Great to have James Walton back on That Great Manc Pod.. Writer, Filmmaker, Poet and..new Dad.
James has just released his new novella, “Every Neet o’ Week, published by Bent Key Publishing.
It’s written in the local Wigan dialect, something which James has become known for and focuses on protagonist and local darts maverick Jimmy Stott, exploring his journey from chip shop server to potential world champion.
We talked with James about the book, the background to writing it and how he has stayed creative.
Great start to the week getting the news that Being Billy has been nominated in the Best Short Film category at The BAFTA and BIFA affiliated Camarthen Film Festival. Being Billy is being screened there on Monday 18th May.
Really proud to get the news this weekend that Being Billy was awarded the Grand Jury Prize - UK Drama at the Folkestone Film Festival. I understand there were over 400 entries across all categories this year, which is not surprising as this Festival goes from...