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Writing The Camera Obscure- Story 3 ‘Reflection’

‘Here today, staring at my reflection again, I barely recognise myself. As ever, I am completely absorbed, drawn in to inspect every detail. My sense of self is disappearing as the face reflected back seems unfamiliar, as if there are two of us, the one here outside the mirror and the one on the otherContinue reading “Writing The Camera Obscure- Story 3 ‘Reflection’”

Primadonna Festival July 31st

I am takin apart in this festival on Sunday from 9 til the afternoon. I’ll be selling and signing my books, performing my poetry and also playing Anne Boleyn from Mai Black’s Thirty Angry Ghosts.

Some BBC radio interviews:

Since 2021 I have mad several local radio appearances and also I recently appeared on Tim Saunders Meet the writer podcast. Here are a few of them: In these interviews I speak about my writing journey, my autism, and also a chat show on the theme of contentment. Enjoy!

Story number 2: The Bog-man

‘HIs face was like old, brown leather, weather-beaten as if he had spent too much time in the sun. His skin was so lined and creased, yet at the same time, strangely shiny. He did look as if he was sleeping; creased leather eyelids shut over almost empty sockets…Death had marked his expression with hisContinue reading “Story number 2: The Bog-man”

Writing my book: the first story, The Rented Room.

‘As I picked up the last dust-covered book and placed it carefully into the box, I found myself considering that night so long ago. I sat surrounded by cardboard vessels filled with printed tales to delight and horrify, but of all the stories I have written and read, none made such an indelible mark onContinue reading “Writing my book: the first story, The Rented Room.”

Writing my book: The idea and the cover.

In the next few posts, I intend to discuss each story in my book, The Camera Obscure. I will look at my influences, the writing process and include a little extract. But first, the whole collection. The title. I originally considered calling it Camera Obscura, which means ‘Dark Chamber’ and of course some of youContinue reading “Writing my book: The idea and the cover.”

I won a prize!

I won’t be blogging for a week as I am taking a little holiday. But I had to share the news of my exciting day yesterday. In the morning I arrived at The Two Sisters Arts Centre for the Felixstowe Book Festival events I was booked into – a Neurodivergent workshop for writers and alsoContinue reading “I won a prize!”

Breaking news!

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!”

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”