Today's reading is a poem called 'Watershed.' I explain a bit about the poem's composition in the video below. I have received the proof of the poetry pamphlet now, and am very excited about the look and feel of the finished product! Watch this space for more readings and background in the run-up to launch... Continue Reading →
Marlene Lee celebrates the release of Inner Passage!
Author Marlene Lee has been out on the road promoting her short story collection, Inner Passage, which was published by EIF last month. First stop was the Boone County History and Culture Center, where she gave a reading to an appreciative audience and signed copies of her book. Then there was the book's in-person launch... Continue Reading →
‘Winter’s Margin:’ reading from To Catch a Poem
Today, I would like to present a short reading from my forthcoming pamphlet, To Catch a Poem. I wrote 'Winter's Margin' around this time last year, and, once again, it seems appropriate to the season. There are references to Wordsworth's 'Intimations of Immortality’ and Blake's 'Book of Thel’ woven into the poem. https://videopress.com/v/jEndZHml?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true
Inner Passage is published today!
Congratulations to author Marlene Lee on the publication of her short story collection, Inner Passage, today. You can get your copy on Amazon, at Barnesandnoble.com or Waterstones.com. If you are lucky enough to live close to Columbia, Missouri, Marlene will be launching the book in person at Skylark Books on 14 November. For those of... Continue Reading →
A Reading from Marlene Lee, plus Meet The Author!
With only one week to go until the highly-anticipated launch of her short story collection, Inner Passage, it is my pleasure to present you a further reading from author Marlene Lee, this time taken from her story, 'City of Tomorrow.' An insightful interview If you want to know more about the author's creative process in... 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 →
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 →
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 →