Delphy Rose Workshop

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.