Writers in the West Midlands
Below is a list of writers and others involved in Literature Development in the West Midlands.
Adrian Johnson
Birmingham Poet Laureate 2009/10 and literature activist Adrian Johnson’s can be contacted at http://kindandgenerous.weebly.com.
Alan Tumber
www.grandadssongs.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk is the link for ‘Grandadssongs’ (Songs that Grandad used to sing, Tales he used to tell) and writer/performer Alan Tumber.
Alex Nikitas
Storyteller, theatre writer and drama practitioner, Alex is based in Birmingham and can be contacted via www.alexnikitas.info. He runs workshops and projects for children and adults.
Amy Douglas
Storyteller and author Amy Douglas is also a workshop leader for a range of community projects. Details at www.amydouglas.com. She is based in Shropshire.
Andrew Fusek Peters
Fiction writer, performance poet and storyteller Andrew Fusek Peters is at www.twopeters.com. He also plays the didgeridoo and juggles…
Ann Evans
Ann Evans is a children’s novelist and workshop facilitator based in Coventry. You can find out about her at www.annevansbooks.co.uk.
Anna Conomos
Storyteller Anna Conomos’ details are at www.storytelling.uk.net/ysoy/conomos.htm
Anna Simon
Poet Anna Simon runs writing workshops. Contact her at annafsimon[at]aol.com
Ava Ming
Ava Ming is a writer and workshop leader for adults and children. She’s based in Birmingham. Contact her at avaming[at]hotmail.com
Bharti Patel
Storyteller Bharti Patel is a performer and workshop leader. She’s at bharti03[at]hotmail.com
Charlie Jordan
Charlie Jordan is a poet and radio broadcaster. She runs workshops/poetry slams/radio projects in schools and also works with adults. Go to www.charliejordan.co.uk for more details.
Chris Morgan
Story writer and poet Chris Morgan can be contacted at chris[at]pandcmorgan.demon.uk.
Christine Coleman
Novelist Christine Coleman’s website is at www.christinecoleman.net.
Clare Morrall
Novelist Clare Morrall has details of her work at http://www.contemporarywriters.com/authors/?p=authD4F18F621669b18F5ErVuK227BD6
David Hart
Poet David Hart runs poetry workshops for adults. Details at http://davidhartbirminghampoet.blogspot.com/
Dreadlockalien (aka Richard Grant)
Performance poet and live literature activist Dreadlockalien (aka Richard Grant) can be contacted via www.dreadlockalien.co.uk.
Clive Cole
Storyteller and narrator Clive Cole works with adults and children running a range of workshops. Find out more at www.clivedenniscole.co.uk.
Dave Reeves
Community writer Dave Reeves can be contacted at www.textician.co.uk.
Eamonn Reilly
Novelist and Storyteller Eamonn Reilly has a website at www.er-reilly.co.uk.
Farrah Chaudhry
Playwright Farrah Chaudhry develops performances for all ages. Details at http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/group.php?gid=45926609256
Fran O’Boyle
Storyteller and illustrator Fran O’Boyle runs workshops and storytelling sessions for adults and children. Go to www.franoboyle.co.uk.
Graham Langley
Storyteller Graham Langley does all sorts of storytelling work. Talk to him at www.storytelling.uk.net.
Guy Hutchins
Storyteller and playwright Guy Hutchins is at www.moby-duck.org.
Heather Wastie
Heather Wastie is a poet and performer, and also an Audio Visual Composer, Singer/Songwriter, Soundbeam specialist and Animateur. Find out more at www.heatherwastie.co.uk.
Helen East
Helen East, writer of fiction for children and storyteller is based in Oswestry and has a website at www.eastorywilsound.co.uk.
Ian Billings
Writer and performer Ian Billings is at www.ianbillings.com.
Jacqui Rowe
Jacqui Rowe is a poet and workshop faciliator, and also joint-publisher of Flarestack Press. Details at www.jacquirowe.com.
Jo Ind
Writer for print and digital media Jo Ind can be contacted at www.joind.co.uk.
Jodi Ann Bickley
Go to http://www.myspace.com/onenoneblonde for details of Birmingham based poet and performer Jodi Ann Bickley.
John Hargreaves
John Hargreaves is an interesting Shropshire-based writer – details at www.johnhargreaves.com.
Jonathan Davidson
Literature development enthusiast and writer Jonathan Davidson sets out his stall at www.midlandcreative.co.uk.
Julie Boden
The poet and workshop facilitator Julie Boden can be found at www.julieboden.co.uk.
Julie Cooper
Julie Cooper works with children in schools, libraries and museums. Her storytelling and performance work covers a variety of subjects, including English Literature, History, Art, Science and the Environment. She can be contacted at intimateproductions[at]hotmail.co.uk.
Katrice Horsley
Katrice Horsley is a storyteller and workshop facilitator. Details at www.katalysttales.co.uk.
