Seren Events Archive
The latest news on Seren’s books, authors, events and prizes.
Japan Stories is a spellbinding new collection of short fiction from Jayne Joso. Meet the sinister museum curator, a son caring for his dementia- struck father, a young woman who returns to haunt her killer, and a curious homeless man intent on cleaning your home with lemons. This captivating work also includes Joso’s stories ‘I’m not David Bowie’ and ‘Maru-chan’, an homage to Yayoi Kusama. The book is illustrated by Manga artist, NAMIKO. ‘Stripped to the bone by the depredations of dementia, Joso’s prose falls from eloquence to hand-wringing and the bitterness of uncontained grief, to...
Take time out to recharge your energy and creativity. Mindfulness has been shown to reduce stress and improve well-being, clarity, focus and creativity. I’ve thrown in a sprinkling of poetry and a session of writing together for a weekly uplift! These six sessions are a fresh start to the day in the UK, or perhaps a wind down in Australia nearing the end of the day. Each session focuses on a theme to spur positive wellbeing, with a prompt for writing. Writing with mindfulness will give your writing a refreshing edge. WHO is it for? Those interested in mindfulness and/or poetry or writing....
This new poetry group facilitated by Bryony Littlefair (Giraffe) promises established poets and novices alike a cosy space to write alongside like-minded individuals. The group will include reading on different themes, writing exercises, time to draft new work and chances to share with each other. Whether you’re the resurrected spirit of T S Eliot or have never read a poem in your life, there is cosy fun in store for you. You can join whenever you can - no need to commit every week. There are two free places per session for those who need them. Please email me b.a.littlefair@gmail.com if you...
With guided journaling and mindful meditation and, of course, poetry, we’ll reflect on 2021 and what we want to envisage for 2022. There will be some (completely optional) opportunities to share reflections with the group. You can also keep your thoughts private in your journal. Find some inner stillness and connect with what really matters and what the heart desires. Bring paper & pen. Find a comfy place where you won’t be disturbed. Press the REFRESH button! Cost: £16. For further information and to book visit: www.cathdrake.com Cath Drake’s collection The Shaking City (Seren 2020),...
In this event launching Real Gwynedd, the newest addition to the Seren Real Series, Rhys Mwyn will be in conversation, through the medium of English, with series editor Peter Finch about some of the fascinating discoveries he makes in the book. Following the discussion, in which Rhys will read some excerpts, there will be an audience Q&A so come with questions prepared. Register for free via Eventbrite here www.eventbrite.co.uk. Please note: Registration for this event will close at 6:30pm on Thursday 13th January, after which all attendees will be sent an email from Eventbrite containing...
Join Cath Drake for three monthly online poetry feedback sessions to polish your poems in the new year. How do you make a good poems really good? Join a high quality online poetry feedback group to focus on honing your poetry. Receive encouragement, inspiration and constructive feedback, and get your poems ready for submission. Workshops are SMALL GROUPS, limited to 6 participants only. This group may evolve into an ongoing feedback group. Who is it for? Poets who are generating work and want to continue to improve. Both assessing the work of others and listening to how people receive your...