Modern Gothic

Join us for the first in a series of Gothic inspired events with writers LAUREN ARCHER, LERAH MAE BARCENILLA, MICHAEL BIRD & PETE HARTLEY taking us on a nightmarish journey through some of the stories contained within the pages of the macabre new collection MODERN GOTHIC.

The event will be chaired by author & publisher of Fly on the Wall Press, Isabelle Kenyon.

‘A fantastic collection for lovers of eerie, atmospheric and quintessentially gothic tales that are all unique and memorable...’ MARIKA PAGE from MY BOOK CORNER

LAUREN ARCHER is a Gothic, surreal writer based in Liverpool, UK. Stories published in literary journals. Longlisted for Mslexia Short Story Prize 2022.

LERAH MAE BARCENILLA grew up in the Philippines before moving to UK. Writes on diaspora, memory, mythology, folklore. Award-winning poet. Researcher for Maniwala Movement on pre-colonial Philippine cultures.

MICHAEL BIRD is a prolific fiction writer with stories published widely in journals/anthologies. Pushcart Prize nominated. Michael is also an investigative journalist.

PETE HARTLEY has had an extensive playwriting career. Award wins include BBC & Cheshire competitions.

This is one of our DIALOGUES events, hosting interviews with experimental contemporary authors, picking at the threads of their new fiction works & the ideas that underpin them.

TICKETS: £3 standard entry* / £11.99 book & entry / free entry**

Please book your ticket here on our Eventbrite page.***

*Standard entry tickets are redeemable against any book purchased in store on the night of the event.

**Free entry tickets are strictly limited & are offered to anyone for whom the entry fee might be a barrier

***Please note we will be unable to offer refunds on tickets when requested within 7 days of an event date.

VOCE BOOKS is located at 54-57 Allison Street, Digbeth with step-free access via the Warehouse Café. For further enquiries about the event, or to discuss any access requirements please email [email protected]

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