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époque press is an independent publisher of contemporary literary fiction - books you will love to read.
The longlist for The Queen Mary Small Press Fiction Prize has been announced…and what a list it is!

Absolutely delighted to see SPIT by
David Brennan included.

Congratulations to all the other publishers and authors featured.

#booksky #books
February 13, 2026 at 8:18 AM
Great to see the publication of the French translation of What Willow Says by @lynnbuckle.bsky.social

Published as ‘Ce que disent les saules’ by Calmann Levy

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February 13, 2026 at 8:15 AM
Proof copies of ‘Where The Shadows End’ by Louisa Bello have arrived!

Exciting times.

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February 12, 2026 at 11:57 AM
A little taster for you…

@hollowaywriter.bsky.social reading from his debut novel, ‘The Language of Remembering’

The book is available from your local bookshop, as ePub or direct from our website.

More on Patrick at:
www.epoquepress.com/patrick-holl...

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February 11, 2026 at 8:27 AM
A date for your diaries!

You are invited to join us at @hodgesfiggis.bsky.social for the launch of Sweep the Cobwebs Off the Sky by @maryodonnell.bsky.social

6pm on Thurs 19th March

See you there to hear Mary read and discuss her exceptional novel.

#epoquepress #books #booksky
February 10, 2026 at 8:44 AM
‘In Defence of the Act’ by Effie Black

‘a whip-smart exploration of what it means to truly live’

‘devastatingly brilliant…mesmerising and flawlessly articulate’

Available from your local bookshop, as ePub or direct from our website:

www.epoquepress.com/online-store...
February 9, 2026 at 10:01 AM
‘…a profound novel…a masterpiece.’
Éilís Ní Dhuibhne

Sweep the Cobwebs Off the Sky by @maryodonnell.bsky.social

Pre-order from your local bookshop or direct from our website:https://www.epoquepress.com/online-store/Sweep-the-Cobwebs-Off-the-Sky-p799295524

#epoquepress #irishbooks
February 4, 2026 at 9:05 AM
Three Gifts by @markaradcliffe.bsky.social

Francis Broad, has negotiated the day of his death to save the life of a loved one.

If you could trade in years of your live to save another, how many years would you give up? How many lives would you save?

#books

www.epoquepress.com/online-store...
February 1, 2026 at 7:54 AM
Thank so much for sharing Stu - really appreciate it
January 26, 2026 at 5:56 PM
Look at this beauty! Great work by Adam!

Delighted to reveal the cover design for Where The Shadows End, the debut novel by Louisa Bello

Proof copies coming soon!

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January 26, 2026 at 5:17 PM
If the River is Hidden by Craig Jordan-Baker and @cherrysmyth.bsky.social

‘…a moving and vital work’

‘The kind of writing the world needs.’

Available from bookshops, as ePub or direct from us: www.epoquepress.com/online-store...

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January 18, 2026 at 10:43 AM
Looking forward to it
January 18, 2026 at 9:37 AM
Thank you so much for sharing 🙌
January 18, 2026 at 12:22 AM
A very warm welcome to Louisa Bello whose debut novel, Where The Shadows End, will be published in May 2026.

Delighted to be working with Louisa and you can read more about her on our website: www.epoquepress.com/louisa-bello

#epoquepress #epoquepressauthors #books
January 17, 2026 at 10:59 AM
Wonderful time today, meeting up with @maryodonnell.bsky.social in Dublin.

Popped into @hodgesfiggis.bsky.social to talk to Stephen about the launch event in March for ‘Sweep the Cobwebs Off the Sky’, which is now available for preorder.

#epoquepress #books
January 15, 2026 at 4:45 PM
A great article by Mary O’Donnell in today’s @irishtimes.com

Mary’s novel, Sweep the Cobwebs Off the Sky, is also included in ‘The books you’ll be reading this year.’

#epoquepress #books
January 10, 2026 at 10:51 AM
Sweep the Cobwebs Off the Sky by @maryodonnell.bsky.social

Our first title of 2026, published on 19th March and available now for preorder.

Check out these amazing endorsements!

@theguardian.com @irishtimes.com @irishlittimes.bsky.social @waterstones.bsky.social @dubraybooks.bsky.social
January 6, 2026 at 10:07 AM
As the sun sets on Brighton, wishing you all a very happy new year.
December 31, 2025 at 4:38 PM
We hope you have all had a fantastic Christmas and festive season.

Just sharing a look back at some of our highlights from 2025.

Here’s to 2026!

#epoquepress #books #publishing #bookcommunity #booksky
December 29, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Wishing all of our amazing authors and readers, and the bookshops, reviewers, bloggers and booksellers who support us, a very Happy Christmas 🎄
December 24, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Submissions to the ‘Ritual’ themed edition of our é-zine are now open.

We look forward to receiving submissions of #shortstories #poetry #art #photography #spokenword #music

Check out our past editions for inspiration: www.epoquepress.com/past-editions
December 19, 2025 at 9:13 AM
A lovely Christmas lunch with Emma House, James from Durnell Marketing and Sarah and Lily from Supado.

#publishing
December 18, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Seek the Singing Fish by Roma Wells

‘…scintillating, hallucinatory…’

‘…a tour de force…Thoroughly original.’

www.epoquepress.com/online-store...

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December 17, 2025 at 9:00 AM
We hope you enjoyed the ‘Freedom’ themed edition of our é-zine.

Here’s a reminder of all the amazing work featured.

www.epoquepress.com/ezine

#epoquepressezine #litmag #artsmag
December 12, 2025 at 3:14 PM
A rather chilly looking Edgar Allan Poe in Richmond, Virginia. Staying at the @lindenrow where Poe lived as a child, with quotes from his work in each of the rooms.

#edgarallanpoe #virginia #books #poetry
December 11, 2025 at 3:33 PM