Paula Cocozza

Speak To Me is out in paperback! Thanks to all the writers who have supported and encouraged me and to @TinderPress for putting it into the world

@gregfindley Hi Greg, thanks for the reminder. I'm rarely on here. Pls can you email me instead so we can chat? paula.cocozza@theguardian.com Thank you

@CocozzaPaula @CocozzaPaula hello Paula, just following up on this as they've had a few other interesting stories with older clients since. Happy to send over some details if it could be of interest for a piece. Thank-you.

@CocozzaPaula Hi Paula, I'm working with some PT's in Kent, and recently covered a story about a 71 year-old breaking powerlifting records in his debut. I was wondering if Brent's story could be of interest for 'A new start after 60'? bodymentors.co.uk/blog/client-st… Many thanks, Greg

Today and tomorrow I'm on strike with Guardian and Observer colleagues, over the proposed sale of the Observer. nuj.org.uk/resource/not-f…

@JohannaTC What an amazing choice. I would give anything to take that Alan Hollinghurst on holiday !

@NaomiWoodBooks I would!

I'm think of teaching a free 1hr short-story writing workshop - like a 101 of structure and shape (the hardest thing to do in the short form, imho). First, would you be interested? Second, pls RT! Probably early July.

This is on my summer reading list!

The Surrey New Writing Prize is a new prize awarded to the best piece of short fiction. Open to UK writers, the 2024 theme is People & Artificial Intelligence. Winning prize is £1400, 2nd prize £400 & 3rd prize £200. £6 entry. D/L 18 April. More info ➡️ buff.ly/4amz8BJ

“We both act as if talking will destroy us, but surely silence will, more slowly, and we will be undone by all the things we leave unsaid." ― @CocozzaPaula, SPEAK TO ME, published by @TinderPress 📱 Available now in paperback 📚 uk.bookshop.org/p/books/speak-…

Incredibly sad news that we have lost our wonderful Guardian colleague Julie Reid, who was only 56. She was a great production editor, fiercely principled, really funny and just bloody lovely. This, by Julie, on being brought up by blind parents is fab theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2…

I interviewed Sylvie Boulay for A New Start After 60. She was working on drawings about growing older. I'm thrilled to see they've become this book, full of warmth, insight & humour

@paulasherriff @spadge13 I still remember that moment, and our chat (sorry for the cringe) x

@spadge13 Thanks, Sharon. I love this article, even if parts of it make me cringe but @CocozzaPaula summed me up to a tee!

If you have ever been on a cruise holiday and would be happy to tell me about it, I would love to hear from you. Nothing scary, just a chat, no quotes. Please DM me if you can help -- thanks

@yearsofreading @bay_garnett @johnmurrays This looks like my cup of tea too

I am always fascinated by what people wear and why, and where their inspiration comes from, so this book is perfect. #StyleAndSubstance by @bay_garnett is out from @johnmurrays tomorrow. I can’t wait to dive in, and thank you so much to @johnmurrays for my beautiful copy.

Looking to discover new poets? To mark our 70th birthday, we have launched our 70-Poet Challenge, an invitation to find 70 poets 'new' to you, and tell us about your favourites! Ends Sun 5 May 2024. More info + booklets at the library desk or online: nationalpoetrylibrary.org.uk/news-stories/7…

Please listen to Steve's amazing voice

I love my local lido so it was really nice to spread the joy of them with this piece

Classic John Vidal story. He used his expenses from a trip to Bangladesh to get a well built in Dhaka. When asked to detail his expenses for trip, he wrote "Drinks for 5,000". Here's his obit from his former team mate Paul Brown theguardian.com/environment/20…

@Healthyhappy50 Thank you, Jo!

I qualified as a pool lifeguard aged 53 and it was the hardest physical test I’ve ever completed. This is such a great story once again from @CocozzaPaula series a new start after 60! ☀️