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My Baby Shot Me Down

16 Monday Jun 2014

Posted by marina72 in Books, Fiction, Poetry

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‘My Baby Shot Me Down’ is the subtitle of ‘Bang Bang’, an eerie ballad made famous by Cher and Nancy Sinatra in the 1960s, and more recently revived in Quentin Tarantino’s Kill Bill. And it is now the title of a new anthology, showcasing women writers. On the cover a paint-splattered angel, or ballerina – a little girl’s figurine – dons a gas-mask for what looks like a psychedelic reworking of Nirvana’s In Utero.  Continue reading →

ABCtales Live In Brighton

06 Sunday Jul 2008

Posted by marina72 in Books, Brighton, Marilyn Monroe, The Mmm Girl, Updates

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About ten years ago, I regularly read poems and short stories at the Caxton Arms in Brighton. Then when I started writing novels, the urge to perform dwindled. Just a few months after moving back to Brighton, I was asked to read at the ABCtales Evening at St Michael And All Angels’ church on July 5th, as part of the Clifton, Montpelier And Powis Festival. Seven Dials has long been my favourite area of Brighton, so I was very glad to return and be recognised on my home turf.

ABCtales was one of the first websites I searched for when, always the late developer, I discovered the internet way back in 2003. Editors Tony Cook and Mark Brown encouraged me from the start, and I regularly posted my draft chapters. ABCtales offers aspiring writers a chance to share and receive feedback on their work, and many of its eclectic membership have gone on to achieve publication and acclaim. Continue reading →

ABCtales Evening in Brighton

12 Thursday Jun 2008

Posted by marina72 in Books, Brighton, Marilyn Monroe, The Mmm Girl, Updates

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An evening of live literature featuring writers from www.abctales.com

The next ABCtales evening will be held at St Michaels Hall, Victoria Road, Brighton on Saturday July 5th – starting at 8 p.m. Admission £3 (£2 concessions). Tara Hanks, a long time ABCtales member, will be reading from her latest book, The Mmm Girl – the story of Marilyn Monroe, in her own words.

There’s still room for readers so if you want to come along and read (maximum time 10 minutes) then email tcook@abctales.com

The evening is part of the Montpelier, Clifton and Powis Festival. All are welcome so do come along. St Michaels Hall is just five minutes walk from the station and right in the centre of the City.

Hope to see you there!

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