Russ Litten

Biography

I am a novelist and screenwriter who also enjoys writing short stories and poems. Books include "Scream if You Want To Go Faster" (William Heinemann), "Swear Down" (Tindal Street Press/Serpent's Tail) and the forthcoming "Kingdom" (Wrecking Ball Press). I am the writer in residence at a prison in the north of England. I also tutor on Arvon courses and am the sometimes host of "Head In A Book", a literary reading event in Hull "Swear Down" has been optioned for TV adaptation.

Samples

IN DEFENCE OF THE MOON Do not blame my client the Moon for all the lunatics walking the streets; the actions of a few score maddened minds are in no way due to 81 billion tonnes of deadened rock hung up in the sky above you. Granted, the tidal pull may cause fish to back pedal and shore lines to settle but Armstrong’s flag is not a red rag to a gang of marauding mentals; while they were wielding their kitchen knives my client was waxing and waning in some Tin Pan Alley tune, he was smiling down on lovers as they embraced in a Mills and Boon. Do not blame the Moon for your carbon based shortcomings; you are all made of stars, you will all receive a summons.

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

Blog entries by Russ Litten

A Second Chance (For Terri) (26/05/2015)

Song For Jean Duluoz (20/04/2015)

Goodnight Colleen (20/04/2015)

This Place Is Not For Sale (20/04/2015)

Walk Me To The Station (20/04/2015)

Atlantic Breeze (20/04/2015)

Waking Up Too Fast (20/04/2015)

Weekends (20/04/2015)

Filming (20/04/2015)

East Coast Situation (20/04/2015)

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Blog link: https://www.writeoutloud.net/blogs/russlitten