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A Message From Peter Griffiths, author of 'Tongue-Tied'
" AN EISTEDDFOD NEEDS MUCH NURTURE, SOME OF WHICH IS TEDIUM,
FUNDING TOO IS A FACT OF LIFE, SO LET TONGUE TIED BE YOUR MEDIUM."
"Hello. My name is Peter Griffiths and I've a message for members of Americymru and readers of Ceri's blog. Sadly, the Left Coast Eisteddfod's effort to win funding from Chase fell tantalisingly short; a mere 32 votes short on a base of 1449. Had there not been a glitch in the voting system on the final day, LCE's bid would almost certainly have succeeded. Those of you who voted must feel disappointed, and those who tried but failed, frustrated; above all, our cheerleaders, Ceri and Gabbi must feel gutted. But there's hope, a second chance beckons; these negative emotions may be eradicated at a stroke. I've donated 100 copies of my novel Tongue Tied, published 15 months ago by Y Lolfa, to the Eisteddfod. Copies are priced at $16, so should you collectively rise to the occasion and buy the lot, the Eisteddfod would gain $1600. Steve Dube wrote of Tongue Tied in the Western Mail in Cardiff, "As the author says, his book aims to entertain, but also to glorify Wales, its people, and its language. It does all of that." Similarly, Lise Hull wrote in Ninnau, "This tale of what it means to be Welsh should be on evereone's reading list, whether they've been to Wales or not, whether they are Welsh or not." These comments should reassure you that a purchase of Tongue Tied, as well as being an altruistic gesture in support of the Left Coast Eisteddfod,is also a guarantee of reading pleasure.. "
AmeriCymru is honoured, pleased, and excited to announce that author Peter Griffiths has very generously donated the proceeds of the sale of one hundred copies of his novel, Tongue Tied, to the Left Coast Eisteddfod. For each copy sold, the Eisteddfod will receive $16 and the buyer an autographed and dedicated copy of Tongue Tied. This is a wonderful way for you to support the Eisteddfod while at the same time enjoying a novel which Lise Hull describes in Ninnau as "a tale of what it means to be Welsh and which should be on everyone's reading list, whether they have been to Wales or not, whether they are Welsh or not.". ( http://www.ylolfa.com/henstraeon.php?first=249 )
Tongue Tied is set in the Tryweryn valley, in the shadow of Arenig Fawr, in North Wales, and in the Rhondda and around Llanelli in the South. The novel recognises the tension that has arisen at times between the majority of Welsh people who can't speak Welsh and the minority who can. It suggests, with respect to national identity, that "one is Welsh if one feels Welsh." As to style, Tongue Tied is strongly influenced by Cynghanedd, an old and very strict Welsh poetic form. As a result, the novel abounds with alliterations and poetry within prose.
Tongue Tied was published by Y Lolfa just over a year ago and is already closing in on its fourth printing.
To get your copy, please send $19.00USD (shipping is already included) to MLMEF P.O. Box 80293, Multnomah Village, 97280 * or use the PayPal 'Donate' button in the right hand column on this page. If you use the PayPal option please email us at americymru@gmail.com with your postal address. Please make checks payable to the 'Meriwether Lewis Memorial Eisteddfod Foundation'. Diolch!
Ceri,No problem. It's ust that this message reminded meDiolchKen
Hi KenThe first batch of orders was sent out a few days ago. Sorry we're a bit behind. The pressures of the Chase race on Facebook dislocated things somewhat. Future orders will be despatched in a timely fashion.
Peter,I ordered a copy on the 26th June and have not received it yet. Could you check for me pleaseThanksKen
This is a great book and Welsh from the top of your head to the tip of your toes!We should all get a red dragon tattoo at the Eisteddfod!