Bishop Auckland author Wendy Robertson is embarking on an exciting new venture – a monthly, hour long, radio programme aimed at both writers and readers, to be broadcast on community radio, Bishop FM 105.9.
Wendy’s programme will feature discussions and interviews about all aspects of the writing process, of interest to aspiring writers, established writers, and interested readers.
During the programme, Wendy will give her informed take on the world of writing and its craft – ‘The Writing Game’.
As well as this, The Writing Game will feature conversations with authors of national standing and will act as a showcase for a wide range of new, aspiring writers.
Joining Wendy as regular contributors will be copresenter Avril Joy, Gillian and Glynn Wales presenting their book of the month selections, and Debora Robertson talking about quality food writing and journalism.
The first programme will go out on Tuesday, May 4th at 7.00pm and will be available as a podcast to download from www.bishopfm.com.
This programme will focus on ‘Starting Point in Writing’ and will feature Avril Joy in her role of published author, and local writers Eileen Elgey and Hilary Smith.
Forthcoming programmes will feature conversations with crime writer Ann Cleeves, winner of the Duncan Lawrie Dagger Award, and internationally acclaimed David Almond, winner of the 2010 Hans Christian Andersen Medal, the world’s most prestigious prize in children’s literature.
Wendy commented, “Our intention is that the programme will celebrate and showcase the fact that the north east of England is an acknowledged hotbed of literary talent.”
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