The Writers of Wales Database

MARSHALL, P.J.

Penrhyddion Pella, Capel Garmon, Llanrwst, Conwy, LL26 0RU
Tel: 01690 710400
Email: Marshall@penrhyddion.freeserve.co.uk

Writer, born in 1958. Peter J. Marshall left school at 16 and has worked in a variety of occupations ranging from soldier to social worker. He is published widely in literary magazines in Wales and England, with his first collection published in 1989. His second, In Loco Parentis, a book about child abuse, was described by Peter Finch as "…the best new collection of poetry I have seen in years…". Peter J. Marshall is married with three children and lives on an organic smallholding in Snowdonia. He divides his time between writing, looking after his children and working the farm.

Selected Publications:
The Road Remains (The Frogmore Press, 1990)
In Loco Parentis (Outsider Publications)
The Vale (Rosenberg–Hine)
Riding the Wind (Continuum, 1999)
Agog (Cinnamon, 2011)

Eligible Writers on Tour subjects offered:

1. Readings from/discussion of own work
2. Creative writing workshops

AGE RANGE: Any age. However, suitability of material should be discussed prior to visit.