@dai-owen.bsky.social
Author of historical fiction and the Owen Stone thrillers. When the Stones Held tells the story of Welsh bridge builder William Edwards and the people whose lives surrounded his remarkable achievement. Also photography and theatre.
@dai-owen.bsky.socialI'd love to know what you think.
@maryanneyarde.bsky.socialReposted by @dai-owen.bsky.social🎙️ David E. Owen grew up near William Edwards’ famous bridge. Years later, he discovered the extraordinary story of the man behind it.
Today, we go behind When the Stones Held — and the history that inspired it.
@dai-owen.bsky.socialThank you, Grace.
@dai-owen.bsky.social🚨 BBC 500 Words opens for submissions on Tuesday 29th September at 8am! 🚨 The UK’s biggest children’s story-writing competition is back - inviting young storytellers to write the kind of story they would love to read. 🕒 Entry deadline: Friday 6th November at 9pm
@dai-owen.bsky.socialI've been adding to the photography section of my website.
Landscapes, travel, wildlife and birds, from Namibia and Indonesia to Wales and Derby.
Photography and writing increasingly seem to lead me to the same places.
@dai-owen.bsky.socialBetty Cartwright is 85, wears pearls to breakfast and swears like a trooper.
On Monday she's complaining about the toast. On Tuesday her flat is being emptied.
And there was an ambulance outside Oakmere during the night.
New Oakmere Lodge story: davideowen.uk/oakmere-lodge
@dai-owen.bsky.socialBlue Tit photographed in Derby.
@dai-owen.bsky.socialColin Briggs is in a care home and doesn't need care, but is struggling to leave. The adventures of Colin, and the residents of Oakmere Lodge are available at:
davideowen.uk/oakmere-lodge
They're free to read and are updated regularly.
