We are delighted to announce the forthcoming publication of Simon French's latest collection of poetry, Peephole Extravaganza, on the 28th February 2026. "Simon French’s third collection offers its readers a feast of original and sometimes startling imagery in poems ranging from the tenderly insightful to the boldly erotic; poems which allow privileged insights into so [...]
Contextual 35 – just one week away!
The 35th Contextual virtual 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 a number of poets will share their work with us: Sam Aureli Zanna Beswick Ama Bolton Brian Docherty Alison Hramiak Carol Park Jenna Plewes Stephen Poole Kate [...]
Coming soon! “Dead-heading Roses in the Musuem Garden and Other Stories”
We are delighted to announce the forthcoming publication of Ian Gouge's latest collection of short stories, Dead-heading Roses in the Museum Garden and Other Stories, in mid-March 2026. Some say there is but a thin dividing line between tragedy and comedy, victory and defeat. Many of the protagonists in Dead-heading Roses in the Museum Garden [...]
“Peephole Extravaganza” – coming soon!
We are delighted to announce the forthcoming publication of Simon French's latest collection of poetry, Peephole Extravaganza, around the end of February 2026. "Simon French’s third collection offers its readers a feast of original and sometimes startling imagery in poems ranging from the tenderly insightful to the boldly erotic; poems which allow privileged insights into [...]
Coming soon – “New Contexts: 8”
The eighth edition of our New Contexts anthology will be published at end of the first quarter of 2026. The collection will comprise of quality contemporary poetry and fiction, and will be made available worldwide in both Paperback and ebook formats via internet retailers and on order from bricks-and-mortar bookshops. Work showcased in previous editions [...]
New Contexts: 8 – submissions close tomorrow!
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 – just four days to get your submissions in!
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 close in just over two weeks!
Just 17 days 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 [...]
New Contexts: 8 – submissions’ window closes at the end of January!
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 [...]
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