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The Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Writers Bookshelf - Episode 80 - July EndsIn this episode David chats about his latest play, The Gravediggers Supper, decides which book to take on holiday and plays a couple of Inspirational Instrumentals.    https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/ 2025-07-2937 minThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Writers Bookshelf - Episode 79 - Plays and a catch upWhere have  I been?!  In this episode I have a good catch up and talk about plays by Henrik Ibsen.   https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/ 2025-07-1535 minThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsJonathan Quigley QC - Wicked Female Killers - Tilly Clarke CartwrightThis episode contains very strong language and graphic sexual references.   Tilly grew up in idyllic Cornwall. At eighteen years of age, she moved to London to make a name for herself.  https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/ 2025-06-2345 minThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Writers Bookshelf - Episode 78 - Mandy Toczek McPeakeMandy Toczek McPeake was born in Bradford, Saltaire UK. In 1979 she flew to Australia on a one year working holiday. Ten years later she was still there, married and the mother of two children. She is currently back in the UK catching up with family, friends and finding time for a little historical research. Mandy is working on her first novel, set in Saltaire, has penned a number of poems and has written a creative journal of her mum and dad.       2025-06-0340 minThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Writers Bookshelf - Episode 77 - The Return of Nick ToczekThe one and only Nick Toczek popped in to the studio to chat about poetry, working in other countries, magic and metal detecting.    https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/     2025-05-2744 minThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsJonathan Quigley QC - Wicked Female Killers - Flora RedshawFlora lived through WW1 and WW2. During this time family and friends were taken from her. Even when peaceful times arrived, the people closet to her were taken. But things changed when Luigi Tofano became a constant in her life.  https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/ 2025-05-2029 minThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Writers Bookshelf - Episode 76 - Something modern, something 17th centuryA few poems from the 17th century feature in this episode, along with a handful of up to date ones.    https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/ 2025-05-0635 minThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Writers Bookshelf - Episode 75 - Yellow Shoes and a touch of poetryI share my short story, Yellow Shoes, with a sprinkle of poetry.   https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/ 2025-04-2925 minThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Writers Bookshelf - Episode 74 - War PoemsIn this episode I share a number of war poems.   https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/ 2025-04-2233 minThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Writers Bookshelf - Episode 73 - Books and more booksBooks, books, books! Keep on reading. Today, I review and recommend a number of books for your delight.   https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/ 2025-04-1525 minThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Writers Bookshelf - Episode 72 - Hello AprilHello and welcome to the month of April! In this episode I have a bit of a catch up and talk plays and writing.    https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/ 2025-04-1331 minThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Writers Bookshelf - Episode 71 - Novels and Films of the 70`sIn this episode I take a look at the best selling novels of the 70`s along with some of the biggest movies of the decade.    https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/ 2025-03-2532 minThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Writers Bookshelf - Episode 70 - A Variety of CreativityListen to a wonderful selection of poems, music and short stories performed by a variety of fantastic artists.  https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/ 2025-03-1839 minThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Writers Bookshelf - Episode 69 - Books! Books! Books!In this episode, I recommend a number of books for World Book Day.    https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/ 2025-03-1138 minThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Writers Bookshelf - Episode 68 - Plays, Japan and a Catch UpIn this episode I have a quick catch up, talk Japanese plays and stress the importance of believing in yourself to continue to write.    https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/     2025-03-0444 minThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Writers Bookshelf - Episode 67 - Valentine`s Day part twoThe second part and it`s all about love.   https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/ 2025-02-2531 minThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Writers Bookshelf - Episode 66 - Valentine`s Day - part oneIt`s all about love.   https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/ 2025-02-1842 minThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Writers Bookshelf - Episode 65 - Poems, poems, poemsA few more poems to consider on tour.   https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/ 2025-02-1129 minThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Writers Bookshelf - Episode 64 - Which Poems?In this episode I have a catch up with all I`ve been up to and what I intend to do, and share a few thoughts on which poems I`d take on tour with me.      https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/   2025-02-0936 minThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Writers Bookshelf - Episode 63 - Gothic VampiresIn this episode I take a look at short stories of the gothic and vampire nature, and also share a few poems.    