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Join us this Thursday for the launch of Paris Fantastique by Nicholas Royle, the final volume in his city-based story collections. Date: 13 November. Time: 7 p.m. – 8.30 p.m. Venue: Pizza Express, Corn Exchange, Manchester. Free entry but RSVP.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Join us this Thursday for the launch of Paris Fantastique by Nicholas Royle, the final volume in his city-based story collections. Date: 13 November. Time: 7 p.m. – 8.30 p.m. Venue: Pizza Express, Corn Exchange, Manchester. Free entry but RSVP.
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confingopublishing.uk/event-list
HAPPY PUBLICATION DAY to Paris Fantastique by Nicholas Royle, the third and final volume in his series of story collections inspired by cities in which he has lived. Fourteen stories, including eleven that are brand new. Available for £9.50 (plus p&p): www.confingopublishing.uk/shop
November 6, 2025 at 10:12 AM
HAPPY PUBLICATION DAY to Paris Fantastique by Nicholas Royle, the third and final volume in his series of story collections inspired by cities in which he has lived. Fourteen stories, including eleven that are brand new. Available for £9.50 (plus p&p): www.confingopublishing.uk/shop
‘I stand there, as still as a fixed camera, for four minutes, as long as the equivalent shot in the film’ – Michael Haneke’s Films Ranked, from Paris Fantastique, the final volume in Nicholas Royle's city-based story collections. Out 6 November. Order for £9.50 + p&p: www.confingopublishing.uk/shop
October 31, 2025 at 12:20 PM
‘I stand there, as still as a fixed camera, for four minutes, as long as the equivalent shot in the film’ – Michael Haneke’s Films Ranked, from Paris Fantastique, the final volume in Nicholas Royle's city-based story collections. Out 6 November. Order for £9.50 + p&p: www.confingopublishing.uk/shop
CŌNFINGŌ MAGAZINE – ISSUE 24. John Saul reviews Herscht 07769 by László Krasznahorkai – and Imogen Tomlinson discusses the controversial posthumous publication of Notes to John by Joan Didion. Plus stories, poems and photography. Available for £7 plus p&p: www.confingopublishing.uk/shop
October 22, 2025 at 3:09 PM
CŌNFINGŌ MAGAZINE – ISSUE 24. John Saul reviews Herscht 07769 by László Krasznahorkai – and Imogen Tomlinson discusses the controversial posthumous publication of Notes to John by Joan Didion. Plus stories, poems and photography. Available for £7 plus p&p: www.confingopublishing.uk/shop
Confingo 24 features fiction by Lucy Thynne, Nathan Bailey, Lee Ashworth, Rose Lennard, Cliff McNish; poetry by Lauren McLean, Stephanie Staab, Jake Reynolds; reviews by John Saul, Imogen Tomlinson; photography by David Chlebicki. Available for £7 plus p&p: www.confingopublishing.uk/shop
October 17, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Confingo 24 features fiction by Lucy Thynne, Nathan Bailey, Lee Ashworth, Rose Lennard, Cliff McNish; poetry by Lauren McLean, Stephanie Staab, Jake Reynolds; reviews by John Saul, Imogen Tomlinson; photography by David Chlebicki. Available for £7 plus p&p: www.confingopublishing.uk/shop
Thanks to all who came to the launch of The Garden by Maya Sharp on Wednesday evening. Thanks, too, to Nicholas Royle for chairing it and to the Saul Hay gallery for hosting it. We hope everyone enjoyed it as much as we did.
September 26, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Thanks to all who came to the launch of The Garden by Maya Sharp on Wednesday evening. Thanks, too, to Nicholas Royle for chairing it and to the Saul Hay gallery for hosting it. We hope everyone enjoyed it as much as we did.
