Adele Cosgrove-Bray
Folklore and paranormal mystery
create a unique blend of Dark Urban Fantasy tales
set in Liverpool nd Wirral.
News and Biography
Meet the Author!
Folklore and mystery create a unique blend of Dark Fantasy tales by Adele Cosgrove-Bray.
Adele shares life on the Wirral peninsula in England with one husband, two dogs, two cats, two chickens, an assortment of hedgehogs and bats, and a large black toad who lives under the patio step.
Adele is currently writing her fourth novel, Fabian, which with Tamsin, Rowan and Bethany Rose form a series - which can be read in any order - of Dark Fantasy tales set in contemporary Liverpool and Wirral.
She was elected Chair for Riverside Writers in 2003, a post she still holds. Adele has been a member of the Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids since 1999. She became a member of the Cryonics Institute in 2008.
Educated at Golborne High School and Leigh Technical College in Lancashire, Adele later attended the City of Liverpool Community College (Art & Design Faculty) and also that same college's Riversdale Campus (Pottery Studio.)
Adele has worked as an editor for The Birchwood Guidebook; a health promotion officer for South Sefton Health Authority; in the Religion & Philosophy Library at Liverpool City Libraries; a photographer for Conservation Practice; and as a potter and tour guide for Pretty Ugly Pottery.
Adele began writing poetry at the age of fourteen, and at seventeen became a member of Leigh Writers Workshop. She went on to write and illustrate a dream analysis column for Exploring the Supernatural (later Your Future) magazine under the truly dreadful pseudonym of Niamh Koo. Adele self-published a quarterly music fanzine before developing her primary focus as a fiction writer.
Adele reading one of her stories at New Tales for Old Byways, as part of Wirral BookFest 2009.
Folklore and mystery create a unique blend of Dark Fantasy tales by Adele Cosgrove-Bray.
Adele shares life on the Wirral peninsula in England with one husband, two dogs, two cats, two chickens, an assortment of hedgehogs and bats, and a large black toad who lives under the patio step.
Adele is currently writing her fourth novel, Fabian, which with Tamsin, Rowan and Bethany Rose form a series - which can be read in any order - of Dark Fantasy tales set in contemporary Liverpool and Wirral.
She was elected Chair for Riverside Writers in 2003, a post she still holds. Adele has been a member of the Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids since 1999. She became a member of the Cryonics Institute in 2008.
Educated at Golborne High School and Leigh Technical College in Lancashire, Adele later attended the City of Liverpool Community College (Art & Design Faculty) and also that same college's Riversdale Campus (Pottery Studio.)
Adele has worked as an editor for The Birchwood Guidebook; a health promotion officer for South Sefton Health Authority; in the Religion & Philosophy Library at Liverpool City Libraries; a photographer for Conservation Practice; and as a potter and tour guide for Pretty Ugly Pottery.
Adele began writing poetry at the age of fourteen, and at seventeen became a member of Leigh Writers Workshop. She went on to write and illustrate a dream analysis column for Exploring the Supernatural (later Your Future) magazine under the truly dreadful pseudonym of Niamh Koo. Adele self-published a quarterly music fanzine before developing her primary focus as a fiction writer.
Adele reading one of her stories at New Tales for Old Byways, as part of Wirral BookFest 2009.
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News!
Parallel Dimensions 2011
Parrallel Dismensions, a festival of Fantasy, Horror and Science-Fiction, will take place on Saturday, 10th December 2011 at West Kirby Library. Participants include Adele Cosgrove-Bray (who organises the event), Jon Mayhew, Tim Hulme and Mjke Wood.
Entering the Grove! Spanish Jones! Dark Tides!
2011 saw the publication of three ebooks by Adele Cosgrove-Bray. More ebooks are in the pipeline, but meanwhile you can enjoy a collection of Adele's short stories in Dark Tides, and a stnad-alone short tale of witches, pirates and selkies set on Hilbre Island, in Spanish Jonens. You can also enjoy some of Adele's poetry, most of which has been previously published in various magazines, collected together as Entering the Grove.
All three ebooks are available from
http://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/AdeleCosgroveBray
Extract from 'Tamsin' Published!
