Our writers are great. You can read about them here.
Phoebe Walker
Phoebe Walker is currently completing an MSc in English Literature at the University of Edinburgh. A former Northern Writers’ Award winner, her poems are most recently published in the Tower Poetry anthology Earth-Quiet. She will be performing at this year’s Ledbury Poetry Festival.
George Aird
Hi, my name is George Aird. I’m approximately 90% adjectives and 10% relevant content. I write here: , and sometimes here: www.reverbsounds.wordpress.com.
Hester Alderman
I’m Hester, an 18 year old sixth former. I enjoy climbing and gaming and reading, and my main goal at the moment is to finish writing a novel.
Beth Allison
I am 19 years old and currently working on two novels, a blog (www.writingtheworldblog.wordpress.com) and a bit of anything and everything else that pops into my head. Progress is slow but steady – watch this space! I also make the occasional tweet: @bethallison_x. I hope you enjoy Cuckoo Review!
Jacob Armstrong
Hello, I’m Jacob Armstrong, a lower sixth form student currently perusing prospectuses whilst revising in desperation at oncoming exams, and trying to stay on top of a growing ‘to read’ pile.
Nasim Asl
Having recently emerged from the chrysalis of post-secondary education and found myself an adult, I’m an aspiring English undergraduate currently awaiting International Baccalaureate results with massive dread. I pass most of my time with my head in a book, but I’m also known as a notorious fangirl and people person.
Elizabeth Atkin
My name is Elizabeth. I’m a writer and a second year at Newcastle University. Follow me on twitter , even though my twitter handle is lying to you.
Rachel Atkinson
Rachel Atkinson, 17, quite enjoys collecting more books than she could ever possibly read, writing poetry in her head, talking in the third person and a nice cup of tea.
Jack Auty
Hi, I’m a 17 year old A Level English Language/Literature student from Sunderland. Avid reader, music lover, and novice filmmaker… aspiring journalist for Cuckoo also. I hope you all enjoy reading my articles!
Jack Blenkinsop
Hello, I’m Jack Blenkinsopp and I am 18 years old. I’m at St John’s sixth form, looking to study literature at university, and I enjoy the music of Manic Street Preachers, Savages, David Bowie, Sparks and Pulp, the writing of Greil Marcus and Bret Easton Ellis, and Woody Allen’s early, funny ones.
David Broderick
My name is David Broderick, and I’m currently studying literature at Northumbria University. When I grow up, I want to be a music journalist.
Lewis Brown
My name is Lewis Brown. I’m 19, studying English language and literature at Edinburgh, and write a mix of poetry and prose.
Laurie Chetwood
Hello, my name is Laurie Chetwood and I am 15 years old. I am an aspiring young journalist and writer.
Emily Craig
Hi, I’m Emily and I’m currently studying film and television Studies at Northumbria University. In my spare time I like watching film and television (obviously!) and I read a lot of books! I wish to pursue a career in film criticism so hopefully you will all like my reviews!
Jane Currie
“Every book has a soul; the soul of the person who wrote it and of those who read it and lived and dreamed with it.” Yeah, I know it’s cheesy but I love reading and books in general. Primarily a writer, I’m set to study English with creative writing at university in September with hopes of becoming an author/screenwriter. I also have a bit of a flair for the dramatic.
Elizabeth Dawson
Elizabeth is currently studying English Literature at Durham University. She loves reading, art and any sport to do with being in or on water.
Rebecca Goodwin
I’m a 20 year old English Literature student at Northumbria University. I love writing and reading (surprisingly!) and I review the odd book at my blog: thewordgirlreviews.blogspot.com. I also enjoy live music, discovering new bands, and really terrible puns.
Ryan Gray
Ryan is a 23-year-old linguistics graduate and aspiring journalist from Northumberland. He is passionate about travel, literature, languages, music, comedy and sport.
Hannah Grencis
I’m 18 and currently studying media production at college. I enjoy watching and writing about films, attending live music events, and spending way too much time overthinking things!
Gemma Hirst
I am an A Level student at Prudhoe Community High School, studying dance, performance studies and English language. I write articles for the Student Review magazine and reviews for a range of publishers. I love going to the theatre whether it be acting or being an audience member. In the future I hope to be a journalist in the entertainments section, doing theatre reviews.
