Paul Fulcher
@fulcherkim.bsky.social
Trustee of the Republic of Consciousness Foundation, fan of innovative literary fiction from small presses, actuary, 한국어 (Korean) learner. Views own.
The @charcopress.com bundle reveal is a highlight of the literary calendar. What a brilliant line up, old favourites (delighted in particular to see Padma Viswanathan translating the first of Ana Paula Maia's “trilogia do fim”) alongside exciting new names. Delighted to resubscribe.
It's here. Our 2026 Bundle.
Nine incredible titles - including new novels from faves Claudia Piñeiro and Ana Paula Maia, sci-fi from Puerto Rico, short stories and Oscar-winning inspirations. Direct to your door, throughout the year, ahead of publication.
charcopress.com/bookstore/20...
Nine incredible titles - including new novels from faves Claudia Piñeiro and Ana Paula Maia, sci-fi from Puerto Rico, short stories and Oscar-winning inspirations. Direct to your door, throughout the year, ahead of publication.
charcopress.com/bookstore/20...
November 14, 2025 at 5:47 PM
The @charcopress.com bundle reveal is a highlight of the literary calendar. What a brilliant line up, old favourites (delighted in particular to see Padma Viswanathan translating the first of Ana Paula Maia's “trilogia do fim”) alongside exciting new names. Delighted to resubscribe.
This was another wonderfully distinctive book from Honford Star - "its encyclopedic style and penchant for weirdness" is a perfect tagline!
Today in the ARB: Mahika Dhar reviews “Mistress Koharu” by Noboru Tsujihara tr from Japanese by Kalau Almony: "a thrilling read in its encyclopedic style and penchant for weirdness" @honfordstar.bsky.social asianreviewofbooks.com/mistress-koh...
“Mistress Koharu” by Noboru Tsujihara
In Mistress Koharu, a Hungarian love doll comes to life, turning heads as she stalks the streets of Tokyo, while the man who bought her—Akira—strings along two other relationships in a spectacular …
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September 6, 2025 at 9:12 AM
This was another wonderfully distinctive book from Honford Star - "its encyclopedic style and penchant for weirdness" is a perfect tagline!
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RofC co-opting WG again. The Rofc partnered up, rebranded, and submissions are now open. Go here: www.republicofconsciousness.com/prize-submis...
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Prize submission guidelines — Republic of Consciousness
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July 31, 2025 at 4:15 PM
RofC co-opting WG again. The Rofc partnered up, rebranded, and submissions are now open. Go here: www.republicofconsciousness.com/prize-submis...
@galleybeggars.bsky.social @influxpress.bsky.social @lesfugitivespress.bsky.social @tiltedaxispress.bsky.social @cbeditions.bsky.social @charcopress.com
@galleybeggars.bsky.social @influxpress.bsky.social @lesfugitivespress.bsky.social @tiltedaxispress.bsky.social @cbeditions.bsky.social @charcopress.com
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The Republic Of Consciousness Prize is undergoing a slight change as it celebrates it's tenth year. #Booksky, get this on your radar if it's not already.
therepublicofconsciousness.substack.com/p/new-name-a...
therepublicofconsciousness.substack.com/p/new-name-a...
New name and partner for groundbreaking prize for small press publishers
Announcing The Queen Mary Small Press Fiction Prize
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July 30, 2025 at 5:28 PM
The Republic Of Consciousness Prize is undergoing a slight change as it celebrates it's tenth year. #Booksky, get this on your radar if it's not already.
therepublicofconsciousness.substack.com/p/new-name-a...
therepublicofconsciousness.substack.com/p/new-name-a...
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Our shadow panel picked their winner for the 2025 International Booker Prize. Ahead of the official decision. Which book do you feel will emerge as the winner of the official contest? Which one is your favorite? #InternationalBooker2025 shadowingtheibp.substack.com/p/we-have-a-...
May 18, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Our shadow panel picked their winner for the 2025 International Booker Prize. Ahead of the official decision. Which book do you feel will emerge as the winner of the official contest? Which one is your favorite? #InternationalBooker2025 shadowingtheibp.substack.com/p/we-have-a-...
