Coventry Writers’
Group has produced a brand-new anthology celebrating the city becoming the UK
City of Culture 2021. Entitled ‘Telling Tales’ it features 21 creative
pieces of writing in the form of short stories, articles and poetry, all with a
Coventry theme.
Despite lockdown and the group not being able to meet since the start of the pandemic, the group have kept in touch on line and virtually, and managed to write and put the book together. And just in time for the official start of the UK City of Culture celebrations.
The CWG is the
longest established writing group in the city, founded in the 1950s.
Contributors to the anthology include novelist and playwright Margaret Egrot,
romance novelist Ella Cook, children’s author Ann Evans, poet Emily
Lauren-Jones, Queen of African horror Nuzo Onoh, article writer Margaret
Mather, short story writer Hilary Hopker and writer David Court who has
recently had one of his sci-fi stories adapted for the screen. There are also
excellent pieces by up-and-coming writers in the group.
Between the covers you'll find
humorous stories, nostalgic tales, factual articles about this great city, and
poems that you'll love. The actual cover of the anthology features a beautiful
original watercolour painting of Bayley Lane by local artist, and secretary of
the CWG, Hilary Hopker.
Chair of The Coventry Writers’ Group, Maxine Burns said: “As a group, we
have published a number of anthologies over the years, and we are proud to present our latest medley of stories, poems and
articles written by some of our members to mark the city becoming UK City of
Culture 2021.
“The CWG has always welcomed all calibre of writers, be they
complete novices, multi-published, or anywhere in between. The group offers
enthusiasm, support and advice to all. We hope people will enjoy reading this
book as much as we have enjoyed writing it.”
Once Covid
restrictions are fully lifted, the Coventry Writers’ Group hope they will be
able to launch the anthology with events around the city. They are hopeful too
that they will be able to resume their monthly meetings at the Big Comfy
Bookshop, Fargo Village, on the first Tuesday of each month from 8pm – 10pm.
Telling Tales –
Celebrating Coventry UK City of Culture 2021 is available from Amazon and all
good book shops, priced £5.99 paperback, £1.99 kindle.
ISBN 979
8746368317
