2+ week, 5+ day ago  (154+ words) Local author Peter Frost has raised "1,500 through sales of "Uncle Chris's Collection of Crafty Short Stories," with all proceeds directed to World Vision's Ukraine relief efforts. The three mystery short story books, "Uncle Chris's Collection of Crafty Short Stories," have…...

4+ week, 10+ hour ago  (523+ words) Camilla presented the winners of the BBC 500 Words writing competition with medals at a Windsor Castle ceremony. The Queen praised young writers for taking readers on "breathtaking explorations" as she presented medals for a national writing competition at Windsor Castle....

4+ week, 2+ day ago  (200+ words) A West Midlands author has praised the 'inspiring' work done in schools ahead of 2026 World Book Day, and vowed to continue to work hard to fight the decline in young readers. Award-winning author Serena Patel grew up in Walsall and…...

4+ week, 2+ day ago  (532+ words) The chairman of judges, Nick Hornby, said he believed Lynch's novel, A Family Matter, would be "read and thought about for years to come'. Claire Lynch has become the first debut novelist to win The Nero Gold Prize for the…...

1+ mon, 4+ day ago  (318+ words) Mark Andrews takes a wry look at the week's news How will you be celebrating? I was thinking along the lines of a vegan-friendly street party with Polly Toynbee, maybe raising a glass of Fair Trade lemongrass juice to Greta…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (446+ words) A complex tale of a man's struggle to rebuild his family life with PTSD and grappling with his religious identity' - A review of Small Wars in Madrid by Midlands author Anthony Ferner'Express & Star A complex tale of a man's struggle…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (435+ words) A diverse mix of acts have been announced for the Wolverhampton Literature Festive, covering everything from the Beatles to the Wicker Man. The acts have been announced as part of the festival's vibrant programme of literature, poetry, dance and more…...

7+ mon, 2+ week ago  (300+ words) A thought-provoking novella that left me feeling divided. Kirsty-Louise Card reviews Inside the Bone Box by West Midlands author Anthony Ferner. Inside the Bone Box Review: Anthony Ferner's dark, thought-provoking novella of marriage, medicine, and moral flaws A thought-provoking novella…...

8+ mon, 6+ day ago  (248+ words) Another triumph at West Midlands Fringe Festival! Full English by Melanie Branton, Sunday 27 July How did you spend your Sunday lunchtime? Preparing for the mighty Lioness" triumph? Sitting down to a traditional Sunday dinner? Or were you a member of…...

9+ mon, 3+ week ago  (787+ words) The former RAF pilot and investigative journalist was known for writing thrilling crime books. The Day Of The Jackal author Frederick Forsyth has died at the age of 86, following a brief illness, his literary agents said. The best-selling author was…...