Gill Garrett - A Writer's Blog

I've just found out that I've won second prize in the short story section of the Swanwick Summer School competition so I shall be of...

Having re-read some Coleridge last week, I've been rediscovering some other classic poets such as Longfellow. That followed some family ...

Over the last couple of days I've spent time re-reading some Romantic poetry. Although I have always loved "Frost at Midnight...

When I began my project that should (eventually!) result in a comprehensive family chronicle I was convinced that I had at least the bulk, i...

Anna Saunders, Robin Gilbert, Marilyn Timms,  Annie Ellis, Howard Timms and myself A very pleasant afternoon on Thursday; as part of ...

Well, it's back to earth with a vengeance after a magic time at Ty Newydd. I didn't actually get a lot of writing done whilst there,...

Weather apart, the week at Ty Newydd gets better and better. I spoke about the sense of privilege I feel at being here; in addition to the e...