Hearing she was a winner of our recent ‘Wild Atlantic Writing Awards’ creative nonfiction category on the theme of ‘secrets’ could not have come at a better time for Jillian Godsil - just as she prepares to undergo live-saving surgery this week. After sharing the sad news with Ireland Writing Retreat about her recent diagnosis of breast cancer, Jillian, from Arklow in Ireland, said reading the good news about her erotic story ' Research Purposes Only' had lifted her spirits

Being immortalised in poetry is a delightful tribute in life and as co-founders of South of France Writing Retreat we were tickled pink...

Some call it "a wholesome, refreshing and stimulating week," others "felt both their personal development and writing were well nourished...

Ever dream of visiting the lush vineyards and aromatic lavender fields of France? Now turn your dream trip into reality and enjoy...