'tis the season to be jolly indeed, but 'tis also the season when we could really do with taking a leaf out of nature's book and hibernating to stave off the mental stress of living in the dark and cold. Reading can really be a shining light in times like this, and today, as we sit huddled in blankets, we'd like to share with you exactly why.
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'tis the season to be jolly indeed, but 'tis also the season when we could really do with taking a leaf out of nature's book and hibernating to stave off the mental stress of living in the dark and cold. Reading can really be a shining light in times like this, and today, as we sit huddled in blankets, we'd like to share with you exactly why. Foremostly, people read for the purpose of escapism. We know we certainly do. Fantasy and science-fiction books allow you to delve into expertly-crafted worlds that are so richly detailed that you can almost envision yourself living in them. Romance books can transport you back to simpler times, or maybe propel your brain into a pleasant, balmy summer evening on a Mediterranean beach. Memoirs allow you to see through someone else's POV, into an interesting life lived elsewhere. There's nothing like escaping into a hundred-or-so bound pages. Reading a book is also a great way to entertain yourself AND stay out of the cold too. It's a nice alternative to melting your eyes watching TV for way too long, and whilst a breath of fresh air is always welcome, it does sound somewhat preferable to freezing your toes off on a long, frosty walk. There's also something about getting cosy in a reading nook that just can't be replicated during any other season. You can't exactly wrap yourself in a blanket and grab a comforting hot chocolate when it's 21 degrees and still light out at 8pm. That's a scenario made for winter, and winter alone.
Happy Publication Day everyone! Our fifth Publication Day of 2026 brings a whole new collection of exciting stories, from a wonderful collective of talented authors! To introduce them, we are continuing a fun feature for the year – Ask Our Authors – where we send all our newly published writers the same simple question to see how different each answer is… For our April authors, we asked them:Where do you usually find inspiration for new ideas? Here are their ...
We are honoured to work with as many authors as we do at Pegasus Publishers – each with their own stories to tell. Their worlds are singular, their characters are relatable, and their creativity truly knows no bounds. This is Author Life, a feature on the Pegasus Blog that opens the door to each of our author’s creative process and previous literary experience, offering you – the reader – an opportunity to learn a little about the mind behind the novel. Bella Harper...
An extract from Tony M.Adams’ middle grade fantasy quest, where a 13-year-old girl holds the key to the secrets that could save the fate of the world... It was wet, warm, and slow-moving. Masie knew precisely what it was. As usual, Masie’s dog, Archie, had got in her bedroom and woke her up with a big, wet lick to her face. “Ewwww, Archie…” Masie mumbled, covering her head with her quilt. Archie sat down, his nose inches from Masie’...
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