This is a combined website - mine, and an opportunity for me to show some of Ed's paintings, which I'll add to periodically. . . I hope you enjoy looking at these images from his work. PLEASE BE AWARE OF COPYRIGHT LAWS and DO NOT REPRODUCE in any way. Contact me for any further information. Thank you.
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My novels are dark and reflect my interest in 'true crime'. Quinn, is set in North Wales, and Lilies of the Valley, in a dual setting, North Wales and the Lamorna Valley, Cornwall. Both await an opportunity for publication!!!
My common-folk biography 'My Whole World, Penmaenmawr' published by Old Bakehouse, Abertillery, took 10 years from my decision to 'put it down', to its publication. It was well worth it though; the book and its reprint has only a few copies left on Amazon or from me. The correspondence I received from people all over the world (well, nearly all over) has been amazing and I'm always thrilled to hear from/about Pen people. See info at bottom of page for details...
My common-folk biography 'My Whole World, Penmaenmawr' published by Old Bakehouse, Abertillery, took 10 years from my decision to 'put it down', to its publication. It was well worth it though; the book and its reprint has only a few copies left on Amazon or from me. The correspondence I received from people all over the world (well, nearly all over) has been amazing and I'm always thrilled to hear from/about Pen people. See info at bottom of page for details...
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EARLIER WRITINGS
Having had short stories 'with a twist in the tail' featured in 'Not For Bedtime' published by Infinity Junction, I have written many short stories and poems which have been published in the small press. * In 2011 I wrote a series of children's stories for Bodnant Garden - they feature Timothy Crumble and his pals who have adventurous times in the Garden The stories can be read to/by children when they visit Bodnant. See Some Words page above...
HERE HE IS...
...Meet Timothy Crumble and his pals as they explore Bodnant Garden: Timothy Crumble gets lost, looks for trolls, spots the birds and is horrified when he thinks the Laburnam Arch has disappeared. Seven Children's Stories written for Bodnant Garden - borrow them to read when you visit the Garden... or see 'Some Words' above for a taste... _________________________________________________________
John Tripp Award Finalists 2009 Cardiff. Anne Forrest standing 5th from left.
copyright: Literature Wales/John Briggs. I was a 2009 finalist in the John Tripp Award for the Spoken Word. See 'Some Words' page above...
Literature Wales, Wales' Academi for all literary happenings. *
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MY WHOLE WORLD, PENMAENMAWR, is a pretty 'rosy' common-folk biography, as I had a lovely upbringing in Pen...
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Stories from a Quarrying Village and More Stories..
I'm chairman of the Lamorna Society see thelamornasociety.com
I'm enjoying the research via the people of Lamorna in Cornwall: Work is in progress on a piece called 'The Good Friday Walks to Lamorna' for a book edited by Newlyn & Lamorna archivist and author, Pam Lomax, entitled, 'Newlyn at Play'. Available in October 2014. The beautiful Lamorna Stream which the walkers passed in droves every Good Friday on their way to sit upon the rocks of the cove, below. Friends and family enjoyed each others' company, chatted and reflected. See 'Some Words' above to read 'The Lamorna Inn -The Wink and (a small part of) Childhood Memories in Lamorna.' 
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MY WHOLE WORLD, PENMAENMAWR
A Valuable Piece of History... published by Old Bakehouse Abertillery.
...Over 340 pages. Penmaenmawr's Social history 1900-1970, with more than 200 images of people and places as it was then. The book highlights Pen's thriving tourism days and industries, including Penmaenmawr's world famous granite quarry (and the quarry at Nant Gwrtheyrn), Llan Dairy, Rogark's Doll Factory, and shops & businesses galore in busy Pant yr Afon. Images of buildings that no longer exist, school classes from Capelulo and Pen Cae, Mrs Wynne Jones' Dancing class and beach scenes tug at the heartstrings. Stories of well-known characters - the tramp, 'Happy Charlie', Mlle Suzanne Gerbier, and Huw Tom Edwards who's journey from the uplands of Pen to Rowen I felt honoured to have opened a few years ago, make for a nostalgic read.
A Valuable Piece of History... published by Old Bakehouse Abertillery.
...Over 340 pages. Penmaenmawr's Social history 1900-1970, with more than 200 images of people and places as it was then. The book highlights Pen's thriving tourism days and industries, including Penmaenmawr's world famous granite quarry (and the quarry at Nant Gwrtheyrn), Llan Dairy, Rogark's Doll Factory, and shops & businesses galore in busy Pant yr Afon. Images of buildings that no longer exist, school classes from Capelulo and Pen Cae, Mrs Wynne Jones' Dancing class and beach scenes tug at the heartstrings. Stories of well-known characters - the tramp, 'Happy Charlie', Mlle Suzanne Gerbier, and Huw Tom Edwards who's journey from the uplands of Pen to Rowen I felt honoured to have opened a few years ago, make for a nostalgic read.
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My Whole World, Penmaenmawr, published by Old Bakehouse. See Amazon or contact me. |
This is a combined website - mine, and an opportunity for me to show some of Ed's work. I hope you enjoy looking at the images: see page above...
