Natasha Tingle

Biography

I write poetry, short stories and performance pieces. My body of work is quite varied. Current favourites are -poetry to perform -true-to-life short stories My newest group is Inspire Aloud which will bring together creative voices from all genres of spoken word and written word as well as song writers. I have been involved with Pemberton Pens for a number of years and am currently chair. I have run a number of other groups in the past. During the pandemic, I ran two zoom groups. Poets Pick Pockets ran for just over a year. I also ran a 10 week group on the poetry of religion. I was president of the University of Warwick Poetry Society from 1999 to 2002. I was involved with running workshops, writing newsletters and putting together annual collections. Writing groups I have attended include Headspace spoken word in Bolton and Sunshine Writers and Stanza in Wigan. I am generally known to the Wigan writing community, and I usually perform at the WOL open mic night at The Old Courts. I have also performed at various nights in Greater Manchester. I was awarded a grant as a disabled writer to bring a storytelling piece to the stage. My first published work is a book of poetry collated for my Mum's 70th birthday, which includes a vast and varied collection of my poetry. It can be purchased directly from me for £10. I always welcome feedback and also opportunities to get involved in things. You can contact me directly by email.

All poems are copyright of the originating author. Permission must be obtained before using or performing others' poems.

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