Daisy Lewis If you follow us on Instagram (@thequacknewspaper), you may have noticed that we are currently looking for editors to join our team in September. If you are interested in writing, editing and website management then please email us, this is the role for you! You don’t have to be an English or CreativeContinue reading “Editors Wanted”
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The Man and The Star
Sarah Hinks He’s had enough. Soon, the traffic that screams by on either side will be left behind- the grime of the city; the burning eyes scorched by screens; the ooze of sweat- all of it will be washed clean by the river. He parks up in his usual, quiet spot. It’s not much- littleContinue reading “The Man and The Star”
Basically Bobbi- Chapter Three
Rebecca Hodge ‘Basically Bobbi’ is a creative writing project written by Edge Hill student Rebecca Hodge. Please enjoy the first chapter and look forward to more as we delve into the world of Bobbi… Dear Roberta Henry, Thank you for subscribing to our mailing list! Expect to be first to know about our offers and deals with codes deliveredContinue reading “Basically Bobbi- Chapter Three”
Five Female Crime Authors I Admire
George Appleton- Treasurer and Editor Author: Agatha Christie My Personal favourite: The Pale Horse Agatha Christie is the true Queen of crime fiction and is responsible for publishing over 60 crime novels as well as creating iconic sleuthing characters Miss Marple and Poirot. Even if you aren’t a fan of the genre you will haveContinue reading “Five Female Crime Authors I Admire”
Visitation – by Megan Scott
You visited in my sleep one night Injected in a dream An embrace between the space of memory In a body of faces I didn’t know I felt the same fear as in the hospital a corridor perfumed by chemicals. Your mother’s knees threatened to cave lost on the longest walkway. Holding her like IContinue reading “Visitation – by Megan Scott”
Meet The Editors – Emily, Arts and Culture Sub Editor
Hello, I’m Emily. I am a third year English Literature student at Edge Hill. I am originally from Blackpool. I have a strong interest in reading, going to gigs and the theatre. I recently saw a production of Animal Farm and saw Jason Mansford perform in the murder-mystery comedy Curtains. Moreover, I run a blogContinue reading “Meet The Editors – Emily, Arts and Culture Sub Editor”
Meet the Editors- George, Treasurer/Editor
Hi, I’m George. I am a third year Creative Writing student at Edge Hill and I come from St Helens. I am an avid reader and also love binge watching TV Shows, with a particular interest in the crime fiction and murder mystery genre. In addition to The Quack, I also run by own personalContinue reading “Meet the Editors- George, Treasurer/Editor”
Meet the Editors – Alice, Joint Editor-in-Chief.
Alice Cattell – Joint Editor in Chief I am your Join Editor-in-Chief here at the Quack, responsible mostly for getting the website up and running, or at least trying to. I’m a first year studying Marketing living on Campus at the uni. Home to me is just outside of Birmingham down south so I sacrificedContinue reading “Meet the Editors – Alice, Joint Editor-in-Chief.”
Meet the Editors: Daisy Lewis – Joint Editor-in-Chief
Hello, I’m Daisy! I’m currently in my second year here at Edge Hill studying English Language with Creative Writing. I love my course as it fuels my passion for short story writing, as in my spare time that’s what I enjoy doing. I’m hoping to go into a career in journalism but I’m also veryContinue reading “Meet the Editors: Daisy Lewis – Joint Editor-in-Chief”
Meet the Editors: Megan, Original Writing Sub-Editor
Hey, I’m Megan.😊 I’m a second-year student at Edge Hill and I study English Literature with Creative Writing. I’m an avid reader and I love writing fiction, in the future, I’d like to work within the publishing industry and eventually write short stories and novels myself. I enjoy going out for food and drinks, travellingContinue reading “Meet the Editors: Megan, Original Writing Sub-Editor”