About Virginia
I am a published author and English Tutor.
Take a look at my latest blog to see what I’m up to, click the Writing tab to see my published works and current projects and the Results Tutoring tab to find out a little more about my tutoring business.
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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!
another few reasons this is an auspicious day…
My son finished his Uni year 2. He is on for a first or high 2:1. That’s an amazing achievement. Well done Jacob Rush! My husband, no doubt, has helped some patients today. I have passed the first module of my Autism level 2 course. I have another acting job and begin to rehearse inContinue reading “another few reasons this is an auspicious day…”
If there was ever an auspicious day, today is that day
Well, I have finally done it! I have checked and proof-read my book for the umpteenth time and I really hope there is nothing either I or the publisher has missed! I am very happy with it and so I being the journey toward the publication of my first book of short stories, The CameraContinue reading “If there was ever an auspicious day, today is that day”
Suffolk Poetry Society 8th Festival
On May 14th, I will be performing in a new play in verse written by Peter Sandberg. It tells the story, through a variety of cleverly interwoven verse, of Janie and Paul, two unlikely lovers – one who loves gardens and the other who adores trains! But, as the play concludes, “Life moves on throughContinue reading “Suffolk Poetry Society 8th Festival”
In defence of the young
Why is it that some narrow-minded folk dislike young people? Are they jealous of them, or were they so badly behaved in their youth that they have a stereotypical view which is based on their own experience? I had all but booked Felixstowe Ferry Sailing club for my son’s 21st Birthday party. I’ve booked aContinue reading “In defence of the young”
Poetry in performance
On Saturday, I am going to perform as the ghost of Anne Boleyn once again, and also Helen of Troy, where the audience will be able to witness my transformation from beauty to UGLY! I hope to terrify a few people. The quick change of costume and wig will be fantastic fun, and it marksContinue reading “Poetry in performance”
Tales and tunes: Angry Ghosts
Last night I was honoured to play the Ghost of Anne Boleyn in The King’s Head in Woodbridge, reading from the featured Artist’s poetry book, ‘Thirty Angry Ghosts.’ This is an amazing and popular collection, featuring biographies about each ‘ghost.’ It’s great fun and really well-researched. The actors brought the poetry to life last nightContinue reading “Tales and tunes: Angry Ghosts”
New publications for the new year!
Hello and a happy new year to everyone. I ended a strange year with something positive – first I recorded my piece for a show on radio Suffolk which is connected to the Wolsey Writers. This project was about ‘Transformation Myths’ and my poem closes the show, along with an introduction to a song. It’sContinue reading “New publications for the new year!”
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Virginia Betts 