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Lostock Hall author publishes second book in werewolf romance series

Jeanette Greaves A Lostock Hall author has published the second tale in a series of books about werewolves in Lancashire. Jeanette Greaves wrote Ransomed Hearts as the follow-up to her first book, […]

1 year ago
Preston author shortlisted for BBC short story award

Preston author Jenn Ashworth has been shortlisted for the BBC National Short Story Award. Jenn is a Betty Trask Award winner, and she has been nominated for her story ‘Flat […]

2 years ago
Preston children’s author dies aged 77

Joseph Delaney The family of Joseph Delaney announced his death on Tuesday 16th August at the age of 77 following an illness, leaving behind his second wife, Rani, (his first wife Marie […]

2 years ago
Award-winning Preston author to attend crime writing festival in London

A Preston author who won the Joffe Books Prize for Crime Writers of Colour in 2021 will attend a prestigious writing festival this autumn. Debut author Christie J Newport, whose […]

2 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Autistic Preston author publishes young adult book

An autistic Preston author has released a revised edition of a young adult book, complete with his own illustrations. With the support of the Autism Initiatives team at Braid Close […]

2 years ago
Prestonian releases third book since pandemic began

A 73-year-old Prestonian has published his third book since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. Peter Nicklin wrote his first two books during the 18-months of lockdown. The first was […]

2 years ago
Preston man writes short stories during recovery from stroke

A Preston man has written his first book following a major operation to remove a cyst from his brain. Paul Walmsley, who underwent his operation at Royal Preston Hospital, then […]

2 years ago
Ashton-on-Ribble crime author lands book deal after winning Joffe Books Prize

Christie Newport An Ashton-on-Ribble author with a rare autoimmune disease has secured a two-book deal after winning the Joffe Books Prize for Crime Writers of Colour. In 2015, Christie Newport fundraised for life-saving […]

2 years ago
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