Virtual book launch – 24 hours away!

On Monday 22nd May I am having an on-line launch of my most recent books with a short reading from each of them: - Once Significant Others ~ a novel from which I will read the opening few paragraphs - Tilt ~ a novel from which I will also read a short extract - An [...]

New books published today!

Coverstory books is delighted to announce the publication of these books: There will also be a virtual launch event on 22nd May. For details and to request a link to the event, please click here. Praise for Once Significant Others: “Sally Rooney meets Henry James” – Jim Friedman “this honest exploration of human nature helped [...]

New books coming soon!

Coverstory books is delighted to announce these publications for 21st May: There will also be a virtual launch event on 22nd May. For details and to request a link to the event, please click here. Praise for Once Significant Others: “Sally Rooney meets Henry James” – Jim Friedman “this honest exploration of human nature helped [...]

Contextual: 18 – our readers

I am delighted to announce our readers for May's Contextual poetry reading event: Patty Cannon Mary Mulholland Janet Philo Mary Reval Julia Usman Contextual: 18 will be held on Thursday 25th May @ 19:30 UK-time. If you would like an invitation to the May event please complete the form below. To ensure you keep up-to-date [...]

Virtual book launch!

On Monday 22nd May we are having an on-line launch of my most recent books with a short reading from each of them: - Once Significant Others ~ a novel from which I will read the opening few paragraphs - Tilt ~ a novel from which I will also read a short extract - An [...]

New Contexts: 5 – submissions open!

Coverstory books invites submissions for the fifth edition of our New Contexts anthology which we are aiming to publish early in the fourth quarter of 2023. The volume seeks to showcase quality contemporary poetry and fiction, and will be made available worldwide in both Paperback and ebook formats via internet retailers and on order from [...]

New books coming soon!

Coverstory books is delighted to announce these publications for 21st May: Praise for Once Significant Others: “Sally Rooney meets Henry James” – Jim Friedman “this honest exploration of human nature helped me understand myself better” – Ann Pelletier-Topping “a story that questions the whole idea of friendship and the notion that we can ever really [...]

Contextual: 17 review & date for Contextual: 18

Another splendid evening yesterday at our virtual poetry reading event, Contextual: 17. As ever, thanks to all those who attended, and especial thanks to our readers: Jenny Robb Alex Barry Ama Bolton Jim Friedman Laura Payne Contextual: 18 will be held on Thursday 25th May @ 19:30 UK-time. Invitations will go out to potential readers [...]

Contextual: 17 – in 24 hours!

Our next virtual poetry reading event, Contextual: 17, is just twenty-four hours away. Register to attend the event using the form below. Our readers will be: Jenny Robb Alex Barry Ama Bolton Jim Friedman Laura Payne Contextual: 17 will be held on Thursday 27th April @ 19:30 UK-time. If you would like an invitation to [...]

Contextual: 17 – next Thursday!

Our next virtual poetry reading event, Contextual: 17, is just seven days away. Register to attend the event using the form below. Our readers will be: Jenny Robb Alex Barry Ama Bolton Jim Friedman Laura Payne Contextual: 17 will be held on Thursday 27th April @ 19:30 UK-time. If you would like an invitation to [...]