A talking blues in homage to Bob Dylan on his 84th birthday. Inspired by the English seaside town of Whitley Bay.
Walking Whitley Bay Blues
WTWFD Stage 10: Gilsland to Walton
Although yesterday started off cloudy, the forecast was for clear skies over Cumbria, so we set off early in order to continue our Walking the Wall for Daina challenge. We have moved beyond the bounds of public transport. Luckily, the roads were fairly quiet, and there is ample free parking in the village of Gilsland.... Continue Reading →
WTWFD Stage 9: Cawfields to Gilsland
My kids and I hit the trail again yesterday, continuing our Walking the Wall for Daina challenge. As we walk further from home, the journey time to get to the start of the walk increases, so we had an early start, catching our train at 7:48 am. Still yawning, we arrived in the pleasant market... Continue Reading →
Prayer
Clear as the green of May,clean as the light of daywhen winds have swept the clouds awayI see Far as the sea is widehigh as the surging tideand, setting all my fears aside,I pray For many days like thismountain heights, seaside blisssealed with a loving kiss,you by my side May inspiration bringme to awakeningsweet, sacred... Continue Reading →
Walking to Holy Island, the Pilgrim’s Way
Situated on the Northumberland coast close to Bamburgh and Berwick-upon-Tweed, Holy Island, or Lindisfarne, is a place you should go out of your way to visit, if you are ever in the area. It was here that St Cuthbert (634-687 A.D.) presided over the monastery that would go on to produce the breathtakingly beautiful Lindisfarne... Continue Reading →
WTWFD Stage 8: Housesteads to Cawfields
Yesterday marked the start of the Easter holidays, and a fine weather day it was too, so my sons and I once again hit the trail to continue Walking the Wall for Daina. Having learned the downsides of driving to our destination last week, we caught the train as far as Hexham, then the trusty... Continue Reading →
WTWFD Stage 7: Brocolitia to Housesteads
After more than a month waiting for a break in the weather, yesterday seemed like the perfect day to continue our Walking the Wall for Daina challenge, with high cloud set to break into glorious sunshine by the afternoon. In a change from our usual practice of taking public transport, I drove to the start... Continue Reading →
Out Now: “I Might Trust You” by Sam Moe
EIF is excited to announce the release of a brand-new fiction title today: 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 is... Continue Reading →
New Lyricist: Issue 2 Submissions Closed
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 →
Slender Novels by cassettes — Out Now!
Today sees the launch of the album Slender Novels, which is a retrospective of Nick Reeves' solo work with his band, cassettes, from 1998 to 2024. It is to be followed by the forthcoming Fancy Models, which will feature cassettes' full band line-up. A Modern Classic All songs are written, performed and produced by Reeves,... Continue Reading →
Experiments in Fiction 