Castle Priory Press

20/02/2024

Coming soon - Not long to wait now.

19/02/2024

Not All There is available to pre-order on Kindle today!!!

https://mybook.to/NotAllThere

18/02/2024

Not long to wait until this wonderful book is available.

17/02/2024

Not All There will be coming very soon in print or for your Kindle. We're very excited here at Castle Priory Press. Keep following to find out more in the coming weeks!

14/02/2024

COVER REVEAL TIME!

12/02/2024

At the end of last year, we announced we were going to be publishing Jane Barron de Burgh's novella 'Not All There'. It's safe to say we are all very excited about this and plans for the launch are being finalised.
We will be revealing the cover in a couple of days, so watch this space!

01/02/2024

An intriguing book set in a fictional version of Brightlingsea will be launched at the opening event for the town’s second Literary Festival.

31/01/2024

Very much looking forward to this!

An intriguing book set in a fictional version of Brightlingsea will be launched at the opening event for the town’s second Literary Festival.

28/01/2024

New bumper sticker

19/01/2024

In the run up to the Book Launch on 4th Feb, Ruth has kindly allowed us to share some snippets from 'The Mermaid' to whet your appetites. If you like what you read, make sure to come and join us at the British Legion 3-5pm.

The drone of the planes’ engines filled Frankie’s ears as she carried the bins to the back of the hotel. The breeze caught her hair, still damp from her morning swim, and chilled the back of her neck. Peering up into the spring sunshine, she wasn’t surprised to see a group of fighters heading out over the coast. As two of the planes gave a slight waggle of their wings, she grinned to herself. Mac and Ken were among them. She waved. There was no way they could see her, but she’d promised to wave them off nonetheless. She tried not to think about what they were flying towards and focused instead on the pleasure of having seen them.
More and more planes filled the sky as the day wore on and once her chores were done, there was little for her to do but wait, anxiously scanning the skies for any sign of the planes returning. Every time a group flew over, she watched for the tell-tale dip of the wing, but it never came.
As she collected the empty glasses in the bar area, a young seaman came racing up to her.
‘Have you seen Mr. Portis?’
Frankie nodded her head towards the corner of the room, where an elderly man sat slumped against the wall, drool collecting in the folds of his chin.
‘No use trying to wake him. He’s been in here all afternoon. What’s the hurry?’
‘There’s a plane gone down somewhere off Clacton. The pilot was reported ejecting but the message has only just come through and it’s getting dark. We need to get the boat out now.’
‘Well, he’s in no fit state to pilot it. Isn’t there anyone else who could do it?’
The seaman shrugged. ‘He’s the pilot. He’s meant to do it. We’re not allowed to touch the boat.’
‘For God’s sake! Wait there.’
Frankie hurried from the room and returned a few moments later wearing one of her father’s thick woollen jumpers.
‘Come on,’ she said, heading for the door. ‘I’ll do it.’
‘You? But you’re a woman!’
‘10 out of 10 for observation, sailor. I’ve also been sailing since I was big enough to reach the wheel. If the Navy aren’t allowed to touch his boat, I will. I’ll deal with him when he sobers up. Do we know who we’re looking for?’
The man frowned. ‘Some Aussie chap, I think they said.’
Frankie stopped abruptly. ‘Alastair MacMillan.’ Her voice sounded hollow above the rushing in her ears.
‘Yeah, that’s right. Know him, do you?’
Frankie shook her head to clear it. ‘He’s a friend.’
She swallowed the bile rising in her throat. She would find him. She would bring him home. She would not lose him.

17/01/2024

It's getting chilly out. Why not curl up with a good book?

https://mybook.to/SolsticeBaby

17/01/2024

We have a number of events coming up in the next few months, so we treated ourselves to a shiny new banner. We are VERY excited! (Forgive the empty bookcases - the books have been removed for electrical work behind the shelving!)

14/01/2024

The Mermaid is on her way and it's time to let everyone see the cover.

I am so grateful to Olivia Reilly for her uncanny ability to take the scrappy sketches, verbal notes and ideas I provide her with and produce this stunning cover.

I also love that these books are set in a fictional version of my home town and that several Brightlingsea-based people have helped in one way or another to create it.

13/01/2024

Tomorrow, we will be sharing the beautiful cover for R E Loten/Henrietta Edwards's new book for adults - 'The Mermaid'.

'The Mermaid' is the sequel to last year's 'Folly' and we can't wait to get back to Avonstow!

04/01/2024

R E Loten/Henrietta Edwards’s goals

Again, this year I'm going to split my goals into reading ones and writing based ones. I definitely thrive on the accountability that it gives me and it helps me to keep track of what I'm doing. Life often gets in the way of my vague targets and I suddenly end up realising that I have a ridiculous a...

04/01/2024

R E Loten/Henrietta Edwards and Jane Langan have been sharing their 2024 writing goals on their blogs. What are your targets for this year?

31/12/2023

As 2023 draws to a close, we are delighted to end the year on a high, as we announce our first independent author signing. In Spring 2024, we will be publishing 'Not All There' from the lovely Jane Barron de Burgh.

Jane is an author and poet based in Essex and a graduate of the Open University. Their work has been described as 'powerful', 'understated' and 'a refreshing change'. 'Not All There' is their first novella.

Keep an eye on our socials in the New Year for lots of exciting book news!

Photo Credit: Gaz de Vere

11/12/2023

Whether you are looking for a gift for Christmas or you are an author with a desire to self-publish but not sure how - we can help you.

Just visit our website for more information or get in touch we would love to hear from you.

02/11/2023

Not long now. An anthology full of all sorts of beautiful stories. There's something for everyone inside these pages.



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03/08/2023

Huge congratulations to one of our co-founders on making the Finalist list for the 2023 Page Turner Awards. Well done, R E Loten/Henrietta Edwards and 'Folly'!!

17/07/2023

Another fab review for JM Langan's book, The Solstice Baby and other stories. This time from Louise Wilford - thanks Lou.
You can find her review here- https://louviewsnewscues.blogspot.com

Links in bio.

04/07/2023

One of our authors short story collections has had a great review over at - https://islaandheradventures.blogspot.com

12/06/2023

We have a new guest post from one of our authors today about her self-publishing journey.

Link in bio

10/06/2023

Here's an extract from the story, Jesolo. Found in The Solstice Baby and Other Stories. Out Now!

09/06/2023

Looking for a holiday read? The Solstice Baby & Other Stories is now available on Kindle. Perfect for by the pool.