One of the coolest things about the Wakefield community is that we get to see the latest that our bright and busy authors are producing – and then we can share it with you! This time we have new work from Geoff Goodfellow, who is in fine form this early (drizzly) spring, with a new poem musing on fashion trends in his beloved Semaphore. Just a little something to get you through your Monday. Enjoy!…
Continue readingThere's nothing quite like hearing a writer read their own words, especially those who are really damn good at it – and Geoff Goodfellow is really damn good at it. Need proof? Check out this video of him reading a short piece called 'Hamming It Up' --
Continue readingThe Wednesday links are in, kids! Have you checked the news today? Because we're getting excited about all of this Harper Lee business. Time to rewatch Gregory Peck in the movie version <swoon!>. Also, ever wondered what kind of feedback James Joyce would have got from his creative writing class on his Ulysses? McSweeney's have too! Balked a bit at some of Molly’s “sexier” thoughts, which read like male fantasy. You can do better than…
Continue readingHey-o! Today's the day of the poets! 1 – You should all come down to Wakefield Press at 4 pm on Saturday 14 February to celebrate one of this state's premier poets, the inimitable Geoff Goodfellow. There'll be wine, a giant poster unveiling (!), and I'm pretty sure Geoff can be convinced to give a reading or two -- Ever read 'The Seventh Doctor'? Yeah, of course you have. (If you haven't, prepare to weep.)…
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