In advance of the publication of "New Contexts: 1" on the 1st January 2021, Coverstory books is delighted to be able to share some of the comments from early reviewers of the anthology: "wonderful""the anthology looks great""a very handsome publication""strong and wonderfully varied writing""a very good crop of writers""impressive""it looks superb" Please make a note [...]
Category: Poetry
How’s 2021 looking for Coverstory books?
Here at Coverstory books, 2020 has finished with something of a flourish with the publication of Kate Miller's book of three plays "Pins & Feathers" at the beginning of this month, and our inaugural "New Contexts" anthology being readied for a 1st January publication date. Add these to 2020's five other books and it has [...]
New Contexts: submission update #3

After a strenuous selection process throughout October, we are making good progress in preparation for our publication of "New Contexts" in the new year. With all shortlisted submissions how verified, final preparations are now underway in advance of proof production in early December. Subject to signing that off, "New Contexts: 1" will be available from [...]
bookshop.org in the UK!

Coverstory books is proud to be contributing to the new UK-based on-line bookselling platform, bookshop.org! A books-only alternative to the internet giants, and which directly supports small independent UK bookshops. We now have our own page on the site: Coverstory books - please go and check it out! Most books are offered at a discount [...]
Reprise: “Stepping Westward”, by Berta Lawrence

The hill country of West Somerset is famous for its association with the Romantic poets, Coleridge and Wordsworth, whose Lyrical Ballads (1798) emerged out of their experience of the area and revolutionised English poetry. It was 130 years later that a young teacher, Berta Lawrence, came to live in the same part of the county. [...]