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Magic Realism & Dream Fiction Workshop with Dr Alan Bilton

Posted on November 20, 2022 by thehaywriters

We are delighted to share details of an ‘open to all’ writing workshop lead by Dr Alan Bilton on Monday December 5th. Dr Alan Bilton, “received his undergraduate degree in Literature and Film from Stirling University in 1991, and his … Continue reading →

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Words amongst Waterfalls

Posted on October 30, 2022 by thehaywriters

Article by Lily Rose King The Brecon Beacons are an abundant source of inspiration for any writer, with a secluded retreat into their magic bound to stir creativity. This was the outcome when fellow Hay writer, Beth Flynn, and myself, … Continue reading →

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5 Books that Changed the Way I Think by Helen Smith

Posted on October 11, 2022 by thehaywriters

It’s fascinating to spend time thinking about books and the impact they have had on us. How a book has changed the way we think, impacted our perceptions or revolutionised how we ourselves write about the world we inhabit. Hay … Continue reading →

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Richard Booth Prize Winner 2022, Lily Rose King.

Posted on September 27, 2022 by thehaywriters

We are delighted to showcase Lily Rose King’s 1st prize winning piece, “Angels” from this year’s Richard Booth Prize for Non Fiction. We are extremely grateful to our wonderful judge, Gilly Smith for reading the entries and selecting such a … Continue reading →

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‘Grief Is The Price We Pay For Love’ Queen Elizabeth II

Posted on September 19, 2022 by thehaywriters

It’s often difficult to write when something is too emotionally close. Today, as Queen Elizabeth II is laid to rest many of us reflect on the deep impression she had on our lives. Emotions run high – love and loss, … Continue reading →

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Hay Writers – Highly Commended

Posted on August 7, 2022 by thehaywriters

Following on from the success of our Poetry Competition winners, we are delighted to detail the work of two highly commended entrants. Many congratulations to Helen Smith for her poem ‘frameless’, and to Mark Bayliss for his poem “Reunited”; both … Continue reading →

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‘More Fiya’, including Kandace Siobhan Walker and a Poem by Ange Grunsell

Posted on June 14, 2022 by thehaywriters

As we take our ease from all the excitement of Hay Festival and stretch out to enjoy a few days of glorious summer weather. The evenings are light, long and balmy, filled with flitting birds and the distant sound of … Continue reading →

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Real Hay-on-Wye Book Launch and Book Signing

Posted on May 31, 2022 by thehaywriters

Hay Writers’ Circle send a huge congratulations to the outstanding Kate Noakes on the imminent launch of her new book, Real Hay-on-Wye at Hay Festival this coming Sunday. Her latest book combines “memoir, anecdote, social history and arcane facts with … Continue reading →

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A Film, A Book and A Festival!

Posted on May 26, 2022 by thehaywriters

Bronwyn Goes Dancing by Shane Anderson Bronwyn Goes Dancing is a short film written by new Hay Writers’ Circle member, Shane Anderson, and directed by Chris Lang at a time when both were members of Pontardawe Arts Centre’s ‘Script Cafe’ – another dynamic writers’ group … Continue reading →

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The Curse Of Helios by Kerry Hodges, Hay Festival Reminder and More!

Posted on May 17, 2022 by thehaywriters

To offer some non-fiction inspiration for anyone wishing to enter our present competition, here is Kerry Hodge’s excellent, The Curse of Helios. Kerry attained 1st place in last year’s competition with another piece, The Curse of Helios being placed 3rd … Continue reading →

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