Fly on the Wall Press

02/07/2024

6am start (and so far stuck on train cancellations!) but on the way to the conference to showcase our October - February gems 😍💃



Modern Gothic authors:
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01/07/2024

We will be launching Modern Gothic in Manchester Blackwell's Bookshop Manchester on publication day, Friday 11th of October!

Featuring tyrannical landlords, obsessive descents into madness and haunting comings of age, these strange and unsettling tales are perfect for fans of the macabre as we enter spooky season! Reading on the night will be Lauran Archer, Lerah Mae Barcenilla, Michael Bird and Pete Hartley.

Doors: 6.30, starts: 6.45

Join us as we celebrate the launch of Fly on the Wall Press' new anthology MODERN GOTHIC with readings from four of the contributors.

30/06/2024

Four stories of fight or flight.
Roam from a museum of memories through "incredibly moving" stories that linger long after the last page.

Sisters connect across time, housewives spread clipped wings and girls come of age astride speeding Suzukis.
https://www.flyonthewallpress.co.uk/product-page/the-ones-who-flew-the-nest

28/06/2024

Snippets from today's Substack!
We send an in-depth newsletter every Friday with writing & marketing tips, industry insiders, book snippets & interviews - plus paid subscribers get a life time 20% off our books!

https://substack.com/

28/06/2024

'Climate change is the biggest story of our time, yet very few novelists are ready to grapple with this.' - Cover reveal for internationally best-selling author John Ironmonger's adventure novel 'The Wager and the Bear'!

Set between a sleepy Cornish village and a doomed Arctic iceberg, The Wager and the Bear interweaves the lives of headstrong young idealist Tom and ambitious politician Monty, whose angry spat in a local pub sparks a simmering rivalry that follows them across decades. As past and present entangle the two men in a web neither can escape, they find themselves face-to-face on a drifting glacier with only a starving polar bear for company.

Propulsive, heart-stopping and tragic, the novel explores how actions taken in anger can ripple through history, as well as the enduring power of love and the human stories at the heart of the climate crisis.

Pre-orders open now via FOTW: https://www.flyonthewallpress.co.uk/product-page/the-wager-and-the-bear-by-john-ironmonger

And other retailers such as Waterstones: https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-wager-and-the-bear/john-ironmonger/9781915789341

27/06/2024

Whilst we are eagerly waiting for the release of Modern Gothic in October of this year, here are some gothic recommendations to keep you entertained! From spooky classics such as The Haunting of Hill House to the gripping TV series Inside Man, quench those gothic thirsts by exploring some of these tales! 📖🫣☠️🎞️

27/06/2024

New gorgeous textured edition of 'The Unpicking' available now!

'You need a strong stomach to follow these three generations of women, as you endure their torment with them...Enthralling? Definitely. I read this in two sittings.' - The Yorkshire Times

26/06/2024

From futuristic colonies to drab estates, SJ Bradley's inventive stories showcase remarkable range. With lyrical prose and psychological depth, Bradley illuminates the quiet heroism pulsing through seemingly ordinary lives. Beleaguered, yet resourceful social workers battle towering workloads; a harassed elderly childminder collapses under the strain; a victim of domestic abuse strikes out for freedom and disgruntled workers in dead-end jobs dream of a brighter future. These vividly rendered tales trace hard-won solace through small acts of courage, exploring grief, ambition, and belonging. Gritty yet tender, "Maps of Imaginary Towns" celebrates the resilience of the human spirit.

https://www.flyonthewallpress.co.uk/product-page/maps-of-imaginary-towns-by-sj-bradley SJ Bradley

26/06/2024

Look at these gorgeous postcard designs you'll receive in preorders from Ricky Tykal Ray 's new poetry collection (when you order direct from our shop of course!)

out on the 26th of July

Www.flyonthewallpress.co.uk

24/06/2024

'We are swept into another era, one of coaches and carriages, of balls and ballgowns, ladies and gentlemen. Recently orphaned Lillias Gilfillan is a wealthy young woman, looked after by her aunt, Evelina, as wise as Lillias is naïve.' Amazing new review in for popular historical crime novel 'The Unpicking' by Donna Moore! -

https://yorkshiretimes.co.uk/article/A-Ragged-Life-The-Unpicking-By-Donna-Moore #:~:text=From%20page%20one%20of20this,wise%20as%20Lillias%20is%20na%C3%AFve

