I love telling stories Joolz, Bradford's very own high priestess of poetry, talks to BBC Bradford Online about her work and her new novel Corazon.
Literature is live and well in Bradford.
Reading is no longer just a solitary activity but also provides entertainment in the city. Happenings, focused on both the written and spoken word, take place throughout the year. There is also the Bradford Literature Festival in April and May and the internationally famous Ilkley Literature Festival in the autumn. Events take place at Bradford Central Library and bookings can be made on 01274-753600 unless otherwise stated. From the Heart the art and tradition of the Ghazal.