
For the last couple of years I’ve been a member of the CORBY COLLECTIVE POETS writers group, based at The Rooftop Arts Centre in Corby, Northamptonshire(a hub of creativity where I occupy “Studio 9” for my visual arts practice).
We have set up our own publishing house, utilizing the desktop publishing skills of Warren Shaw, who is also one of the other Resident Artists, and Gallery Assistant at The Rooftop. The group is ably led by writer Donna Canale, and we called on experienced editor / writer, and group member Julia Thorley to help produce the first of our two books.

“DOGS MUST BE CARRIED” online poster for the launch of our first collection.
Our second collection “WRITE ABOUT NOW” was published in 2020, a reaction to the beginnings of the Covid-19 pandemic, as it unfolded, and due to the ongoing restrictions, we have yet to formally launch it, but plans are in place to do that just as soon as we can guarantee an audience. Despite the delay it has already sold well by word of mouth and online announcement.

“WRITE ABOUT NOW” Cover design by Warren Shaw with drawings by Dinah Kazakoff.
Our third collection is at a very early stage, and we are all busy working on our ideas for it. We have decided on a theme, and meet regularly via Zoom to discuss progress, in the hope that soon we can meet face to face again and propel the project into fruition as soon as it’s ready.