Low Energy, High Creativity | Discovering writing through chronic illness | 11am - 12pm

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Low energy, High creativity – discovering writing through chronic illness | 11am - 12pm

Maria C. McCarthy was far too busy for creativity before she became ill. Loss of health, work, relationships and financial security brought deep grief and a loss of identity. And then she started to write.

At A Few Wise Words, Maria will talk about how she manages to write and writes to manage with chronic ill health, her ongoing attempts to balance activity, creativity and rest, and her frequent inability to follow her own advice.

Maria C McCarthy’s first career was in the voluntary sector, culminating in managing a mental health advocacy scheme in Kent. She is now a writer and publisher. She is the author of collection of poetry strange fruits (Cultured Llama and WordAid, 2011) and a collection of linked short stories about Irish women living in England, As Long as it Takes, (Cultured Llama, 2014). Her website is www.medwaymaria.co.uk

Venue: The Yurt

Where: Greyfriars Franciscan Garden, entrance through black doors next to Greyfriars Lodge B&B (no 6) Stour Street, Canterbury

Tickets: Suggested donation £5 (per person)

This amount would cover the cost of your place. It is important to us however that no one is excluded from an event for financial reasons and would therefore be grateful for any amount you feel comfortable giving.

You can also come on the day and make a donation then.