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Our IBP shadow panel has shared the first group member post about one of the longlisted books to our Substack! Paul Fulcher writes about There's a Monster Behind the Door by Gaëlle Bélem, translated by Karen Fleetwood and Laëtitia Saint-Loubert. shadowingtheibp.substack.com/p/theres-a-m...
There's a Monster Behind the Door
From Paul Fulcher via his Goodreads page
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February 26, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Our IBP shadow panel has shared the first group member post about one of the longlisted books to our Substack! Paul Fulcher writes about There's a Monster Behind the Door by Gaëlle Bélem, translated by Karen Fleetwood and Laëtitia Saint-Loubert. shadowingtheibp.substack.com/p/theres-a-m...
I've completed the @usrofc.bsky.social Republic of Consciousness Prize, US & Canada longlist. Fantastic selection by the judges and don't envy them having to choose a shortlist. But given they have to, I've forced myself to do so - and my 5 would be:
February 8, 2025 at 3:57 PM
I've completed the @usrofc.bsky.social Republic of Consciousness Prize, US & Canada longlist. Fantastic selection by the judges and don't envy them having to choose a shortlist. But given they have to, I've forced myself to do so - and my 5 would be:
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You can still purchase our Republic of Consciousness Prize long listed title Célina on our website www.lesfugitives.com/all-books/ca...
No. 28: Célina — Les Fugitives
Catherine Axelrad translated from the French by Philip Terry Published: 18 July 2024 A Times Literary Supplement Book of the Year, listed by Marina Warner By the age of fifteen, Célin...
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January 31, 2025 at 9:28 AM
You can still purchase our Republic of Consciousness Prize long listed title Célina on our website www.lesfugitives.com/all-books/ca...
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Congratulations to the small presses and writers on the Republic of Consciousness Prize longlist, announced today on Substack: therepublicofconsciousness.substack.com/p/announcing.... The RoC isn't on BlueSky, so here's the list:
January 30, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Congratulations to the small presses and writers on the Republic of Consciousness Prize longlist, announced today on Substack: therepublicofconsciousness.substack.com/p/announcing.... The RoC isn't on BlueSky, so here's the list:
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Absolutely delighted to see The Seers on the longlist for the Republic of Consciousness Prize, which recognises and celebrates the work of small presses. Congratulations to
Sulaiman Addonia and all of the longlisted writers and publishers! 🥂🙌
therepublicofconsciousness.substack.com/p/announcing...
Sulaiman Addonia and all of the longlisted writers and publishers! 🥂🙌
therepublicofconsciousness.substack.com/p/announcing...
Announcing the 2025 Long list for the Republic of Consciousness Prize for Small Presses
I cannot believe we've made it to Year 9.
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January 30, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Absolutely delighted to see The Seers on the longlist for the Republic of Consciousness Prize, which recognises and celebrates the work of small presses. Congratulations to
Sulaiman Addonia and all of the longlisted writers and publishers! 🥂🙌
therepublicofconsciousness.substack.com/p/announcing...
Sulaiman Addonia and all of the longlisted writers and publishers! 🥂🙌
therepublicofconsciousness.substack.com/p/announcing...
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We are delighted to be longlisted for this year's Republic of Consciousness Prize for Small Presses, with 'There's a Monster Behind the Door.'
Congratulations to all & a big thank you to RofC for their longstanding support of independent publishing!
www.republicofconsciousness.com/2024-longlist
Congratulations to all & a big thank you to RofC for their longstanding support of independent publishing!
www.republicofconsciousness.com/2024-longlist
2025 Longlist Announcement — Republic of Consciousness
www.republicofconsciousness.com
January 31, 2025 at 7:23 PM
We are delighted to be longlisted for this year's Republic of Consciousness Prize for Small Presses, with 'There's a Monster Behind the Door.'
Congratulations to all & a big thank you to RofC for their longstanding support of independent publishing!
www.republicofconsciousness.com/2024-longlist
Congratulations to all & a big thank you to RofC for their longstanding support of independent publishing!
www.republicofconsciousness.com/2024-longlist
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2025 Longlist for the Republic of Consciousness Small Press Prize, UK & Ireland #booksky #literature #smallpresses #prizes 📚💙
February 1, 2025 at 1:06 AM
2025 Longlist for the Republic of Consciousness Small Press Prize, UK & Ireland #booksky #literature #smallpresses #prizes 📚💙