I must begin this post with thanks to author and poet, Michele Lee Sefton, for suggesting I write about my recent visit to the Lake District. This walk is certainly worth recording, and it gives me joy to relive it. And, heaven knows, we could all use some joy right now. So thank you, Michele... Continue Reading →
Marlene Lee reads from “If You Love a Thing”
In the second of our series of readings from Marlene Lee's forthcoming short story collection Inner Passage, the author reads an excerpt from the story, "If You Love a Thing," which is about a woman on a voyage of discovery. The book will be published on 28 October and is available for pre-order from Amazon... Continue Reading →
Marlene Lee reads “The Broom”
In the run-up to the publication of Marlene Lee's short story collection, Inner Passage, it is my pleasure to present you with a selection of readings from the book, read by the author herself. Today, Marlene reads, "The Broom," a story first published in Uncertain Promise (Compass Flower Press, 2014). Inner Passage will be published... Continue Reading →
Introducing ‘Inner Passage’ by Marlene Lee
It is an honour to announce that the next publication from EIF will be Inner Passage, a stunning collection of short stories from established author Marlene Lee. The book is due to be published on 28 October 2023. About the book This collection introduces the reader to an array of characters from the Midwest, Pacific... Continue Reading →
The Howling
The children to feed;all the bills still to payand the howling. The emails to answerthe things I should sayand the howling. "Remember tomorrowforget yesterday"says the howling: "You carry such sorrow?Then give it awayto the howling." Wind, sound, surrenderthe trees' dreadful swayto the howling Whisper, "Wake with the soundof a pure poetry"called the howling. With thanks... Continue Reading →
Daina Mason wins Make A Difference Award!
It was an emotional day at BBC Radio Cumbria's Make A Difference Awards yesterday, which I had the privilege of attending in the capacity of Daina's niece and publisher. The awards recognise members of the local community who go out of their way to make a positive difference, both within their community, and in the... Continue Reading →
Word Rich, Cash Poor
Word rich, cash poor: some kind of way to live,don’t want that mental load weighing me down;to feel I have a world of wealth to give,yet possess little I might call my own. A whisper in the heart blooms on the lipsand greets the air in unforced exhalation, inspires the hand to flex the fingertipsin Hallelujah... Continue Reading →
The EIF End of Summer Sale!
With the summer all but over, I am busy preparing the latest EIF title for publication (details coming soon...) In the meantime, I am placing all paperback titles (except new releases) on sale at half price for the next two weeks only! To take advantage of this limited-time offer, click the links below: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1739404440 https://www.amazon.com/dp/1739404416... Continue Reading →
‘All Grown Up Now’ is published!
Congratulations to author Kim M. Russell on the publication of her autobiographical poetry pamphlet, All Grown Up Now. This beautifully crafted poetry collection is available from Amazon.com, Waterstones.com and Barnesandnoble.com. The online launch party will take place today at 6pm GMT. Kim will be talking about the inspiration behind the collection, and reading some of... Continue Reading →
‘All Grown Up Now’ – Invitation to Zoom Launch
With only one week to go until the release of All Grown Up Now by Kim M. Russell, I would like to invite you to the Zoom launch event, which will take place on Saturday, 26 August at 6pm BST. I will host Kim, who will talk about the inspiration behind her poetry pamphlet, and... Continue Reading →