How do we bridge the experiential gap between that of humans and other animals with writing that feels intelligible to us, while reaching for the differences in how other animals sense, think, and act?
Chantal Lyons author of Groundbreakers: the return of Britain’s Wild Boar and our story writer-in-residence as she hosts Emma Geen, author of The Many Selves of Katherine North in this Words to Light the Dark event as they discuss the craft, the pitfalls, and the joys of writing through other minds…on the theme of “Writing the worlds of other animals”.
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Words to Light the Dark: Writing the worlds of other animals
How do we bridge the experiential gap between that of humans and other animals with writing that feels intelligible to us, while reaching for the differences in how other animals sense, think, and act? Join Chantal Lyons author of Groundbreakers: the return of Britain’s Wild Boar and our story writer-in-residence as she hosts Emma Geen,
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• Groundbreakers: the return of Britain’s wild boar
SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2024 WAINWRIGHT PRIZE FOR CONSERVATION – HIGHLY COMMENDED ‘Full of joy, pathos, warmth, integrity and intrigue.’ AMY-JANE BEER‘One of the most notable works of recent nature writing.’ HELEN MACDONALD‘A thrilling expedition into a wild, unruly world.’ LEE SCHOFIELD ‘Gently thought-provoking and beautifully written.’ LEIF BERSWEDEN‘The remarkable story of Britain’s wild boar.’ THE GUARDIAN‘A real page-turner.’ STEPHEN MOSSAfter centuries of
• The Many Selves of Katherine North
‘In this exhilarating, metaphysical white-knuckle ride, Geen takes us into the other worlds that crouch, slink and bark around us … It will leave you reeling’ – Charles Foster, author of Being a Beast_______________Kit has been projecting into other species for seven years. Longer than anyone else at ShenCorp. Longer than any of the scientists thought possible. But
• Walking creatively through storytelling with Krista Carson
A Walking Writers Salon with Krista Carson (writer, poet, educator, and PhD student), offers insights from her practice-based doctoral work where she is exploring the relationship between walking and creativity. Her book-in-progress weaves together prose and poetry framed by walks she has taken (often literal, sometimes figurative). She ponders uncertainty, transformation, and becoming as she moves
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• The Blue Door
Is a parent responsible for a child who commits a crime? If so, how can she deal with that burden? These are the questions that haunt Flo when her daughter Teddy plans to visit after a long separation. The prospect of seeing Teddy brings back painful memories of Teddy’s troubled past—a young teen imprisoned for
Minato Sketches
Gigi, an art historian, wants to regain control over her life after her stroke. She leaves her husband and sons in the United States to teach art history for the summer at a university in Tokyo, where she once fell in love. As Gigi explores the unfamiliar landscape in Japan —shimmering temple gardens, a monkey
Words to Light the Dark – hosted by Chantal Lyons
What can the planet’s past tell us about the future? How do we relate to nature when our bodies try to keep us from it? And how do you write about creatures that don’t wish to be found? Join Wainwright Prize-nominated authors Sophie Yeo, Polly Atkin, and Chantal Lyons – host of this Salon and walk · listen · create’s Writer-in-Residence – as they explore the
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