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OUT NOW - COLDWELL by David Gladwin https://roadsongbooks.com/product/coldwell
OUT 1 Dec, GENTLE NOVEMBER by Alan Edward Roberts
We are a publisher specialising in literary fiction, short-story collections and narrative non-fiction.
OUT 1 Dec, GENTLE NOVEMBER by Alan Edward Roberts
We are a publisher specialising in literary fiction, short-story collections and narrative non-fiction.
Our next book, GENTLE NOVEMBER, is due out on 1 December 2025.
Pre-orders soon.
Thanks to the Road Song Books team, Chris, Matt, Cat, David, Sarah & Rose for everything so far.
The lovely Oryx was drawn by @rangerroseroberts
Please support us if you can.
Pre-orders soon.
Thanks to the Road Song Books team, Chris, Matt, Cat, David, Sarah & Rose for everything so far.
The lovely Oryx was drawn by @rangerroseroberts
Please support us if you can.
November 3, 2025 at 7:21 AM
Our next book, GENTLE NOVEMBER, is due out on 1 December 2025.
Pre-orders soon.
Thanks to the Road Song Books team, Chris, Matt, Cat, David, Sarah & Rose for everything so far.
The lovely Oryx was drawn by @rangerroseroberts
Please support us if you can.
Pre-orders soon.
Thanks to the Road Song Books team, Chris, Matt, Cat, David, Sarah & Rose for everything so far.
The lovely Oryx was drawn by @rangerroseroberts
Please support us if you can.
Get your manuscripts in before you go to bed!
September 30, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Get your manuscripts in before you go to bed!
SUBMISSION WINDOW CLOSES SOON
Visit our website for our submission guidelines.
Visit our website for our submission guidelines.
September 26, 2025 at 7:00 PM
SUBMISSION WINDOW CLOSES SOON
Visit our website for our submission guidelines.
Visit our website for our submission guidelines.
Reviews of our books are really important to us for better or worse.
A book has to stand on it's own feet once the assembly has finished and it's out there. We do our best to give it a good life beyond its delivery to market. Once that happens, it's no longer yours anymore. It's everybody's.
A book has to stand on it's own feet once the assembly has finished and it's out there. We do our best to give it a good life beyond its delivery to market. Once that happens, it's no longer yours anymore. It's everybody's.
September 18, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Reviews of our books are really important to us for better or worse.
A book has to stand on it's own feet once the assembly has finished and it's out there. We do our best to give it a good life beyond its delivery to market. Once that happens, it's no longer yours anymore. It's everybody's.
A book has to stand on it's own feet once the assembly has finished and it's out there. We do our best to give it a good life beyond its delivery to market. Once that happens, it's no longer yours anymore. It's everybody's.
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I'm very impressed with this classy production from @roadsongbooks.bsky.social.
This is a fine read with a unique and compelling voice, terrific writing from @dlgladwin.bsky.social.
I look forward to reading more from David and Road Song Books.
This is a fine read with a unique and compelling voice, terrific writing from @dlgladwin.bsky.social.
I look forward to reading more from David and Road Song Books.
September 8, 2025 at 1:27 PM
I'm very impressed with this classy production from @roadsongbooks.bsky.social.
This is a fine read with a unique and compelling voice, terrific writing from @dlgladwin.bsky.social.
I look forward to reading more from David and Road Song Books.
This is a fine read with a unique and compelling voice, terrific writing from @dlgladwin.bsky.social.
I look forward to reading more from David and Road Song Books.
Thank you Instagram. 1,000 followers. BlueSky, you and Facebook have been sidetracked.
September 7, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Thank you Instagram. 1,000 followers. BlueSky, you and Facebook have been sidetracked.
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Dear creatives!!!
We have temporarily widened our scope for submissions to include novels and short-story collections, as well as novellas and narrative non-fiction.
You can reach us via our contact page on the image. All the info is there.
