WriteCon 2019: Notes from the field
Dec13

WriteCon 2019: Notes from the field

“Writing is a solitary calling, alone in endeavour, accompanied only by words and ideas. Depending on where you live, finding a creative community can be hard.” Alnaaze Nathoo found some remedies and a community when she attended this year’s WriteCon in Zürich.

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In Conversation: Brindarica Bose
Sep01

In Conversation: Brindarica Bose

“I feel the attraction towards beauty in all creative pursuits is a common human trait. Van Gogh’s Sunflowers and Monet’s Water Lilies are a source of admiration for a Swiss as well as for an Indian. Yes, some expressions are typical from certain parts of the world, but that is what makes each of us unique.” Zürich based visual artist and writer Brindarica Bose

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Gallery: Origins
Sep01

Gallery: Origins

“A good watercolour should be transparent, subtle and with confident strokes. Watercolours have a spiritual, ethereal aspect to them and I almost feel I am meditating when painting with this medium.” In our Gallery this time, immerse yourself in a magnificent selection of works by Zürich based artist, writer and teacher Brindarica Bose.

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Family Reunion
Sep01

Family Reunion

“That far-away North Carolina graveyard, bearing the proud Scottish name of Grant, is a testament to immigration (and emigration) and the long twisting tales they engender. An immigrant and emigrant myself, so very far from where I come from, I often ponder the mercurial nature of belonging and the definition of ‘home,’ wherever that may be.” Lindsey Grant

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Death in Switzerland
Sep01

Death in Switzerland

Death in Switzerland? Three crime writers talk about why Switzerland makes the perfect setting for a psychological suspense thriller: Louise Mangos, Linda Huber and Alison Baillie.

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Dublin WorldCon: A Genre Fiction Candy Store
Sep01

Dublin WorldCon: A Genre Fiction Candy Store

“The single most disappointing thing about WorldCon is that you can’t do it all.” Jim Rushing was at Dublin WorldCon, a meeting of minds for genre writers.

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A Mark on the Wall: The Primordial Bar
Sep01

A Mark on the Wall: The Primordial Bar

“Our origins, so to speak. A brave single-cell organism takes a bold first step towards multicellularity. In a pub, of course.” Barbara Nigg’s latest take on The Woolf’s theme: Origins.

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Book Fairies on the Heidi Trail
Sep01

Book Fairies on the Heidi Trail

It was only natural that at some point the The Woolf would again team up with the Book Fairies of Switzerland and share in a bit of literary fun! Louise Gooding and company hop on a gondola and hide books for unsuspecting wanderers.

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Flash Fiction: Red Earth
Sep01

Flash Fiction: Red Earth

“Dad jogged over to the ball, slammed it with his brand new Adidas, sending it hurtling in Mike’s direction. It smashed into the back of his dark head, driving his face into the brick-colored dirt. The ball bounced off into the main road.” This issue, we share a flash fiction from Laurie Theurer

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WriteCon 2019
Sep01

WriteCon 2019

Save the date for WriteCon 2019: 30th November. This year we have a great line-up of workshops and speakers planned, with 1:1 sessions available for pre-booking with a choice of experienced industry editor.

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