The Writers of Wales Database

SMITH, BRIAN

15 Edward Street, Alltwen, Pontardawe, Swansea SA8 3DB
Tel: (01792) 865603 (home); (01792) 863200 (work)
Email: bwspoet@aol.com

Poet, lyricist and short story writer. Born in Cheshire, Brian was educated at UCW Cardiff and UCW Swansea. He has lived in South Wales since 1969 and was a senior teacher at Cwmtawe Comprehensive, Pontardawe. Brian’s short stories have been broadcast on BBC and published in NWR, Planet, Western Mail, Cambrensis, IPC magazines and other journals at home and abroad. His poetry has appeared in NWR, PW, TAP, Poetry Nottingham, etc.

Selected Publications:
Do You Know What Grandad Did? (Orchard Books, 1991)
Wyddost Ti Beth Wnaeth Taid? (Gwasg y Dref Wen, 1994)
Compleat Woks (Press On)

Eligible Writers on Tour subjects offered:

1. Read and discuss own work (poetry, short fiction)
2. Workshops in poetry and short story writing
3. Writing for children (junior and senior)

AGE RANGE: Primary to adult.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Available evenings, weekends.