The forthcoming poetry collection, Life on the Blue Planet by Cheryl Batavia, is not just a book, but an experience. I must start by remarking how beautifully presented it is: I love the fonts, layouts and colourful photographs which adorn its pages. As for the poems, from the moment I started reading, they made me... Continue Reading →
‘To Catch a Poem,’ a new poetry pamphlet from Ingrid Wilson
As anyone who follows EIF will most likely be aware, it has been a busy year full of wonderful publications, to which I have dedicated a great deal of time, energy and enthusiasm. Anyone who has followed this blog for a long time, however, will know how much I enjoy writing poetry myself. Somehow, I... Continue Reading →
Truthtellers Anthology Out Now!
I am honoured to have my poem, 'For Hilary, Elizabeth, the 1-in-20' included in the stunning Truthtellers anthology from Free Verse Revolution, which is available now from the Lulu Bookstore. The book is a showcase of some of the best work from the 2022 issues of the literary magazine. The subject of the poem, my... Continue Reading →
Advance Review of Archery In The UK from Kristiana Reed
With only two more days until the release of Archery In The UK, I am delighted to present this advance review from Kristiana Reed, editor of Free Verse Revolution: "Archery in the UK is a special collection, published by Experiments in Fiction, as it is a collaboration between Ingrid Wilson and Nick Reeves and tells... Continue Reading →
Advance Reviews Of Archery In The UK
I am very grateful to Elizabeth Gauffreau and Merril D. Smith for providing advance reviews of Archery In The UK. As they are both talented authors in their own right, I very much value and appreciate their opinion of the collection. You can find highlights of their reviews below, and a link to the full... Continue Reading →
Book Reviews: ‘River Ghosts’ by Merril D. Smith and ‘Perceptions’ by Ivor Steven and Derrick Knight
If you are looking for some recommended reading, I have the following book reviews for you from Merril D. Smith, and Ivor Steven/Derrick Knight. Curl up with a cup of coffee and read on... River Ghosts by Merril D. Smith This delightful volume of over 50 original poems is Merril's debut poetry collection, published by... Continue Reading →
Archery In The UK launches early 2023!
What a year it has been for EIF, with four new titles published, and many more commissioned for 2023: the presses have barely stood still! I am about to take a much-needed break for the festive season (though I may post the odd poem or book review, I'm aiming to disconnect for the next 3... Continue Reading →
Out Now! ‘Three-Penny Memories: A Poetic Memoir’
I am delighted to announce the successful publication of Three-Penny Memories: A Poetic Memoir, the debut poetry collection from Barbara Harris Leonhard. The book is available from Amazon in both Kindle and paperback format: https://www.amazon.com/Three-Penny-Memories-Barbara-Harris-Leonhard-ebook/dp/B0BH99FS2T/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= And here are the links to buy the book in various countries: UKFranceSpainItalyJapanCanadaAustraliaIndia Huge congratulations are due to Barbara, both... Continue Reading →
‘Three-Penny Memories’ launches tomorrow!
It is a great honour to announce that Barbara Harris Leonhard's debut poetry collection, Three Penny Memories, A Poetic Memoir, will be published tomorrow. The book will be available to purchase via Amazon. If, for any reason, you do not have access to Amazon markets, please contact me via email (ingrid@experimentsinfiction.com) to discuss alternative purchase... Continue Reading →
Barbara Harris Leonhard reads ‘Departing from Gate 3’
In the final of her series of poetry readings in advance of the launch of Three-Penny Memories, A Poetic Memoir on 15 October, author Barbara Harris Leonhard reads her poem 'Departing from Gate 3,' which describes a dream she had following the death of her mother: Barbara Harris Leonhard reads 'Departing from Gate 3' To... Continue Reading →