Creative Writing

‘The word ‘Anthology’ comes from the Greek word anthología meaning a "gathering of flowers”. There are beautiful blooms to be found in this volume, powerful prose rooted in the earth, characters some sweet-smelling some thorny, sinuous shapes of concrete poetry, stanzas of verse which twine and curl like ivy. Tended and pruned collectively by the Group members, seeds from fertile minds were woven into garlands of varied size, length and format. Distinctive as the Irish Hares of the title, each of the contributors offers a selection in their own unique voice. Birthed in Irish soil, like Seahorses, these voices have also been nourished and invigorated by the fresh winds and flow of the Atlantic tides.’

‘Welcome to Spun Tales and Woven Words, the second anthology from North Coast Writers. Together, we have woven truth and tall tales to produce an anthology we hope you will enjoy. Strands of connection and contrast thread their way through these poems and short stories. There are fragrant roses, bluebells and chamomile lawns, ice creams and ice skates, wry rural tales and travelogues. Some pieces will make you smile, others make you weep. A few will make you laugh out loud. You will find wit and whimsy, tales of love and loss, pieces that roll along at a cracking pace and poignant moments over which you will linger.’

Welcome Readers to this third and last of these Anthologies. A wide array of topics is covered. Once more the familiar - surf and turf, birds and bees, family and friends, the sharing of life experiences and places visited. However, in this Anthology we find prose and poems inspired by the works of well-known writers as well as pieces which have evolved from reactions to visual images. We follow intricate dialogues and the outlines of dramatically formatted shapes. All of these demonstrate the continuing courage of these Writers from the North Coast of Ireland to challenge themselves and try new styles and techniques.