24/06/2024

The ability of writing to capture a moment, or make us see life in different ways, is a beautiful thing...

https://www.flyonthewallpress.co.uk/product-page/the-soul-we-share-by-ricky-ray

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-soul-we-share-ricky-ray/1145447240?ean=9781915789259

Ricky Tykal Ray

23/06/2024

If you're passionate about global issues and crave reading diverse perspectives, pre-order 'Lying Perfectly Still' by award-winning author LauraFish today. This poignant novella explores the depths of cultural collision, from Oxford to Eswatini

https://www.flyonthewallpress.co.uk/product-page/lying-perfectly-still-by-laura-fish

21/06/2024

Are you a keen reader? 📚 We have the perfect Friday night event lined up for you with Guildford-based author Alice Fowler.

🎤 The Guildford Institute Meets: Alice Fowler, 19 July, 7pm – 8.30pm
🎫 Tickets: tinyurl.com/GI-Meets-Alice-Fowler

Whether you’re already familiar with Alice’s writing or she’s a new discovery, both her previous and new projects will be discussed! We caught up with Alice to find out what you can look forward to on the night…

🔵 For those who are new to your writing, what can they expect?

I write both short stories and longer fiction. My debut collection of short stories, The Truth Has Arms and Legs, was published by Fly On The Wall Press in July 2023. While the stories are quite varied - some contemporary, some historical - they all show characters at points of change. Many readers have told me the stories moved them deeply which of course, for a writer, is wonderful to hear. I also draw inspiration from local history, nature and landscapes. If I had to sum them up, I’d say they're stories of change, resilience and hope.

🔵 Can you tell us about any of your new work you plan to share?

I’m very excited to share some new pieces. One is a recently completed story in which a flippant disagreement leads a family to address an underlying tragedy they’ve never talked about. Another is a piece of creative non-fiction, about the pioneering journalist Evelyn Irons, which recently won second prize in the Society of Women Writers and Journalists’ 130th anniversary competition.

🔵 What are you most looking forward to about your event?

I love meeting readers, answering questions and hearing responses to my work. I’m also looking forward to talking to the Institute’s Programme Manager, Chelsea, who I’m sure will have some interesting questions up her sleeve! I hope people will sit back with a glass of wine, relax and enjoy an evening of words and stories.

📸: Jon Hawkins

21/06/2024

'A powerful and accomplished novel. Laura Fish seamlessly transports us into a richly drawn landscape and immerses us in the complex and layered life of her protagonist Koliwe as she confronts an ugly underbelly of international aid work in the 1990s. Fish is a talented and skilful writer who deserves serious attention and a wide readership' - Sharon Duggal

https://www.flyonthewallpress.co.uk/product-page/lying-perfectly-still-by-laura-fish

20/06/2024

'The Process of Poetry' is a Verve poetry bookshop bestseller!
TRY this new bookshop before Jun 30th with 25% off!

Code SNEAKPEEK25

'A fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the 'skill and stamina involved in crafting a poem'.' – Mslexia

https://www.vervepoetrybookshop.com/product-page/process-of-poetry-rosanna-mcglone

20/06/2024

'The Soul We Share does what a poetry collection is meant to. It puts forth ideas distilled to their very bones, which shine through the memorability of the images they put forward.'

A new review for Ricky Tykal Ray 's upcoming collection! The Indiependent

20/06/2024

Amazing to see Yusuf Sayed review The Process of Poetry edited by Rosanna McGlone for Lincolnshire Life this week!

17/06/2024

THE NAMING OF MOTHS by features stories of magical realism, myths and legends re-imagined, where all the characters are undergoing transformation or facing a pivotal moment of change in their lives. People and animals interchange their shapes. Story landscapes flit from fairy-tale woods to urban homes. Here love, hope and kindness weave between the realities of man’s endless talent for cruelty.

