James Nash is Writer in Residence for Leeds University, Faculty of Education, and for High Schools in Calderdale. Route have published a number of James’ stories, including two in the collection Four Fathers. James Recently turning to prose, his third collection of poems, Coma Songs, was published in 2003. James regularly hosts literary events around the country, talking to and interviewing writers about their work, which extends to his monthly podcast, The James Nash Podcast. For more www.jamesnash.co.uk
James Nash
Interviews
James Nash - Four Fathers
James Nash talks about how his contribution to the book Four Fathers helped him to 'make sense' of things.
Books
Wonderwall
Wonderwall (Route 16) was first published in 2005, at a time of an uncontrolled push to global citizenship, this collection of stories looked much closer to home.
‘Some of the best stories I have ever read.’ – BBCi
Naked City
Naked City (Route 15) At the start of this century the cities up and down the UK got a makeover, with city appartments, bar and restaurant cultures and new lifestyle possibilities. These stories look at the effect these changes had, written by the people who lived through them.
‘This collection not only embodies the city, but occupies the very soul of the urban landscape.’ – Inc Writers
Four Fathers
A collection of stories about Fathers that uncover a deep seam of hidden feelings and forgotten memories which reveal the scale of their significance.
‘A fascinating double-take on the experience of being fathered and then becoming a father yourself – eight short tales full of wit, pathos and insight.’ – Blake Morrison