We held our 37th Contextual poetry reading event yesterday evening and once again were treated to five splendidly different and accomplished voices. Our headline reader was David W. Berner. David is a journalist, broadcaster, and author of several books including the memoir ANY ROAD WILL TAKE YOU THERE, winner of the Chicago Writers Association Book [...]
Two new books launching in July!
We are delighted to confirm the two new books which will be published in July. That next person you pass on the street. How many connections through other people would it take to link you to them? ‘Six degrees of separation’ is the theory. Now focus on a small coffee shop in a provincial town [...]
“Sensitive Information” – to be published in July!
We are delighted to announce the forthcoming publication of Zanna Beswick's debut poetry collection, Sensitive Information, on 29th July, 2026. "Zanna Beswick has the gift of transporting the reader through her vision (in two different meanings – both eyes and soul) and these poems do that with such quiet authority and grace." - Sarah Dunant, [...]
New Contexts: 9 – submissions open!
Coverstory books invites submissions for the ninth edition of our New Contexts anthology which we are aiming to publish in the third quarter of 2026. The volume seeks to showcase quality contemporary poetry and fiction, and will be made available worldwide in Paperback via internet retailers and on order from bricks-and-mortar bookshops. Partly in response [...]
Contextual 37 – 25th June!
The 37th Contextual poetry reading event is on Thursday 25th June @19:30-20:30 UK-time. To request a link for the event, please complete the form below. This month our headline reader is David W. Berner. David is a journalist, broadcaster, and author of several books including the memoir ANY ROAD WILL TAKE YOU THERE, winner of [...]
Trailer: The Extra Shot
The trailer for our new novel, published on 1st July. Pre-order now!
Trailer: The Big Frog Theory
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New book coming in July!
We are delighted to announce the forthcoming publication of The Extra Shot on the 1st July 2026, the latest novel by Ian Gouge which has been four years in the making. The Extra Shot is available for pre-order on Amazon, Waterstones, and Barnes&Noble! The Extra Shot
Contextual 36 – next week!
The 36th Contextual poetry reading event is next Thursday 30th April, @19:30-20:30 UK-time. To request a link for the event, please complete the form below. This month we will be joined by two headline readers: Simon French who will read from his latest collection, Peephole Extravaganza; John Scarborough who will read from his 2025 debut [...]
Contextual 36 – two weeks away!
The 36th Contextual poetry reading event is on Thursday 30th April, @19:30-20:30 UK-time. To request a link for the event, please complete the form below. This month we will be joined by two headline readers: Simon French who will read from his latest collection, Peephole Extravaganza; John Scarborough who will read from his 2025 debut [...]
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