Get involved today!!!
Dear creatives!!!
We have temporarily widened our scope for submissions to include novels and short-story collections, as well as novellas and narrative non-fiction.
You can reach us via our contact page on the image. All the info is there.
Get involved today!!!
September 5, 2025 at 6:24 AM
roadsongbooks
Dear creatives!!!
We have temporarily widened our scope for submissions to include novels and short-story collections, as well as novellas and narrative non-fiction.
You can reach us via our contact page on the image. All the info is there.
Get involved today!!!
Dear creatives!!!
We have temporarily widened our scope for submissions to include novels and short-story collections, as well as novellas and narrative non-fiction.
You can reach us via our contact page on the image. All the info is there.
Get involved today!!!
Definition of forced irony: I ordered a 12" record.
Record is: MISSING by Everything But The Girl.
The package arrives, however, the seller has packed WRONG by Everything But The Girl instead.
How did I phrase my letter to the seller?
Record is: MISSING by Everything But The Girl.
The package arrives, however, the seller has packed WRONG by Everything But The Girl instead.
How did I phrase my letter to the seller?
September 2, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Definition of forced irony: I ordered a 12" record.
Record is: MISSING by Everything But The Girl.
The package arrives, however, the seller has packed WRONG by Everything But The Girl instead.
How did I phrase my letter to the seller?
Record is: MISSING by Everything But The Girl.
The package arrives, however, the seller has packed WRONG by Everything But The Girl instead.
How did I phrase my letter to the seller?
Third print run for Coldwell. Still selling steadily.
Well done David 🙂
We are looking for authors of literary fiction and narrative non-fiction
Visit www.roadsongbooks.com for submission requirements, please.
#submissions #davidgladwinauthor #coldwell #smallpresspublishing #newauthors
Well done David 🙂
We are looking for authors of literary fiction and narrative non-fiction
Visit www.roadsongbooks.com for submission requirements, please.
#submissions #davidgladwinauthor #coldwell #smallpresspublishing #newauthors
September 1, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Third print run for Coldwell. Still selling steadily.
Well done David 🙂
We are looking for authors of literary fiction and narrative non-fiction
Visit www.roadsongbooks.com for submission requirements, please.
#submissions #davidgladwinauthor #coldwell #smallpresspublishing #newauthors
Well done David 🙂
We are looking for authors of literary fiction and narrative non-fiction
Visit www.roadsongbooks.com for submission requirements, please.
#submissions #davidgladwinauthor #coldwell #smallpresspublishing #newauthors
Thanks are due to staff at The Beverley Bookshop who hosted David Gladwin's first booksigning event. Also to everybody that bought a signed copy of his novella, Coldwell.
Thanks also to David for making the arrangements click. Proud of you mate 🙂
www.roadsongbooks.com/product/coldwell
Thanks also to David for making the arrangements click. Proud of you mate 🙂
www.roadsongbooks.com/product/coldwell
August 24, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Thanks are due to staff at The Beverley Bookshop who hosted David Gladwin's first booksigning event. Also to everybody that bought a signed copy of his novella, Coldwell.
Thanks also to David for making the arrangements click. Proud of you mate 🙂
www.roadsongbooks.com/product/coldwell
Thanks also to David for making the arrangements click. Proud of you mate 🙂
www.roadsongbooks.com/product/coldwell
We are looking for authors. Please visit our contact page at www.roadsongbooks.com for our submission requirements.
Unrepresented artists are welcome to send their manuscripts.
We are encouraging writers from all social backgrounds.
If you know a writer, please send them our way.
Unrepresented artists are welcome to send their manuscripts.
We are encouraging writers from all social backgrounds.
If you know a writer, please send them our way.
August 22, 2025 at 6:43 AM
We are looking for authors. Please visit our contact page at www.roadsongbooks.com for our submission requirements.
Unrepresented artists are welcome to send their manuscripts.
We are encouraging writers from all social backgrounds.
