On today's episode we welcome back Karen Honnor to chat to allfm.org about how her work has evolved since we first spoke during lockdown. We also discuss the importance of a supportive writing community both on/offline, and how her daughter has encouraged & collaborated on her 6th poetry collection 'Just Take Five'

John Botterill aka J.G Barwell chats to allfm.org about the release of the debut poetry collection titled Released on license -poetic license. All proceeds from this book will be donated to the Teenage Cancer Trust. Ps: The final poem is NOT based on a true story!

Rebecca Ryder chats to Allfm.org about hosting her 2nd live event in Manchester this year - How to make friends & find communities, her new mental health podcast Same shit-different brain, as well as her Mini morning dance party sessions which she runs 3 days per week on Zoom!

Manchester based singer/songwriter Ade Fabola chats to Allfm ahead of his 30minute set at Manchester Coffee Festival 2022 about his new track All behind taken from his upcoming EP. What the reviews say- "His intricate fingerpicking and soft, soulful vocals combine effortlessly into a sweet,feel good vibe that has drawn comparisons to Jack Johnson & Nina Simone"

Author/artist Perry Gasteiger chats to Allfm about their poetry collection Meditations for the dead and dying which explores the human experience of having a body, grief & our relationship with the natural world.

To celebrate National Poetry Day on October 6th we had a special compilation show on Allfm.org featuring a selection of National & International poets. Including Spencer Adika (Kenya)- Lily Lawson (UK) -Karen Honor (UK)-sonnetist (UK) -Mitch Bensel (USA) -Poet's billow(USA)-Skylar J Wynter (Australia)

A Halloween themed show -music & poetry from Conor Molloy & Ed Allmann -Dead Ahead short story extract from author Toula Messer & performed by Creative chameleon- Phillip Carter - Halloween Poetry by -Pub Poet -Janie Barclay and Disappearance of Uriah Quince-Short story extract from Manchester steampunk, historical fiction author Drew Halfpenny

Australian creatives Skylar & Neshka chat to Allfm about their new artistic project -Shine which beautifully combines Skylar 's poetry & Neshka's hand drawn art into one wonderful coffee table book. We also find out about their current Decent Beings' UK & Ireland tour & workshops

Dr David Hartley is Manchester based author & soon to be writer in residence for European Capital of Culture Tartu 2024 chats to Allfm about his love for writing strange stories that make humans consider life from a different point of view

Award winning author Cheryl Burham - Chair of Dean writer's circle chats to AllFm about her latest historical fiction novel River Witch and tells us how the beautiful surroundings of which she lives in the Forest Of Dean, provide continued inspiration for her writing

New Manchester based Author Drew Halfpenny chats to Allfm about his debut Sci-fi Steampunk Action Novel -The Conundrum which is available on Amazon from September 12th 2022

Phillip Carter chats to Allfm about his latest project as an author- Earthloop Trilogy and tells us how you can get involved. This episode features an exclusive preview of the first chapter -pilot which is currently being pitched to Netflix. Find out more about Phil's work at therealphillipcarter on Instagram. There's also some poetry from Award winning Oregon based poets/ writing coaches Rob & Michelle from @thepoetsbillow

Ahead of the new choral season in the run up to Christmas we welcome back conductor Jonny Rees to celebrate the achievements of Levenshulme Community Choir in their very 1st year & invite local listeners to a free workshop on Sunday 11th September

Contemporary literary fiction author from Salford Bryan Blears chats to Allfm about how he went from Homeless to writing for Huffington Post and what it's been like to write his debut Novel. Disclaimer- In this interview we discuss dogs & the homeless, we have since been made aware that every effort is made to keep owner & dog together. Bryan's novel is a work of fiction however it contains true to life elements as is loosely based on a true story

Matt Nicholson chats to Allfm about his latest poetry collection -Untanglement and the memories that inspire his writing

New Author, Poet & open mic performer Isabelle Pandora Byrne chats to Allfm about powerful new poetry book- Pandora's Ruin

Author, Poet & Healer chats to AllFm.96.9 Manchester Uk about his latest 5 volume poetry collection & how he discovered that his words & voice help heal others

Welcoming back sci-fi Author-Comedian & online radio presenter Phillip Carter. He chats to Allfm today about his preparations for Manchester Comic Con this July

