The submission window for the sixth edition of our New Contexts poetry and short prose anthologies will open on 1st October and run until 31st December. New Contexts: 6 will publish by the end of March 2024. Once again entries will be managed via Submittable (it simplifies administration so much!), and so for New Contexts: [...]
Author: Ian Gouge
As a compulsive writer, I have authored nearly thirty books: novels, collections of short stories, volumes of poetry, and some non-fiction. As an independent publisher (using my Coverstory books imprint), I have also produced a number of books for other writers, plus anthologies in which many contributors have had their work showcased - some for the first time. All of which is somewhat irrelevant without you, my readers. Please check-out my sites - including the links to my podcast. I would be delighted if you found something you decided you would like to read.
Short Story submission call
We are delighted to announce that the submission window is now open for short story collection which will be published early in 2024. For submission details please go to Submittable. This new collection follows on from the well-received Making Marks in the Sand which we published in 2022. We look forward to reading your submissions!
New submission calls coming soon!
I am delighted to announce that we will be announcing the opening of submission windows for new publications very soon! Last year I published a collection of short stories, Making Marks in the Sand. Long overdue, I now plan to produce a follow-up (as yet untitled) for prose pieces of 2,000-5,000 words. This should be [...]
Contextual: 20 – we’re back!
Having taken a break during July and August (during which time we moved house) I am delighted to say that our next Contextual virtual poetry reading event will be held on Thursday 28th September @ 19:30 UK-time. For Contextual: 20 we are going to adopt an 'open mic' approach. Thus far we have eighteen potential [...]
New Contexts: 5 – publication date
The selection process for the fifth edition of our New Contexts anthology is now complete and the authors of works being included in the book are being contacted. We currently are assuming that publication of New Contexts: 5 will occur at some point during August 2023.
Contextual: 20 – announcement of date
Our next Contextual virtual poetry reading event will be held on Thursday 28th September @ 19:30 UK-time. We are taking a break during the summer partly because many people will be on holiday - but mainly because we're moving house! Invitations will be sent out to potential Contextual: 20 readers early in September. If you [...]
Contextual: 19 – what super poetry!
Our most recent Contextual - the 19th! - was held yesterday. Twenty-two people turned up for the event and listened to our super readers. My thanks go out to Kate Swann, Richard Knott, and Carol Park - and to all those who contributed during the event. Our next event is likely to be on Thursday [...]
Contextual: 19 – just one week away!
Our next Contextual - the 19th! - will be held next week, on Thursday 29th June @ 19:30 UK-time. I am delighted to confirm our readers are: Pratibha Castle Richard Knott Carol Park Kate Swann Ian Gouge If you would like an invitation to the June event please complete the form below. To ensure you [...]
Contextual: 19 – two weeks today!
Our next Contextual - the 19th! - will be held on Thursday 29th June @ 19:30 UK-time. I am delighted to be able to confirm our readers are: Pratibha Castle Richard Knott Carol Park Kate Swann Ian Gouge If you would like an invitation to the June event please complete the form below. To ensure [...]
Contextual: 19 – announcing our readers!
I am delighted to be able to confirm our readers for the next Contextual virtual poetry reading event. They are: Pratibha Castle Richard Knott Carol Park Kate Swann Ian Gouge Contextual: 19 will be held on Thursday 29th June @ 19:30 UK-time. If you would like an invitation to the June event please complete the [...]
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