If you know a writer, please send them our way.
Unrepresented artists are welcome to send their manuscripts.
We are encouraging writers from all social backgrounds.
If you know a writer, please send them our way.
Many thanks to Penny Gladwin for this beautiful recreation of Coldwell's jacket for the upcoming booksigning at The Beverley Bookshop.
Meet the author David Gladwin between 11:00 and 13:00 this Saturday (23 August).
This is Road Song Books first ever signing event.
First = 4ever.
Meet the author David Gladwin between 11:00 and 13:00 this Saturday (23 August).
This is Road Song Books first ever signing event.
First = 4ever.
August 21, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Many thanks to Penny Gladwin for this beautiful recreation of Coldwell's jacket for the upcoming booksigning at The Beverley Bookshop.
Meet the author David Gladwin between 11:00 and 13:00 this Saturday (23 August).
This is Road Song Books first ever signing event.
First = 4ever.
Meet the author David Gladwin between 11:00 and 13:00 this Saturday (23 August).
This is Road Song Books first ever signing event.
First = 4ever.
Coldwell is stepping out of the shadows in Beverley this weekend, the home of its creator, David Gladwin.
23rd August, The Beverley Bookshop, 11am-1pm (or longer)
Be there AND be square
#thebeverleybookshop #davidgladwinauthor #coldwell #owdjack #novellas2025 #arborlow #newbooks2025
23rd August, The Beverley Bookshop, 11am-1pm (or longer)
Be there AND be square
#thebeverleybookshop #davidgladwinauthor #coldwell #owdjack #novellas2025 #arborlow #newbooks2025
August 18, 2025 at 6:21 AM
Coldwell is stepping out of the shadows in Beverley this weekend, the home of its creator, David Gladwin.
23rd August, The Beverley Bookshop, 11am-1pm (or longer)
Be there AND be square
#thebeverleybookshop #davidgladwinauthor #coldwell #owdjack #novellas2025 #arborlow #newbooks2025
23rd August, The Beverley Bookshop, 11am-1pm (or longer)
Be there AND be square
#thebeverleybookshop #davidgladwinauthor #coldwell #owdjack #novellas2025 #arborlow #newbooks2025
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Meet the author David Gladwin at The Beverley Bookshop in Beverley (E Yorks) where he will be answer questions and signing copies of his debut novella, Coldwell.
This event is taking place from 11am on Saturday 23rd August (2025).
Get your signed copies in person.
Meet the author David Gladwin at The Beverley Bookshop in Beverley (E Yorks) where he will be answer questions and signing copies of his debut novella, Coldwell.
This event is taking place from 11am on Saturday 23rd August (2025).
Get your signed copies in person.
August 14, 2025 at 8:42 PM
❤️
Meet the author David Gladwin at The Beverley Bookshop in Beverley (E Yorks) where he will be answer questions and signing copies of his debut novella, Coldwell.
This event is taking place from 11am on Saturday 23rd August (2025).
Get your signed copies in person.
Meet the author David Gladwin at The Beverley Bookshop in Beverley (E Yorks) where he will be answer questions and signing copies of his debut novella, Coldwell.
This event is taking place from 11am on Saturday 23rd August (2025).
Get your signed copies in person.
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Immediately immersed in the stark, dark world of Eyam 1666. A short but compelling tale with an intriguing lead and setting.
I read it in one train trip and will seek out more from @roadsongbooks.bsky.social
#BookSky
I read it in one train trip and will seek out more from @roadsongbooks.bsky.social
#BookSky
August 14, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Immediately immersed in the stark, dark world of Eyam 1666. A short but compelling tale with an intriguing lead and setting.
I read it in one train trip and will seek out more from @roadsongbooks.bsky.social
#BookSky
I read it in one train trip and will seek out more from @roadsongbooks.bsky.social
#BookSky
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Here is a sneak preview of our next book.
