Thank you so much to everyone who submitted their writing and/or artwork to Issue 2 of New Lyricist Magazine. The response has been exceptional, and over the next few weeks, Nick and I will be reviewing all submissions, and writing to everyone who submitted to confirm whether they have been successful. March is an exciting... Continue Reading →
I Might Trust You: Interview with Sam Moe
In preparation for the launch of her first full-length short fiction collection, I Might Trust You, I interviewed author Sam Moe to find out a little bit about her writing process, and the inspiration behind her work. You can find the interview below. Sam Moe: Author Interview When did you first start writing fiction? Who,... Continue Reading →
Coming soon: I Might Trust You by Sam Moe
EIF is excited to announce the release of a new fiction title next month, the stunning short story collection, I Might Trust You, by Sam Moe. These tales of love and betrayal, trauma and healing will hold you spellbound, not least because of the magic of Moe's unique narrative voice. About the Author Sam Moe... Continue Reading →
Walking The Wall for Daina in 2025
Before I sign off for the Christmas holidays, I wanted to tell you about my New Year's resolution/Charity fundraiser for 2025. As regular visitors to this site will be aware, I lost my aunt Daina to Motor Neurone Disease in April of this year. Daina was a tireless fundraiser and advocate for better treatment of... Continue Reading →
Celebrating the launch of New Lyricist at Hare Hair, Cullercoats
Yesterday was an exciting day for Team EIF, as we launched our first ever issue of New Lyricist magazine. We celebrated the launch with performances from cassettes and Ribbon Road, at the community Arts hub which is Hare Hair in Cullercoats, North East England. Nick gave the magazine a wonderful introduction: He then went on... Continue Reading →
Out Now: New Lyricist, Issue 1!
The wait is over, and New Lyricist is finally here. What began as an idea/inspiration/dream when we published Archery In The UK back in 2023, became a project we were determined to complete by the end of 2024. A huge thank you, and congratulations, to all of our contributors, and to all who have supported... Continue Reading →
New Lyricist now in production!
I am excited to report that the first issue of New Lyricist is now in production, and will be ready to launch on 7 December. We have decided on a limited-edition print run, with additional copies being available to purchase from the Lulu bookstore. Thank you to all those who have pre-ordered; I will be... Continue Reading →
New Lyricist publication date announced!
Today, I am excited to give you a sneak preview of the cover of New Lyricist, Issue 1. I have changed the design to include a photograph which ties in with my article on 'The Singing Stones' of Cumbria, which will be included in the magazine. All original artwork has been given a full-colour page... Continue Reading →
Five-Star Reviews of ‘To Catch A Poem’
I am greatly indebted to all those who take the time to read and review my work, and this week, I was heartened to read the following five-star review of my chapbook, To Catch A Poem, from author Michele Lee Sefton: Whether reading about love, the seasons, rain, pennies, the sea, or other subjects presented... Continue Reading →
New Lyricist Cover Reveal!
After much hard work on the part of the Editorial Team, the New Lyricist cover design can finally be revealed in all its glory. We experimented with different colours and layouts, but there was one artwork and one alone which I wanted for the cover. About the cover art Meditation on The Living Mountain (with... Continue Reading →