Writing work
Sue’s writing covers everything from academic articles and reviews, to short stories, novels and plays.
Novels
The Woodsman’s Son is a fantasy novel based on the story Jack and the Beanstalk and Arthurian romance: c.103,600 words. It is yet unpublished. A self-financing publishing contract was offered, but the author could not afford the fees. A synopsis is attached below. The author is open to genuine publishing offers.
Plays for Children (for a Children’s Theatre Co.)
Clara’s Christmas Play based on Nutcracker story
Spirit of the Temple Play set in Ancient Egypt
The Knight of Morosia Fantasy play set in Victorian era
One-Woman Play
The Lady of Paston
One-act historical play around the central character of Margaret Paston, set in 1469 and inspired by the 15th Century Paston Letters. Sue has successfully performed the play at numerous venues since the 1990s.
Film scripts include Bessie’s Luck (Short film) and Chance Encounter also in short story form). See attached.
Sue has also written numerous short stories.
Newsletter
Sue produces a monthly newsletter for the Sunday Shakespeare Society, incorporating news items, reviews and articles. For further information, see the Society's website at sundayshakespeare.weebly.com .
Sue’s writing covers everything from academic articles and reviews, to short stories, novels and plays.
Novels
The Woodsman’s Son is a fantasy novel based on the story Jack and the Beanstalk and Arthurian romance: c.103,600 words. It is yet unpublished. A self-financing publishing contract was offered, but the author could not afford the fees. A synopsis is attached below. The author is open to genuine publishing offers.
Plays for Children (for a Children’s Theatre Co.)
Clara’s Christmas Play based on Nutcracker story
Spirit of the Temple Play set in Ancient Egypt
The Knight of Morosia Fantasy play set in Victorian era
One-Woman Play
The Lady of Paston
One-act historical play around the central character of Margaret Paston, set in 1469 and inspired by the 15th Century Paston Letters. Sue has successfully performed the play at numerous venues since the 1990s.
Film scripts include Bessie’s Luck (Short film) and Chance Encounter also in short story form). See attached.
Sue has also written numerous short stories.
Newsletter
Sue produces a monthly newsletter for the Sunday Shakespeare Society, incorporating news items, reviews and articles. For further information, see the Society's website at sundayshakespeare.weebly.com .
| ws_synopsis_2011.doc |
| riding_the_shakespeare_express_-_short_story.pdf |
| chance_encounter.pdf |
