My second book, a collection of poetry called Tourist to the Sun, is now into the publication process. It’s being published by Tsaunderspublications and includes many previously published poems but now all in one place and my own book. The amazing cover (to be revealed soon) is designed by The incredibly talented Lynn Stuart, whoContinue reading “Breaking news!”
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Late night cafe
Last night I participated in the late night cafe for the Wolsey writers. I read my poem, An afternoon walk, which you can hear below. the standard of work was excellent and it was a thoroughly enjoyable evening. thanks to Katie Ward and tony Casement for supporting emerging authors in Suffolk.
A little about me
I thought I would update my biography and so here it is below. Please follow me on twitter (@ResultsGin); Instagram (ginnb900) and find me on Facebook as Virginiacbetts or at Results Tutoring. I’m also on TikTok and will be promoting my new book, The Camera Obscure, through July and August. It’s out to buy onContinue reading “A little about me”
Book released 30th June 2022
My book of stories, The Camera Obscure, is about to be released! I am so pleased with the final product, which has been a careful collaboration between the publisher, Austin Macauley, and me. I wrote much of it just before and during lockdown – well, it gave me something to do! The process of writingContinue reading “Book released 30th June 2022”
Publication teaser…
My new book, The Camera Obscure, is released on 30th June. It’s trailer time! “She began to scrutinise the creature, taking in every inch of him. His face was like old, brown leather, weather-beaten as if he had spent too much time in the sun. His face was so lined and creased, yet at theContinue reading “Publication teaser…”
Martin Newell rocks!
This weekend I went to see Martin Newell and his hosepipe band open the Felixstowe book festival at The Two Sister arts Centre in Trimely. I last saw Martin in Wivenhoe, where we got rip-roaringly drunk in the pub. Martin is a brilliant poet, and a great singer – well-known for 80’s rock band TheContinue reading “Martin Newell rocks!”
My first book is out soon!
My first collection of short stories, The Camera Obscure, is coming very soon. Hopefully it will go to print in June. Here is a photo of a print out I made of the cover and blurb: I can’t wait to get it out there in the shops and online. I hope to be selling itContinue reading “My first book is out soon!”
London music
After a two year wait, due to covid cancellations, I finally got to tick seeing Andre Rieu love off my bucket list. The show, at Wembley Arena, May 21st 2022, was amazing! it felt like two hours passed in a flash. Funniest moment was when it ‘snowed’ on the audience, and then a big lumpContinue reading “London music”
A bit of theatre!
Here is a link to you tube’s film of All Change! a play in verse by Peter Sandberg in which I appeared. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CR7ZDs9veu4&feature=youtu.be Have fun – I was very pleased with my monologue ‘Just as a Butterfly’ which is about halfway through, and towards the end. It was originally an opera, so all the poemsContinue reading “A bit of theatre!”
Suffolk Poetry Society Open Mic
Saturday 14th May 2022 was the 8th Festival of poetry for the SPS. Solioquy in rehearsal, as ‘Janie’ The rehearsals went well and the show was great fun!
Virginia Betts 