Just one month left. Don't miss this free opportunity! Coverstory books invites submissions for the eighth edition of our New Contexts anthology which we are aiming to publish at end of the first quarter of 2026. The volume seeks to showcase quality contemporary poetry and fiction, and will be made available worldwide in both Paperback [...]
Contextual 35 – 26th February!
The 35th Contextual poetry reading event is on Thursday 26th February, @19:30-20:30 UK-time. To request a link for the event, please complete the form below. This month I will be inviting 10 poets to read something of their own for us. These slots are now all taken. To request an invitation to attend the event [...]
New books from Coverstory for 2026
A quick summary of the new books currently on the stocks for Coverstory books' publication in the first half of 2026. New Contexts: 8 - various authors (expected end-March) The eighth in this anthology series, New Contexts: 8 will contain an eclectic mix of poetry and short prose from a mix of international authors. The first New Contexts was published [...]
New Contexts: 8 – submissions’ window open!
Don't miss this free opportunity! Coverstory books invites submissions for the eighth edition of our New Contexts anthology which we are aiming to publish at end of the first quarter of 2026. The volume seeks to showcase quality contemporary poetry and fiction, and will be made available worldwide in both Paperback and ebook formats via [...]
New Contexts: 8 – submissions open!
At time of publication earlier this year it seemed likely that New Contexts: 7 would be the final edition in our anthology series. Largely that position was taken when reflecting the impact of AI on creative writers. However, we live in hope of the triumph of man over machines, and so.... Coverstory books invites submissions [...]
“The Labours of Charles E.” – published today!
We are delighted to announce the publication of Ian Gouge's latest novel, The Labours of Charles E.. Charles E. is not well. A ‘man of letters’ and regarded by some as a ‘National Treasure’, there are elements in his past which surely disqualify such an accolade — even if his somewhat unconventional beginning adds a [...]
“The Labours of Charles E.” – publication date!
We are delighted to announce the publication of The Labours of Charles E. on the 4th October 2025. Charles E. is not well. A ‘man of letters’ and regarded by some as a ‘National Treasure’, there are elements in his past which surely disqualify such an accolade — even if his somewhat unconventional beginning adds [...]
“Crash” – October performance
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John Scarborough’s debut poetry collection – 1st June
We are delighted to be able to announce John Scarborough's debut poetry collection, In The Blue Hour, will be published on 1st June, 2025. ‘In the Blue Hour’ carries an atmosphere of twilight which the poet expresses in observations of Gaia and her many moods, sometimes with a refined sense of foreboding both for humans [...]
Coverstory Books - Ian Gouge, Publisher 
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