https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/ 2025-01-2843 minThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Writers Bookshelf - Episode 62 - Poetry and PlaysLet`s take a look at poetry, performing on the open mic circuit and stage plays.   https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/ 2025-01-2142 minThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Writers Bookshelf - Episode 61 - Winter InspirationsA new Winter poem and inspiration of a cold nature to get the writing off to a good start; what more do you need!   https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/ 2025-01-1437 minThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Writers Bookshelf - Episode 60 - What to read in 2025David takes a look at publications out this year, in the fiction, non-fiction and children`s genres.   https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/ 2025-01-0723 minThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Writers Bookshelf - Episode 59 - Welcome to 2025A warm New Year`s welcome from all the team at The Gingerlicious Company.   https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/ 2025-01-0334 minThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Writers Bookshelf - Episode 58 - Goodbye 2024In this episode David takes a look back at some of the events from 2024, shares a little cafe poetry and plays a few inspirational instrumentals.    https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/ 2024-12-3140 minThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Writers Bookshelf - Episode 57 - Baubles, Poetry and TurkeyJoin David in the studio as he shares a touch of poetry and a little of what`s been happening at Christmas in the Driver household.    https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/ 2024-12-2735 minThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Writers Bookshelf - Episode 56 - Christmas Eve with David and ArthurDavid Driver and Arthur G Mustard join each other in the studio to celebrate Christmas Eve.   https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/ 2024-12-2440 minThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Writers Bookshelf - Episode 55 - The Sunday before Christmas with Arthur G MustardIt`s the Sunday before Christmas, so sit back, relax and listen to a touch of poetry and a few book reviews.   https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/ 2024-12-2237 minThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Writers Bookshelf - Episode 54 - Arthur G Mustard Christmas PoemsIn this episode, Arthur G Mustard shares some of his poems.   https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/ 2024-12-0328 minThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Writers Bookshelf - Episode 53 - Book ReviewsIn the last episode of November I take a look at some of the books I have loved reading, whilst others are yet to be enjoyed.    https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/   2024-11-2641 minThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Writers Bookshelf - Episode 52 - More notebooks and jottersIn this episode I share a few more ideas from various notebooks I`ve kept over the years. This episode contains strong language and adult themes.    https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/ 2024-11-1932 minThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Writers Bookshelf - Episode 51 - SatireIn this episode I take a satirical look at what the world and education have become. My views are my own and not intended to offend because it`s called humour and lacking in vast amounts. I also have a catch up about all the things I`m up to and chat a little about radio plays.    https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/ 2024-11-1745 minThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsJonathan Quigley QC- Wicked Female Killers - SabrinaSabrina came to England in the 1840`s and always longed for all the beautiful things in life, but murder and bloodshed always followed....   https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/ 2024-11-1539 minThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Writers Bookshelf - Episode 50 - HalloweenIn this episode I take a look at Halloween traditions from around the world, review a few books and update you on the plays, The Purple Orchid of Ulysses Goyle and Wicked Female Killers.    https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/ 2024-10-2239 minThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsJonathan Quigley QC _ Wicked Female Killers - Sharon NaylorSharon Naylor was born in 1968, Keighley West Yorkshire, UK. In 2005 she was arrested for murder and sentenced to serve 25 years behind bars. Contains very strong language and adult themes.    https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/ 2024-10-1523 minThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Writers Bookshelf - Episode 49 - Spooky PoemsOctober is one of my favourite times of the year, so here are some spooky, scary Halloween poems.  https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/ 2024-10-0835 minThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Writers Bookshelf - Episode 48 - September EndsIt`s the last broadcast in September, so I thought I`d share a little poetry, a few inspirational instrumentals and have a catch up.    https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/ 2024-09-2434 minThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Travelling Bookshelf - Episode 8 - D G TorrensI recently travelled to Birmingham to catch up with my good friend, writer, author and film maker D G Torrens.    