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Kiera Smitheram
Kiera was born and raised on the north coast of Cornwall, and much of her writing is inspired by the rugged caves and Atlantic breezes of her childhood.
Annalisa Crawford
Annalisa Crawford is the author of dark, contemporary, character-driven stories, with a hint of the paranormal.
A.A Barrett
Cornish Author of Dear Maggie: A poetry collection, Evie-Me and the seasons and To Mr. Van Barrett.
Kate Barden
“Just have a go…what’s the worst that can happen…?”
Cornwall Secret and Hidden book review by Linda Camidge
Cornwall Secret and Hidden book review by Linda Camidge: well-paced and assured reveals often notable for physicality and visual strength
Cornwall Secret and Hidden book review by Gray Lightfoot
The Cornwall Secret and Hidden book review by Gray Lightfoot gives an overview of the short stories and a deeper dive into his favourites.
Author Interview with Annalisa Crawford
In our Author Interview with Annalisa Crawford we discover the inspiration Cornwall has provided for her latest story
Morvoren: the poetry of sea swimming
Morvoren: the poetry of sea swimming is a collection of poems and images about women who swim in the sea in Cornwall.
You. I. Us. by Annalisa Crawford
You. I. Us captures everyday people during poignant defining moments in their lives.
Day after day, we make the same choices. But after reading You. I. Us., you’ll ask yourself, “What if we didn’t?
Our Beautiful Child by Annalisa Crawford
“The Boathouse collects misfits. Strange solitary creatures that yearn for contact with the outside world, but not too much. They sit, glass in hand, either staring at the table in front of them, or at some distant point on the horizon.”
Grace and Serenity by Annalisa Crawford
Living on the streets is terrifying and exhausting. Grace’s only comforts are a steady stream of vodka, and a strange little boy who’s following her around.
Small Forgotten Moments by Annalisa Crawford
Is Zenna a muse, a sleep-deprived apparition, or something much more sinister?
Haunting and melodic, fans of Daphne du Maurier and Daisy Johnson will adore this