Books & Poetry
Poetry, prose and all forms of literature are thriving in South East Wales. Here's our guide to websites of some of the leading organisations and writers in the region. Tell us about any other sites worth including.
Please note that due to the nature of artistic expression, some websites may contain content that may be considered offensive. If you think we're linking to an inappropriate website, please let us know.
Yr Academi
http://www.academi.org
Yr Academi Gymreig (The Welsh Academy) is the national society which exists to promote the writers and literature of Wales. This bilingual site includes a database of Welsh writers, a discussion forum and comprehensive listings of readings, festivals and other events.
Hay Festival
http://www.hayfestival.co.uk
The UK's premier literary event taking place in May and June in this tiny market town. All year round the website offers audio and video highlights of previous festivals, with programmes and booking forms appearing in the spring.
Peter Finch
http://www.peterfinch.co.uk
One of the leading poets and writers in South East Wales (pictured above), Peter's website features extracts from his work, including his guides to Real Cardiff.Read an extract from Real Cardiff 2
John Evans
http://www.johnevans.org.uk
One of Wales's most uncompromising and original contemporary artists and writers, described by the Morning Star as the voice of disaffected, alienated youth of the South Wales Valleys.
Patrick Jones
http://www.patrickjones.co.uk
Poet, playwright and brother of Nicky Wire of the Manic Street Preachers. Read reviews, interviews and extracts, including details of his play Everything Must Go which was written before the album of that name.
Ray French
http://www.rayfrench.com
Newport-born author of All This Is Mine and The Red Jag.
Susan Richardson
http://www.susanrichardsonwriter.co.uk
Based in Cardiff, Susan proudly wears a T-shirt proclaiming herself as a writer, tutor and performer. She's worked in Australia, Canada and Finland as well as Wales - you may have performed her plays, read her travel writing or seen her at a poetry slam.
Matt Batchelor - The Underbelly
http://darkbelly.blogspot.com/
This writer and poet living in Tutshill is currently writing an online novel about the darker side of Chepstow life.
Ivy Alvarez
http://www.ivyalvarez.com
Australian/Filipino poet and playwright based in Cardiff.
Old Stile Press
http://www.oldstilepress.com
Based at Llandogo in Monmouthshire, this is one of very few remaining presses producing hand printed books in Wales.
Please note that due to the nature of artistic expression, some websites may contain content that may be considered offensive. If you think we're linking to an inappropriate website, please let us know.
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