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Virginia Astley to guest on BBC6 Gideon Coe Show
Virginia will be appearing as Gideon Coe’s guest on BBC6 Music on 12th July. She’ll be discussing new book The English River, her writing and her extensive songwriting career. Virginia will also be... Read More
Literature Works Interview
Literature Works is a regional literature development agency which focusses on south west England. As part of the ongoing promotional work for The English River, Virginia recently spoke to them about the inspirations... Read More
The English River: Caught By The River Review
Writer Richard King has penned a glowing review for The English River on the Caught By The River website. Author of How Soon Is Now? and the forthcoming Original Rockers. The Lark Ascending,... Read More
The English River: a journey down the Thames in poems & photographs
“There is magic to be found in the text and photographs here, and also in this beautiful rendering of what the river actually is” – Pete Townshend The publication of The English River:... Read More
Caught by the River Book of the Month
The English River is Caught By the River’s Book Of The Month for June. Caught By The River emerged in 2007 as a website that served as a hub for writers, poets and... Read More
The English River Reading at Drift Records, Totnes
The 4th August will see Drift Records hosting a special reading by Virginia Astley who will recite poems from her new book The English River accompanied by Florence Astley on the harp. Her... Read More
The English River Reading at Waterstones, Dorchester
Waterstones in Dorchester will be hosting a special reading on Wednesday 27th June by Virginia Astley who will recite poems from her new book The English River accompanied by Florence Astley on the... Read More
The English River due for publication
Having established herself as an acclaimed writer, both for her poetry and her role as writer-in-residence at Thomas Hardy’s Cottage in Dorset, Virginia is now set to publish her first book-length collection this... Read More