Sam Oates's SEE YOU AT THE TOP
COMING autumn/winter 2025
More details available soon.
Spread the word.
Sam Oates's SEE YOU AT THE TOP
COMING autumn/winter 2025
More details available soon.
Spread the word.
August 1, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Here is a sneak preview of our next book.
Sam Oates's SEE YOU AT THE TOP
COMING autumn/winter 2025
More details available soon.
Spread the word.
Sam Oates's SEE YOU AT THE TOP
COMING autumn/winter 2025
More details available soon.
Spread the word.
Second time I've seen Gints Zilbalodis's animated feature, FLOW.
I urge everybody to see this spooky, beautiful, very moving feature at all costs.
Your lives will be all the better for it.
#gintszilbalodis #latvia #latvianfilms #flow #blackcat
I urge everybody to see this spooky, beautiful, very moving feature at all costs.
Your lives will be all the better for it.
#gintszilbalodis #latvia #latvianfilms #flow #blackcat
August 11, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Second time I've seen Gints Zilbalodis's animated feature, FLOW.
I urge everybody to see this spooky, beautiful, very moving feature at all costs.
Your lives will be all the better for it.
#gintszilbalodis #latvia #latvianfilms #flow #blackcat
I urge everybody to see this spooky, beautiful, very moving feature at all costs.
Your lives will be all the better for it.
#gintszilbalodis #latvia #latvianfilms #flow #blackcat
Beverley Life published an article about David Gladwin and his novella Coldwell, which is still available from your local bookshop or directly from Road Song Books website.
#beverleylife #davidgladwinauthor #coldwell #eyam #novellas #literaryfiction2025 #newbooks2025
#beverleylife #davidgladwinauthor #coldwell #eyam #novellas #literaryfiction2025 #newbooks2025
August 9, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Beverley Life published an article about David Gladwin and his novella Coldwell, which is still available from your local bookshop or directly from Road Song Books website.
#beverleylife #davidgladwinauthor #coldwell #eyam #novellas #literaryfiction2025 #newbooks2025
#beverleylife #davidgladwinauthor #coldwell #eyam #novellas #literaryfiction2025 #newbooks2025
Praise for Coldwell by David Gladwin from the former director of Cornwall's Hermitage Press and author of 'Sisters of the Pentacle', Paul Taylor-McCartney.
Thank you Paul.
Thank you Paul.
August 4, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Praise for Coldwell by David Gladwin from the former director of Cornwall's Hermitage Press and author of 'Sisters of the Pentacle', Paul Taylor-McCartney.
Thank you Paul.
Thank you Paul.
Here is a sneak preview of our next book.
Sam Oates's SEE YOU AT THE TOP
COMING autumn/winter 2025
More details available soon.
Spread the word.
Sam Oates's SEE YOU AT THE TOP
COMING autumn/winter 2025
More details available soon.
Spread the word.
August 1, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Here is a sneak preview of our next book.
Sam Oates's SEE YOU AT THE TOP
COMING autumn/winter 2025
More details available soon.
Spread the word.
Sam Oates's SEE YOU AT THE TOP
COMING autumn/winter 2025
More details available soon.
Spread the word.
Praise for David Gladwin's Coldwell by Richard Jones of Waterstones.
This is a very good look because bookshops are a very important ally when you are a small press.
We are now in stock at Southampton, Exeter, Barnstaple, and Plymouth so far. Thanks Richard.
www.waterstones.com/reviews/cold...
This is a very good look because bookshops are a very important ally when you are a small press.
We are now in stock at Southampton, Exeter, Barnstaple, and Plymouth so far. Thanks Richard.
www.waterstones.com/reviews/cold...
July 29, 2025 at 5:47 AM
Praise for David Gladwin's Coldwell by Richard Jones of Waterstones.
This is a very good look because bookshops are a very important ally when you are a small press.
