Short Stories

  • In this, the ninth edition of New Contexts, you will discover more contemporary poetry and prose from both sides of the Atlantic: serious work which examines ageing and the past, nature and nurture, opportunities taken or missed; and softer and more light-hearted pieces perhaps inevitably addressing similar themes. New Contexts: 9 is a collection in…

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  • New Contexts: 9 (published on Saturday, October 10th) In this, the ninth edition of New Contexts, you will discover more contemporary poetry and prose from both sides of the Atlantic: serious work which examines ageing and the past, nature and nurture, opportunities taken or missed; and softer and more light-hearted pieces perhaps inevitably addressing similar…

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  • We are delighted to announce the publication of Ian Gouge‘s latest collection of short stories, Writing to Gisella and Other Stories. The collection opens with an updated version of the 2017 novella, Writing to Gisella. ~ Writing to GisellaIn many ways it was the perfect summer break: taken on impulse, and filled with the beauty…

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  • We are delighted to announce the forthcoming publication of Ian Gouge‘s latest collection of short stories, Writing to Gisella and Other Stories, on the 3rd October, 2026. The collection opens with an updated version of the 2017 novella, Writing to Gisella. ~ Writing to GisellaIn many ways it was the perfect summer break: taken on…

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  • New Contexts: 9 (October 10th) In this, the ninth edition of New Contexts, you will discover more contemporary poetry and prose from both sides of the Atlantic: serious work which examines ageing and the past, nature and nurture, opportunities taken or missed; and softer and more light-hearted pieces perhaps inevitably addressing similar themes. New Contexts:…

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  • We are delighted to announce the forthcoming publication of Ian Gouge‘s latest collection of short stories, Writing to Gisella and Other Stories, on the 3rd October, 2026. The collection opens with an updated version of the 2017 novella, Writing to Gisella. ~ Writing to GisellaIn many ways it was the perfect summer break: taken on…

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  • Writing to Gisella and Other Stories by Ian Gouge (October 3rd) Writing to GisellaIn many ways it was the perfect summer break: taken on impulse, and filled with the beauty of Tuscany. For Rick it was also filled with love; the kind of love that changes a young man’s life forever. Then, without any explanation,…

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  • We are delighted to announce the forthcoming publication of Ian Gouge‘s latest collection of short stories, Writing to Gisella and Other Stories, due out on the 3rd October, 2026. The collection opens with an updated version of the 2017 novella, Writing to Gisella. Writing to GisellaIn many ways it was the perfect summer break: taken on impulse, and…

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  • 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. SUBMISSIONS CLOSE IN…

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  • 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…

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