Sylvia Plath (from the Unabridged Journals):

"The humble penis here is not the theme as such, but a recurring motif for exploring an array of themes, so that for one writer it's a symbol, for another a character in its own right, and so forth. An engaging and thought-provoking read." gutspublishing.com/stories-about-… Alex Carrigan

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November is Men’s Mental Health Month, and we'd like to thank @pap3rcut__ for including Euphoric Recall in this gorgeous stack of books! xx guts #MentalHealthAwareness #addiction #recovery #memoir gutspublishing.com/euphoric-recall

Heading down to London this morning on the train n will be at Word on the Water this afternoon 1-3 if anyone wants a signed copy.

Thank you @aili_annuk for this epic review: "When Irvine Welsh meets Charles Bukowski, you get Aidan Martin, accompanied by the awesome yet eerie illustrations by Mark Deans." You can read the full review here (it's wonderful!): facebook.com/gutspublishing… #CrimeFiction

A good day at Word on the Water today. Thank you to everyone who came and bought a book. I’ll be back tomorrow from 1-3 again if you couldn’t make it. #booklaunch #London

Meet the wonderful John Gerard Fagan tomorrow, 13 Nov, author of Fish Town and his new book Silent Riders of the Sea (Cybirdy publishing ) at: Word on the Water - The London Bookbarge Regent’s Canal Towpath N1C 4LW. Full details are here: facebook.com/gutspublishing… John Gerard Fagan

Wonderful to see John Gerard Fagan at Word on the Water bookshop where he did a reading from his new book Silent Riders of the Sea (Cybirdy Publishing). 🌟 Top notch talent 🌟 xx guts John Gerard Fagan #newbook #literaryfiction

A smashing collection of raw and powerful tattoo stories about class, body image, history, empowerment and transformations. Our contributors are debut and award-winning. We're delighted to share with you their take on the tattoo. gutspublishing.com/the-transforma…

Great to see new reviews of The Peanut Factory - thank you readers and thank you Deborah Price for sharing your story of squatter life in South London in the late 70s! #memoir #squatter #London gutspublishing.com/the-peanut-fac…

Silent Riders of the Sea and Fish Town are available to buy in all good book shops. If you like voyages into the Arctic or escapism into Japan then they’re worth a read. #Scotland #Japan #books

Opportunity for writers: RSL Christopher Bland Prize - award of £10,000 goes to a debut novelist or non-fiction writer first published aged 50 or over. CLOSING 6 DECEMBER. Must be a citizen or resident in the UK or Republic of Ireland. rsliterature.org/join-in/awards… #WritingCommunity

I’m not saying this just cos I write them, but a good book is something everyone should get for Christmas, no matter your age.

"A story so sharp its like you're a part of it. Also a feast for the minds eye, and a banging soundtrack to go with it. Relatable to any ravers out there - the ups and downs will be brought back! " - thank you JOR for the fab 5-star review 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 gutspublishing.com/the-lost-boys-…

Great last minute Christmas gifts at The Word Bookshop. Stop in and say hello to David. They are open up until Xmas eve: 314 New Cross Rd, London SE14 6AF. Phone: 020 8355 9378 The Word Bookshop

Opportunity for writers: The Bristol Short Story Prize is accepting entries from writers around the globe. 1st prize: £1000 + publication. Closing 31 January. Best of luck! Women Writers Network bssp.blogs.bristol.ac.uk/entry-form

Happy Christmas to The Peanut Factory! Our very fab 70s punk squatter memoir by the wonderful Deborah Price who lived this life in south London for 8 years! 🌟Highly recommended🌟 #squatters #memoir #punk gutspublishing.com/the-peanut-fac…

Opportunity for writers: The Lucy Cavendish Fiction Prize, renowned for launching the careers of exceptional female writers, is open for entries. Prize: £1500. Closing: 31 January. Women Writers Network lucy.cam.ac.uk/fictionprize