@CocozzaPaula

@Guardian writer. Novels SPEAK TO ME (2023) and HOW TO BE HUMAN. Likes books, fashion, football, food & nature. Ice cream in the blood

 Hackney, London
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Joined October 2011
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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
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Today and tomorrow I'm on strike with Guardian and Observer colleagues, over the proposed sale of the Observer. nuj.org.uk/resource/not-for-…
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Naomi Wood@NaomiWoodBooks14 Jun 2024
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.
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This is on my summer reading list!
Viv Groskop@VivGroskop22 May 2024
Launching One Ukrainian Summer at Daunts Marylebone tonight 🇺🇦🌻
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Spread the Word@STWevents20 Mar 2024
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
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“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/spea…
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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…

A childhood with blind parents

Etta and Fred Reid held down successful careers, had three children in quick succession, and managed to raise them with hardly any outside help. No big deal - except they are both totally blind. Here...

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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
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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
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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…
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Please listen to Steve's amazing voice
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A new start after 60: I was jobless and struggling to pay my mortgage. Busking turned my life around (@CocozzaPaula - @guardian) redef.com/item/6540067579fe7…
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I love my local lido so it was really nice to spread the joy of them with this piece
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A wonderful story about the power of lidos from @CocozzaPaula. @LGC_OutdoorPool theguardian.com/lifeandstyle…

A new start after 60: I became a lifeguard – and find every day mind-blowing

After a health scare, Mark Sadler gave up his work as a train engineer. Now he is working outdoors and has never been happier

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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/…

John Vidal obituary

Guardian environment editor whose intrepid and lively reporting drew attention to underdog causes across the world

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This week's A New Start -- so much can happen when a person finally feels empowered to choose their job theguardian.com/lifeandstyle…

A new start after 60: I became a lifeguard – and find every day mind-blowing

After a health scare, Mark Sadler gave up his work as a train engineer. Now he is working outdoors and has never been happier

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I knew people giving attention to phones was a problem. But a love affair with a water bottle? So many questions theguardian.com/lifeandstyle…

You be the judge: should my boyfriend stop carrying his huge water bottle everywhere?

Jenny finds the constant presence of ‘the tank’ cringe-inducing, but for health-conscious Jared it’s practical and prudent. Whose argument needs drenching?

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Written by Sharron Spice, who writes one of the Guardian's Heat or Eat columns. If you're in reach of Fore Street library in Enfield this week, tickets are free
ElicitTheatreProductions@ElicitTheatreCo5 Oct 2023
#ThePerilsofUniversalCredit #BlackHistoryMonth  @JaniceOkoh @StoneCrabs @RoyalCourt @sophwebberley @WarpFilms @ChloeTayo @blackburn_prize @blackscotpod @SankofaPlay @womensplayprize @towertheatre
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What a privilege to hear Harrison Okene's survival story theguardian.com/lifeandstyle…

I survived three days in a capsized boat on the ocean floor – praying in my air bubble

Harrison Okene had no choice but to listen in the dark as the shouts of his colleagues fell silent. His throat throbbed and his tongue peeled. Ten years on, he explains why he loves the sea more than...

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Absolutely devastated to learn that Badgers Books in Worthing, a secondhand books paradise and scene of many a teenage overspend, has gone. If anyone knows what happened to it (& what became of all the books), I'd love to know #worthing #secondhandbookshop
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Women's Prize@WomensPrize20 Sep 2023
We are beyond thrilled to launch #Discoveries 2024, our search for the writing stars of tomorrow. Find out how to enter and everything you need to know here: bit.ly/Launching_Discoveries… @audibleuk, @CBGBooks, @cbcreative Filmed in the beautiful library @london_kindred
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Really interesting piece theguardian.com/society/2023…

ADHD has become an identity, not just a disorder. We need a new way to talk about it

For many, an attention deficit hyperactivity disorder diagnosis is the thing it took to forgive ourselves and finally start healing

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