Singer-Songwriter Cerulean chats to Allfm about his new album -Divided Selfie which explores how we project ourselves on social media

Sonnetist aka Paul Morrison tells Allfm about his latest track One More Time & how he continues to evolve on his creative path

Superb spoken word artist and storyteller Mark Jackson chats to Allfm about what inspires his writing & shares some of his favourite tracks that he'd feature on his desert island discs

New Flash Fiction Writer Quigley CB tells Allfm about re-discovering her love for writing after lockdown & what it's been like to become a popular spoken word performer in under a year

Sarah tells us about her journey as a lifelong diabetic & how it has inspired her latest poetry collection Blood sugar, sex, magic published by Verve Press This episode was first broadcast on Allfm 96.9 on 8th May 2022

Ahead of Levenshulme Community Choir's Latest events on April 30th & May Jonny tells us about how the choir is growing from strength to strenth and why now is great time time for new members to get involved regardless of previous singing experience

Ahead of their Open Day on 8th May 2022 Clare tells us about this amazing opportunity for 11-16 year olds to pursue a lifelong career in dance

Andy N discusses National Poetry Writing month & his latest work featured in new book-Neurodiversity

JA Hambleton,Janie Barclay, Zarah,Vijayeta Tirkey,Mitch Bensel,Lily Lawson,Karen Honnor,John Botterill,MC Newberry,Paul Morrison

New Manchester Based Author Carl Richards chats to Allfm about his debut novel & shares writing tips

Spoken word artist & curator of Manchester open mic night mouth chat to allfm about her writing

Wigan based Children's Author, Poet & YouTube personality Ray Douglas chats to allfm & shares his poetry

Ruth chats to Jamal founder of Manchester's exciting new clothing brand. He also shares his playlist

Philip Dylak from Somos CR Manchester tells allfm about work for the charity & new exhibition

Jas chats to Allfm about his debut book - The Indie Author & his writing process. This interview was first broadcast on Allfm 96.9 on 19th September 2021

Craig Joins us on Allfm for a chat about his latest paranormal findings in Lancashire & his new podcast. This Episode was 1st broadcast on the September 12th 2021

New author Alan Bayles discussed how lockdown helped him launch his writing careee & fulfil his dream of becoming a sci-fi novelist!First broadcast on Allfm 96.9 August 15th 2021

Author,Community Mentor & Poet Stefon Williams discusses his writing journey & debut book with Ruth on Allfm 96.9

Mitch discussed how his paranormal experiences as a paramedic kick started his writing & audio book career. First Broadcast on AllFM 96.9 on 18th July 2021

Actor awareness founder Tom Stocks discusses how lockdown has launched the next stage of his career as a performance poet

New author Qwecy Kwabi discuses his new YA Sci-Fi Thriller - Gods among Insects also featuring upcoming artist from Ghana Flemzy Holic - First Broadcast on 96.9 Allfm on 13th June ' 21

Ruth chats to Best selling Young Adult Fantasy Fiction author Charles Sterling about imagination, his novels& tips for aspiring writers. 1st Broadcast on Allfm 96.9 on 30thMay

Children's author Phil Barnes discuses his My Teacher series of children's novels (first broadcast on Allfm 96.9 May 16th 2021)

Ruth Chats to US Author Gregory Thomas about his debut sci-fi thriller Novel - Chronologue & his writing journey. First broadcast on Allfm 96.9 9th May '21

Senior Lecturer at MMU Dr Krystal Wilkinson discusses her latest research into how complex fertility issues can impact mental health in the workplace

Magazine writer Poet & Novelist discussed his new Crime Thriller ser in Manchester 'Deadnan's Roulette, Poetry & tells Ruth about his writing journey

Ruth chats to Teacher,Therapist and Well-being facilitator Clare Lawerence Simms about how The Community Harmony Scarf project is encouraging connectivity and protecting Mental Health

Ruth chats to Public Speaker on Women's Issues/Author Karen Honnor about her debut Novel 'Unravelling'

Ruth chats to Phillip about his Brand New Book - Who Built The Humans

Ruth chats to David for National Novel Writing Month about his debut novel in progress 'And then the end will come'

Paranormal Investigator and author Craig Bryant discussed his new book of real life Lancashire ghost stories - Includes exclusive extract from the book read by the author