Tonight! join us at the Saul Hay gallery for the launch of Maya Sharp's debut novel, The Garden. Maya will discuss the novel and her interest in folklore with the writer and publisher Nicholas Royle. 7.30 p.m. - 9.00 p.m. Free entry/wine/juice but RSVP: www.confingopublishing.uk/event-list
September 24, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Tonight! join us at the Saul Hay gallery for the launch of Maya Sharp's debut novel, The Garden. Maya will discuss the novel and her interest in folklore with the writer and publisher Nicholas Royle. 7.30 p.m. - 9.00 p.m. Free entry/wine/juice but RSVP: www.confingopublishing.uk/event-list
Happy publication day to The Garden, the eagerly anticipated debut novel from Maya Sharp – “A truly evocative book”; “The Garden is not merely read; it takes root. Once it blooms inside you, it will not let go.” Available from our online shop for the special price of £7 (plus p&p).
September 18, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Happy publication day to The Garden, the eagerly anticipated debut novel from Maya Sharp – “A truly evocative book”; “The Garden is not merely read; it takes root. Once it blooms inside you, it will not let go.” Available from our online shop for the special price of £7 (plus p&p).
A week tonight - join us at the Saul Hay gallery for the launch of Maya Sharp's debut novel, The Garden. Maya will discuss the novel and her interest in folklore with the writer and publisher Nicholas Royle. 7.30 p.m. - 9.00 p.m. Free entry/wine/juice but RSVP: www.confingopublishing.uk/event-list
September 17, 2025 at 2:45 PM
A week tonight - join us at the Saul Hay gallery for the launch of Maya Sharp's debut novel, The Garden. Maya will discuss the novel and her interest in folklore with the writer and publisher Nicholas Royle. 7.30 p.m. - 9.00 p.m. Free entry/wine/juice but RSVP: www.confingopublishing.uk/event-list
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Huge thanks to the wonderful @amantineb.bsky.social for the chance to talk stories in her From the Heart series. Thanks too for her quiet, sensitive reading of an extract from my collection Things Grown Distant, published by @confingopublishing.bsky.social www.amantinebrodeur.com/post/taking-...
Talking Stories with Mike Fox
Mike Fox is the first guest interviewed for the 'From the Heart' Interview Series.
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September 12, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Huge thanks to the wonderful @amantineb.bsky.social for the chance to talk stories in her From the Heart series. Thanks too for her quiet, sensitive reading of an extract from my collection Things Grown Distant, published by @confingopublishing.bsky.social www.amantinebrodeur.com/post/taking-...
‘Darling, he said, I have to go, but I’ll be back, I promise. Uwe must be free. Wait for me. Watch for me at the window’ - Beethoven, from Paris Fantastique, the final volume in Nicholas Royle's city-based story collections. Out 6 November. Pre-order for £9.50 + p&p: www.confingopublishing.uk/shop
September 8, 2025 at 10:39 AM
‘Darling, he said, I have to go, but I’ll be back, I promise. Uwe must be free. Wait for me. Watch for me at the window’ - Beethoven, from Paris Fantastique, the final volume in Nicholas Royle's city-based story collections. Out 6 November. Pre-order for £9.50 + p&p: www.confingopublishing.uk/shop
On 18 September Confingo will publish The Garden, Maya Sharp's eagerly awaited debut novel. 'Fascinated by folklore, [Sharp's] writing always hinges on the fantastical and the terrible.' Available to pre-order for the special price of £7 (plus p&p): www.confingopublishing.uk/shop
