Speculations

 

How we came to publish this one

We have published Stephen before so he fits our criteria of being a write whom we already know.  

The title

This is another “what if” book. Not the sub-title.

 

Some notes about the process

Two different editors worked with Stephen on this book. One did the three main edits another proof read.  

The cover

The stylised figures on the cover ask silent questions about the material they are handling, We hope that is exactly what our readers will do.    

Some notes about style

None of the stories are too “genre” or too literary. We hope most of them will make you think.

Who we think the reader is

Many of our writers have a good number of friends, family, fans and followers. We like to think that our style is recognisable and we have a reasonable following.

What else

This is one of our single author collections. We hope you will take a look. There is much to admire in Stephen Faulkner’s work.

Review copies

It’s always great if you can buy the book and give us a review. Just click on the image to be taken to Amazon or here for other options of buying. If you would like to review and you are strapped for cash, just get in touch for a free PDF or mobi-file.      

 

Resolutions

 

How we came to publish this one

This was our 2021 Christmas anthology. We always take a Christmas theme and ask people to respond to it and possibly subvert it a little.

The title

It worked. Yes there were hints of New Year resolutions but there were plenty of other resolutions as well. .

Some notes about the process

Debz and I each worked with half of the contributors. We worked on each text, suggesting some changes and picking up errors – grammar, spelling, awkward phrasing and typos. There was very little structural work to be done – after all we have selected the stories because they worked.

The cover

The cover shows a climber reaching the peak of a mountain. Many of the stories are about determination and about attaining a goal.

Some notes about style

None of the stories are too “genre” or too literary. We hope most of them will make you think.

Who we think the reader is

Many of our writers have a good number of friends, family, fans and followers. We like to think that our style is recognisable and we have a reasonable following.

What else

We are currently working on the next collection – Evergreen.

Review copies

It’s always great if you can buy the book and give us a review. Just click on the image to be taken to Amazon or here for other options of buying. If you would like to review and you are strapped for cash, just get in touch for a free PDF or mobi-file.      

 

Christmas at the Cross by Maeve Murphy

 How we came to publish this one

Pam approached us with her work and we liked what we saw. So, we agreed to publish this collection. 

The title

Obviously there is a little word play going on here. The title is connected to Pam’s name.  

Some notes about the process

As ever the stories went through the three stages of revision. Pam worked with one of our regular editors.

The cover

Our covers usually come about as a result of a conversation between the author and the editor and then the author and our designer. A stock picture from Pixabay was used here.

Some notes about style

As ever flash fiction needs to tell a story succinctly . These do that beautifully and in rich poetic language.   

Who we think the reader is

These stories are ideal for the reader who has only a little time but like to be asked to think deeply as they read.

What else

As ever, we’re pleased to get out another collection of lovely pieces.

Review copies

It’s always great if you can buy the book and give us a review. Just click on the image to be taken to Amazon. If you would like to review and you are strapped for cash, just get in touch for a free PDF or mobi-file.      

Reediting some stories – why we edit even stories that have already been published