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Writing

Writing

I am currently working hard on pulling together poems for my new poetry collection, due to be published by The Seventh Quarry Press in early 2026. I am delighted with this opportunity and huge thanks to Peter Thabit Jones for his belief in my writing. I have...

Working for Television

Working for Television

I was recently employed as a freelance researcher by a television production company to research the history of the Welsh political party, Plaid Cymru. It was most definitely a learning curve and a fortnight of fascinating digging into the whys and wherefores of 20th...

Book Signing in Haverfordwest

Book Signing in Haverfordwest

On Saturday 12 April, I will be appearing at Victoria Bookshop in Haverfordwest to sign my book, Erimos. The bookshop has been kindly stocking the book for the past few months and I am delighted to have this opportunity to meet up with readers, potential readers and...

Angela V John Book Launch

Angela V John Book Launch

Emma and I were really pleased to attend the celebratory event with our friend Angela V John last night at Aberavon RFC, for the launch of her new book Behind The Scenes: The Dramatic Lives of Philip Burton. Really pleased that her book is gaining much deserved...

A Cocktail Mixed In Wales

A Cocktail Mixed In Wales

A Cocktail Mixed In Wales is my new play that is being performed as part of the Tenby St David’s Day Festival at Church House on Monday 3 March at 7pm.  Tickets are available from the De Valence Pavilion or on the door. It is 1964.  The setting is a party at a...

Centenary – 100 Poems for Rich

Centenary – 100 Poems for Rich

I am delighted to have included three poems (Burton, Final Curtain and Burton & Taylor) in the commemorative collection of poems being created this year for the Richard Burton 100th anniversary. One work from each poet will feature in the published book, with all...

Erimos Review

Erimos Review

Here's a fab review of Erimos - thank to Pippa Davies for this. Really pleased: Erimos by Mark Lewis  Reviewed by Philippa Davies Whatever it is, Erimos, written by Mark Lewis and illustrated by Peter Stevenson is a great work of art, and deserving of pride for...

So You Want To Be A Writer?

So You Want To Be A Writer?

Yesterday (12 October) I was lucky enough to have been on a select panel of writers to talk abut the writing and publishing process. Along with authors Diana Powell and Lewis Griffiths, as well as creative writing teacher Lorna Lee and writer Philippa Davies (who also...

Erimos!

Erimos!

Finally my book, Erimos, is printed. It is a book that I have been working on for around 3 years and I am delighted to see it published. I was lucky enough to work with illustrator Peter Stevenson and designer Steve Levers and the book looks amazing! Writer/poet Peter...

Nicky Wire!

Nicky Wire!

I am once again working with Nicky Wire of Manic Street Preachers fame on his second solo art exhibition. I first worked with Nicky on is debut solo show in 2018 (which sold out in a week) and this time the exhibition will be at Narberth Museum. This exhibition again...