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Jul 30

A Brief History of Pandemics. A video by author and historian M. J. Trow

Today's chat is about pandemics - yes, there have been others and doubtless there will be again. As ever, we can learn from and be comforted

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Jul 22

Soft Hunger by Lucrezia Brambillaschi

Soft Hunger is a beautiful collection of poetry that treads the delicate line between intimate and public, between talking to oneself and...

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Jul 8

Winston Churchill: Imperialist villain, Britain's greatest hero or political enigma?

Our next online history lesson by author and historian M. J. Trow is a quick resume of Churchill - not from any 'like or dislike' angle, but

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Jul 8

The Battle of Britain, the last stand against the Reich. A fascinating video by historian M. J. Trow

In our next online history lesson, author and historian M. J. Trow discusses the pivotal role of the Battle of Britain in halting the advanc

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Jul 4

Anthology Submissions Open: 'Nyx - The Ultimate Transcendent Experience'

We're looking for authors, published and unpublished, to take part in our 'Nyx' anthology (details of the world below). Submissions should b

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Jun 28

Submissions are now reopen with a slight change in service

We're pleased to say that our submissions window has now reopened. We know there are many authors who have been keen to work with us, but we

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Jun 26

Dunkirk - defeat, success or miracle? A fascinating video by author and historian M. J. Trow

Today, an explanation of Dunkirk; not the ‘victory’ that many people see it as, but a failure which could, without the little boats and some

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Jun 21

The family who defied an Empire, the fascinating true story of Sealand and the Bates' family

The history of the Principality of Sealand is one of the most fascinating and charming curiosities of the modern age. It is a contender for

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Jun 20

Was there a turning point in World War Two and if so, what? A fascinating video by M. J. Trow.

Today's video covers the Second World War and the pivotal moments that turned the tide of the conflict.

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Jun 18

Arthur and Teddy's Walk

Arthur and Teddy decided they would go for a walk in the park. They had a bit of a problem with the playground when the things just wouldn't

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Jun 9

My Side of the Tracks: A Call For Understanding by Justin Alcala and Anthony Alexander Avila

Like a lot of you, I have a simple rule with people. If they anger, baffle or discourage me, I try to spin the table, flip the coin, walk a

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Jun 8

Prester John: Africa's Lost King by Richard Denham

He sits on his jewelled throne on the Horn of Africa in the maps of the sixteenth century. He can see his whole empire reflected in a mirror

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May 29

Could Napoleon have won at Waterloo? A fascinating video by author and historian M. J. Trow

Today's lesson covers Waterloo - how it was fought, why it was fought and could the outcome have been different.

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May 29

Author Interview: Nikki Turner

My first career was in the theatre and I’ve been working for twenty years as an actress. About 5 years ago I got tired of the constant casti

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May 29

Building a Fantasy World in Five Minutes with Jackie Marchant

A land of plenty where everyone was happy? Pool couldn't think of anything worse. What this place needed was a famine. Or a war. For gener

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May 23

New Release: The Vulture King by Nikki Turner

Orphaned Aram has survived alone for five years, his only friend a thieving magpie, who acts as his eyes. For in the Carrionlands, magic com

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May 21

New Release: Teddy and Grandpa's Walk

Teddy and Grandpa love to go for walks in castles but this time, Teddy is sure that he can see a dragon. Grandpa isn't so sure, but when the

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May 21

Paperback Release: Fade by Bethan White

There is nothing extraordinary about Chris Rowan. Each day he wakes to the same faces, has the same breakfast, the same commute, the same...

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May 11

New Release: No Faff, No Fuss, Just Food by Maryanne Coleman

Recipes in No Faff, No Fuss, Just Food include main meals, snacks, basic techniques and – of course – chocolate cake! There’s no point in...

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May 8

New Release: Children Never Tell by Chrisdina Nixon

“This story will always begin in the same place. I can tell it to you every day, I can change the sound of my voice but I can not make it s

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