An extract from Tamsin appears in Philip Carr-Gomm's biography, Journeys of the Soul. While Tamsin is primarily fictional, this extract describes the real-life meeting of 'Lily' with Ross Nichols, the late Chosen Chief of the Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids (OBOD) who is the subject of Carr-Gomm's book. Published 2010; Oak Tree Press; ISBN 978-1-903232-02-6.
Parallel Dimensions at Wirral BookFest
Parrallel Dismensions, a festival of Fantasy, Horror and Science-Fiction, will take place on Saturday 16th October, 2010, at West Kirby Library, Wirral. This will be the second time that Adele has organised this event, which she hopes will become annual. Participating authors include Colin P Davies, Carol Falaki and Adrienne Odasso, as well as Adele herself. This event forms part of Wirral BookFest. Entry costs £3 including refreshments. Doors open at 2pm.
Riverside Writers Anthology 2010
Riverside Writers (for which Adele is chairperson) have published their first anthology. Adele is among the contributing authors, with three of her short stories: Food (another tale of the Caldy fae), Party Time (a speculative spy thriller) and Shell Boy (which features Rowan, albeit in an anonymous role.) This anthology is now available from Lingham's Bookshop in West Kirby, both Hoylake and West Kirby Libraries, and from all Riverside Writers' meetings and events.
Amazon's Removing its Shorts!
Amazon Shorts will cease to be available from June 2010, so if you wish to download Adele's two Amazon Shorts ebooks, A Wirral Otherkin Trilogy and Quiet Lives, you will need to act before then.
Theatre Performance!
The Faerie Tree, one of Adele's series of tales about the notorious Caldy fae, was performed by actress Angela Keeler as part of an evening of monologues on 31st October, 2009 at the Carlton Little Theatre in Birkenhead. Angela's theatrical career spans seventeen years, and has included such diverse works as Shakespeare's A Winter's Tale and Frank Marcus's The Killing of Sister George.
New Tales for Old Byways!
New Tales for Old Byways, 14th October, 2009, at West Kirby Library, Wirral. Adele read Seth's Basement and Food when Wirral life was explored through original poetry and prose created by Riverside Writers. This event was part of Wirral BookFest 2009.
Parallel Dimensions!
Parallel Dimensions - Fantasy and Science-Fiction event which took place on 11th July, 2009. Adele read Old World Magic from the Ruins Metropolis anthology.
On the Radio!
In February 2009, Adele twice met with City Talk 105.9FM producer Ali McBride to record five short stories, which were broadcast as part of Roy Basnett's Zone Unknown radio show.
Androgynous Beauty!
Project introduces a beautiful androgynous crew who fly over a post-apocalyptic Earth - but is this the future or an echo of the distant past? Adele's story draws on ancient Sumerian folklore, and features in Barren Worlds, an anthology published by Hadley Rille Books in July 2008.
Winning Story!
Adele was a Top Ten Finisher in the Preditors & Editors Readers Poll 2008, in the Science-Fiction and Fantasy category, with Old World Magic. In this story, a trip to her local New Age store brings Tracy into conflict with the notorious Caldy Hill fae. This story features in Ruins Metropolis, an anthology published by Hadley Rille Books in June 2008.
7 Waves Radio!
Between April 2008 and February 2009, Adele was a regular guest on DJ Cath Bore's show on 7 Waves Radio, which broadcasts on 92.1FM or globally via the station's website. Adele read her short stories live on air, in the company of other members of Riverside Writers. Cath went on to DJ at Halton Community Radio on 92.3FM.
Words from Wordsmiths!
Words from Wordsmiths - en evening of new fiction and poetry from Riverside Writers, which took place on 7th april, 2008. Adele read her ghost story set on Hilbre Island, Seagull Inn, which features in Ruins Terra, an anthology published by Hadley Rille Books.
Four New Tales!
Adele's second collection of short stories, Quiet Lives, was published by Amazon Shorts in February 2008. These four tales, Beautiful, Dear Harry, Mirror and The Four Seasons offer unusual visions of moderns womens' lives.
Pirates, Witches and Selkies!
