Judy Fairbairns’ ISLAND WIFE Review
Terrific review of Judy Fairbairns’ ISLAND WIFE (Two Roads) in Sainsburys Magazine: ‘First there was the romance: moving to a tiny Hebridean island with wild orchids, wilder seas and the man she loves. Judy Fairbairns dutifully looks after livestock in...
Rodge Glass on tour
“A complex and moving portrayal of obsession, football and heroes with boots of clay. Rodge Glass skilfully warps sincerity with an ironist’s ear – great stuff.” Will Self With the publication this week of Bring Me the Head of Ryan Giggs, some fabulous reviews...Bloody Scotland
Watch out for Bloody Scotland, Scotland’s first international crime writing festival. The inspired brainchild of two JBA writers, Alex Gray and Lin Anderson, the festival offers three packed days of masterclasses, discussions and insights into crime writing in...Lucy's list
I will next be considering submissions from writers and illustrators for children and YA between 12–20 November.
Lisa's list
I will next be considering submissions 12–20 November. I will be looking for submissions from writers based in the UK, Australia and New Zealand. I am interested in a wide variety of narrative fiction (not YA or fantasy) and non-fiction, those distinctive stories from natural storytellers. I love books that have emotional resonance, a sense of place and purpose.