The Writers of Wales Database

MORTON, ANGELA

4 The Promenade, Brecon, LD3 9AY
Tel: (01874) 625441

Poet and workshop facilitator. Angela was born in Abergavenny, and educated at UCW Cardiff and University of London. She has a certification in Social Work and a Diploma in Applied Social Studies. Angela has worked for Social Services departments as a social worker and social work practice teacher. She took early retirement and completed an Open University course in Romantic Poetry. Angela won first prize in 1999 Yorkshire Open Poetry competition. Her other awards include Writers Group Prize and the Cardiff Open Poetry Competition. Angela’s workshop venues include Brecon, Crickhowell, Cardiff, Llandrindod Wells, Ystradgynlais, Inverness, Southampton and London.

Her work has appeared in several publications including Poetry Wales, New Welsh Review, The Interpreter’s House, Scintilla, One Voice, OU Poets (anthology), Beyond Bedlam. Her play, The Search for Tommy Jones was performed at Theatr Bryncheiniog in July 2000.

Selected Publications:
The Holding Ground (Collective Press, 2002)

Eligible Writers on Tour subjects offered:

1. Read and discuss own work
2. The subtle world of alchemy
3. Writing the journey through mental illness

Workshop topics: Poetry and healing, Life stories, With the year’s turning, Poetry and landscape, Discovering the journal, Openings, Create your own writing workshop.

AGE RANGE: Adults.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Group size no more than 12 people. Morning sessions preferred, or residential events.