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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 →
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 →
I am excited to report that the first issue of New Lyricist is now in production, and will be ready to launch on 7 December. We have decided on a limited-edition print run, with additional copies being available to purchase from the Lulu bookstore. Thank you to all those who have pre-ordered; I will be... Continue Reading →
Today, I am excited to give you a sneak preview of the cover of New Lyricist, Issue 1. I have changed the design to include a photograph which ties in with my article on 'The Singing Stones' of Cumbria, which will be included in the magazine. All original artwork has been given a full-colour page... Continue Reading →
After much hard work on the part of the Editorial Team, the New Lyricist cover design can finally be revealed in all its glory. We experimented with different colours and layouts, but there was one artwork and one alone which I wanted for the cover. About the cover art Meditation on The Living Mountain (with... Continue Reading →
As regular readers of this blog will know, I am working with determination and diligence towards the publication of New Lyricist magazine. I have obtained an ISSN for the magazine, meaning it can be distributed and sold all over the world, and the cover is looking beautiful. There is, however, a lot of painstaking design... Continue Reading →
Today, I am excited to announce the release of the debut single by indie duo Travel Sweets. 'The Table' is a yearningly beautiful ballad by Nick Reeves. You can listen to the track and watch the video on the EIF YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/hjVyoPkz13Q Introducing Travel Sweets As a child, I always dreamed of being in... Continue Reading →
Thank you so much to everyone who submitted their work to the forthcoming New Lyricist magazine. We will be writing to you all over the coming weeks with a decision on your submission. The response has been fantastic, and we're excited to begin work on putting the publication together. Watch this space for further updates,... Continue Reading →
As snow falls silent through a sullen greysky, without a wisp of winter sunI only hope my love comes through today. The timetable must bring either dismayor hope - will loneliness or funwin out, this gentle January day? The robin on the railings does not playbut seeks succour and warmth, alone like onewho only hopes... Continue Reading →
Today, I am excited to announce a new project from Team EIF (Nick Reeves and Ingrid Wilson)... Introducing New Lyricist Magazine Back in February of last year, when we published Archery in the UK, Nick and I included the following as introduction: 1. Tend toward magic realism; the natural, the supernatural. 2. Eschew cliché, bandwagon... Continue Reading →
Experiments in Fiction 