Tag Archives: Cornwall

Come on, Carnegie!

Posted on November 7, 2022 by Joanna Nadin

We got pipped at the post for the Little Rebels Award, but hot on the heels of being shortlisted for the UKLA Prize and the Tower Hamlets Book Award, I’m beaming with pride to find out No Man’s Land has … Continue reading →

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The Double Life of Daisy Hemmings (and other film stars)

Posted on July 7, 2022 by Joanna Nadin

All writers hope for film or TV deal. If any of us say we don’t, we’re lying. Aside from the (often actually quite small) financial boost, it’s a massive pat on the back, and a kick to see characters you’ve … Continue reading →

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An adventure in No Man’s Land

Posted on September 2, 2021 by Joanna Nadin

‘I could feel it coming. War, I mean. Creeping up on us, into our town, down our street, into our house. Smiling like a friend, like it was Batman come to save us when really it was the joker all … Continue reading →

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Undertow

Posted on January 31, 2014 by Joanna Nadin

Undertow began on a blistering August day on the cliffs above Loe Bar in Cornwall, notorious for its riptides and dangerous currents. But as summer turned to bleak midwinter, and I watched a friend dragged down by the weight of … Continue reading →

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Eden

Posted on January 30, 2014 by Joanna Nadin

Mostly I write funny. It comes easy to me – making people laugh has always seemed to make up for any lack of appropriate clothing, political knowledge, or ability on the hockey field. But I don’t always read funny or … Continue reading →

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