https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/ 2024-09-1745 minThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Writers Bookshelf - Episode 47 - A handful of 99 word storiesAnother episode, a handful of 99 word stories and a few poems. Enjoy.   https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/     2024-09-0330 minThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Writers Bookshelf - Episode 46 - Scribblings and FindingsI recently found a number of note books and stuff containing various scribblings and decided to share them with you. I also review a few more books and share what I`ve recently been up to.    https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/ 2024-08-2740 minThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Writers Bookshelf - Episode 45 - Words, Reviews and WaffleIn this episode I share a couple of poems, review a few books and catch up on what I`ve been up to.    https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/ 2024-08-2542 minThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Travelling Bookshelf - Episode 7 - Rose EnglishI managed to catch up with my good friend and author, Rose English, for a chat about writing for children.  We had a good laugh and a nice bite to eat afterwards. The weather was beautiful, but surprisingly windy, you'll hear it I`m sure, but it all adds to the atmosphere.    https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/ 2024-08-1339 minThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Writers Bookshelf - Episode 44 - The Devil`s Powder, Castilio Preeg, David Mellor and Michelle Scally ClarkeThis episode features the brilliant poetry of David Mellor, a couple of short stories and a little bit more from the fantastic, Michelle Scally Clarke.   https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/ 2024-08-0644 minThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Travelling Bookshelf - Episode 6 - Michelle Scally ClarkeA recent visit to the mighty city of Leeds allowed me to catch up with the one and only, unstoppable, Michelle Scally Clarke. Poet, author, playwright, actor, singer and songwriter, Michelle is very open, honest and friendly.   https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/ 2024-07-301h 09The Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Writers Bookshelf - Episode 43 - Storytelling PoemsListen to, The Wizard, The Magical Fantastical Tale of the Cripple from Tultoppington Town and The Terrible Tale of Incus Morgueville.   https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/   2024-07-2330 minThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Writers Bookshelf - Episode 42 - Film Noir PoemsIn this episode I share a few, Film Noir poems and have little bit of general chit chat.   https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/ 2024-07-1631 minThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Writers Bookshelf - Episode 41 - The Cycle of Life and Play the 45`sListen to two short stories, The Cycle of Life and Play the 45`s. I also take a look at what`s on the menu for the 24/25 season at Keighley Playhouse.    https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/ 2024-07-0932 minThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Writers Bookshelf - Episode 40 - One Line Poetry `n` StuffI`ve been messing around with one line poems, take a listen and see what you think.    https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/ 2024-07-0238 minThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Writers Bookshelf - Episode 39 - Inspirational InstrumentalsA mixture of poems and music, to inspire creativity, feature in this episode.   https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/ 2024-06-2546 minThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Purple Orchid of Ulysses GoyleSet in the 1950`s, this dark, macabre tale starts in the Caribbean and concludes at Oxford University. A story of love and betrayal, Professor Ulysses Goyle has the world at his feet and countless women who yearn for his company.    https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/ 2024-06-1855 minThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Writers Bookshelf - Episode 38 - The Return of Nick ToczekThe Godfather of poetry himself, Nick Toczek, clearly demonstrates how brilliantly the spoken word and music beautifully blend together.   https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/ 2024-06-1138 minThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Writers Bookshelf - Episode 37 - The Stolen Bows and Robert PhoenixMusic is the taste of this episode and it comes in the form of, The Stolen Bows and Robert Phoenix.    https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/ 2024-06-0630 minThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Writers Bookshelf - Episode 36 - Creative IdeasIn this episode I share a number of short stories, including, Choices, How Far? and Sacrifice, which can be used as writing prompts.    https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/     2024-05-2841 minThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Writers Bookshelf - Episode 35 - More Book ReviewsI have once again randomly selected a number of books off the shelf to review.    https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/ 2024-05-2145 minThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Writers Bookshelf - Episode 34 - The Poetry of Arthur G MustardListen to the poetry of Arthur G Mustard. 2024-05-1439 minThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Writers Bookshelf - Episode 33 - Whitby and all things GothicIn this episode I chat about why Whitby is my `go to place` and share a mixture of Gothic prose and poetry.   