Autumn Colours Authors
These writers are the winners from two competitions run by the Museum of Walking and Sampson Low Publishers whose works have been published in two illustrated anthologies: “Canopy” and “Autumn Colours”. The competition required writers to compose poems or stories of 250 words and under. This contributor list features writers from ‘Autumn Colours’ - please click here to see the authors of ‘Canopy’.
To wrap up the festival, the writers are showcasing their work in this event, so please join us in showing your support! You can also purchase a copy of the anthology here, as well as the upcoming Canopy here, with all proceeds going towards supporting the future development of the Urban Tree Festival.
Jane Adams @wildlifestuff Nature writer. Amateur naturalist. Photographer. Trail runner. bTB badger vaccinator. Wild bee watcher. Bath Spa MA student. Micro-adventurer. Dorset.
Jane’s story: “Autumn Dawn”
Andrew Anderson is a civil servant from Bathgate, Scotland, writing fiction in his limited spare time—he can be found on Twitter: @soorploom
Andrew’s story: “Sayonara, Kyoto”
Ruth Bradshaw (@ruthc_b) writes short stories and creative non-fiction and recently completed an MA in Wild Writing at the University of Essex
Ruth’s story: “A Flash of Colour”
Mel Davies earns her crust teaching meditation and yoga. A self proclaimed health nut with a passion for the planet and nature. I'm really happy daydreaming and listening to a play on the radio. Give me a beach a book and pen and I'm in heaven! @naturalhealthwithmel
Mel’s story: “Autumn Colours”
Rachel Dowse is a conservationist and nature writer living in London. She often speaks at conferences, and occasionally tweets @Redowse
Rachel’s story: “Leaving”
Pennie Hedge @PennieHedge is a would-be naturalist and conservation volunteer with the London Wildlife Trust.
Pennie’s story: “The Old Goat Willow”
Sarah Leavesley is a poet, fiction writer, journalist and photographer who fits life around words, and words around life. She also loves walking and cycling. Instagram: s.a.leavesley Twitter: @Sarah_James
Sarah’s story: “Rarely”
Jane Lomas is a worrier in remission. Her most treasured possessions are a fountain pen and her walking boots: protection against the fears. @completelyjane
Jane’s story: “The Edge of the World”
Sarah Mosedale: published in Ellipsis, Funny Pearls, Flash Flood Journal; longlisted Flash 400, Flash 500; performed at Manchester’s Verbose and That’s What She Said @moseywriter
Sarah’s story: “A Little Night Music”
Sharon Pinner is from Cambridgeshire and my Instagram account name is sharonnpinner.
Sharon’s story: “Explosion of Colour”
John Woolner’s interest is in how encounters with nature and experiences of travel have the potential to support people in transcending difference and creating meaningful connection.
John has two stories in the anthology: “The Last of the Mohicans” and “The Maple Leaf”
