Greg Quiery is a Liverpool-based writer and poet. He is known for his evocative and poignant works that capture the spirit and essence of life in Liverpool and beyond.
With a unique style that blends realism and lyricism, Greg’s writing often explores themes of identity, community, and social justice. He has published several collections of poetry, including Liverpool Lullabies and Songs of the City, which have received critical acclaim. Greg is also a regular performer at literary events and festivals across the UK.
Greg will read from a work in progress, a novel which tells the story of two Irish people – Cissie Duff and James Tyrell – who come to Liverpool from Ireland in 1862, one as a house servant, the other as a fugitive. The situation of Irish migrants to Liverpool in this period is documented in Greg’s book In Hardship and Hope, a history of the Liverpool Irish.
Where The Grass Is Greener is a fictionalised account of one aspect of that migration. Greg will read extracts from the book and will welcome discussion on how it deals with the subject matter, and any questions arising.