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

This is so sad. It's a huge loss to the industry. Wishing you all good luck for what you do next.

I think this is heartbreaking.

This is wonderful! It feels like such a jolt of encouragement in such dark times.

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.

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.’

A huge congratulations to Ursula, and to our shortlisted authors.

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.

Brilliant! Congratulations, Ursula!!