https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/ 2024-05-0738 minThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Writers Bookshelf - Episode 32 - Trolley Woman and Flat Cap FreddieListen to two more short stories, Trolley Woman and Flat Cap Freddie.   https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/ 2024-04-3038 minThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Writers Bookshelf - Episode 31 - The BeggarListen to my short story, The Beggar   https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/ 2024-04-2355 minThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Writers Bookshelf - Episode 30 - Louise HofmanShe is certainly a rising star in the world of poetry and open mic, so I invited Louise along to the studio to have a chat and share some of her work.  I really enjoyed our interview and we had a good laugh.  2024-04-1639 minThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Writers Bookshelf - Episode 29 - Mr Yinks StoriesIn this episode I will be sharing three stories from the anthology, Mr Yinks Stories and other Fantastic Tales, all of which have an owl theme.    https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/ 2024-04-0947 minThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Writers Bookshelf - Episode 28 - The Girl With No ShoesListen to my short story, The Girl With No Shoes.   Contains strong language and sexual content.    https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/ 2024-04-021h 05The Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Writers Bookshelf - Episode 27 - Lockdown Poems - 4 years onIt`s been four years since Lockdown and in this episode I revisit some of the poetry published in the beautiful anthology, Viral Verses.  2024-03-2639 minThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Writers Bookshelf - Episode 26 - Yellow Shoes and The Lamplight ManListen to Yellow Shoes and The Lamplight Man.    Both short stories contain strong language and sexual content.    https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/ 2024-03-1938 minThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Writers Bookshelf - Episode 25 - Snake BoyListen to my short story, Snake Boy.   https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/ 2024-03-1233 minThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Writers Bookshelf - Episode 24 - Singles ClubListen to my short story, Singles Club.   https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/ 2024-03-0537 minThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Writers Bookshelf - Episode 23 - Sunflowers For LauraListen to my short story, Sunflowers For Laura.   https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/ 2024-02-2737 minThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Writers Bookshelf - Episode 22 - PragueWe recently visited Prague and instantly fell in love with this beautiful and magical city. In this episode I take a look at Franz Kafka`s, The Trial, share a few stories from Alena Jezkova`s, 77 Prague Legends and share a little about The Astronomical Clock.  The Charles Bridge Swing Band open and close the podcast with, Blueberry Hill and When You Are Smiling.    https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/ 2024-02-2047 minThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Writers Bookshelf - Episode 21 - Samar Shahdad - Part 2Samar arrived in the UK not speaking a word of English, sixteen years ago. She now speaks the language fluently. As a lover of languages, Samar is studying Portuguese and Spanish. Her poetry is beautiful, from the heart and sensuous at times.  We managed to catch up, have a coffee, have a few laughs and of course talk all things poetry.    https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/ 2024-02-1342 minThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Writers Bookshelf - Episode 20 - Samar Shahdad - Part 1Samar arrived in the UK not speaking a word of English, sixteen years ago. She now speaks the language fluently. As a lover of languages, Samar is studying Portuguese and Spanish. Her poetry is beautiful, from the heart and sensuous at times.  We managed to catch up, have a coffee, have a few laughs and of course talk all things poetry.    https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/ 2024-02-0641 minThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Writers Bookshelf - Episode 19 - Book ReviewsIn this episode I have randomly selected seven books from my own bookshelf to review for your delight.    https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/ 2024-01-3042 minThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Writers Bookshelf - Episode 18 - Poetry and WafflingIn this episode I share some of my poetry and also waffle on about what I`ve been up to. Waffling includes, The Cat Club, Pontefract, Keighley Playhouse and a variety of open mic events I`ve been to.    https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/ 2024-01-2342 minThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Writers Bookshelf - Episode 17 - Andrea HardakerSinger, songwriter, musician, writer, poet and journalist, Andrea Hardaker, chats about her creative outlets and shares some of her work.   https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/     2024-01-161h 03The Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Writers Bookshelf - Episode 16 - New Year Ideas and ScribblingsIn this episode I`ll be sharing a few New Year ideas, goals and scribblings, along with a little poetry.    https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/ 2024-01-0950 minThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Writers Bookshelf - Episode 15 - Frances DemainA warm welcome to 2024, wishing you all the best. In this episode I`ll reading some of the memoirs of the talented and creative woman that is, Frances M Demain.   