It was yet another cold night on Monday 25th
March, but the Hastings Writers’ Group soon generated some warmth with our
entries for our current competition. This time, we had been asked to write a
crime story, and members read out extracts from their entries at the meeting.
Murder seemed to be the most popular theme – settings included ancient Rome, a dystopian world of the future, Cornwall – and Bulverhythe Beach. We had several killers – including
Ruth Ellis – sitting in their prison cells pondering on the nature of their
crimes. Going from the bloodthirsty to the other end of the spectrum, we also
heard about the theft of a kitten, and some very strange goings-on in
South
Africa that had something to so with Jack and
the Beanstalk. As ever, our judge will have a hard
job.
Also, on the night, long-standing group member Anne
Hooker brought us cakes to celebrate the publication of her book ‘Inspired’.
This is a moving collection of thoughts, prayers and poems that have inspired
famous people, and is intended to raise funds Stoke Mandeville Hospital. The book is now available on
Amazon, or directly from Anne at inspired@addiesmith.co.uk.
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