Black Pear Press is delighted to announce the launch of Brian Comber’s fifth poetry collection, The Fishmongers of Jerez. A work that is rich with ‘eclectic imagery’, ‘intelligence, and a sharp awareness’, Brian will be reading from this newest book on July 5 at the Quaker Meeting House, Worcester (1 Sansome Walk, Worcester WR1 1UG).Continue reading “New poetry collection from Brian Comber, launching this July”
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Worcestershire LitFest and Fringe launch annual writing competitions!
In support of our friends at Worcestershire LitFest and Fringe, we are delighted to announce the launch of their annual writing competitions: Full details of the competitions, and the finer details of how to enter, can be found on the Worcestershire LitFest and Fringe website now by clicking here.
Polly Stretton retires from role as Black Pear Press Director
After years of devoted reading, commissioning, editing and more, Polly Stretton has now officially retired from her role as Black Pear Press Director. It would be remiss of us not to take this opportunity to thank Polly for everything she has done for this company though. Polly, like so many editors at small presses, hasContinue reading “Polly Stretton retires from role as Black Pear Press Director”
Launched confirmed for new Craft of Care anthology
Black Pear Press are delighted to announce the launch of a new anthology, Craft of Care, collated and edited by Charley Barnes and Claire Walker. The launch for the anthology will take place online on February 25 from 6:30pm. The Zoom details to access the launch can be found below: Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82489281113?pwd=6aaCIDuMPsWLTsseaAs4xd9VNOno58.1 MeetingContinue reading “Launched confirmed for new Craft of Care anthology”
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