jtnorth8.bsky.social
@jtnorth8.bsky.social
Can I mention 2 I'm involved with?:
@fireflypress.bsky.social is a fantastic, award-winning children's press based in Wales
and
@honnopress.bsky.social will be celebrating 40 years next year as a indie Welsh women's press.
Thank you to everyone supporting all these fantastic indie presses listed
October 29, 2025 at 11:33 AM
This is so sad. It's a huge loss to the industry. Wishing you all good luck for what you do next.
October 29, 2025 at 9:58 AM
I think this is heartbreaking.
October 29, 2025 at 9:44 AM
This is wonderful! It feels like such a jolt of encouragement in such dark times.
October 24, 2025 at 9:24 AM
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Stephanie Yeboah said: ‘...The author takes readers on a journey not just across landscapes but into the heart of perseverance and self-discovery, with warmth and honesty shining through every page.’

Read more about the 2025 shortlist through the link in our bio.
October 7, 2025 at 11:55 AM
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Arabella Friesen said: ‘Martin’s five and a half thousand mile walk across Europe is a feat by any measure: for sheer guts, determination, courage both physical and mental, dauntlessness and good humour. She is a marvel … The world seems wider after reading this book.’
October 7, 2025 at 11:55 AM
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A huge congratulations to Ursula, and to our shortlisted authors.
October 17, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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ONE WOMAN WALKS EUROPE is Ursula’s 5,500 mile trek across Europe – a raw and inspiring journey of wild camping, resilience, and self-discovery. Battling fear and isolation she finds strength in solitude, connection in nature, and a deeper understanding of home and belonging.
October 17, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Brilliant! Congratulations, Ursula!!
October 17, 2025 at 9:07 AM