On Tuesday 27th March 2012, Valley Press comes to Newcastle for the third and final leg of Valley Press Fest - 6-8pm in The Lit & Phil, Westgate Road. Tickets are just £2, can be bought on the door or online (see PayPal button below), and include a free drink.
Literary & Philosophical Society (more commonly known as the Lit & Phil - consult their website here, and find an interactive map to the venue on your left).
The event will feature readings from six remarkable writers; 'VP Fest' veterans Jo Brandon, Steve Rudd and Norah Hanson, fresh from appearances at the two preceding events, will read a variety of work from their recent books - Jo's pamphlet-length debut Phobia, Norah's poetry masterpiece Love Letters & Children's Drawings, and Steve's epic travelogue Pulse. They will be joined by Jo Reed and Helen Burke, both former Newcastle students, whose poetry collections Stone Venus and The Ruby Slippers were published by Valley Press in June 2011.
Plus, we're delighted to introduce a special guest; Newcastle poet (and Lit & Phil employee) Cara Brennan, whose as-yet-unnamed debut pamphlet is set to be published by Valley Press in September 2012. Cara will be trying out some material from this highly-anticipated publication, which will be available for pre-order on the night at a discount.
The event will be hosted by VP's Editor-in-Chief (and dynamic frontman) Jamie McGarry, and should be a night to remember. We hope to see you there!
Providing a focal point for anyone interested in Valley Press, our writers and our books, the first two Valley Press Fest events, in Scarborough and London, have proved a popular success with local literature fans. In March, the show moves on to Newcastle, literary jewel of the North East, and to renowned venue the
