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 →
WTWFD: Stage 6, Chesters to Brocolitia
Yesterday saw a return to the trail for my youngest son and me, continuing our Walking the Wall for Daina challenge. The weather forecast was fair, and it is half-term, so it seemed like a good way to get the holiday off to a fun start. We travelled by train and bus once again to... 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 →
WTWFD: Stage 5, Portgate to Chesters
After a weekend's break to allow my weakened ankle time to heal, yesterday saw my sons and I return to the trail in order to continue our Walking the Wall for Daina challenge. We left behind a grey and cloudy Newcastle by train to arrive in a sunny Hexham some thirty minutes later. Hexham is... Continue Reading →