New Contexts: 6 – to be published on 2nd March

On the 2nd March we are publishing our sixth anthology in the New Contexts series. The collection brings together an array of poetry and short prose from around the world. To get details on those contributing, please click here.

New titles published today!

We are delighted to announce these publications. Click on the images to get more detail. Please note: on publication date the Amazon site is showing the 17 Alma Road ebook - 9781738469390 - as a paperback, but at the ebook price. Please do not order 9781738469390 if you want a paperback and think you are [...]

New titles published on Saturday 17th February!

We are delighted to announce forthcoming publications this coming weekend. Click on the images to get more detail. Additionally, there is a virtual book launch event for 17 Alma Road and Grimsby Docks this Friday, 16th February. Again, click on the image below for more details.

“Pebbles on the Strand” – published Saturday 17th February

I am delighted to announce that our short story collection, Pebbles on the Strand, is published this coming weekend. You can find out about the contributors here. This collection will be the follow-on volume to Making Marks in the Sand.

Contextual: 24 – our readers

The twenty-fourth Contextual Zoom-based poetry reading event is on Thursday 29th February at 19:30 (UK-time) and will run for approximately an hour. We will have readings from: Alex Barry Di Hills Tom Larner Richard Lister I hope you can join us! [Please note, those who regularly attend our Contextual events will be given priority when [...]

Forthcoming titles!

We are delighted to announce forthcoming publications between now and early March. Click on the images to get more detail. Additionally, there is a virtual book launch event for 17 Alma Road and Grimsby Docks on 16th February (in advance of publication on the 17th). Again, click on the image below for more details.

Virtual book launch!

On Friday 16th February I am having an on-line launch of my most recent books - both of which are published the following day - with a short reading from each of them: - Grimsby Docks ~ A series of twenty-five poems, each written in response to photographs taken during a single morning. In the mid-19th century, [...]

Contextual: 23 report & date for Contextual: 24

The twenty-third Contextual virtual poetry reading event was held yesterday evening with 25 people in attendance to listen to readings from: Adele Cordner Jeffa Kay Alwyn Marriage Jonty Pennington-Twist Simon French As ever, the poems shared spanned a variety of themes and styles - and all were enjoyed by attendees. Thanks as ever to our [...]

Contextual: 23 – this evening!

The next Contextual virtual poetry reading event will be held this evening, Thursday 25th January at 19:30 UK-time. Our readers this month are: Adele Cordner Jeffa Kay Alwyn Marriage Jonty Pennington-Twist Simon French If you would like an invitation to the event please complete the form below. To ensure you keep up-to-date with future Coverstory [...]

Contextual: 23 – in 52 hours!

The next Contextual virtual poetry reading event - the 23rd! - will be held two days from now, on Thursday 25th January at 19:30 UK-time. Our readers this month are: Adele Cordner Jeffa Kay Alwyn Marriage Jonty Pennington-Twist Simon French If you would like an invitation to the event please complete the form below. To [...]