Sunday Chats 969

Author & Performance poet Richard Harries chats to Allfm about his latest poetry book Iconic Tattoo and what it's been like becoming a influencial YouTuber with over 100,000 hits at the age of 70!

On today's episode we welcome back Karen Honnor to chat to allfm.org about how her work has evolved since we first spoke during lockdown. We also discuss the importance of a supportive writing community both on/offline, and how her daughter has encouraged & collaborated on her 6th poetry collection 'Just Take Five'

John Botterill aka J.G Barwell chats to allfm.org about the release of the debut poetry collection titled Released on license -poetic license. All proceeds from this book will be donated to the Teenage Cancer Trust. Ps: The final poem is NOT based on a true story!

Rebecca Ryder chats to Allfm.org about hosting her 2nd live event in Manchester this year - How to make friends & find communities, her new mental health podcast Same shit-different brain, as well as her Mini morning dance party sessions which she runs 3 days per week on Zoom!

Manchester based singer/songwriter Ade Fabola chats to Allfm ahead of his 30minute set at Manchester Coffee Festival 2022 about his new track All behind taken from his upcoming EP. What the reviews say- "His intricate fingerpicking and soft, soulful vocals combine effortlessly into a sweet,feel good vibe that has drawn comparisons to Jack Johnson & Nina Simone"

To celebrate National Poetry Day on October 6th we had a special compilation show on Allfm.org featuring a selection of National & International poets. Including Spencer Adika (Kenya)- Lily Lawson (UK) -Karen Honor (UK)-sonnetist (UK) -Mitch Bensel (USA) -Poet's billow(USA)-Skylar J Wynter (Australia)

A Halloween themed show -music & poetry from Conor Molloy & Ed Allmann -Dead Ahead short story extract from author Toula Messer & performed by Creative chameleon- Phillip Carter - Halloween Poetry by -Pub Poet -Janie Barclay and Disappearance of Uriah Quince-Short story extract from Manchester steampunk, historical fiction author Drew Halfpenny

Australian creatives Skylar & Neshka chat to Allfm about their new artistic project -Shine which beautifully combines Skylar 's poetry & Neshka's hand drawn art into one wonderful coffee table book. We also find out about their current Decent Beings' UK & Ireland tour & workshops

Dr David Hartley is Manchester based author & soon to be writer in residence for European Capital of Culture Tartu 2024 chats to Allfm about his love for writing strange stories that make humans consider life from a different point of view

Award winning author Cheryl Burham - Chair of Dean writer's circle chats to AllFm about her latest historical fiction novel River Witch and tells us how the beautiful surroundings of which she lives in the Forest Of Dean, provide continued inspiration for her writing

New Manchester based Author Drew Halfpenny chats to Allfm about his debut Sci-fi Steampunk Action Novel -The Conundrum which is available on Amazon from September 12th 2022

Phillip Carter chats to Allfm about his latest project as an author- Earthloop Trilogy and tells us how you can get involved. This episode features an exclusive preview of the first chapter -pilot which is currently being pitched to Netflix. Find out more about Phil's work at therealphillipcarter on Instagram. There's also some poetry from Award winning Oregon based poets/ writing coaches Rob & Mi...

Ahead of the new choral season in the run up to Christmas we welcome back conductor Jonny Rees to celebrate the achievements of Levenshulme Community Choir in their very 1st year & invite local listeners to a free workshop on Sunday 11th September

Matt Nicholson chats to Allfm about his latest poetry collection -Untanglement and the memories that inspire his writing

New Author, Poet & open mic performer Isabelle Pandora Byrne chats to Allfm about powerful new poetry book- Pandora's Ruin

Singer-Songwriter Cerulean chats to Allfm about his new album -Divided Selfie which explores how we project ourselves on social media

Sonnetist aka Paul Morrison tells Allfm about his latest track One More Time & how he continues to evolve on his creative path

Ahead of their Open Day on 8th May 2022 Clare tells us about this amazing opportunity for 11-16 year olds to pursue a lifelong career in dance

Philip Dylak from Somos CR Manchester tells allfm about work for the charity & new exhibition

Jas chats to Allfm about his debut book - The Indie Author & his writing process. This interview was first broadcast on Allfm 96.9 on 19th September 2021

Craig Joins us on Allfm for a chat about his latest paranormal findings in Lancashire & his new podcast. This Episode was 1st broadcast on the September 12th 2021

New author Alan Bayles discussed how lockdown helped him launch his writing careee & fulfil his dream of becoming a sci-fi novelist! First broadcast on Allfm 96.9 August 15th 2021

Ruth Chats to US Author Gregory Thomas about his debut sci-fi thriller Novel - Chronologue & his writing journey. First broadcast on Allfm 96.9 9th May '21

Paranormal Investigator and author Craig Bryant discussed his new book of real life Lancashire ghost stories - Includes exclusive extract from the book read by the author

Ruth chats to author Miles Hudson about his new crime novel - The Kidney Killer out on the 5th November