MEMBERS ACHIEVEMENTS
OUR MEMBERS ARE ALWAYS BUSY WITH A VARIETY OF PROJECTS
Book Publication
13th October 2026
Congratulations to group member Christine Triner on the publication of her first novel.
'The Demons Spawn - The Beginning,' is the first book of a trilogy, published by Atmosphere Press
Further information can be found on Christines web site
Book Publication
7th September 2026
Congratulations to group member David Bailey on the publication of his latest book.
'Wendy', is the next book in his Memories of a Fenland Boy series and is published by Silver Wood Books Ltd.
Further information about all of Davids books can be found on his website
Book Publication
29th August 2026
Congratulations to Committee Member Madalyn Morgan on the publication of her latest novel, 'Missing : Code Red'
Three investigations. Two missing men. One security leak.
Now available on Amazon
Further information about Missing: Code Red and Madalyn's other novels can be found on her website.
Large Print Collection
18th August 2026
We are delighted for Committee member, Madalyn Morgan.
Her novel collection is now available in LARGE PRINT by Ulverscroft Large Print Books
Publication Deal
17th August 2026
Congratulations to group secretary Pat Knight who has accepted a hybrid publishing deal with The Book Guild to publish her collection of short stories, 'Tales From an Irish Tree', inspired by her Irish family history.
Writing under the name, Patricia Moore, the book will be published next year
Debut Novel Publication Date
17th August 2026
It's an exciting time for new group member Chris Triner.
Her debut novel, 'The Demons Spawn: The Beginning' is being published by atmosphere press on 13th October 2026 Congratulations Chris.
The first of a trilogy, you can currently pre order it on Amazon.
Further information can be found on Chris's website
Rugby Literary Festival
5th October 2025
Group members David Bailey and Madalyn Morgan attended the Rugby Literary Festival selling books from their collections
Book Publication
23rd August 2025
Congratulations to group member David Bailey on the publication of his new novel.
'The Tuesday - Thursday Tontine (The last man standing)' is published by Silver Wood Books Ltd
Kindle Publication
24th June 2025
We're delighted to say that the latest novel by group President Cathy Mansell is now available on Kindle.
'Dreams of Better Days' is Published by Tirgearr
Book Publication
5th December 2024
Congratualtions to group member Erin Green on the publication of the next novel in her Lakeside Cottage Collection. Reunited at the Lakeside Cottage is published by Headline Review, its available from all good booksellers
Rugby Literary Festival
19th October 2024
Group members Madalyn Morgan and David Bailey were among several authors taking part in the first Rugby Literary Festival talking about their writing journey and answering questions about their books
Competition Success
21st August 2024
Huge congratulations to group member Erin Green who won the Annual Short Story Competition at her local writing group in Nuneaton
Book Publication
17th August 2024
Congratulations to group member David Bailey on the publication of his book
The Sunny Side of the House
Book Publication
15th August 2024
Huge congratulations to group member Erin Green on the publication of the next novel in her Lakeside Cottages series.
'Retreat to the Lakeside Cottage' is published by Headline Review
Long List Selection
10th August 2024
we're delighted to say, group member Judith Cooper has made the Long List for Leicester Writes Short Story Prize 2024 with her story, 'The Walking Man' and it will be published in their prize anthology
Book Publication
30th July 2024
A very big 'Well Done' to Committee member Madalyn Morgan on the publication of her book, 'Scenes from my life in Poetry and Prose'. a collection of short stories, poems and non fiction articles
Festival Success
18th May 2024
Congratulations to group Secretary Pat Knight who received awards at the recent Nuneaton Festival of Arts Writing competition
Pat was awarded a 2nd place for her story, 'Times Running Out' in the Mavis Addison Class, maximum 150 words and was also awarded a certificate of achievement for her story Lost and Found in the Fictional story with a basis of fact class
Self Publication
28th November 2023
Congratulations to group member Keith Dowell on the self publication of a further book of his poetry
'The Tubby Treasurery of Sense and Nonsense Ability'
Book Publication
24th October 2023
Congratulations to group member, Madalyn Morgan on the publication of her 10th novel, 'Justice' published by Storm Books
Congratualtions
26th September 2023
Congratulations group member Madalyn Morgan on the inclusion of several short stories in an anthology, 'A Story for Every Day of Autumn' published by Rugby Cafe Writers
Commendation
26th September 2023
A big well done to committee member Gail Scotchbrook whos short story, Walter Green Celebrates was Highly Commended in a short story competition run by MAHA Magazine.
