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 →
WTWFD: Stage 4, Heddon-on-the-Wall to Portgate
Another bright but frosty morning this Saturday, as my sons and I continue Walking the Wall for Daina 2025. We had a brutally early start, in order to ensure we would be able to catch the one bus which could pick us up from our destination in time to take the train home. As the... Continue Reading →
WTWFD: Stage 3, Newcastle Quayside to Heddon-on-the-Wall
Yesterday dawned bright, but cold: the perfect day to continue my challenge to walk Hadrian's Wall in memory of my aunt Daina, Walking the Wall for Daina 2025. This time, I was accompanied by both of my sons. We took the train into the centre of Newcastle, to begin our walk where Stage 2 had... Continue Reading →
WTWFD: Stage 1 & 2, South Shields to Newcastle Quayside
First of all, I would like to wish all of my readers a very Happy New Year! I have certainly been busy for the first few days of January, as you will find out below. This is quite a long post, so grab a cup of your favourite hot drink and read on! The second... 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 →