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Explore our latest features, including author interviews, book highlights, publishing news, writing advice and stories from across our publishing community. From conversations with our authors to insights into the writing and publishing journey, this is where we share the stories behind the books and the people who bring them to life.

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April 27, 2021

Thomas Pass - Author Life

Thomas Pass, the author of Jonathan, released their book in 2020. We wanted to catch up with the new author and see how life has been treating them since they were published. Did you always dream of becoming an author? Since I was 13, yes. Though I used to write short stories on a small laptop when I was around 10 or 11. What was your first job? I worked as a waiter in a café/restaurant. How did you come about writing your book? Was that...

Fun and Games

April 23, 2021

World Earth Day

It was World Earth Day yesterday, but just because it has come and gone, it doesn't mean we can stop thinking about it! We thought it would be a good idea to share 5 facts about World Earth Day! 1. World Earth Day was founded after US Senator Gaylord witnessed an oil spill that poured millions of gallons of oil off the coast of Santa Barbara in 1969. 2. Earth Day was originally formed in the US, but by 1990, was recognized all over the world! 3. On the first World Ea...

Author Life

April 20, 2021

V. P. Girling - Author Life

V. P. Girling has released three books with us, the popular Ollie Meadows series. We wanted to catch up with the author and find out how their life has changed since becoming a published author.  Did you always dream of becoming an author? I did dream about it but I never dreamed it would happen, though I certainly have always written and drawn and painted and made little books with pictures in for my children when they were small. What was your first job? I was an art ...

Author Academy

April 16, 2021

Technology for Book Launches

How to: Video Conferencing Apps Online video calls and conferencing is not new technology, however, since the recent pandemic it has made its way into many lives – for both business and personal. If you’re working from home, you’ll likely know a few different apps such as Zoom, Skype and Microsoft Team, however, not everyone has experience with these video conferencing apps.  The idea of a virtual book launch, began at the start of March when bookshops closed – des...

News

April 13, 2021

George Lincoln - Instagram Review

George Lincoln's book, Who Needs Flowers When They're Dead? was reviewed on Instagram by the wonderful milosnikksiazkowy! Head over to Instagram here and read their review! You can also purchase a copy of the book here.

Author Life

April 13, 2021

Author Life - Kiara Phethean

Kiara Phethean recently released their new novel, Serpent Moon Voyages Isle of Witches' Lava, in June 2020. We wanted to catch up with the author and find out how their life has changed since becoming a published author. Did you always dream Of becoming an author? Throughout my childhood, I was always drawing and thought that I was going to become an artist. It wasn't until I was about ten and started writing that I realised my real passion was creating stories and it's been a pur...

News

April 13, 2021

Emma Perle - Royston Crown

Emma Perle, the author of Much Ado About Benedict, was featured in the Royston Crown! See the article below: Grab yourself a copy here.

News

April 13, 2021

Jessica Leigh - Local Newspaper

Jessica Leigh, the author of Whatever It Takes, was featured in their local newspaper! Check out the article below: Want to get your own copy? Click here.

News

April 13, 2021

Lisa Molloy - STEM Day

Lisa Molloy, the author of Molly in Construction, held a STEM day at their local school! Check out some of the wonderful pictures they took on the day! Want your own copy of the book? Click here