You can read the story on the MAHA website
Book Publication
2nd August 2023
Congratulations to new group member David Bailey on the publication of his new novel, Them Feltwell Boys published by Silver Wood Books.
For more information about it, check out the details on our Members Books Page
Book Publication
27th June 2023
Congratulations to group member Margaret Issitt who has self published a further book in her collection. 'In, Round and Off', is a collection of stories, thoughts and poems.
Book Publication
30th May 2023
Congratualations to group member Keith Dowell on self publishing a further book of poetry
Nuneaton Festival of Arts Writing Competition
30th May 2023
Congratulations to group Secretary, Pat Knight on receiving awards at the recent Nuneaton Festival of Arts Original Writing Competition
She received second place in the Story 80-100 words competition for her story For Sale and was awarded 3rd place in the fiction based on fact competition for her story The Hiring of Davey Moore
Q&A in Writing Magazine
10th May 2023
Congratulations to group member Madalyn Morgan on being featured in Writing Magazine (June 2023) in a Q&A about her experiences as an author
Poem Publication
28th March 2023
Huge congratulations to group member Catherine Knee on the acceptance of her poem, 'Love Affair' by an online Blog
Book Publication
26th January 2023
Huge congratulations to group member, Lynne Vernon on the publication of her book, 'Two Funky Felines' by Austin Macauley Publishers
Head on over to our Members Books Page to find out further information about the book and how to purchase it
Publication News
30th November 2022
Congratulations to one of our group members who has successfully had a book published by Austin Maculey Publishers under their pen name of Joanna Petersfield
'Not What the Good Fairy Promised'
is available from bookshops and online retailers
Click on the book cover to link to purchase on Amazon
New Books in the pipeline
October 2022
Congratulations to Committee member, Andy Vaughn and group member, Lynne Vernon who both have new books being edited by their publishers for publication. Well done to both of you. Keep an eye out for further details on their publication
Film Festival Success
May 2022
The short science fiction film, 'A Change in Time' written, produced and directed by group secretary Pat Knight continues to do well on the short film festival circuit.
The film has screened at the Unrestricted View Film Festival in London, Clean Shorts Film Festival in Oklahoma, End of Days Film Festival in Florida, ConCarolinas Film Festival in South Carolina, the Northampton Film Festival, where it was runner up in the 'sketchy link' to Northamptonshire category and has 2 nominations at the Midlands Movies Awards in Leicester.
The film picked up two awards at the recent Wolverhampton Film Festival, winning Best Special Effects and Best Young Male Actor for David Knight
Book Self Publication
24th May 2022
Congratulations to group member, Keith Dowell on self publishing the next book in his series of poetry books, Sense & Nonsense Ability, this one is titled 'Skinny"
Film Festival Award and Selection for
'A Change in Time'
The Film has also been selected to screen at The Atoma Con Film Festival - North Charleston, South Carolina USA
22nd March 2022
Congratulations to Pat Knight on winning the Best Female / Underrepresented Film Maker at The SciFi Gainesville Film Festival in Florida
Film Festival Selections for
'A Change in Time'
January / February 2022
The short film, 'A Change in Time', written and directed by Pat Knight has been selected to screen at several film festivals in the UK and America:
Brighton Rocks - Brighton UK
FantaSci Short Film Festival - Orlando, Florida USA
Speculative Film Fest at Norwescon 44 - Seattle USA
Indifilmopolis - Birmingham
Sci-Fi Gainesville - Gainesville, Florida USA
Miami International Science Fiction Film Festival - Miami, Florida USA
Charity Fundraising
25th January 2022
A big well done to group member, Keith Dowell who has raised £30.00 for the charity Sight Savers selling his poetry books.
