Calling sci-fi and fantasy buffs: our Bristol Litfest moment


After lots of work and a long journey, and tons of support from the brilliant team at Inkubator Books, Detective Inspector Al Crow is finally ready to take on his first shift in the outside world.
Come along to Bookhaus Bristol for the launch of The People’s Republic of Love. When: 6pm, Monday 30th March Where: Bookhaus Bristol, 4 Rope Walk, Bristol BS1 6ZJ (Wapping Wharf) Tickets cost £7 and include a glass of wine or a soft drink. Please get your ticket here. This book has been a long time…
Like many community groups, we powered down a bit during the pandemic. Meetings happened on zoom, then sometimes outdoors when it was permitted, then back to zoom, and now we are in a hybrid world of mostly meeting in person but with the option of joining via laptop. It is interesting how writers have been…
This week Ali Bacon reflects on what she heard (or hopes she heard) at an evening with Nathan Filer There’s nothing like a local hero to inspire us all to greater things, and since winning the Costa Prize with The Shock of the Fall, Nathan Filer is the man whose hand we have all wanted…
Today’s post is by Jean Burnett. As well as writing historical novels, Jean has a penchant for the gothic. Her short story for Unchained is ‘The Judge’s Chair’ which takes place in the famous Bristol Room of the Central Library. Thought for the day – “A clever woman is like a long tailed sheep. She’ll fetch no better…
Just Write Bristol will be at Clevedon Literary Festival, a Celebration of the Book, running two fabulous events. When: 2nd November 2024 Where: Princes Hall, Princes Road, Clevedon, BS21 7SZ 3.40 pm – 4.30 pm What makes a great crime novel? In this session, Psychologist Heather Reed and Journalist Jason Mann will examine the key…