I wish to be one of the first to congratulate Nick Reeves on the inclusion of his piece, ‘A Surprising Success: The Maas Ice-Cream Empire 1935-76’ in the anthology Nothing Is More Real Than Nothing, published by Valley Press today. By way of an introduction to the text, Nick writes: I first became aware of... Continue Reading →
Marking their post-pandemic return to the live music scene, Cassettes performed a 25-minute live acoustic set at this intimate North Tyneside venue on Sunday night. I had the privilege of attending and witnessing a seasoned, soulful performance from frontman and founder Nick Reeves... Looking effortlessly cool in lime-green turtleneck, braces and Converse boots, Nick takes... Continue Reading →
I realise it's been almost a year since I wrote one of these! (How did this happen?) I have so much material now, but I've been so busy with publishing activities, family commitments, etc, that I struggle to find time to write them up. The following, however, simply had to be written, for a number... Continue Reading →
Exciting news from EIF's very own Nick Reeves! Follow the link to find out more... The Soap Company return after a six year hiatus with Album 6 (Proper) ‘Creative Looting in Times of Austerity‘. Head honcho, Tony Soap, has pulled … Creative Looting in Times of Austerity/ The Soap Company
Thank you to all who took part in my Citizens' Assembly via earthweal this week. I have submitted our feedback, stories and suggestions to the organisers, meaning they should feature in the first official Global Assembly 2021 report! I really appreciate the care, effort and consideration which participants gave to this challenge. Below you will... Continue Reading →
Dear Readers, I have a very exciting announcement for you this afternoon: Gabriela Marie Milton, Amazon #1 Bestselling author of Woman: Splendor and Sorrow will be publishing a new poetry anthology, Wounds I Healed: The Poetry of Strong Women with EIF! The publication is planned for the end of May 2022, and submissions are open... Continue Reading →
Dear Readers, This morning I am thrilled to announce my nomination for Spillwords Author of the Year! This is an immense honour, and I am truly humbled, both by the support I have received from the Spillwords Editorial Team over the past year, and of course from every single person who reads and shows appreciation... Continue Reading →
Dear Readers, I am hugely excited today to announce that I have been given the opportunity to host a Community Assembly on the Climate and Ecological Crisis. Anyone taking part in this Assembly will have the chance to put their ideas forward to the worldwide Global Assembly. We all talk about how worried we are... Continue Reading →
MasticadoresUSA, edited by the bestselling poet Gabriela Marie Milton, announces its monthly contributors today, and I am honoured to be included amongst them. I am joined by other talented poets including Cindy Georgakas and Jeff Flesch, and our poetry will be featured regularly on the site every month. Follow the site for further updates, and... Continue Reading →
Happy New Year to all of my Dear Readers! I hope you had a wonderful Holiday Season, and managed to recharge your batteries. I enjoyed taking some time out and having fun with my family: the greatest gift of all! As I mentioned earlier, I have lots of exciting plans for EIF in 2022. If... Continue Reading →
