It’s never too late to have a fling . . . for autumn is just as nice as spring . . . it’s never too late to fall in love! (Sandy Wilson, The Boyfriend)

Those chosen are (in the order they will appear in the anthology)

Life Class Peter Johnson

The Judging Panel

Mary Essinger-Rogers

My first novel, Wounded Bird of Paradise, was published when I was 68; nice things: DO happen to older people. Note the semi colon; I do not use it enough. In My Fashion, about starting work in a dress factory cme next followed by How to be a Merry Widow (published by Third Age Press) but I had to use my maiden name for that, didn’t want men queuing up at the door wanting to marry me. My latest book is Mary Writes Comedy. It has just occurred to me that I have not written any fiction since I became a widow. I wonder why?

Amanda Sington-Williams

Amanda is the author of The Eloquence of Desire published in 2010 by Sparkling Books. She won an award from The Royal Literary Fund whilst writing this novel. Her short stories have been published by Ether Books, Sentinel Literary Quarterly, Writing Raw, Bridge House Publishing and selected for readings at several literary events.  Her poetry has also been read out on BBC radio. She has an MA in Creative Writing and Authorship and teaches novel writing in Brighton.  More information about her can be seen on her website: www.amandasingtonwilliams.co.uk

Maggie Smith

The author of three books on Mid-life Career Change, for the past ten years Maggie has been National Adviser for Creative Writing for the University of the Third Age. She tutors at Summer Schools and study days and has compiled a handbook for U3A Writers Groups. Maggie recently had a story in Story Slam at Queen Elizabeth Hall as part of the Festival of Britain 60^th Anniversary. She is attempting to make time for her own writing and intends to complete her memoirs while there is still time.

Alan Wallace

Alan Wallace has a varied background in theatre. Three years ago, he joined the U3A Forest Hill Writers’ Group, which produced Deadline Thursday, a collection of stories and verse by its members. His account of a trip to China is shortly to appear in another U3A anthology, this one devoted to travel writing.

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