https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/ 2024-01-0258 minThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Writers Bookshelf - Episode 14 - Boxing Day BookshelfWishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.   In this episode I share poetry from Walt Whitman, John Cooper Clarke and Sharena Lee Satti, review Spike Milligan`s Book, Man of Letters and Brom`s Krampus and read my short story, Homeless People, Missing People, Bookies, Poundland, Empty Church with a Steeple.   https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/ 2023-12-2653 minThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Writers Bookshelf - Episode 13 - Christmas StoriesThis episode features two Christmas short stories, Q A Greenbaum and Storm. Both contain language and adult content.  https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/ 2023-12-1936 minThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Writers Bookshelf - Episode 12 - Christmas PoemsSit back and listen to a selection of Christmas Poems.   https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/ 2023-12-1227 minThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Travelling Bookshelf - Episode 5 - Sharena Lee SattiSharena is not only a wonderful, inspirational individual who has carried out some phenomenal work over the last twelve month, she is also a close friend and fantastic poet. We caught up for a chat, had a few laughs and enjoyed a coffee.    https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/   2023-12-0547 minThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Travelling Bookshelf - Episode 4 - Tim BrookesI made the journey to Wakefield, where I caught up with brilliant poet, Tim Brookes. He`s a good man, kind, considerate and thoughtful; putting much back in to the community. Tim also runs the fantastic open mic night, Gobby in the Lobby.    https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/ 2023-11-281h 04The Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Writers Bookshelf - Episode 11 - The Poetry of Yvonne BellFollowing on from the brilliant episode featuring the fantastic women of Bainbridge WI, this episode is all about the superb poetry of, Yvonne Bell. I hope I do the words and poems justice as I read from her collection, The Very Last Chapter.    https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/ 2023-11-2142 minThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Travelling Bookshelf - Episode 3 - Stephen LinsteadI recently travelled South to beautiful Barnsley, where I was greeted by my good friend Stephen Linstead. Poetry was shared along with a brief history of The Cooper Gallery, the NUM building and an insight into some wonderful local talent who brushed alongside the best of the mighty London.    https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/ 2023-11-1455 minThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Travelling Bookshelf - Episode 2 - Bainbridge WIWhat a pleasure is was, and still is, to be part of Bainbridge WI. This episode was a joy indeed to record. Featuring, poetry, stories, laughs and real and honest conversation from a mixture of wonderful ladies.  It also features an interview by Alyson Jones with Albert, a larger than life Yorkshire character.   https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/ 2023-11-071h 36The Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Writers Bookshelf - Episode 10 - Halloween PoemsWithout doubt, one of the best times of the year. Listen to a collection of scary and spooky Halloween poems as I recite them from a dark dungeon. Don`t turn off the light and remember the pillow.  https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/ 2023-10-3130 minThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Writers Bookshelf - Episode 9 - Henry Wolfenden DemainI recently had the pleasure of meeting Lesley Howarth and we spoke about poetry. Lesley kindly shared a selection of poems with me, which were written by her uncle. Now I have the pleasure of sharing them with you. Henry Wolfenden Demain - 1919 - 1980 The poems were written whilst he was a prisoner of war for four years in Germany, from 1941 until 1945. He was aged 21 when he was captured and was repatriated just before his 26th birthday. They were written on any available scrap of paper and despite the conditions, he managed to keep them...2023-10-2451 minThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Writers Bookshelf - Episode 8- Kate HamesWriter, poet, singer and star of stage, Kate Hames,  joins me in the studio for a chat.    https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/ 2023-10-1753 minThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Travelling Bookshelf - Episode 1 - Diane AllenI travelled to Settle, North Yorkshire to catch up with my good friend, Diane Allen. With twenty books to her name, Diane is a firm favourite in the Romantic Novel genre. She also writes under the name, Gracie Hart.  https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/ 2023-10-1042 minThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Writers Bookshelf - Episode 7 - Short StoriesThis episode features three short stories written in different genres; Moonlight Couple, For Sale and Rejected, Redundant, Recycled.    https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/ 2023-09-2646 minThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Writers Bookshelf - Episode 6 - 99 Word Stories and ABC PoetryIn this episode, you can listen to some of my 99 word stories and I also run through the alphabet, with a rhyme for each letter.   