Palma McKeown is Scots-Italian and lives in Motherwell. She has been published in various poetry magazines and anthologies. Much of her poetry is inspired by her family and the surreal (often the same thing.) She is a qualified hypnotherapist, an ex-BBC subtitler and spent a few years working in Saffron Walden, Essex, with the job title “World Alcohol Manager.” She has long been a fan of vintage and now has three stores on Etsy: Blithe Spirit Vintage, Luckenbooth Vintage and Kingfisher Vintage UK.
Frank is a musician and teacher who now concentrates on writing. He has published two novels, Lost on Main Street and The Busker of Buenos Aires. Both are crime mysteries set in the music world. You can read the first thirty pages of each book for free at https://frankchambersauthor.godaddysites.com/
He also co-wrote the songs on two albums by Kandella, Flying High and Are You Listening. Find them on Spotify and youtube.
Alex was formerly a CEO of several third sector social care organisations in Glasgow. He also spent many years working in the addiction services in the city and has just recently retired. He still provides a consultancy on social care and community-based issues.
Alex’s main interest is writing, and he published his first novel, Deception Road, which is a political thriller set in Glasgow, in 2017. This is the first of four thrillers centred on the career of MI5 officer, Eddie Macintyre. The second novel in the quartet, Caledonia Snack, will be released on Amazon in March 2023. Find out more at http://www.alexmeikle.co.uk
Marco is the successful proprietor of the Battlefield Rest restaurant. Marco transformed a dilapidated former tram halt into a very popular Italian eatery which has become a landmark for diners both in the south-side and further afield.
He has also conserved an iconic building in the Battlefield area and, indeed, has made part of it an apiary which produces locally produced honey and helps preserve the local bee population
Hugh is an emeritus professor of Applied Philosophy at Glasgow Caledonian University and has published several books on social policy, social philosophy and ethical issues. He is also a renowned authority on the history of witchcraft in Scotland and is a regular speaker on the subject.
He continues to contribute articles for newspapers and online newscasts as well as appearances on television and radio.
Henry is a Literary Studies scholar and has published several works, including interpretations of Dostoevsky’s Crime and Punishment and Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. He has also published reviews in literary journals. He attended Langside College and read Social Sciences at the Glasgow Caledonia University.
Samantha is a former journalist who has recently published her first novel - The Many Deaths of Aurora Flowers about a woman who can remember her past lives. Now Head of PR for a UK charity, she lives on the south side of Glasgow with her partner, Martin.
Greg is a working class Glaswegian poet and spoken word artist. Greg uses his poetry to document and excise the trauma of youth, growing up below the poverty line in a broken home and to expose misrepresented proletarian experience. His work is described as raw, poignant and woundingly accurate.
William started writing personalised tribute poems for family and friends, developed via creative writing groups, U3A and classes. The end product was a book of short stories with a Glaswegian theme called " Twice Last Night". He is now writing novellas.
Alan is an English teacher in Glasgow. His debut novel, The Mash House, was shortlisted for the New Dagger Award by the Crime Writers' Association.
Maureen has lived in Battlefield most of her life. She is the author of three published novels, The Search, The Confession and The Deception and a number of short stories. She is working on her fourth novel.
Yasmin is a Scottish writer and educator, specialising in children’s literature. Her first poem was published by Cranachan Publishing in their Stay-at-Home anthology. She has had 8 stories published and an upcoming graphic novel for the 'We Can Be Heroes' project at St. Albert's, where she was also a writer-in-residence. Twitter/X account: @YHanifWrites
Rosalyn is a former nurse who has worked in several Glasgow hospitals, including the Western Infirmary and the former Southern General, as well as in health centres across the city. A former Chair of the Langside, Battlefield and Camphill Community Council she has been very engaged in community activities.
She also presents a popular music programme on the CamGlen local radio station and has had many music personalities as guests on her programme.
Ros has published several books based on her nursing experiences as well as her role as a radio presenter.
