We are delighted to announce the publication of Ian Gouge's latest novel, The Labours of Charles E.. Charles E. is not well. A ‘man of letters’ and regarded by some as a ‘National Treasure’, there are elements in his past which surely disqualify such an accolade — even if his somewhat unconventional beginning adds a [...]
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“The Labours of Charles E.” – publication date!
We are delighted to announce the publication of The Labours of Charles E. on the 4th October 2025. Charles E. is not well. A ‘man of letters’ and regarded by some as a ‘National Treasure’, there are elements in his past which surely disqualify such an accolade — even if his somewhat unconventional beginning adds [...]
New book published today!
We are delighted to be able to announce the publication of a new collection of poetry. Less will be Ian Gouge's eleventh collection of poetry, and one which continues his exploration of our relationship with our personal histories and our place in the world. Poems in the collection consider loss from the perspective of subsequently [...]
Published today!
We are delighted to announce the following publication: Scattered with Grace by Richard Lister (on or about the 9th November) This poetry hovers at the meeting points of seemingly disparate lives, times and places… Here we glimpse the difference grace can bring, as we discover it in human form. Heather Shakespeare, Poet and Writing for Wellbeing [...]
Two new books!
We are delighted to announce two new publications: So, you think you're a Writer by Ian Gouge So, you think you’re a writer? Well, quite possibly you are. Indeed you may be a very good one. Or you believe you are reasonably talented, but deep down you’re not too sure that you are as ‘good’ [...]
Three new books on the way!
We are delighted to announce three new publications coming up in the next five weeks: So, you think you're a Writer by Ian Gouge (October 31st) So, you think you’re a writer? Well, quite possibly you are. Indeed you may be a very good one. Or you believe you are reasonably talented, but deep down [...]
Coming soon: “So, you think you’re a Writer?”
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Amazon: a nightmare story
In mid-February I published a new novel, 17 Alma Road. There are two versions, one paperback, one ebook. On Amazon they have: £11 paperback with correct ISBN £4.99 Kindle version (but with no ISBN) and a ‘rogue’ £5 ‘paperback’, which is actually the ebook (including ISBN) but mis-categorised by Amazon as a ‘paperback’ People are ordering [...]
Would you like a unique & customised book?
For a limited period, Coverstory books is offering readers the chance to purchase a unique, one-off copy of a couple of our books. Buy one, and your copy will be the only one of its kind in the world! Here's how it works. You specify the words you would like to appear on your 'special [...]
Updated edition of “The Opposite of Remembering” now available
A very slightly updated version of The Opposite of Remembering is now available from on-line retailers - Waterstones, Amazon, Barnes & Noble - and on order from bookshops. The edits are all relatively minor (the odd word here and there). If you liked At Maunston Quay, then you'll like this! Last week the author posted an extract [...]
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