The first thing we noticed when we acquired The Grace of A Nightingale by Mary Anne Willow was her flawless writing. It impressed us, and we enjoyed reading through her submission. The author uses free-flowing prose, and it was easy to get absorbed into the story. As an independent publisher, we have come across quite a…
Pictures of Anna is a story of people caught up in the tide of world-defining events, fighting for love, peace, and ultimately their human rights. The predicament of those who sought a safe harbour in World War II, and ended up once again being the focus of suspicion and hostility, is a subject that…
David Bailey, a proficient author with several works of fiction, piqued our emotions with his latest book, I Felt Him Die. The story centred on a faithful wife who suspected someone had murdered her husband. The presumed death of her husband hinged on mere feelings, how would the police uncover the truth? Bailey’s…
Marga Jann, an architect whose work has appeared in many art and architecture publications, has written a semi-autobiographical novel titled The Architect: Four Countries, Four Faces. Her writing provides a rare insight into the mind of an erudite scholar, it revealed her polymath attributes amidst terrifying ordeals as she travels to different parts of the…
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‘This year’s Man Booker Prize longlist reflects the diverse tastes of the judges, but can the winner restore the shine to this tarnished trophy?’ David Sexton’s screaming headline on 26 July 2018 edition of Evening Standard caught my attention. I am on the fence with his proclamation. The judges had to trawl through 171 submissions, and that must have…
Mary Anne Willow is an author with a compelling message which will inspire, encourage, and support readers going through what some of us may have passed through at certain times in our lives, and what many are still living with today. Mary Anne writes about mental health with clarity and honesty. Her book evokes…
If you’re human, then you need to read this! The Afflicted, written by Andy Strutt is a book that strikes a chord with sci-fi fans worldwide. It’s believable yet terrifying. Striking a perfect balance between disturbing and gripping, The Afflicted follows the endeavours of Dr John Simmons in creating the miraculous wonder-drug Methuselah and the consequences…
Dementia is more prevalent in our society today than we care to admit. What would you do if a member of your family doesn’t recognise you anymore? According to the Alzheimer’s society, there are over 850,000 people with dementia in the UK, with numbers set to rise to over 1 million…
Recently on the news, a BBC reporter claimed that full-time writers earn an average of £11,000 per annum. That’s a meagre amount in the expensive world of today. How then are writers supposed to fend for themselves? Pay their bills and still find that special muse that would inspire them to keep writing.…
Writing is a solitary job, which kind of made it a grueling task if an author writes a book that hardly fly off the shelves. How can authors polish their craft and write flawlessly? Well, by writing every day and reading a lot. Words can change destinies because an expertly written article or story…
( Painting By Carla Dunn) An excellent article by the amiable CARLA KING, it tackles the ability to write compelling books through senses. Please read on: ***** Sight is the most obvious of the senses to invoke when depicting a scene in your written work, but your visual descriptions will benefit when you incorporate…
We are pleased to publish this heartfelt article from Andy Strutt, our bestselling author, whose début novel, ‘The Afflicted,’ has captured the imaginations of readers worldwide. Andy writes candidly about the story behind his new book. Please enjoy! My first love in life as a young boy was reading. By the time I was seven years…