Jonathan grew up in the south side and was educated at Hutchesons’ Grammar School. He has been working with still and moving images for most of his life. His poetic works explore philosophical, divine and occult themes.
Ian Goudie is a former defence worker who has contributed to numerous defence-related publications. Since retiring, he has had a play staged, and several poems and pieces of fiction
published. He has an MSc in Public Policy and is currently studying for a BA in Arts and Humanities.
Ian writes both prose and poetry. He specialises in football poetry, which has been published in both Killie Magazine and Nutmeg.
He now writes under the pseudonym 'The Killie Poet' www.iangoudie.wordpress.com
Duncan is a retired environmental technician. In a previous life he worked in naval shipyards, maintaining an interest in all things nautical ever since. Strange things happen at sea and Duncan’s stories reveal the circumstances behind those occurrences. He hopes soon to be involved in the return of HMS Ambuscade to the Clyde.
Lizzie graduated from Glasgow University with a Master of Arts degree. She gained a P.G.C.E and has recently retired from her profession as a secondary school teacher. She has an SEN qualification and has worked and volunteered in the SEN sector Lizzie enjoys writing short stories in various genres and writing poetry – often with a touch of humour. She also enjoys painting, crafting and playing the ukulele.
Erin (she/her) holds an MFA in Creative Writing from Miami University. She is the author of a poetry collection (Clothesline, 2023) and four poetry chapbooks. Her latest poetry chapbook, Fairytales, was published by Bottle Cap Press. Her debut novel, Sky of Ashes, Land of Dreams, will be published by Type Eighteen Books (November 2023
Kathryn is a poet from Paisley who is published online and in print, she is one of the Mill Girl Poets, a group of women who wrote and performed a show about the heritage and lives of Paisley thread mill workers. In 2014 she founded Nights at the Round Table, a monthly open mic to showcase writers and poets which still runs nine years later.
Colette was born and bred in Cathcart and now lives in East Renfrewshire where she runs Beech Editorial Services. Recently she has been published in Five Glasgow Stories and Postbox.Her collection of short stories Forgotten Dreams is available on Amazon .http://colettecoen.wordpress.com
Barney is an ex-journo, having worked on several newspapers, including the Daily Record, Daily Express, Sunday Mail, Sunday Standard, Evening Express in Scotland – as well as stints in Fleet Street and the Home Counties. He has mostly been in editing positions but also wrote columns on the arts.
https://www.thenational.scot/news/15029340.the-scot-who-cracked-the-morse-code/
Deborah was born and lives Southside Glasgow. Retired 2021 after 41 years in banking. Signed up for creative writing courses and writes about family life and times that have become cherished memories. Enjoys travelling. Favourite places are Italy and NYC where she hopes to find further inspiration.
Sean McGarvey writes to connect to themselves, others, places around them and the world. Sean likes writing formulaic and with freedom. Sean enjoys situating writings where Sean is. Sean finds that they continue writings that may have started years ago which is pleasing. Sean has consistently journalled for 13 years. seanmcgarvey95@gmail.com .
Annie was born & bred in Glasgow to Irish immigrant parents, Annie has written poetry and stories from a very young age, her first fictional book “The Note” will be published and available late 2023/2024. Annie performs regularly on stage portraying strong women but in comedic roles. Life is not always about the right thing, the right choice , the right turn, Try left.
Pratibha Castle is widely published in journals and anthologies including Agenda, Spelt, Tears In The Fence, London Grip, Orbis, One Hand Clapping, High Window, Fly on the Wall Press, and forthcoming in Stand. Short and longlisted, highly commended and given special mention in numerous competitions, her award-winning debut pamphlet A Triptych of Birds & A Few Loose Feathers(Hedgehog Press 2022) is joined by Miniskirts in The Wasteland(Hedgehog Poetry Press 2023), a Poetry Book Society Winter Selection 2023.