Pirates, witches and selkies battle in Spanish Jones, which has been accepted for inclusion in an anthology to be ed. by Raven Digitalis. A publication date has yet to be announced.
Back to School!
25th February, 2008 - Adele was invited to visit her old school, Golborne High School in Lancashire, where she read Seagull Inn and answered pupils' questions about writing and creative careers.
Haunted Island!
Seagull Inn is a ghostly tale set on Hilbre Island, Wirral, and features Ruins Terra, an anthology published by Hadley Rille Books. This story was nominated for the Preditors & Editors Readers Poll in January 2008.
Three New Tales!
A Wirral Otherkin Trilogy was published in July 2007 by Amazon Shorts, and brings together three of Adele's Dark Fantasy tales, Frog, New Year's Day and Swap. They introduce the powerful Caldy Hill fae and selkies, which also feature in Adele's novels.
Gnome's the Word!
4th October, 2007 - for National Poetry Day, Adele took part in a poetry marathon hosted by North End Writers and Liverpool's Central Library. She read her poems Druid's Journey, Conversations with Dad, and The Tale of Tristram Gnome.
Flower Power!
Adele's non-fiction folklore article, The Language of Flowers, was published in the September 2007 edition of Predition Magazine.
Tamsin Unveiled!
27th January, 2007 - The Word is They Say literary festival at the FACT cafe in Liverpool; Adele read the first chapter of her novel, Tamsin.
Vampires!
A tale of vampire sub-culture, The Club, features in Dark of the Night: An Anthology of Shadows published by Dark Moon Press on Hallowe'en 2006. This tory introduced Jason, who appears in Adele's novel, Rowan.
Parallel Dimensions 2011
Parrallel Dismensions, a festival of Fantasy, Horror and Science-Fiction, will take place on Saturday, 10th December 2011 at West Kirby Library. Participants include Adele Cosgrove-Bray (who organises the event), Jon Mayhew, Tim Hulme and Mjke Wood.
Entering the Grove! Spanish Jones! Dark Tides!
2011 saw the publication of three ebooks by Adele Cosgrove-Bray. More ebooks are in the pipeline, but meanwhile you can enjoy a collection of Adele's short stories in Dark Tides, and a stnad-alone short tale of witches, pirates and selkies set on Hilbre Island, in Spanish Jonens. You can also enjoy some of Adele's poetry, most of which has been previously published in various magazines, collected together as Entering the Grove.
All three ebooks are available from
http://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/AdeleCosgroveBray
Extract from 'Tamsin' Published!
An extract from Tamsin appears in Philip Carr-Gomm's biography, Journeys of the Soul. While Tamsin is primarily fictional, this extract describes the real-life meeting of 'Lily' with Ross Nichols, the late Chosen Chief of the Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids (OBOD) who is the subject of Carr-Gomm's book. Published 2010; Oak Tree Press; ISBN 978-1-903232-02-6.
Parallel Dimensions at Wirral BookFest
Parrallel Dismensions, a festival of Fantasy, Horror and Science-Fiction, will take place on Saturday 16th October, 2010, at West Kirby Library, Wirral. This will be the second time that Adele has organised this event, which she hopes will become annual. Participating authors include Colin P Davies, Carol Falaki and Adrienne Odasso, as well as Adele herself. This event forms part of Wirral BookFest. Entry costs £3 including refreshments. Doors open at 2pm.
Riverside Writers Anthology 2010
Riverside Writers (for which Adele is chairperson) have published their first anthology. Adele is among the contributing authors, with three of her short stories: Food (another tale of the Caldy fae), Party Time (a speculative spy thriller) and Shell Boy (which features Rowan, albeit in an anonymous role.) This anthology is now available from Lingham's Bookshop in West Kirby, both Hoylake and West Kirby Libraries, and from all Riverside Writers' meetings and events.
Amazon's Removing its Shorts!
Amazon Shorts will cease to be available from June 2010, so if you wish to download Adele's two Amazon Shorts ebooks, A Wirral Otherkin Trilogy and Quiet Lives, you will need to act before then.
Theatre Performance!
