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Here at Crystal Clear Books we operate a hybrid publishing model. This helps us balance our desire to work with new authors and those producing works with little commercial potential, against writers with an established track record who can reach … Read more

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You write. The plot is AMAZING; came to you in one big flash at three in the morning. The characters are STUNNING, quirky, clever, amusing. PERFECT! Nothing can be done to improve this.

That which inspires me to write
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I always feel that ‘Inspiration’ is a rather lofty word and far too grand for the urge to write that is often sparked by an overheard snatch of conversation or possibly a domestic disaster, such as a recipe that hasn’t … Read more

On Inspiration
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Why does anyone write? Aren’t there a thousand more productive (and certainly more lucrative) ways to spend hour upon hour tapping away at a keyboard? Probably the answer has to be: yes. But it makes no difference, because we will … Read more

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Beware the Exploding Yoghurt Pot – launch
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The recording of the launch evening can be found below. You are cordially invited to join Heather Cook and a few fellow poets for an hour or so of entertaining poetry and conversation. Date: 30th September 2025 Time: 7.00 pm … Read more

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On New Street I See a Mermaid Paperback
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Annette is a Midlands-based poet who lives with far too many books in a small house near the Grand Union canal who began writing after she retired.

Her first collection of poetry was shortlisted in the Rubery Book Awards 2026 and is a sharply observed commentary on the wonder to be found in what many would consider ‘ordinary’. Richly detailed and evocative, it is easy to imagine yourself seeing the world through Annette’s eyes.

eBook is also available… Read more