Carolyn is a Scottish writer, content creator and keen midlife adventurer. She has published a book called Behind the Curtain, realistic fiction set in Romania, as well as a children's book called The Bankrupt Tooth Fairy. Find out more at: https://www.carolynmandacheauthor.com/
Megan is an artistic bookworm who loves to watch horror movies. She is also a keen writer and ran a moderately successful blog for five years. Megan is a passionate advocate for individuals on the autism spectrum and is committed to being their voice and promoting their rights until they are properly recognised and understood. Currently works at Langside Library.
Ellie Ness writes poetry for fun when not walking her dog along beaches or through woods. She has had poetry published in Spillwords, Yarns, Dreich, Green Ink Poetry, Wordworkers At The HAC Anthologies, the Samaritans Hope Anthology, SpecBook 2024, Tales From the Southside 2024 and most recently in the October issue of Gallus, Poetry Scotland's sassy sister.
She has also had memoir published in Synchronized Chaos and short-form fiction published in Free Flash Fiction and Fictionette.
Iain has had short stories published in literary magazines, anthologies and the web, short
drama performed, and sketches, songs and a comedy-drama series broadcast by BBC Radio
Scotland. He spent several years working as a desk editor for some of the larger UK
publishers and the BBC. A former Scottish Book Trust New Writers Award winner, his
novels, Brackenrib, a comic fantasy, and
A Man of Letters, on Glasgow postmen, are as yet unpublished. Iain writes and records with his band, Radio Ghosts. Find them on Spotify,
YouTube, Bandcamp etc.)
I am a self-taught poet artist and photographer, born and raised in the Govanhill and Gorbals communities of Glasgow.
The fourth of five sisters who were all taught by our parents from an early age the importance of the values of sharing and cooperation.
Began to write poetry to help me make sense of my life at age around my late twenties.
This began my journey.
My creative work and the cowriters and friends, I have found along the way support my sense of who I am in the world.
Expressive arts are my passion.
I strive to utilise community arts as a basis for the creation and gathering of working class culture, poetry, stories and songs.
Lesley O’Brien grew up in Glasgow’s East End with a family that loved to share stories, songs and the occasional poem. She combines her work as poet, singer and storyteller with her folk band Kittlin and as a creative writing facilitator. Lesley sings with The Carlton Jug Band, works for Glasgow Women’s Aid, and is the former chair of Lapidus Scotland. Her poetry has been widely published and is rooted in Scotland, its people, Lesley's feminism, her love of Mother Nature and the passionate belief that words can help us heal.
Seahorse Publications — The Honeyed Hive .
Selkie Soul (Live) - Album by Kittlin | Spotify
Writer/singer/composer/producer. Previously, the voice of Glasgow band H2O, formed with Alan McGee (Creation Records) 'I Dream to Sleep', Just Outside of Heaven' and 'Blue Diamond'.
New album 'Dreams From Tenement Land' on the Last Night From Glasgow Label. One of the songs is on the soundtrack of recent George Clooney film 'Boys in the Boat'.
Alan McGee: 'Ian is a unique talent, like a Scottish Bowie. His music NEEDS to be heard'.
https://www.facebook.com/ian.donaldson.355
Debut novel 'A Rainbow in the Basement' (Strident Publishing) 2017, nominated for The Saltire First Book Prize. Available on AMAZON A Rainbow in the Basement: Amazon.co.uk: Ian Donaldson: 9781910829196: Books
Donn Albright who worked with the American novelist Ray Bradbury for over 50 years, has written an afterword for my novel. Quote "This is fine writing that rivals Ray Bradbury at his very best".
Jonathan is a Glasgow-based student of English literature and creative writing - graduating in 2025 - who enjoyed his first publication credit through the Battlefield Writers' third anthology, Tales from the Southside with his short story Ruder Forms Survive. Upon graduating, Jonathan intends to pursue work in publishing or creative writing and will continue to produce original stories, and hopefully, eventually, a novel.