Author: Tom Kelly
Alternate names: Kelly, Tom, 1947-
Born: 1947
Bio: Tom is a Jarrow-born poet and playwright who now lives further up the Tyne at Blaydon. after a variety of jobs, a publishing contract as a lyricist and a late degree he worked for twenty five years as a Drama lecturer at South Tyneside College. He now writes full-time and works on creative projects. He has had five poetry collections and eight pamphlets. His fifth collection published by Red Squirrel, 'History Talks', was launched in February 2011. He has had over fifteen production staged at the Customs House, South Shields, a venue he regards as home. His prose has featured on Radio Four and in a number of UK magazines. -Doolee