The Faerie Tree, one of Adele's series of tales about the notorious Caldy fae, was performed by actress Angela Keeler as part of an evening of monologues on 31st October, 2009 at the Carlton Little Theatre in Birkenhead. Angela's theatrical career spans seventeen years, and has included such diverse works as Shakespeare's A Winter's Tale and Frank Marcus's The Killing of Sister George.
New Tales for Old Byways!
New Tales for Old Byways, 14th October, 2009, at West Kirby Library, Wirral. Adele read Seth's Basement and Food when Wirral life was explored through original poetry and prose created by Riverside Writers. This event was part of Wirral BookFest 2009.
Parallel Dimensions!
Parallel Dimensions - Fantasy and Science-Fiction event which took place on 11th July, 2009. Adele read Old World Magic from the Ruins Metropolis anthology.
On the Radio!
In February 2009, Adele twice met with City Talk 105.9FM producer Ali McBride to record five short stories, which were broadcast as part of Roy Basnett's Zone Unknown radio show.
Androgynous Beauty!
Project introduces a beautiful androgynous crew who fly over a post-apocalyptic Earth - but is this the future or an echo of the distant past? Adele's story draws on ancient Sumerian folklore, and features in Barren Worlds, an anthology published by Hadley Rille Books in July 2008.
Winning Story!
Adele was a Top Ten Finisher in the Preditors & Editors Readers Poll 2008, in the Science-Fiction and Fantasy category, with Old World Magic. In this story, a trip to her local New Age store brings Tracy into conflict with the notorious Caldy Hill fae. This story features in Ruins Metropolis, an anthology published by Hadley Rille Books in June 2008.7 Waves Radio!
Between April 2008 and February 2009, Adele was a regular guest on DJ Cath Bore's show on 7 Waves Radio, which broadcasts on 92.1FM or globally via the station's website. Adele read her short stories live on air, in the company of other members of Riverside Writers. Cath went on to DJ at Halton Community Radio on 92.3FM.
Words from Wordsmiths!
Words from Wordsmiths - en evening of new fiction and poetry from Riverside Writers, which took place on 7th april, 2008. Adele read her ghost story set on Hilbre Island, Seagull Inn, which features in Ruins Terra, an anthology published by Hadley Rille Books.
Four New Tales!
Adele's second collection of short stories, Quiet Lives, was published by Amazon Shorts in February 2008. These four tales, Beautiful, Dear Harry, Mirror and The Four Seasons offer unusual visions of moderns womens' lives.
Pirates, Witches and Selkies!
Pirates, witches and selkies battle in Spanish Jones, which has been accepted for inclusion in an anthology to be ed. by Raven Digitalis. A publication date has yet to be announced.
Back to School!
25th February, 2008 - Adele was invited to visit her old school, Golborne High School in Lancashire, where she read Seagull Inn and answered pupils' questions about writing and creative careers.
Haunted Island!
Seagull Inn is a ghostly tale set on Hilbre Island, Wirral, and features Ruins Terra, an anthology published by Hadley Rille Books. This story was nominated for the Preditors & Editors Readers Poll in January 2008.
Three New Tales!
A Wirral Otherkin Trilogy was published in July 2007 by Amazon Shorts, and brings together three of Adele's Dark Fantasy tales, Frog, New Year's Day and Swap. They introduce the powerful Caldy Hill fae and selkies, which also feature in Adele's novels.
Gnome's the Word!
4th October, 2007 - for National Poetry Day, Adele took part in a poetry marathon hosted by North End Writers and Liverpool's Central Library. She read her poems Druid's Journey, Conversations with Dad, and The Tale of Tristram Gnome.
Flower Power!
Adele's non-fiction folklore article, The Language of Flowers, was published in the September 2007 edition of Predition Magazine.
Tamsin Unveiled!
27th January, 2007 - The Word is They Say literary festival at the FACT cafe in Liverpool; Adele read the first chapter of her novel, Tamsin.
Vampires!
A tale of vampire sub-culture, The Club, features in Dark of the Night: An Anthology of Shadows published by Dark Moon Press on Hallowe'en 2006. This tory introduced Jason, who appears in Adele's novel, Rowan.