Me reading my flash fiction Well, that was another fine event that Southcart Books, Walsall, got us in to... I refer, of course, t0 last Saturday's Flash Fiction extravaganza, hosted by Southcart Books and run by the three heads of independent publisher, The Penguin's Head. A bevy of authors read a truly eclectic mix of stories, overseen by a rubber penguin's head mask; and the best part is that these stories are now to be collected in an anthology, in aid of charity The Alzheimer's Society.
Neil Sehmbhy, Strategic Director of the Penguin's Head, told a local newspaper how reading can help to improve the quality of life for someone with Alzheimer's Disease. "Many people who were literate in their lives and had a passion for books maintain their ability to read until the end-stages of dementia". You can read the full article and Neil's interview here.
Personally, I'm very proud to have been involved with this project, and with the chosen charity. Two close family members both contracted Alzheimer's Disease, so I've seen first hand what its effects can be; and I hope that the anthology, when published, will be very successful in aid of this cause. I'll keep you posted on the progress of the book, and would be very grateful if you would share it as widely as possible once released. Keep watching this space...
Neil Sehmbhy, Strategic Director of the Penguin's Head, told a local newspaper how reading can help to improve the quality of life for someone with Alzheimer's Disease. "Many people who were literate in their lives and had a passion for books maintain their ability to read until the end-stages of dementia". You can read the full article and Neil's interview here.
Personally, I'm very proud to have been involved with this project, and with the chosen charity. Two close family members both contracted Alzheimer's Disease, so I've seen first hand what its effects can be; and I hope that the anthology, when published, will be very successful in aid of this cause. I'll keep you posted on the progress of the book, and would be very grateful if you would share it as widely as possible once released. Keep watching this space...
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