Meet the Crew!

If you've read our 'about' page you know a bit about the group, but what about the members? Here's the lowdown on the friendly faces you can expect to find at our meetings:

Romalyn Ante is originally from the Philippines but now lives in the West Midlands, working as a nurse. Her works have appeared in 'The Wolf' (University of Wolverhampton Magazine), the anthology 'We’re All In This Together' (Offa’s Press), 'The Cannon’s Mouth' Issue 47, 'Ink, Sweat and Tears', and 'Blakenhall Words' anthology. She has also performed her poetry at Wolverhampton ‘City Voices’ and Stafford Arts Festival 2013.

Desmond Cox is a mature student from Wolverhampton who likes reading horror stories (vampires & monsters) and making up jokes. He's currently reworking some of his old poetry to reinvigorate it with new bold ideas in the hope of submitting some for publication. His writing has appeared in 'Blakenhall Words' anthology.

Cherry Doyle is a Business Analyst living in Wolverhampton who enjoys the outdoors and cooking. Her poetry and stories have appeared in The Shrewsbury Chronicle, the anthology 'The Poetry of Shropshire' (Offa's Press), 'Blakenhall Words' anthology and 'Hippopotamuse' e-zine. She has also performed at Wolverhampton 'City Voices' and the Hippopotamuse launch night.

Michael Hill has a passion for detective stories and recently worked with Des to lead a session about crime fiction. Living in Wolverhampton, he is working on a detective novel of his own which he hopes will be adapted for TV. He has been attending Blakenhall Writers Group for many years, and his work has appeared in 'Blakenhall Words' anthology. He also attends Wolverhampton 'City Voices' regularly. When he's not watching or reading mysteries, you'll find Michael tinkering with electrics as he likes to upcycle cables and TV components.

Kuli Kohli was born in India but moved to Wolverhampton at a young age. She is currently working on a follow-up to her debut novel,'Dangerous Games', alongside working for Wolverhampton City Council. Kuli is a monther of three who enjoys the countryside, movies and music. Her work has appeared across many platforms, including 'New Writings from Wolverhampton' anthology, 'We're All In This Together' and 'The Poetry of Shropshire' anthologies (Offa's Press), 'Faith Initiative' magazine and 'Disabled World' international website and Wolverhampton 'City Voices' (among many others!) She has also placed in several competitions with her poetry.

Nirmal Orjally is from Hertfordshire but is now living in Wolverhampton. She has two jobs and enjoys decorating, design and cooking with unusual herbs & spices. In between all of that she finds time to work on her novel, 'Tambi'. Her work has appeared in 'Blakenhall Words' anthology and she's been published by 'United Press'.

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