Anne McMaster

Anne McMaster's Profile

Name Anne McMaster
About Me I live on an old farm in the rural north west of Northern Ireland - three miles outside a tiny town which nestles quietly at the foot of the Sperrin Mountains. Originally a farmer, I studied English Literature at university, then fell head over heels in love with theatre. I've worked freelance in both the US and NI, lecturing in theatre (and working as a playwright) for 25+ years. I left full-time education 6 years ago and now work freelance as a writer, photographer and voice actor. I also make short films and write for the BBC. In 2019, I was artist in residence for 600 wonderful acres of ancient forest - designing projects to engage all age groups with the natural world. The Poetry Marathon completely changed my creative focus nine years ago when I completed my first full marathon, and I’m beyond grateful to both Caitlin and Jacob for that. I launched ‘Walking Off the Land’ (my debut collection of poetry published by Hedgehog Poetry Press) on 21st June 2021. I have two collections coming out later this year - 'Unexpected Item in the Bagging Area' (collected poems in English) and Pòames (poetry in Ulster Scots).
Website http://www.annemcmaster.co.uk