17/06/2024

Not long now!
Join us this wednesday evening online to launch Morag Anderson's new Aryamati-prize winning chapbook, 'And I Will Make of You a Vowel Sound'

featuring performances by Cáit O'Neill McCullagh Alex Corrin-Tachibana and Sundra Joanne Lawrence

Tickets: https://fly-on-the-wall-press.eventcube.io/

14/06/2024

Excited that Rosanna McGlone and The Process of Poetry will feature at Wilmslow Festival of Writing

Delighted to see 'The Process of Poetry' devoured in Orbis magazine this month!

Big thanks to Maria and D.A. Prince for reviewing.

https://www.flyonthewallpress.co.uk/product-page/the-process-of-poetry-edited-by-rosanna-mcglone

13/06/2024

🕸️ Lose yourself in a haunting collection of gothic tales that blur the lines between dreams and nightmares. 'Modern Gothic' brings you chilling stories of sinister landlords, ethereal housemates, and a glass-encased jungle built by an eccentric father. 👻

If you devoured classics like The Haunting of Hill House, The Little Stranger, and Mexican Gothic, this book is for you! Releasing just in time for spooky season in October 2024. 📚 🦇

Get ready to be lured into the deliciously eerie and macabre world of Modern Gothic fiction. Who's adding this to their TBR? 👻

https://www.flyonthewallpress.co.uk/post/an-introduction-to-our-spookiest-upcoming-book-this-year-modern-gothic

12/06/2024

'Wherever souls reside, all the rules of time and space, language and thought succumb to an older way of being—and that is where Ricky Tykal Ray hangs out with Addie, his old brown dog.'

https://www.forewordreviews.com/reviews/the-soul-we-share/ Inpress

12/06/2024

Delighted to see 'The Process of Poetry' devoured in Orbis magazine this month!

Big thanks to Maria and D.A. Prince for reviewing.

https://www.flyonthewallpress.co.uk/product-page/the-process-of-poetry-edited-by-rosanna-mcglone

10/06/2024

Oh hello beautiful book arrival 👀 making us feel deeply and connect with the world around us this July

https://www.flyonthewallpress.co.uk/product-page/the-soul-we-share-by-ricky-ray

10/06/2024

We can't wait to see you all at Hyde Park Book Club in two weeks' time!
With performances (including ) and new releases for sale all day, it's well worth popping in to meet your new favourite author, and get a signed copy...

https://www.hydeparkbookclub.co.uk/new-events/2024/6/22/northern-fiction-alliance-roadshow

07/06/2024

We're filling up!
A ghoulish writing workshop in August with Lauren Archer, and an optional copy of 'Modern Gothic' to inspire your pen...

https://fly-on-the-wall-press.eventcube.io/events/61201/crafting-gothic-settings-and-motifs-workshop/

05/06/2024

Just submitted The Soul We Share by Ricky Tykal Ray into the T.S. Eliot prize - wish him luck!

Pre-orders: https://www.flyonthewallpress.co.uk/product-page/the-soul-we-share-by-ricky-ray

Waterstones: https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-soul-we-share/ricky-ray/9781915789259

Barnes and Noble EBook: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-soul-we-share-ricky-ray/1145447240?ean=9781915789334

05/06/2024

M.D. Isabelle Kenyon - Author will be performing at this Manchester medley at The Portico Library next month!

Award-winning writers Abi Hynes, Adam Farrar, David Hartley, Isabelle Kenyon, Jo Howard, Reshma Ruia, Sarah Schofield, Steve Smythe, Tania Hershman and Zena Barrie will be reading from their latest works. There will be books to buy and an opportunity to chat to the authors.

https://www.theportico.org.uk/event-calendar/manchester-writers-at-the-portico-library

04/06/2024

'Tangled within the harshness of life is the tenderness and calmness of nature, softening the tone…The poems contrast and contradict, showing that life isn't always a straight line.' Louise Cannon reviews Morag Anderson for Writers’ Narrative Magazine https://issuu.com/scottandlawson/docs/wnarrative_final_copy_june_2024