Amanda Attfield

Writing for many years, mostly poetry and short stories.

This recent first novel "Living with Julia" is an initiation. Check out my facebook page for the novel. I am indebted to Mark at Chelonist for all his help as publisher. Check out the facebook page, which includes a link to the book.

http://www.facebook.com/LivingWithJulia

Founder member of the Hereford Poetry Group, a member of The Border Poets for several years, work published in small presses and anthologies including The Rialto and with Flarestack, Lodestones, Path from the Year's Height, A Brush with Words (in collaboration with the Royal Academy of Arts Alumni). Published in "Two Overcoats Warmer", a Stonebride publication.

Performed A Child's Christmas in Wales at various venues with Paul Christmas (set to guitar), and pre-theatre readings. Twice shortlisted for the Housman poetry prize.

Performed readings of own work at the Ledbury Festival fringe, and as part of the Three Choirs Festival.

Wrote and performed a series of climate change themed poems as part of the climate change summit. Commissioned work includes a series for the Campaign for the Protection of Rural England (Herefordshire).

Inspired by art, stuff that happens every day, the environment, walks and mountains, and how things inevitably must change.

Current readings are mostly at The Applestore Gallery, Bridge Street, Hereford. Check out their website.