September 4, 2025 at 11:11 AM
On 18 September Confingo will publish The Garden, Maya Sharp's eagerly awaited debut novel. 'Fascinated by folklore, [Sharp's] writing always hinges on the fantastical and the terrible.' Available to pre-order for the special price of £7 (plus p&p): www.confingopublishing.uk/shop
‘It’s difficult to tell them apart by colour and Philippe wants to know what he’s picking up’ – The Tunnel, from Paris Fantastique, the final volume in Nicholas Royle's city-based story collections. Publication 6 November. Pre-order for £9.50 + p&p: www.confingopublishing.uk/shop
September 1, 2025 at 10:20 AM
‘It’s difficult to tell them apart by colour and Philippe wants to know what he’s picking up’ – The Tunnel, from Paris Fantastique, the final volume in Nicholas Royle's city-based story collections. Publication 6 November. Pre-order for £9.50 + p&p: www.confingopublishing.uk/shop
Join us at the Saul Hay gallery on 24 September for the launch of Maya Sharp's debut novel, The Garden. Maya will discuss the novel and her fascination with folklore with the writer and publisher Nicholas Royle. 7.30 p.m. - 9.00 p.m. Free entry but RSVP: www.confingopublishing.uk/event-list
August 30, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Join us at the Saul Hay gallery on 24 September for the launch of Maya Sharp's debut novel, The Garden. Maya will discuss the novel and her fascination with folklore with the writer and publisher Nicholas Royle. 7.30 p.m. - 9.00 p.m. Free entry but RSVP: www.confingopublishing.uk/event-list
'The photo booth appeared in the park the same way the blossom appeared on the trees – overnight' - Photo Booth, from Paris Fantastique, the final volume in Nicholas Royle's city-based story collections. Publication 6 November. Pre-order for £9.50 + p&p: www.confingopublishing.uk/shop.
August 25, 2025 at 11:13 AM
'The photo booth appeared in the park the same way the blossom appeared on the trees – overnight' - Photo Booth, from Paris Fantastique, the final volume in Nicholas Royle's city-based story collections. Publication 6 November. Pre-order for £9.50 + p&p: www.confingopublishing.uk/shop.
We're delighted to announce that Paris Fantastique, the final volume in Nicholas Royle's city-based story collections, will be published on 6 November. Pre-order for £9.50 (+ p&p): www.confingopublishing.uk/shop. Each order will be sent with 3 photos of Paris taken by the author during his research.
August 18, 2025 at 9:00 AM
We're delighted to announce that Paris Fantastique, the final volume in Nicholas Royle's city-based story collections, will be published on 6 November. Pre-order for £9.50 (+ p&p): www.confingopublishing.uk/shop. Each order will be sent with 3 photos of Paris taken by the author during his research.
Thanks to all who came to the launch of A love the weight of an animal, Elizabeth Gibson's debut collection of poetry, on Wednesday. Thanks, too, to guest poets Amy L. King, Rachael Hill, Katrina Moinet, illustrator Michelle Freeman, Tom England and Seesaw for making it such a memorable evening.
August 10, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Thanks to all who came to the launch of A love the weight of an animal, Elizabeth Gibson's debut collection of poetry, on Wednesday. Thanks, too, to guest poets Amy L. King, Rachael Hill, Katrina Moinet, illustrator Michelle Freeman, Tom England and Seesaw for making it such a memorable evening.
