Julie Dexter

Pen to Print

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**ReadFest 2026**The Book Challenge Panel - Last Chance To Book!When: 16 September, 5.30-6.30pmWhere: Barking Learning Centre & OnlineFREEBook Tickets: pentoprint.org/readfestJoin Book Challenge finalists Lee James, Gulnaz, Nick, Ruth and Yana as they share their experience in an inspiring discussion on being new to the publishing industry, the process of writing, and how it feels to see their book in print.Perfect for aspiring authors, emerging writers and anyone interested in publishing their first novel.The Book Challenge is our premier competition, with the fabulous prize of becoming part of our free mentoring programme, offering support to write and publish your own book. ...

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Pen to Print

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Every Tuesday we will be sharing a poem from one of our wonderful Pen to Print and Write On! contributors. We hope you enjoy!**In That Year by Tavinder K NewIn that year, our lives changed forever; we were left broken.In that year, after all the waiting, the answer we received was not the one we had prayed for.In that year, grief carved deep cracks into our hearts.In that year, I buckled beneath the weight of the pain, while you carried yours differently.In that year, we became unaligned in the midst of the tragedy of our loss.In that year, my heart shattered, and I never believed it could be whole again.In that year, you immersed yourself in projects to keep your mind occupied.In that year, I blamed myself for the IVF not working.In that year, I was angry that we could not have the child we longed for.In that year, I questioned every decision I had made, wondering if I had chosen the wrong path.In that year, we both suffered more deeply than words could ever express.In that year, I could not bear to be near babies because the ache was too overwhelming.In that year, I cried through countless nights, asking God, "Why?"In that year, our journey ended without the child we had dreamed of.In that year, we lost more than a dream—we lost the future we had imagined.Yet, even though that year changed us forever, it also became part of the story we continue to carry, with love that never had the chance to be held, but will always remain in our hearts. ...

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Showcase: The Call Of The Wild And Ancient + A Reckoning + Last Train + Just For Today

Showcase: Reflectability + To The Man On The Train Who Moved Seats Because He Thought I Was Mad + Art Work + Your Presence

Showcase: Seen From Above + Mirrors + Light + Midnight Becomes Eclectic + A Journey In The Lakes