We are now in stock at Southampton, Exeter, Barnstaple, and Plymouth so far. Thanks Richard.
www.waterstones.com/reviews/cold...
This is a very good look because bookshops are a very important ally when you are a small press.
We are now in stock at Southampton, Exeter, Barnstaple, and Plymouth so far. Thanks Richard.
www.waterstones.com/reviews/cold...
Road Song Books shotcaller, Ed (me) will be on 10Radio tonight on Vic Llewellyn's show. about setting up a small press with a difference. We'll be playing loads of kool music too - peace!
Be there AND be square.
You can find us here radio.garden/visit/wiveli...
and/or 10radio.org
Be there AND be square.
You can find us here radio.garden/visit/wiveli...
and/or 10radio.org
Listen to live Wiveliscombe radio on Radio Garden
Listen to live Wiveliscombe radio on Radio Garden
radio.garden
July 25, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Road Song Books shotcaller, Ed (me) will be on 10Radio tonight on Vic Llewellyn's show. about setting up a small press with a difference. We'll be playing loads of kool music too - peace!
Be there AND be square.
You can find us here radio.garden/visit/wiveli...
and/or 10radio.org
Be there AND be square.
You can find us here radio.garden/visit/wiveli...
and/or 10radio.org
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Congratulations to Jeff Young, winner of this year’s TLS Ackerley Prize for his highly original and exhilaratingly written memoir ‘Wild Twin’, published by @littletollerbooks.bsky.social
July 23, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Congratulations to Jeff Young, winner of this year’s TLS Ackerley Prize for his highly original and exhilaratingly written memoir ‘Wild Twin’, published by @littletollerbooks.bsky.social
Did you know that the name of the plague village Eyam at the heart of David Gladwin's novella Coldwell is pronounced 'Eem'?
Copies of Coldwell still available via www.roadsongbooks.com while stocks last.
@eyammuseum @dlgladwin @derbyshirelife @purepeakmagazine
Copies of Coldwell still available via www.roadsongbooks.com while stocks last.
@eyammuseum @dlgladwin @derbyshirelife @purepeakmagazine
July 23, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Did you know that the name of the plague village Eyam at the heart of David Gladwin's novella Coldwell is pronounced 'Eem'?
Copies of Coldwell still available via www.roadsongbooks.com while stocks last.
@eyammuseum @dlgladwin @derbyshirelife @purepeakmagazine
Copies of Coldwell still available via www.roadsongbooks.com while stocks last.
@eyammuseum @dlgladwin @derbyshirelife @purepeakmagazine
We are TEAM JEFF YOUNG at Road Song Books.
Wild Twin is a very kool book for anyone that can relate to being on the road, young, free and totally skint. He's up for the top prize at the TLS Ackerley Prize 2025! Totally awesome.
Go Jeff!
@wildtwin.bsky.social @littletollerbooks.bsky.social
Wild Twin is a very kool book for anyone that can relate to being on the road, young, free and totally skint. He's up for the top prize at the TLS Ackerley Prize 2025! Totally awesome.
Go Jeff!
@wildtwin.bsky.social @littletollerbooks.bsky.social
The Ackerley Prize | J.R. Ackerley
Founded in 1982 in memory of J.R. Ackerley, the Ackerley Prize is awarded each year to an autobiography by a British author.
www.jrackerley.com
July 23, 2025 at 4:18 PM
We are TEAM JEFF YOUNG at Road Song Books.
Wild Twin is a very kool book for anyone that can relate to being on the road, young, free and totally skint. He's up for the top prize at the TLS Ackerley Prize 2025! Totally awesome.
Go Jeff!
@wildtwin.bsky.social @littletollerbooks.bsky.social
Wild Twin is a very kool book for anyone that can relate to being on the road, young, free and totally skint. He's up for the top prize at the TLS Ackerley Prize 2025! Totally awesome.
Go Jeff!
@wildtwin.bsky.social @littletollerbooks.bsky.social