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New Literary Magazine from Ex-pat Writing Group Writers Abroad

Posted on 15/09/2014 by

The online writing community for ex-pats that I belong to, Writers Abroad, published the first issue of its new literary magazine on 1st September. It’s packed full of interesting stuff and it’s absolutely free.

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My novel, The House at Zaronza, to be published by Crooked Cat Publishing

Posted on 18/03/2014 by

I’m thrilled to announce that my novel, The House at Zaronza, will be published by independent publishers Crooked Cat Publishing, probably this summer. The novel is based partly on a true story, which we discovered on holiday in Corsica in … Continue reading →

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The Next Big Thing – Writers Abroad’s Latest Anthology

Posted on 16/10/2013 by

Every year since 2010, the online writing group for expat writers to which I belong – Writers Abroad – has published an anthology. Since we are spread across the globe and all the work is carried out online, this is … Continue reading →

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Behind the Scenes at the Parisot Literary Festival

Posted on 09/10/2013 by

First, a reminder to anyone who lives in the area or is visiting that our first Literary Festival will take place in Parisot this weekend (11th-13th October) with a line-up of both French and British authors. See the programme on … Continue reading →

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Ex-Pat Writers – Contribute to a New Anthology

Posted on 01/05/2013 by

Originally posted on Vanessa Couchman:
The online ex-pat writers’ group, Writers Abroad, of which I’m a member, will be publishing its fourth anthology this year, with the working title of Far Flung and Foreign. We are looking for other ex-pat…

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A Great Way to Celebrate Three Years

Posted on 14/02/2013 by

My blog is three years old today. It has survived the terrible twos and is now learning joined-up writing. And it has readers as far apart as Nova Scotia and Qatar. It will not have escaped your notice that today … Continue reading →

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Foreign Encounters Book Launch

Posted on 19/11/2012 by

I’m a bit late reporting on this event, which took place about 10 days ago. Blame this wretched novel I’m working on for National Novel Writing Month. I have almost reached the requisite 50,000 words but mine is going to … Continue reading →

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Foreign Encounters, a New Anthology from Writers Abroad

Posted on 24/10/2012 by

Writers Abroad, the online writing group for ex-pat writers I belong to, is publishing a new anthology today, entitled Foreign Encounters. It contains short stories, non-fiction and poems by writers who are, or have been, ex-pats. They live in, or … Continue reading →

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Foreign Flavours: A New Anthology from Writers Abroad

Posted on 24/10/2011 by

The online writing group I belong to, Writers Abroad, publishes today a new anthology of short stories and non-fiction articles, entitled Foreign Flavours. The theme of the anthology is food, drink and recipes from around the world.

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Don’t miss the chance to contribute to a new anthology

Posted on 29/08/2011 by

Sorry, entry is now closed for this year, but look out for next year’s anthology, for which we will be looking for submissions. My online writing group, Writers Abroad, will be publishing its second anthology in October this year. Entitled … Continue reading →

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Writers Abroad short story anthology now available

Posted on 20/11/2010 by

The Writers Abroad anthology of short stories themed on expat life is now available, says A writer’s lot in France. Read on for further details… Continue reading →

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A reminder about the Writers Abroad anthology

Posted on 22/09/2010 by

Just a reminder that you have about three weeks to submit a fictional short story to Writers Abroad for publication in an anthology of the same name, to be published in support of UK National Short Story Week (NSSW). You … Continue reading →

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Calling expat (and former expat) writers

Posted on 24/07/2010 by

Writer’s Abroad anthology now closed to submissions. Thanks to all who submitted a story. Results on the Writers Abroad site. Publication around 20th November 2010. Are you an expat (or have you been one)? Are you also a writer? If … Continue reading →

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Virtual friends

Posted on 06/06/2010 by

Writers Abroad is a virtual network for expat writers and demonstrates the power of the Internet in bringing like-minded people together. Continue reading →

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