Tomorrow... Join us for the launch of Elizabeth Gibson's debut collection of poetry, A love the weight of an animal. Also featuring guest poets Amy L. King, Rachael Hill and Katrina Moinet. Venue: Seesaw. 7.30 p.m. - 9.30 p.m. Free entry/free canapés. Paid bar. confingopublishing.uk/event-list
August 5, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Tomorrow... Join us for the launch of Elizabeth Gibson's debut collection of poetry, A love the weight of an animal. Also featuring guest poets Amy L. King, Rachael Hill and Katrina Moinet. Venue: Seesaw. 7.30 p.m. - 9.30 p.m. Free entry/free canapés. Paid bar. confingopublishing.uk/event-list
A new story by David Gaffney is always something to celebrate. Flight Paths, published by @nightjarpress.bsky.social, is one of his most intriguing – tautly edgy, deftly organised. nightjarpress.weebly.com/flight-paths.html
Flight Paths
Flight Paths David Gaffney Author bio Cover photograph: Nicholas Royle ISBN 978-1-917965-01-9 Publication date: June 2025
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August 2, 2025 at 1:35 PM
A new story by David Gaffney is always something to celebrate. Flight Paths, published by @nightjarpress.bsky.social, is one of his most intriguing – tautly edgy, deftly organised. nightjarpress.weebly.com/flight-paths.html
One week today... Help us celebrate the launch of Elizabeth Gibson's debut collection of poetry, A love the weight of an animal, the first publication from Confingo's new poetry imprint, Carmenta. Venue: Seesaw. 7.30 p.m. - 9.30 p.m. Free entry but RSVP. confingopublishing.uk/event-list
July 30, 2025 at 9:26 AM
One week today... Help us celebrate the launch of Elizabeth Gibson's debut collection of poetry, A love the weight of an animal, the first publication from Confingo's new poetry imprint, Carmenta. Venue: Seesaw. 7.30 p.m. - 9.30 p.m. Free entry but RSVP. confingopublishing.uk/event-list
Thank you to everyone who came along to the Saul Hay gallery on Wednesday to celebrate the launch of Sightings by David Bevan, with images by Maya Sharp. Thanks, too, to Ian Hay for hosting the event and @nicholasroyle.bsky.social for chairing it. Photo by David Gaffney.
July 28, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Thank you to everyone who came along to the Saul Hay gallery on Wednesday to celebrate the launch of Sightings by David Bevan, with images by Maya Sharp. Thanks, too, to Ian Hay for hosting the event and @nicholasroyle.bsky.social for chairing it. Photo by David Gaffney.
Tonight! Help us celebrate the launch of Sightings by David Bevan, with images by Maya Sharp, at the Saul Hay gallery. David will be discussing the book with
@nicholasroyle.bsky.social. Starts 7.30 p.m. Free entry/glass of wine.
@nicholasroyle.bsky.social. Starts 7.30 p.m. Free entry/glass of wine.
July 23, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Tonight! Help us celebrate the launch of Sightings by David Bevan, with images by Maya Sharp, at the Saul Hay gallery. David will be discussing the book with
@nicholasroyle.bsky.social. Starts 7.30 p.m. Free entry/glass of wine.
@nicholasroyle.bsky.social. Starts 7.30 p.m. Free entry/glass of wine.
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This is the best #shortstory collection I've read in ages - so piercing, so moving. These will stay with me for a while 😌 @polyscribe70.bsky.social @confingopublishing.bsky.social
July 19, 2025 at 3:53 PM
This is the best #shortstory collection I've read in ages - so piercing, so moving. These will stay with me for a while 😌 @polyscribe70.bsky.social @confingopublishing.bsky.social
Thank you to Ian Pople and The High Window for this penetrating review of Elizabeth Gibson's A love the weight of an animal, the first publication from Carmenta, Confingo's new poetry imprint.
thehighwindowpress.com/2025/07/04/the-high-window-review-4-july-2025/
thehighwindowpress.com/2025/07/04/the-high-window-review-4-july-2025/
July 16, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Thank you to Ian Pople and The High Window for this penetrating review of Elizabeth Gibson's A love the weight of an animal, the first publication from Carmenta, Confingo's new poetry imprint.
thehighwindowpress.com/2025/07/04/the-high-window-review-4-july-2025/
thehighwindowpress.com/2025/07/04/the-high-window-review-4-july-2025/
Come and join us for the launch of Sightings by David Bevan, with images by Maya Sharp, on Wednesday 23 July at the Saul Hay gallery. David will discuss the book with @nicholasroyle.bsky.social. Starts 7.30 p.m. Free entry/glass of wine but RSVP: www.confingopublishing.uk/event-list
July 14, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Come and join us for the launch of Sightings by David Bevan, with images by Maya Sharp, on Wednesday 23 July at the Saul Hay gallery. David will discuss the book with @nicholasroyle.bsky.social. Starts 7.30 p.m. Free entry/glass of wine but RSVP: www.confingopublishing.uk/event-list