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Nov 25
6 min

To End Sexual Violence, We Need New Stories

Warning: This article contains reference to sexual assault and violence. Today (25th November) is the International Day for the...

Nov 25
6 min

Virtual Reality for Closure: The Regeneration of Stella Yin by Kristen Loesch

From the moment you enter the world of The Regeneration of Stella Yin, a novella-in-flash by Kristen Loesch, you are in an immersive...

Nov 11
4 min

The Power Of Dangerous Women – Poetry Collection by Jesi Bender

I'm always enthusiastic about any writing that celebrates women. In Jesi Bender's poetry collection Dangerous Women, she categorises her...

Oct 27
6 min

Tense Thriller Exploring Mental Health: The Flight of Cornelia Blackwood by Susan Elliot-Wright

There's something special about finding a writer who is passionate about the same things you are and brings them into their books. Susan...

Oct 14
4 min

Identity and Belonging: Still Lives by Reshma Ruia

Sometimes stories just capture the wonderful essence of what it means to be human. Of where we find our place in the world, of how we...

Oct 1
5 min

Powerful Tales of Family: Baby is a Thing Best Whispered by Keely O'Shaughnessy

The great thing about hosting this site is all the amazing books that appear on my radar. Keely O'Shaughnessy's powerful flash fiction...

Sep 23
6 min

Being Creative With A Long-Term Condition

For regular visitors, you may have noticed that my personal blogs have been somewhat erratic of late. While I’m keeping up with my...

Sep 16
4 min

Remarkable Connection to Nature: Fledgling by Hannah Bourne-Taylor

For Christmas last year, my mum got a bird box with a camera in it. This spring, we watched tiny, helpless scraggles of fluff become...

Sep 9
6 min

6 Essential Questions for Discovering If You're Ready To Self-Publish

Guest post from Janey Burton, a Publishing Consultant, Editor and Contracts Negotiator. Find out more about her advice and services here....

Sep 2
5 min

The Stairs Are A Snowcapped Mountain by Judy Darley

I'm absolutely thrilled to be welcoming Judy Darley back to the blog. Last year I featured her collection Sky, Light, Rain , a themed...

Jul 15
5 min

"Fragments" of Our Future: Poetry Collection by JP Seabright

This month I'm thinking about playing – the summer can be a time to really open yourself up in terms of what you read and write. In that...

Jun 23
4 min

Family And Other Natural Disasters: Anita Goveas Short Story Collection

Tidal waves. volcanoes and sea monsters all find their way into Family and Other Natural Disasters, a short story collection exploring...

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