Comments on: Writer in Prison

By: Tikiri Herath

Tikiri Herath — Wed, 25 Nov 2015 06:04:43 +0000

What a superbly written article. I loved your sentence “By then, my sentence was longer than any young man I’d worked with.” Though I’ve never seen the inside of a jail, as a writer propelled by that fire in the belly, I can relate.

By: Carol Fragale Brill

Carol Fragale Brill — Thu, 24 Sep 2015 21:59:59 +0000

Inspiring. Thanks for sharing

By: Marnie

Marnie — Thu, 17 Sep 2015 11:27:16 +0000

A great post, Peggy, Very interesting and poignant. I’m sure your impact is still felt by those young people and that they will remember your skills and gentle presence for all of their days. I’ve shared it on the YM Facebook page. Marnie

By: Writer in Prison | WordHarbour

Writer in Prison | WordHarbour — Wed, 16 Sep 2015 11:32:00 +0000

[…] Peggy Riley It was my first day in prison and I had a big to-do list: Put your belt kit and key pouch on. Empty […]

By: Christine Breen

Christine Breen — Wed, 16 Sep 2015 08:16:18 +0000

Wonderful article. The journey has many turnings. Must have been very humbling and full of gratitude..

By: Writing in Residence | Peggy Riley

Writing in Residence | Peggy Riley — Tue, 15 Sep 2015 15:49:13 +0000

[…] Want to know what it’s like to go to prison? I served a four year sentence – as writer-in-residence at a young offender prison here in the UK. I’ve never really written about it, and it was lovely to get the chance to do so for Women Writers, a terrifically supportive site. Follow me in through the big wooden gate… […]