in their latest Doric/North-East Scots Anthology. Details can be found by following this link: https://opportunities.creativescotland.com/opportunity/index/7ab1ea69-f663-4dc4-a6be-866809e4b3d7?fbclid=IwAR1C-dVBU9HRHTxwvXqWyz8tPVSSvcgIUTepV_X-3pP4-QN2aMbl2YTpVhM
Events with local Author, Vikki Patis
Locally based author, Vikki Patis, is hosting two events during the next week…all are invited to take part Vikki is also hosting an in-person author talk at Insch Library, on Tuesday 2nd August at 7pm – this does require booking via email or phone, or you can pop into the library. email Vikki direct at: […]