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 [...]
Buy a book here – further discounts!
We have a new arrangement which allows readers to buy books direct from the printer at a significant discount on the list price - up to 30%! To see our latest selection, please go HERE.
John Scarborough’s debut poetry collection – 1st June
We are delighted to be able to announce John Scarborough's debut poetry collection, In The Blue Hour, will be published on 1st June, 2025. ‘In the Blue Hour’ carries an atmosphere of twilight which the poet expresses in observations of Gaia and her many moods, sometimes with a refined sense of foreboding both for humans [...]
Coming soon, John Scarborough’s debut poetry collection!
We are delighted to be able to announce John Scarborough's debut poetry collection, In The Blue Hour, will be published in late May, 2025. ‘In the Blue Hour’ carries an atmosphere of twilight which the poet expresses in observations of Gaia and her many moods, sometimes with a refined sense of foreboding both for humans [...]
Contextual 34 – Five Star!
The 34th Contextual poetry reading event was held yesterday, Thursday 24th April. Hard to believe we've been going for nearly three-and-a-half years! This month our readers were published and prize-winning poets from "Red Door Poets" - including one who made it to the 'top 10' in the most recent National Poetry Competition - and they [...]
Buy a book here!
We have a new arrangement which allows readers to buy books direct from the printer at a significant discount on the list price. To see our latest selection, please go HERE.
Contextual 34 – next week!
The 34th Contextual poetry reading event is next week, Thursday 24th April, @19:30-20:30 UK-time. This month our readers are published and prize-winning poets from "Red Door Poets" - including one who made it to the 'top 10' in the most recent National Poetry Competition. Our readers are: Mary Mulholland Neil Douglas Katie Griffiths Gillie Robic [...]
Coming soon, 20th April!
We are delighted to be able to announce that a new edition of Ian Gouge's The Big Frog Theory is to be published on 20th April 2025. What do you most need when facing the complete disintegration of the life you have been leading? Where does the loss of your job and the betrayal of [...]
Contextual 34 – this month’s readers!
The 34th Contextual poetry reading event is scheduled for Thursday 24th April, @19:30-20:30 UK-time. This month our readers are all from "Red Door Poets", and include published and prize-winning poets - including one who made it to the 'top 10' in the most recent National Poetry Competition. Our readers are: Mary Mulholland Neil Douglas Katie [...]
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