Film Festival Selections for
'A Change in Time'
14th December 2021
The short film, 'A Change in Time' written and directed by Pat Knight has been selected for two more film festivals, Mysti Con in Virginia, USA and The Short & Sweet Film Festival in Utah, USA
Film Festival Selections for
'A Change in Time'
9th October 2021
The short film, 'A Change in Time' written and directed by Pat Knight has been selected for screening at two film festivals, The Disappear Here Film Festival in Ballyliffin, Ireland and The Suspense Horror Sci-fi Film Festival in Florida, USA
Cathy Mansell Book Talk
7th October 2021
Well done to Cathy Mansell on her book talk at the Pork Pie Library, Leicester
Book Talk by Author Cathy Mansell
7th October 2021
2 - 3.30pm
The Pork Pie Library
Southfields Drive
Leicester
LE2 6QS
Group President, Cathy Mansell will be giving a talk on her two recent novels, 'A Place to Belong' and 'The Dublin Girls'. Both books were published last year, but sadly all of the arranged talks had to be cancelled due to Covid. Don't miss your chance to hear Cathy talk about her work.
Admission to the event is free. To book tickets call 01162 995480
Cast and Crew Screening of the short film 'A Change in Time' written and directed by Pat Knight
26th September 2021
Members of the writers' group attended the cast and crew screening of the short science fiction film, 'A Change in Time' at The Century Theatre, Coalville. The film was written, produced and directed by Pat Knight
Release of the Trailer for the short film 'A Change in Time' written and directed by Pat Knight
10th March 2021
The trailer for the short science fiction film, 'A Change in Time' written and directed by Pat Knight has been released.
"It’s just another ordinary day in the life of teenager Sam Beattie when he’s seized by Time Agents. Sam discovers the actions of time travellers from the future have erased his family tree. He, along with his relatives on his dads side of the family, no longer exist. With the help of his cousin Eliza, can they find a way to restore their timelines?"
The film will be submitted to film festivals worldwide in April.
Article for Home Start
by Frances Cross
23rd February 2021
Frances Cross has been asked to write an article for Market Harboroughs free magazine explaining why she joined the charity Home Start and what it means to her.
Publishing Deal for Lynne Vernon
26th January 2021
Congratulations to group member Lynne Vernon who has secured a contract with Austin Macauley for the publication of her collection of rollickingly funny short stories about two highly anthropomorphised cats, Jupiter and Aphrodite. “Two Funky Felines” is to be published later in 2021 and will be available on the Austin Macauley website, Amazon and Goodreads, etc.
People's Friend Writer of The Week
Sylvia Smith
30th November 2020
Congratulations to Group Treasurer, Sylvia Smith who is this weeks People's Friend's Writer of the Week. You can read all about Sylvia by clicking on Sylvia's photo which will take you to People's Friend and you can read her poem 'Mary's Child' which they have published in their Fireside Book 2021.
Poetry in Commotion
by Nanda Marchant
6th November 2020
Nanda Marchant has self published on Amazon, a book of her poems entitled 'Poetry in Commotion'. The poems make sharp and witty comments on the topical events of this strange and difficult year of COVID. All the money she makes will be given to Rainbows Childrens Hospice.
Further information on the book can be found on our Members Books page, or click on the cover image to go straight to her book page.
Poems Printed in The Daily Mail
Nanda Marchant
22nd September 2020
Congratulations to Nanda Marchant who has had two of her poems printed in The Daily Mail during the COVID lockdown period.
Publication of The Dublin Girls
by Cathy Mansell
Congratulations to Cathy Mansell on the publication of her new novel 'The Dublin Girls', her second novel with Headline Publishing
Head to our Members Books page for more information, or click on the cover image to go straight to her book page.
23rd July 2020
Filming of 'A Change in Time'
Pat Knight
19th January 2020
Filming has begun on the Short Science Fiction Film 'A Change in Time' which has been written by group secretary, Pat Knight. Pat will also be directing and productions the film.
Publication of A Place to Belong
by Cathy Mansell
28th November 2019
Congratulations to Cathy Mansell on the publication of her new novel, 'A Place to Belong', her first novel with Headline Publishing.
Head to our Members Book Page for more information, or click on the cover image to go straight to her book information page.
