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Griff by Mogs

Griff is a dog made of stone. By day he sits in Mrs McGuillycuddy’s garden, but each night he comes to life…

Here are two of the latest reviews for Heather Wastie’s Don’t Oil The Hinges: “I’m enjoying Don’t Oil the Hinges enormously… I love the way Heather weaves introductions into the book, I’ve never seen this done before and it creates a lovely, intimate reading experience.” Nancy Campbell, Canal Laureate “You can’t help but warm toContinue reading “Two Reviews”

A Review of Michael W. Thomas’s ‘The Portswick Imp’

5* Amazon Review from E.M. Eames “This is a fine collection of humane tales by a consistently excellent author of both prose and poetry. The title story was the first to grab me, and I was delighted to find that all the other pieces matched it in quality. Thomas has perfected a blend of quietContinue reading “A Review of Michael W. Thomas’s ‘The Portswick Imp’”

Congratulations–Michael Wheatley

Black Pear Press is delighted to award the first Black Pear Press Prize For Fiction to University of Worcester graduate Michael Wheatley.

Max & Luchia–The Game Makers

Kevin Brooke’s second novel for young readers of 7-11 (but everyone will love it) Max & Luchia–The Game Makers is receiving rave reviews! Max & Luchia–The Game Makers takes you on a magical journey into an online game invented by the imagination of Max & Luchia. Illustrated throughout by the super-talented Seraphim Bryant, this isContinue reading “Max & Luchia–The Game Makers”

Don’t Oil The Hinges

Heather Wastie’s marvellous journey during her year as Worcestershire Poet Laureate is recorded in these packed pages. Enjoy reading about everything from creaking doors to Tweets, and ‘Our Spake’. Launching at Park’s Cafe, 4 Victoria Square, Droitwich WR9 8DS Saturday 15 September, doors open 7pm for a 7.30pm start, come along and enjoy an eveningContinue reading “Don’t Oil The Hinges”

Legacy—Kieran Davis

Kieran Davis’s fabulous second collection of poetry Legacy—launch 21 July at Drummonds Bar, The Swan With Two Nicks, Worcester WR1 2DP—all welcome. £7.00 +P&P UK P&P Non-UK P&P The late, great, Paul Lenzi said: “Legacy” is the poetically powerful follow-up to “Lacuna,” Kieran Davis’s remarkable first volume of verse, all the more delightful for theContinue reading “Legacy—Kieran Davis”

Does My Bass Look Big In This?—Paul Eccentric

The story of the first ten years of The Antipoet, told in the inimitable style of Paul Eccentric. Get it today! £10 +P&P—includes DVDs UK: Non-UK: Life on the road, in their own words. ‘This book is dedicated to Ian Newman for a decade of abuse.’ “Great bass player; he’s genius.”—Ed Tudor Pole, July 2010Continue reading “Does My Bass Look Big In This?—Paul Eccentric”