Seventy eight years young and our much loved Wrekin Writer Phyllis Blakemore's first book is being launched today. Gentlemen of the River: The Last Coraclemen of the Severn Gorge is available on Amazon.co.uk at a very reasonable £7.99.Phyllis has spent her entire life in and around the Severn Gorge and over the years has known many of the characters who have lived, worked and survived in the Gorge in the days when Ironbridge wasn't a tourist attraction but a town that depended on it's own industry.
Phyllis herself is a lovely, gracious lady who is not only a brilliant writer but a fantastic story teller, she writes about what she knows and she writes from the heart. I've no doubt that this book will not only entertain but through the author's words you will be taken back to a world that no longer exists but is a vital part of the Gorge's history. And you too, will be able to say you knew those people.
This book really is a must buy for Christmas and Phyllis - well done.
Sue
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic post! But I guess I am biased!
Mom will be thrilled with your lovely message.
Thanks so much.
Di
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Biased or not Di, it's all true and tell your Mum, I'm thrilled for her. Also check www.wrekinwriters.co.uk Simon's been busy ;-)
ReplyDeleteWell done, Phyllis! A much deserved success. I'm sure all of us at Wrekin Writers are very proud of her. You're right, Sue, she's a lovely woman and so encouraging.
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