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Delphy Rose workshop
with Tina MacNaughton
Presented by: Portsmouth BookFest| 0 | PORTSMOUTH: Central Library |
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| P | Tuesday 3rd March, 2026 |
| N | 11:00am |
Event information
Talk and writing workshop with Portsmouth writer Tina MacNaughton
Tina revisits her 2023 novel ‘Delphy Rose – the girl who wrote songs’ to celebrate 50 years of punk! Tina will discuss the story of ‘Delphy Rose’, singer/song writer of 1980s fictional post-punk band, The Thistles. The novel is set in a seaside town and traces Delphy’s journey as she comes to terms with a traumatic past. Tina will discuss writing in a dual time frame, fusing poetry and prose, and incorporating several voices within her novel – young Delphy, mature Delphy and Ben.
After a short talk, Tina will run some writing exercises based on the themes of her novel.
Personally signed copies of ‘Delphy Rose’ will be available to purchase on the day at a special Bookfest 2026 price of £10. Cash only, please.
Venue information
PORTSMOUTH: Central Library| 0 | Guildhall Square Portsmouth Hampshire PO1 2DX |
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| > | librariesandarchives.portsmouth.gov.uk |
| ! | 02392819311 |
| ` | Event is on the third floor - lift access |