Elizabeth Pack: Learn about life behind the scenes at the famous IW department store from those who worked and shopped there (audio and photos)
Elizabeth Pack: Learn about life behind the scenes at the famous IW department store from those who worked and shopped there (audio and photos)
8, February 2022·2 min readThe first ever Isle of Wight Book Awards attracts over 60 entries: There’s still time to enterThe deadline is looming to enter your masterpiece (so long as it has some sort of content related to Isle of Wight)
2, February 2022·2 min readOut On An Island – The Isle of Wight’s Hidden LGBTQ+ History: Book and exhibition launch later this monthFeaturing excerpts from 18 interviews carried out over the course of two years, this book delves into the hidden history of the Isle of Wight’s LGBTQ+ community
7, December 2021·1 min readHannah George: Isle of Wight screenwriter shortlisted for two Writer’s Guild AwardsIf you have kids you may well have seen episodes of the TV series of Paddington, which Hannah has been shortlisted for
1, December 2021·1 min readIsle of Wight author, M J Trow, launches book on the Cato Street conspiracyM J Trow's latest offering is a gripping reconstruction of the plot to assassinate the British Prime Minister and Cabinet in 1820
28, November 2021·1 min readIsle of Wight writer Joe Bone’s first feature film on Channel 4 tonightWe saw it when the feature film first came out a couple of years ago and it was great. Well worth tuning into
15, November 2021·2 min readThe division of Brexit a dominant theme in new book by IslanderTed's Cafe tells the story of everyday events that will connect with many of the author's generation and current time of life
26, October 2021·2 min readFinal horror novel by former Islander published following his deathThe former Newport High School pupil, who grew up in Cowes, was putting the finishing touches to his latest novel when he sadly passed away
19, October 2021·1 min readWatch again: This year’s Digital Isle of Wight Literary FestivalThe festival was streamed free of charge and you can now playback the talks if you missed them at the time. Details within
14, October 2021·1 min readIsle of Wight author working on sequel to her first book for young adultsZombie Killers tells the story of a small village that falls prey to a bunch of Zombies, with the attack resulting in an apocalypse!
12, October 2021·1 min readThe South Pole Santa: A new children’s Christmas story by Isle of Wight authorA retired music lecturer from Apse Heath has just launched a new children’s Christmas story, The South Pole Santa
28, September 2021·1 min readLatest novel for Isle of Wight author dips into the world of crimeThis Isle of Wight contemporary romance author dips her toes into the world of crime for this latest novel
27, September 2021·1 min readIsle of Wight dream team launch Singalong Stories – combining animation, storytelling and songwritingWell done to all involved. Created on the Isle of Wight by Islanders, it's set to be a huge success with children and parents