In this episode, I chat with Lisa Blower, award-winning author and lecturer in Creative Writing at Keele University, about her exciting project for Stoke-on-Trent's centenary year: 100 Books in 100 Years.

Lisa takes us behind the scenes of this ambitious Arts Council England funded initiative to uncover and celebrate a century of literary works by authors born in The Potteries.

Discover how a chance observation sparked the idea, the cultural partners rallying around the project, and the treasure trove of forgotten books, poetry, and pamphlets already being uncovered.

Lisa also shares her hopes for this project, including inspiring future writers through workshops, micro residencies, and creative legacy projects like The Places That Make Us.

Links:

Lisa’s website: lisablower.co.uk

Email: 100potteriesbooks@gmail.com

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This year, Jerome has been appointed 'Photographer in Residence' with Stoke-on-Trent City Council's centenary team. Jerome will be documenting Stoke-on-Trent's 100th year as a city.

Find out more: https://sot100.org.uk/

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