Kavita Bhanot
Novelist and short story writer Kavita Bhanot is based in India and England and can be contacted at bhanot.kavita[at]gmail.com.
Leila Rasheed
Leila Rasheed is a children’s novelist. Her website is www.leilarasheed.com and her publisher’s is www.usborne.co.uk/bathsheba.
Lenny Alsop
Storyteller Lenny Alsop does workshops, performances, forums, seminars with children, and adults.
Linda Newbery
Writer of young adult fiction and children’s books Linda Newbery has details of her talks and workshops at www.lindanewbery.co.uk.
Maeve Clarke
Novelist, short story writer, writer of educational materials for EFL /ESL market Maeve Clarke runs workshops for adults and children. Contact her on maeveclrk[at]hotmail.com.
Mahtab Khan
Poet Mahtab Khan gives performances and runs discussion groups. Details at www.the-change-agency.co.uk.
Mandy Ross
Children’s writer and poet Mandy Ross runs writing workshops for children and adults. Find out more at www.secretcityarts.com.
Maria Whatton
Storyteller and writer Maria Whatton can be contacted at seeingstories[at]hotmail.com.
Martin Smith
Martin Smith has written for radio, television and the stage and is the author of books for chidren published by OUP.
Meg Harper
Novelist, factual writer and theatre practitioner Meg Harper gives talks, workshops (both creative writing and drama) for any age group from 3 years to adult, and undertakes writing residencies especially to create published books with children or adults. www.megharper.co.uk.
Mil Millington
To beat a path to the door of novelist and journalist Mil Millington go to www.mil-millington.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk.
Peter Chand
Peter Chand, Indian storyteller, gives performances and workshops for children and adults, including in Punjabi. His website is www.chandstory.com.
Philip Monks
Philip Monks, Birmingham-based playwright and poet, has the eponymous email address philip[at]philipmonks.co.uk.
Pippa Goodhart
www.pippagoodhart.co.uk is Pippa Goodhart’s website, the writer for children. She is also part of the Children’s Authors Roadshow group, offering tailored events and activities.
Polly Wright
Playwright /short fiction writer/poet Polly Wright can be found at www.thehearthcentre.org.uk.
Rashmita Patel
Author of teenage fiction novels and poetry Rashmita Patel has a website at http://rashmita.org/. She gives talks and workshops around the themes featured in her novels such as arranged marriage and teenage pregnancy.
Roger Ellory
Thriller writer Roger Ellory hones his fine fiction at www.rjellory.com. He is happy to do talks and readings.
Roz Goddard
The poet and writer Roz Goddard can be contacted at www.rozgoddard.com.
Sally Givertz
Sally has been leading workshops in creative writing since 2002 and has been writing and teaching for many years.
Shirley P Cooper
Shirley P Cooper is a writer and workshops leader. You can find out more at her blog at www.shirleypcooper.blogspot.com.
Sibyl Ruth
Poet and writer Sibyl Ruth (at sibruth[at]blueyonder.co.uk) gives readings and runs workshops.
Simon Cheshire
Simon Cheshire is the author of a wide range of bestselling children’s books, including the Saxby Smart detective stories for 8-12 year olds, and visits many schools, libraries and literary events every year. He lives in Warwick, but spends most of his time in a world of his own. www.simoncheshire.co.uk.
Simon Pitt
Poet and performer Simon Pitt runs workshops and gives performances for adults and children. Simonpitt43[at]yahoo.co.uk.
Spicy Fingers
Poet, storyteller, novelist, comedian, artist and drummer Spicy Fingers can be contacted at spicyfingers[at]hotmail.co.uk.
Spoz (Giovanni Esposito)
Find out all abut poet Spoz (Giovanni Esposito) at www.spoz.net.
Steve Smallman
Children’s book author and illustrator Steve Smallman does writing, poetry and illustration workshops, demonstrations, readings and storytelling. Go to www.stevesmallman.info.
Steve Wright
Steve Wright is Director of Storytelling in Schools and can be contacted at www.storytellinginschools.co.uk.
Sue Andrews
Storyteller Sue Andrews runs performances workshops, role play, murder mysteries, healthy eating talks, anti- bullying activities.
Susan Price
Young people’s novelist Susan Price’s website is www.susanprice.org.uk.
Susanna Willetts
Storyteller Susanna Willetts runs workshops and performances for all age groups: www.annamation.co.uk.
Tina Freeth
Tina Freeth is a British Chinese author of fiction, memoir and children’s books. She also does storytelling sessions as Chinese goddess Guan Yin, and writes short films. Her website is www.tinafreeth.com.
Tony Stringfellow
Tony Stringfellow is a poet and organiser of good literature events: www.tonystringfellow.com.
Tristam Adams
Tristam runs a blog inspired by Birmingham (in many oblique ways).
Yvonne Brissett
Short story writer, novelist and film producer Yvonne Brissett can be found via yvonne.brissett[at]yahoo.co.uk.