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November 20, 2015

Friday Poem – Mermaid

This week’s poem is from Simon Mundy’s fourth collection, More for Helen of Troy, first published in 2012.

November 18, 2015

(Holly) Jolly Good Deal!

Christmas is on its way, and this festive season we want to see you ten lords a-leaping for joy.

November 18, 2015

Anne Lauppe-Dunbar on BBC Radio Wales

Anne Lauppe-Dunbar, author of Dark Mermaids, joined Jamie Owen on BBC Radio Wales to discuss her debut novel and its subject matter– doping in sport. Anne’s interview aired on Sunday 15th November, but you can still listen to the radio show in full,…

November 16, 2015

Jo Mazelis Nominated for Pushcart Prize

Jo Mazelis has been nominated for the Pushcart Prize.

This cover shows a small number of sheep in the foreground. Behind the sheep is a snowy farmhouse. The text reads: Christmas in Wales. An Anthology edited by Dewi Roberts.

November 16, 2015

Buy two books, get Christmas in Wales free!

Christmas is fast approaching, and as a little treat we’re giving away a free copy of Christmas in Wales when you buy two or more books from our website, to help you celebrate the festive season the Welsh way!    

November 13, 2015

Friday Poem – The Last Soldier

This week’s poem comes from Tony Curtis’ War Voices, first published in 1995.

November 13, 2015

Cath Drake on 2015 Manchester Poetry Prize Short List

Cath Drake is one of six poets who has been short listed for the 2015 Manchester Poetry Prize!

November 11, 2015

Read for Remembrance

Lest we forget.

November 6, 2015

Friday Poem – Masculine Happiness

This week’s poem is from David Foster-Morgan’s debut collection, Masculine Happiness, which was released this week!

November 5, 2015

Remember, Remember

Our Marketing Assistant, Jess, discusses the relationship between history, identity and literature.

November 5, 2015

Rosie Shepperd Awarded Second Place in LPF Poetry Competition

After much deliberation and with a record number of entries, Rosie Shepperd is announced as the second-place winner of the Ledbury Poetry Festival Poetry Competition 2015. Congratulations, Rosie!

Witch by Damian Walford Davies

October 30, 2015

Friday Poem – Witch

This week’s poem is a section from Damian Walford Davies’ second collection Witch, just in time for Halloween!

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