This episode is aimed at a younger audience, but will also inspire those who are just starting their writing journey. It may help with parents or grandparents who have started reading to their children or grandchildren.  Contains a few darker themes, but nothing too scary. Find out more at: https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/ 2023-09-1940 minThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Writers Bookshelf - Episode 5 - Laura StricklandMaking her debut on the show, poet, writer and spoken word artist, Laura Strickland kindly joined me in the studio for an intriguing interview. Books, authors, films and schooldays were all on the menu and we finally reached the subject of poetry. I really loved this interview, as Laura is so open and honest.    https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/ 2023-09-121h 10The Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Writers Bookshelf - Episode 4 - Nick ToczekA fantastic and enjoyable interview with my good friend, the one and only, Nick Toczek; or as I fondly call him, The Godfather of Poetry.   https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/ 2023-09-051h 04The Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Writers Bookshelf - Episode 3 - Debbie EllisonThe brilliant and multi talented Debbie Ellison chats about the many roles she has portrayed on stage and gives us a little insight into the world of theatre.  2023-08-291h 11The Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Writers Bookshelf - Episode 2 - Irene LofthouseWriter, playwright, actor, director and poet, Irene Lofthouse talks all things poetry with me in the studio.    https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/ 2023-08-221h 05The Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Cockwinkles - Episode 6 - Bombshells and HolidaysThe story is set in the fictitious village of Puddlewick, Yorkshire, present day. It revolves around the Cockwinkle family who have been there for many generations. The Cockwinkles are scrap dealers. Puddlewick is a typical village with many colourful characters. The village includes a pub, The White Swan, a village shop, a church and a manor house. Many builders and land developers have their eyes on plots of land, which is causing issues galore.   https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/   2023-08-1533 minThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Cockwinkles - Episode 5 - FamilyThe story is set in the fictitious village of Puddlewick, Yorkshire, present day. It revolves around the Cockwinkle family who have been there for many generations. The Cockwinkles are scrap dealers. Puddlewick is a typical village with many colourful characters. The village includes a pub, The White Swan, a village shop, a church and a manor house. Many builders and land developers have their eyes on plots of land, which is causing issues galore.   https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/   2023-08-0823 minThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Writers Bookshelf- Episode 1 -Poetry with David DriverListen to the very first podcast of The Writers Bookshelf with David Driver, as he shares work from his latest collection.   This episode also includes an introduction to the podcast format and two new poems.   https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/ 2023-08-0148 minThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Cockwinkles - Episode 4 - Pub QuizThe story is set in the fictitious village of Puddlewick, Yorkshire, present day. It revolves around the Cockwinkle family who have been there for many generations. The Cockwinkles are scrap dealers. Puddlewick is a typical village with many colourful characters. The village includes a pub, The White Swan, a village shop, a church and a manor house. Many builders and land developers have their eyes on plots of land, which is causing issues galore.   https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/   2023-07-2926 minThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Cockwinkles - Episode 3 - Phone CallsThe story is set in the fictitious village of Puddlewick, Yorkshire, present day. It revolves around the Cockwinkle family who have been there for many generations. The Cockwinkles are scrap dealers. Puddlewick is a typical village with many colourful characters. The village includes a pub, The White Swan, a village shop, a church and a manor house. Many builders and land developers have their eyes on plots of land, which is causing issues galore.   https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/ 2023-07-2520 minThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Cockwinkles - Episode 2 - Mad Irish WomanThe story is set in the fictitious village of Puddlewick, Yorkshire, present day. It revolves around the Cockwinkle family who have been there for many generations. The Cockwinkles are scrap dealers. Puddlewick is a typical village with many colourful characters. The village includes a pub, The White Swan, a village shop, a church and a manor house. Many builders and land developers have their eyes on plots of land, which is causing issues galore.   https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/ 2023-07-2515 minThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Gingerlicious Company PresentsThe Cockwinkles - Episode 1 - Builders, Banks, Beef WellingtonThe story is set in the fictitious village of Puddlewick, Yorkshire, present day. It revolves around the Cockwinkle family who have been there for many generations. The Cockwinkles are scrap dealers. Puddlewick is a typical village with many colourful characters. The village includes a pub, The White Swan, a village shop, a church and a manor house. Many builders and land developers have their eyes on plots of land, which is causing issues galore.   https://www.daviddriverauthor.com/ 2023-07-2519 min