This edition of Capsule Stories perfectly encompasses Swim Press’ themes as this collection dives into how our bodies interact with water through our physical and emotional reactions
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Women in Translation Month: What to Read?
by Charlie Fabre & Vic Bromley There are so many amazing books to choose from when it comes to reading, as I’m sure we all well know, but the pool only gets larger when you consider translated fiction. During Women in Translation Month there will be so many crazy-good options – how to choose? We’ve… Continue reading Women in Translation Month: What to Read?
Full of Witty Remarks and Oddities: Mona by Pola Oloixarac Review
‘We convert ourselves into something absurd because the absurd is already living inside us’
Motherhood, pregnancy, trauma: What Concerns Us by Laura Vogt Book Review
Thank you Heloise Press for a review copy of ‘What Concerns Us’. A thought-provoking read about women’s bodies and motherhood
An Accidental Poet: An Interview with Paul Farley
We spoke to poet and professor Paul Farley about his writing journey and connection to the natural world
Review: ‘The Swimmers’ by Chloe Lane
by Vic What could be more appropriate than reviewing a book called “The Swimmers” for Swim Press? The only thing is, this book isn’t really about swimming… TW: Suicide, assisted suicide I was grateful to receive The Swimmers as a gifted copy from Gallic Books through a giveaway. Immediately I knew I’d have to review… Continue reading Review: ‘The Swimmers’ by Chloe Lane
Why we Chose the Theme ‘Bodies’ for Issue 2
It was a tough decision deciding what the theme of our second issue should be, but we believed this theme had a multitude of possibilities and we can’t wait to share the issue with you
‘The Island of Missing Trees’ by Elif Shafak: Shortlisted for the Women’s Prize for Fiction 2022
It’s that time for year again where we choose a book from the Women’s Prize for Fiction shortlist and review why it deserves it place for this prestigious prize
“Poetry is the New Rock & Roll” an Interview with People’s Poetry Podcast
by Charlie Fabre I had a lovely chat with Jimmy Bowman, host of People’s Poetry Podcast to discuss all things poetry, from his own, to teaching it, and where he thinks the future of poetry lies.
Writing Habits and Why we Write
While we adjust back to our busy, chaotic and fast paced lives post-lockdown, there doesn’t always seem to be time to sit and write. It sometimes feels as if we have to snatch the hours of the day which allow us to be creative instead of them being easily accessible
