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Literature: Bestselling Gloucester writer publishes new novels

Thomas Hadfield Thu, 6th Dec 2018 at 15:00

Thomas Hadfield 06/12/2018

Author and Gloucester resident Rachel Sargeant has signed to publish two more books with publishing giant, HarperCollins.

The first of these signings, a police... Author and Gloucester resident Rachel Sargeant has signed to publish two more books with publishing giant, HarperCollins.

The first of these signings, a police thriller called ‘The Good Teacher’, comes out on 14th December on their 'Killer Reads' digital-first list.

Rachel... Author and Gloucester resident Rachel Sargeant has signed to publish two more books with publishing giant, HarperCollins.

The first of these signings, a police thriller called ‘The Good Teacher’, comes out on 14th December on their 'Killer Reads' digital-first list.

Rachel said: “I started writing as a hobby about...

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Literature: Churchdown author Lorraine Collinson releases second book

Patrick Baines Thu, 23rd Aug 2018 at 09:00

Children’s author Lorraine Collinson has released her second book, a story based on her beloved pet cocker spaniel. ‘Ravensthorpe Tinker in O Wild One, Rooster Roo & 10,000 Balls of Fluff’ is the follow-up to her debut release...Children’s author Lorraine Collinson has released her second book, a story based on her beloved pet cocker spaniel. ‘Ravensthorpe Tinker in O Wild One, Rooster Roo & 10,000 Balls of Fluff’ is the follow-up to her debut release...Children’s author Lorraine Collinson has released her second book, a story based on her beloved pet cocker spaniel. ‘Ravensthorpe Tinker in O Wild One, Rooster Roo & 10,000 Balls of Fluff’ is the follow-up to her debut release...

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Literature: Christopher Byford releases final book of trilogy

Patrick Baines Mon, 18th Jun 2018 at 17:00

The final instalment of Christopher Byford’s ‘Gambler’s Den’ series is to be released early next month. It was less than a year ago that that the Gloucester-based author signed a multi-book contract with publishing giants...The final instalment of Christopher Byford’s ‘Gambler’s Den’ series is to be released early next month. It was less than a year ago that that the Gloucester-based author signed a multi-book contract with publishing giants...The final instalment of Christopher Byford’s ‘Gambler’s Den’ series is to be released early next month. It was less than a year ago that that the Gloucester-based author signed a multi-book contract with publishing giants...

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Literature: Abbeymead author Rachel Sargeant ‘overwhelmed’ by reaction to her latest release

Patrick Baines Mon, 21st May 2018 at 09:00

Rachel Sargeant says she’s been ‘blown away’ by the reaction to her latest novel ‘The Perfect Neighbours’, which has been purchased over 60,000 times since its release earlier this year. The author of three novels and...Rachel Sargeant says she’s been ‘blown away’ by the reaction to her latest novel ‘The Perfect Neighbours’, which has been purchased over 60,000 times since its release earlier this year. The author of three novels and...Rachel Sargeant says she’s been ‘blown away’ by the reaction to her latest novel ‘The Perfect Neighbours’, which has been purchased over 60,000 times since its release earlier this year. The author of three novels and...

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Literature: Gloucester author Christopher Byford signs publishing deal with HarperCollins

Patrick Baines Wed, 25th Apr 2018 at 09:00

Christopher Byford says he’s realised a lifelong dream after signing a multiple book deal to get his ‘Gambler’s Den’ book series published by HarperCollins. Christopher, a resident of Gloucester, was approached by...Christopher Byford says he’s realised a lifelong dream after signing a multiple book deal to get his ‘Gambler’s Den’ book series published by HarperCollins. Christopher, a resident of Gloucester, was approached by...Christopher Byford says he’s realised a lifelong dream after signing a multiple book deal to get his ‘Gambler’s Den’ book series published by HarperCollins. Christopher, a resident of Gloucester, was approached by...

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Literature: Bestselling Gloucester writer publishes new novels

Literature: Churchdown author Lorraine Collinson releases second book

Literature: Christopher Byford releases final book of trilogy

Literature: Abbeymead author Rachel Sargeant ‘overwhelmed’ by reaction to her latest release

Literature: Gloucester author Christopher Byford signs publishing deal with HarperCollins