‘Into The Blue’ … Recorded at Celtic Connections 2009, Glasgow,Scotland. Kris Drever, John McCusker and Roddy Woomble . Harmony vocals – Heidi Talbot
Month: January 2024
Julie Fowlis & Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh (2009)
The Hollywood Inn, Co. Wicklow: “Scottish Hebrides singer Julie Fowlis & Kerry singer Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh singing ‘Dá bhFaighfinn Mo Rogha de Thriúr Acu’ (0:00), Dhannsamaid Le Ailean (1:24) & Cairistion’ Nigh’n Eoghainn (2:16) with accompaniment from Éamon Doorley (Bouzouki) and Martin Ross (Guitar). This clip was recorded for the Geantraí music series on TG4 in 2009.
Carol Patterson — short story collection launch, Hobart, 8th Feb 2024
Carol Patterson third collection of stories (22), Vanishing Point will be launched by the Hobart Bookshop at Irish Murphy’s, Salamanca, Thursday 8 February, 5.30pm. The band Sanctuary will accompany the event: all are welcome.
‘Carol Patterson deserves much wider recognition for her brilliant mastery of the short story form. Each story immerses the reader in an entirely different, vividly depicted setting with complex and contrasting characters. Patterson brings these characters to life as they confront a range of human dilemmas and emotional challenges. Her work is superbly crafted with control of syntax, voice and style.’ – Janet Upcher
‘In these stories, there is a voice of wisdom, a voice of experience, a voice of clarity. The author has tremendous sensitivity to the characters, which allows her to breathe true insight into every scenario. They are the kind of people one may meet in day-to-day life and often encourage us to pause and reflect on our own experiences in comparable scenarios. There is a dynamic interplay between the physical surroundings and history of each narrative with the impact on the characters’ thoughts and reflections. Above all, the writing has grace and elegance.’ – Dr Paul Goodey-Adevisyan
Fourth Australian Haiku Anthology — Hobart launch, 16th Feb 2024
Hobart launch of under the same moon: Fourth Australian Haiku Anthology, at 5:30pm at Fullers Bookshop, 131 Collins Street, Hobart on their 104th birthday. The haiku readings by Watermeet haiku poets will be accompanied by the inimitable music of Michael Fortescue on double bass.
Update from Liquid Amber Press – 2024 publications, and beyond
(from Liquid Amber’s newsletter | 19th January 2024)
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Publications for 2024 – and beyond |
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What an amazing round of submissions we had for the Liquid Amber Publication Call! Thank you to everyone who submitted – for your willingness to share your wonderful work with us. We would certainly love to have been able to publish more titles – but are thrilled to announce our list for 2024.
And in 2025, we look forward to publishing:
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Seasonal Poets Summer Reading — 26th February, Hobart
2024 is bringing changes to Seasonal Poets. Seasonal Poets will be partnering with Fullers Bookshop for each of its Seasons. The format will continue as it has always been, with three poets each reading for 20 minutes.
The biggest change is the venue. After seven years at Hadley’s Hotel, Seasonal Poets will now be meeting at Fullers Bookshop. And, tickets will be available through the Fullers ticketing link or at the door. This means not having to remember to have cash. The tickets will remain at $10.00. And the sessions will begin at 5:30 and run to 7:00. Wine will be available for purchase in the café.
More from the Co-curators of Seasonal Poets (Gina Mercer, Anne Collins and Irene McGuire):
‘We would like to thank Taswriters for all their help in making Seasonal Poets a reality. We could not have survived for seven years without their support. Unfortunately, they are no longer in a position to continue to subsidise our readings at Hadley’s.
‘We would also like to thank Hadley’s Hotel for their support over these same years.
And, we would like to thank Fullers Bookshop for giving us a new home to continue to present Tasmanian poets to an appreciative audience.
‘Thank you for supporting Seasonal Poets.
‘More details will follow closer to the February readings.’