Ruby Lawrence
Ruby Lawrence is a student of English Literature at Durham University. A graduate from The Writing Squad, she writes arts reviews, short stories and journalism. Visit her blog here: www.bloodheattozero.blogspot.co.uk
Hannah Johnson
I am 19 years old, live in Sunderland and am in my second year of Northumbria University studying English literature and creative writing. I love writing and photography and hope to be an author when I get my degree.
Hannah Morpeth
I’m 18-year-old student who writes things that I rarely finish. If you are reading this it looks like I’ve finished a few things. I blog at writenownewcastle.blogspot.com and tweet at .
Sara Kamouni
Sixth form survivor, hopefully heading to King’s College London in September. I feel the same way about writing as I do about frozen yogurt – I just can’t get enough of it. Catch me on twitter .
Angus Kirk
My name is Angus Kirk and I am 16 years old. I am currently studying at the King Edward VI School in Morpeth. I’m interested in a career in journalism, so I knew that Cuckoo Review was just the thing for me.
Matilda Neill
I’m 17, currently studying Physics, English Literature, History and French at A Level and my favourite things to write are poems. I am also a member of the Five Ring Circus Troupe and part of an all girls comedy sketch group at Live Theatre.
Rachel Patterson
Rachel Patterson is a 17-year-old A Level student studying English Literature, English Language, History and Philosophy. She loves to write, read (poetry, comics and novels), watch films and TV and listen to musical cast recordings.
Henri Pearson
Henri Pearson is a young writer from North Yorkshire starting his career in magazine journalism. His writing primarily focuses on arts, culture and religion.
Jamie Shepherd
My name’s Jamie, I’m 21 and when I’m not being the face of market research and listening to obscure 80s bands, I’m reminding myself that I’m returning to university in September for the second time around.
Alex Sikkink
Alex is 17 and currently studying for 4 AS levels in drama, English literature, history and biology. She hopes to become a theatre director. Hobbies include seeing plays, acting and going to Air Cadets.
Charlotte Stella.
I’m fifteen and currently acquiring and attempting to summon faith in what I write. Inspiration makes me happy and I find it in a large collection of things.
Christie Suyanto
I’m a 17-year-old Chinese-Indonesian writer. When not studying or writing, I love reading books, traveling, people-watching and pretending to be a witch.
Maria Tang
An artistic mathematician (or should that be mathematical artist) who greatly enjoys cake and optimism.
Esther Wade
I am a 17 year old sixth form student when I am not at school I love reading and watching films.
Ryan Watson
I‘m not a student for much longer, but as long as I’m allowed to write for things like Cuckoo I’ll be happy. I like Neil Gaiman, fresh air and public transport.
Scott Weddell
Scott enjoys reading and visiting comedy clubs. He is former second editor of the Northumberland County High School’s magazine, The Student Review.
Simone Wood
My name is Simone Wood and I am currently 18 years old. I study Law, Literature, Sociology and Psychology at Gateshead College and hope to one day be a teacher to pass my love of literature onto others. When I don’t have my head stuck in a book or have my ears overtaken with rock, I am usually watching Big Bang Theory, quoting Oscar Wilde or playing with my three cats who I love to annoy.
Barry Quinn
Aspiring creative writer and journalist with a keen interest in music, cinema and television. Writer for Vada Magazine (http://vadamagazine.com/author/barry-quinn). Follow him on Twitter: or read his blog http://velvetgoldminepantherprincess.wordpress.com/
Antonia Velikova
Antonia is a Media student in Newcastle University. Originally from Bulgaria, she enjoys good books and movies, long walks in the mountains, and just the right cup of tea. She tweets and her online portfolio of articles, written for different publications, can be found at http://a-velikova.com
Sarah McGhee
I’m a 21 year old recent graduate in English and Classics, and I’ve decided to postpone being a grown-up for a year while I travel the world. I post my travel adventures here:
www.thisisanawfullybigadventure.wordpress.com, and ramble on about books here:www.secondstar2thewrite.wordpress.com
Sophie Ward
I have had a passion for the written word from a small age, and spend most of my free time creating scripts and sketches. I have created a couple of radio things like; Out On Top and From The Beyond. Film is my next goal. I love a good crime novel, or indie band and indulge in frequent netflix binges. I occasionally write here: http://patchworkpaper.co.uk/ and often tweet through
