Emily Tellwright was born in Stoke-on-Trent, UK and went back to live there about twenty years ago. In between, she had studied mathematics at Oxford, science, society and technology at East London, and cello in Cardiff and worked as a bookseller, an accountant, a musician and a tutor. She also spent many years as a carer.
Things I like to explore in my work
In my writing, and in my life, I’m interested in hidden patterns and assumptions that shape how we live. I’m particularly fascinated by how they change over time, establishing new norms and leaving many old habits – both good and bad – forgotten in their wake. How do they affect our sense of purpose and of identity? We feel we are part of a culture of some sort, but do we know what it is?
I also love the great fun of being human: all the emotions you can feel, the work you can do, the pastimes you can engage with, using your body and developing your heart, mind and spirit.
Emily enjoy books, cooking, the garden, knitting, music, old films, daily exercise, dancing and many other things. When she’s not writing or running Castle Sefton Press she’s often busy on her artwork.
Art
Much as I love writing fiction, I could not just do that. After a time of reading, writing or studying I always crave doing something creative with my hands in the same way that you might crave a kind of food that your body needs. The combination of writing fiction, creating art and running the business (Castle Sefton Press) is the perfect balance for me when combined with a bit of exercise and occasional music.
Find out more
You can explore Emily Tellwright’s books and art at Castle Sefton Press, and also those of her partner, author and artist John Blake.