A number of members had pieces published in the latest edition of Strix, including the magazine’s own founders. Ian Harker’s short story Harvest time, as well as Andrew Lambeth’s poems Towpath (tinnitus) and Why the swan, would grace any publication but an assurance was added that all selection of pieces is done blind by different editors. Also featured in this fifth issue were Charlotte Eichler with her poem Cephalophores, Sandra Burnett with her poem Fighter, and Anna Sutcliffe with her poem Magic Mushroom.
The photograph features what was widely acknowledged as the highlight of the launch evening at the Vic, a performance of a short story by Joe Williams entitled #DogsAtPollingStations, featuring Ian Harker as the voice of the Yorkshireman. For an impromptu, unrehearsed double act, it was brilliant. You really had to be there but it’s well worth reading if you can still get a copy of Strix#5.
The other recent success we’ve heard about is Pat Belford, who has had two stories picked up by The People’s Friend: The Long Road to Bethlehem and Matt’s Snow Trek. Congratulations to her.
And congratulations to all of our members who have had work published this year, as well as to those who write just for their love of the written word and share their work with the Circle on Monday evenings. Merry Christmas everyone. And enjoy your writing in between all the festivities. It can be a great escape.
Leeds Writers Circle 