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Poetry Performance

We're excited to share another great poem from one of our talented @citylit writers. Please enjoy Stephen Moran reading his poem "Who’s Afraid of the Cold East Wind?"#poetrylovers #performancepoetry #poetrycommunity pic.twitter.com/lS1o6ZRbxY

— City Lit Writing Dpt (@CityLitWriting) September 18, 2020

September 2020: Showcased by City Lit Writing Department – Poetry Performance series

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With Katy Darby & Olga Zilberbourg

Katy Darby comments on the stories in the short list before announcing the winner in the Willesden Herald international short story competition 2016. I then make a brief appearance to hand the prize to Olga Zilberbourg, who makes a charming acceptance speech.

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With Maggie Gee

Maggie Gee comments on the short-listed stories and announces the results of the Willesden Herald short story competition 2011.

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With Mary O’Shea

This is Mary O’Shea accepting first prize in the Willesden Herald short story competition 2011. I put in an appearance, just about – if you don’t blink.

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With Rana Dasgupta

My first attempt at using a video camera, with somewhat comical effects. I know, I’ll say it was an artistic decision to film renowned writer Rana Dasgupta in silhouette, opening the results event.

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With Lin Sagovsky

Lin Sagovsky brings the characters in my story to vivid life in the Liars’ League “Justice & Mercy” event at The Phoenix, Cavendish Square in London’s West End (8 March 2016).

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With Mustard Bastard

  This is Mustard Bastard’s setting of my poem “Ballad”. It’s a hoot. I love it.

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Unboxings

Reviewing a proof copy of Day of the Flying Leaves in hardback

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First look at the new 2020 edition of The London Silence and Other Stories

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The first print proof copy of Willesden Herald: New Short Stories 11

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New Short Stories 10 – Unboxing* the proof copy.
*Crazy YouTube lingo

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New Short Stories 9 – a first look. Co-edited with Katy Darby

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  Browsing the first proof copy of Willesden Herald: New Short Stories 6

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  Southernmost Point Guest House – first look

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And finally…

Things to do instead of writing

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