BIOGRAPHIES GABRIELLE BARNBY Gabrielle is a writer and creative practitioner who lives and works in Orkney. She is the author of three books and her poetry has been included in anthologies and magazines. Gabrielle has run workshops for many years and has a particular interest in writing for well-being. BETTY CLARK Betty was born in Kilmarnock, Ayreshire. She emigrated with her husband to Alberta, Canada, living and working on a ranch. For a time she also lived in Niagra near her grandsons. In 2011 she returned to Scotland to live in Troon, Ayreshire. Two years later she moved to Kirkwall. With all the wonderful opportunities to view the sea she has absolutely no regrets about this final move. ELLEN FORKIN Ellen lives in Orkney and can often be seen chatting to her many animals. She is inspired by the islands and their folklore and spends her days doodling goblins and trows, witches and mermaids. MANDY FORKIN Mandy lives in Deerness surrounded by a menagerie of lovable animals. She makes wee teddy bears and annoys the household by listening to 80’s pop. SARAH POWERS RICHINGS Sarah is a recent transplant from Virginia, USA. She loves exploring Orkney with her husband and daughter. She’s just discovering poetry again, after abandoning it with her school books, and looks forward to writing more about Orkney.
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