Take one or two beautiful youths;
A pinch of illicit pleasure;
Stir in some violence;
Blend with a sprinkling of Noble Thoughts;
Season well with sex;
Add guilt and/or depression to taste;
Bring to the boil and simmer indefinitely.
Serve, with names changed occasionally
And there you have it – Gay Writing.
File under Fiction.
– Tommy Barclay
Characters drawn by lesbians and gay men approach turning points – moments of radical change – in their thoughts, relationships and lives, leading to a raising of consciousness. Reading and sharing their experiences may be your Turning Point. This is the second collection of work produced by Commonword’s Northern Gay Writers group.
“Varied and engaging work that lends itself to personal growth” – Tallulah Howarth, archive volunteer
This publication is available as a PDF. Click on the link below to view.
Featured writers:
Di Williams (d. 2015)Tommy BarclaySimon CurryIan BriddonMike Binyon (d.1986)Ray EdeIan EvertonElaine OkoroJohn Gowling
