After our definitive, spontaneous online production of the Hallowe’en Murder Mystery last week – suspects, clues, rumours, motives, accusations whirling through the ether like witches on broomsticks! – we are gradually coming back to earth. However, several Hallowe’en motivated works submitted for last week’s session had to be brought forward to this week, so that five of our texts tonight will recall the atmosphere of last Thursday’s lively Hallowe’en meeting. Be prepared for some more gruesome and eerie poems and stories this evening!
In addition, we can look forward to four more presentations, time allowing.
Joanne Dowling’s satisfying stories are characterised by their subtle handling of interaction between her characters. We suspect that ‘Work’ will once again demonstrate her unmistakable talent.
Both James Conway’s and Kathleen Phelan’s poems stand for a high level of poetic inspiration. Their use of imagery, rhythm, apposite choice of words and themes are the trademarks of the true poet, and we are proud of having these artists in our group.
Róisín McManus, daughter of our member Anne McManus, has written an anniversary poem for her parents’ 60th wedding anniversary. This unusual work compares the ups and downs of a long married life with the progression of a large orchestra through a moving and sometimes tumultuous symphony. We specially look forward to hearing this evocative poem.
Finally, Mary Hawkshaw is evolving as our own remarkable AI Artist! Inspired by Shakespeare’s beautiful Sonnet 18 (‘Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day?’), she has cleverly used AI to create a spectacular video, complete with musical accompaniment.
All in all, tonight’s offerings show a typical mix of diverse Write-On talents, with a variety of styles, themes, media and genres. Congratulations to all contributors. And to our viewers: Have an enjoyable and stimulating evening with Write-On!
Hallowe’en texts and poems
Short Story It’s alive! Joanne Dowling
Short Story Pumpkin Costume Mary Hodson
Short Story A Little Bit of a Ghost Story Eileen Miller
Short Story A Memorable Night Josephine McCann
Poem Samhain Póilín Brennan
Short Story Work Joanne Dowling
Poem A Swatch of Hope James Conway
Poem Shadow Dancer Kathleen Phelan
Poem In Harmony Róisín McManus
Video …based on Shakespeare’s Sonnet 18 Mary Hawkshaw