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I love you like a father but if I tell you I’ll have to go because I can’t risk losing you again – A Poem

Lucy Duffell the figure has always held so dark golden boy, I don’t want to put him there you deserve better but keep taking saying all the right pieces (It feels so selfish) to want to know you to hear your stories from car speakers remembering all the words crave my own verse to haveContinue reading “I love you like a father but if I tell you I’ll have to go because I can’t risk losing you again – A Poem”

Editors Wanted

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”

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”

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”