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“Writers don’t need tricks or gimmicks, or even necessarily need to be the smartest fellows on the block. At the risk of appearing foolish, a writer sometimes needs to be able to just stand and gape at this or that thing – a sunset, or an old shoe – in absolute and simple amazement.” Raymond Carver.
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PurchaseCopies of Riptide can be purchased online, at selected bookshops, or by post. (See details below.) Online purchases are made by using a credit/debit card which is verified and billed through PayPal who are a secure and independent third party. Copies are priced at £5.00 plus £1.45 postage.
This latest collection contains stories by Ginny Baily, Wendy Brandmark, Paul Brownsey, Gordon Collins, Kate Dunton, Jane Feaver, Penny Feeny, Sally Flint, Liz Gifford, Luke Kennard and Tom J Vowler. The introduction is written by acclaimed award winning writer John Burnside who teaches at the University of St Andrews. John’s most recent publications are The Devil’s Footprints and Glister. In 2008 he has published a collection of lyric poetry Goose Music co—written with Andy Brown.
Volume 2 contains an introduction by Joanne Harris, whose novels are published in over 40 countries and have won many awards. Michael Morpurgo has contributed a story. Michael is the author of over one hundred books, and the winner of many literary prizes. He was awarded an OBE in 2006 for services to literature. This second collection also includes stories from established and emerging writers, Nel Boswood, Séan Burke, Andrew Caink, Jane Feaver, David Gaffney, Tania Hershman, Joanne Harris (Introduction,) Luke Kennard, Eleanor Knight, Lauri Kubuitsile, Michael Morpurgo, Sarah Oswald, Jean Rafferty, Emma Seaman, Robin Sidwell, and Martin Sorrell. Front cover image by Ruth Oakley.
This first volume contains a short story by Philip Hensher whose latest novel The Northern Clemency was short listed for the Man Booker Prize 2008. Other contributing writers are: Lane Ashfeldt, Ginny Baily, Maggie Bevan, Andy Brown, Max Dunbar, Jane Feaver, Sally Flint, Chelsey Flood, Vanessa Gebbie, Joanna Guthrie, Paul Harvey, Philip Hensher, Joyce Ito, Luke Kennard, Helena Locke, Wame Molefhe, Rachel Regan, Heather Reid and Susan Wicks. Contributing Artists are: Fred Edwards (front cover), Clare Flint, Harry Haynes, Ruth Oakley, Kate Smiley.
Riptide is available from selected bookshops: Blackwell Bookshop The Guild Shop John Sandoe [Books] Ltd Topping & Compan The Big Red Sofa Book Stop Alternatively please send a cheque for £5.95 (to include postage and packing) made payable to 'Riptide' and mark the envelope ‘Riptide Order’ to: Riptide Journal For overseas orders please email editors@riptidejournal.co.uk for details of cost of postage. |
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