A group of local individuals who love to write. We have a variety of writing styles, passions and interests - some of us are published ... most of us are not! We welcome anyone who shares an interest in writing.
ADRIAN MCCOURT -A Sea Captain, ex-navy, merchant sailor, and traveller. Adrian is completing his intriguing novel of seafaring tales.
ANGELA NEALE - Solicitor, property developer and great fun at a party! Angela is mid way through her first novel and writes short stories.
AUDREY MCCRAKEN - Grandmother, mother and Carer. Audrey writes short stories with a flavour of the Caribbean.
BOB HANLEY - Champion archer and keen historian who devotes spare time to archery, medieval displays and film/tv reinactments. He excels in poetry and has written short stories.
BRIAN - THE GINGER COMIC : Stand-Up comedian and full time Dad. Brian writes his own material and is working on a Childrens novel aimed at peers of children with learning disabilites.
CARL SILVA - Actor and writer who has written two novels in the last six months and now faces the task of re-writing and editing.
DAVE ROSE - a financial consultant. His writing mirrors his personality - funny and quirky! A great after dinner speaker and lover of fine wines!
DUNCAN CURTIS - A talented Broadcast Director of Photography and Corporate Documentary film Director Duncan has written a screenplay and is an extremely talented short story writer.
GRANT BERNBERG - An administrator, keen PTA member and he has almost completed training in reflexology. Grant enjoys poetry and likes to write Haiku. Grant has been the volunteer Treasurer of WW for three years - and his skills are sincerely appreciated.
HELEN NICELL - A charity event organiser, who has a passion for napkin folding and any evening with a theme! A provider of care in her community Helen enjoys writing short stories, and writes fun and clever poetry, and hopes to build up to bigger and better things - one day!
JACKIE GREEN - PR and Marketing specialist for schools. A talented and determined writer who enjoys writing short stories.
JAMES FIELDING - Traveller filled with a spirit of adventure. James enjoys writing alternate- performance poetry and recently compiled an anthology of his work.
JANICE DAY - Retired teacher, keen swimmer and member of a local collaboration who write stage plays. Jan is a a prolific writer who writes touching poetry, short stories and plays.
JANET BALDEY - Part time administrator and talented writer of short stories - some of which have been published, and others are competition winners.
JOHN WARD - Retired Business Consultant, quick with jokes, an avid collector of strange things and knowledge. A writer of interesting short stories - that apparently do not need editing!
MARGARET VAUGHN - Grandmother to the group with whom she shares her love of poetry and story telling. Margaret writes great poetry, and is working on many short stories and a childrens' novel for her grandson.
MEMONA MIRZA - Specialist in Genetics and currently studying Journalism. Regular contributor to the Watford Area Arts Forum Magazine, and previously editor of a specialist medical journal.
MARY CROWNER - Manages Care Services and enjoys writing short stories and is curently developing a travel article and childrens' novel.
MARY ANN HOOPER - Keen cyclist who writes travel features and is working on a book about the American Wild West, based on her own family diaries from the 19th centruy.
NICK COOK - Creative Writing Tutor, Health and Safety Genius, President of Verulum Writers Circle and extremely talented friend to Watford Writers.
PHIL COOPER - Retired, well travelled writer of amusing and quirky short stories.
ROB SUMMERS - DIY Expert in home maintenance and repairs. An Avid fan of Flashman and George Orwell. He writes great short stories and is Watford Writers responsible person - taking care of the venue and refreshments.
SUSAN BENNETT - Historical Researcher and Consultant who is researching and writing her first historical novel and has edited and assisted other writers with research.
STEVE CLIFFORD - Freelance ( semi-retired) fireman who is new writing but writes great and interesting fantasy.
ROSEMARY RACH - A full time novelist and short story writer who headed up the Hertsmere Writers Circle, and has recently had her 1st Historic Romantic Fiction novel published.
THERESE BAKER - An Artist and amateur dramatics performing actor with a background in well-being and natural therapies who still finds the time and is succesfully writing her first novel.
TIM NEALE - A Property developer who writes charming short stories and has huge expertise and knowledge of classic cars.
TREVOR SPINAGE - Is a Systems Engineer for a national rail company and the Secretary for the Watford Travel Club - he writes clever and witty short stories and does not enjoy poetry.
