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Milford 2021 – a report by Liz Tuckwell

Posted on 21 September 2021 by Jacey Bedford

Milford 2020 was postponed due to COVID so, we’d all been waiting a year to attend. There were ten “old hands” and five newbies. Milford tries to keep five out of the fifteen slots for new writers every year. That … Continue reading →

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Live from Milford 2021 – Day #3

Posted on 14 September 2021 by Jacey Bedford

Jacey Bedford: It’s been a good day. The sun came out, and Trigonos looked lovely. The clouds lifted and we could see Mount Snowdon along the Nantlle Valley. This morning I wrote 1000 words on what is about to turn … Continue reading →

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Sherwood Smith answers six questions

Posted on 17 August 2021 by Jacey Bedford

Tell us your biography in three sentences or fewer. Born in Los Angeles, California, studied in Austria for a year, degrees are in German and history. After a brief fling in the film industry, I was a teacher for twenty … Continue reading →

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Cherith Baldry Answers Six Questions

Posted on 1 June 2021 by Jacey Bedford

Tell us your biography in three sentences or fewer. I was born in Lancaster and studied at Manchester University and St Anne’s College, Oxford. For many years I worked as a teacher, including a spell as lecturer at Fourah Bay … Continue reading →

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Ben Jeapes Answers Six Questions

Posted on 25 May 2021 by Jacey Bedford

Tell us your biography in three sentences or fewer. Born the day after “The Web Planet” was shown on TV and “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’” was at number one. Descendant of warriors, slavers and opium traders. Have lived in … Continue reading →

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Jaine Fenn Answers Six Questions

Posted on 11 May 2021 by Jacey Bedford

Tell us your biography in three sentences or fewer. Got born then grew up a bit. Did various tedious day-jobs while wishing I could write for a living. Finally got to write for a living. (too short? Ok then…) Although … Continue reading →

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David Allan Answers Questions

Posted on 16 March 2021 by Jacey Bedford

1 Tell us your biography in three sentences or fewer. Born and brought up in Edinburgh, including going to university there to qualify as a doctor. Studied radiology in Edinburgh and Oxford, then worked for the NHS in Dartford for 39 … Continue reading →

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David Gullen – The Girl From A Thousand Fathoms – Interview.

Posted on 19 May 2020 by Jacey Bedford

Milford: Your new book is called The Girl From A Thousand Fathoms. Give us a quick rundown. Dave: It’s a contemporary detective fantasy set partly in modern-day Brighton, and partly in ancient Babylon. Tim Wassiter, new-age private detective, uses magic … Continue reading →

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Science for Fiction 2020 by David Gullen

Posted on 3 March 2020 by Jacey Bedford

The excellent Science for Fiction (S4F) event at Imperial College, London, properly known as The Imperial College & Science Fiction Foundation workshop, is back once again. Designed specifically for SF and other writers to meet and talk to scientists presenting … Continue reading →

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Milford Writers’ Retreat 2020 Booking Now

Posted on 3 September 2019 by Jacey Bedford

Places are booking now for the next Milford Writers’ Retreat. This is limited to 12 writers accommodated in single ensuite rooms. The date will be Saturday 6th to Saturday 13th June 2020, which is a delightful time to spend a … Continue reading →

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