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Join me on Saturday at 2pm for another episode of Hannah’s Bookshelf on North Manchester FM. This week, I’ll be talking to the fantastic Lania Knight. Lania writes poetry, fiction and nonfiction. Her first novel was a finalist for the … Continue reading →

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3 Minute Santas is back for its ninth naughty-or-nice year! Can you tell a seasonal story in just 3 minutes? Want to have your work played on the radio? This month, I’m looking for festive flash fiction from around the … Continue reading →

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It’s a very special episode of Hannah’s Bookshelf on North Manchester FM this Saturday at 1pm. The show is celebrating its 10th birthday this year! Join me on Saturday for a celebration on air – with the extended time of … Continue reading →

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Join me on Saturday at 2pm for another episode of Hannah’s Bookshelf on North Manchester FM. This week, my guest will be the wonderful Craig Snelgrove. Craig is a writer from Manchester and a PhD in Creative Writing. His PhD … Continue reading →

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Join me on Saturday 8th November, 2-4pm, for my annual Hannah’s Bookshelf Live Poetry Special on North Manchester FM. I’ve got 12 amazing poets lined up to perform their work for you, live from the studio in Harpurhey. Check out … Continue reading →

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Join me on Saturday at 2pm on North Manchester FM for a Pick and Mix episode of Hannah’s Bookshelf. Here’s what’s coming up on this week’s show… A review of a poetry collection by John Gerrard… I’ll be reviewing Broken … Continue reading →

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I spend quite a bit of time on trams. Outside of walking, the tram is my favourite mode of transport. A little while ago, I started documenting the little moments of joy and strangeness I’ve experienced while riding the rails … Continue reading →

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Coming up on Saturday at 2pm on North Manchester FM, it’s the Hannah’s Bookshelf Halloween Special. Join me for the annual spooktacular edition of the show! Here’s what’s coming up… 3 Minute Scares short stories from Kevin Wright, Amanda Melvin, … Continue reading →

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On this week’s episode of Hannah’s Bookshelf (my weekly literature show on North Manchester FM), I was talking pumpkins (’tis the season after all). I talked about a few of my favourite literary pumpkins (or, rather, books that have the … Continue reading →

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Want to perform your poetry on the radio? The annual Hannah’s Bookshelf Live Poetry Special is back for another year! On Saturday 8th November, Hannah’s Bookshelf on North Manchester FM will be broadcasting its annual Live Poetry Special (a little … Continue reading →

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