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 Stephen Leake was born in Blackpool, Lancashire, and went on to study music at the City of Leeds College of Music. He completed his musical studies in Birmingham before moving to London to become a teacher.
He has written since childhood, but has only recently decided to dedicate more time to his interest.
Most of the earlier work is autobiographical, dealing with scenes from childhood and adolescence. He has drawn on the English Lake-District and the Blackpool area for his main inspiration. The sea, water and natural images are key themes which weave their way in and out of the poems.
In his current work, his voice is more distinct. He has been described as being temperamentally and stylistically different from his contemporaries.
Leake explores simple observations of people, emotions and everyday events. He enjoys writing for a general audience, believing that communication is the key to all poetry, on whatever level.
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MY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
- Recognised as 'Spotlight Poet ,' by 'Forward Publications,' June 2004. At the same time, the poem 'Beyond the Parasol' is published in the 'Times Education Supplement.'
- 'Beyond the Parasol,'(collection), published and received well in Canada and America(2004). Book accepted and marketed by 'Barnes & Noble,' 'Borders,'and 'Waterstones'.
- Success achieved in 'Ottakar's & Faber's 8th National Poetry Competition with 'Blue Twist,' and subsequent completion of second collection bearing this title.
- 'Blue Twist,' published by international publishers (Trafford), July 2005.
Poem 'Epitaph' commended in the 'Ottakar's/Faber 9th National Poetry Competition.
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MY NEWS:
Work has appeared in:'Agenda,' the 'TES,' and 'the Rialto.'
Christmas poem 'Presence' published in the TTES Dec. 20010.
W.H.Smith, Foyles (London),Ottakar's and Barnes & Noble agree to market both collections.
Christmas poem'Presence' been scored for orchestra and choir by Jon William Jones and premiered at Gettysburg College, Dec. 2010.
Work to appear in the anthology 'Soul Feathers' alongside The Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy, Benjamin Zephaniah, Seamus Heaney, Maya Angelou etc. (Feb.2011)
The British Arts Council to fund project based on 'Beyond the Parasol,' in conjunction with the Phoenix Dance Company.
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MY FAVORITE LINKS:
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MY RESIDENCE INFO:
City: London &Norwich
State/Country: UK- e-mail : andrew.stephen08@btinternet.com
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BOOKS PUBLISHED:
 Publication date July 2005
Available from : Blackwells/ Barnes& Noble/ Waterstones/ WHSmith/ Amazon/Foyles (London)/ Plackitt & Booth (Lytham, Lancs.)
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 Publication date September 2004
Available from : Amazon.co.uk/ Foyles/ Borders/ Waterstones/Barnes & Noble.com/
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