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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.
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.
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!!!
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.
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...
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
"A deeply atmospheric tale, rich with tension and dread simmering just beyond the margins..." David Sexton, editor of WENSUM
July 17, 2025 at 1:43 PM
"A deeply atmospheric tale, rich with tension and dread simmering just beyond the margins..." David Sexton, editor of WENSUM
Stock re-up. Second batch of Coldwell by David Gladwin for sale via Road Song Books' website and your local bookshop.
Please support us. We are only new and tiny, but have plans for a whole run of exciting books to match the quality and verve of Coldwell.
Please support us. We are only new and tiny, but have plans for a whole run of exciting books to match the quality and verve of Coldwell.
July 2, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Stock re-up. Second batch of Coldwell by David Gladwin for sale via Road Song Books' website and your local bookshop.
Please support us. We are only new and tiny, but have plans for a whole run of exciting books to match the quality and verve of Coldwell.
Please support us. We are only new and tiny, but have plans for a whole run of exciting books to match the quality and verve of Coldwell.
WE ARE OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS
Visit our site for information. Unsolicited manuscripts welcome.
No fees. Royalties based arrangement.
www.roadsongbooks.com
Visit our site for information. Unsolicited manuscripts welcome.
No fees. Royalties based arrangement.
www.roadsongbooks.com
June 26, 2025 at 6:02 PM
WE ARE OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS
Visit our site for information. Unsolicited manuscripts welcome.
No fees. Royalties based arrangement.
www.roadsongbooks.com
Visit our site for information. Unsolicited manuscripts welcome.
No fees. Royalties based arrangement.
www.roadsongbooks.com
Praise for David Gladwin's Coldwell by our friend, the writer and editor, Jon Woolcott.
@dlgladwin.bsky.social / @jonwoolcott.bsky.social
@dlgladwin.bsky.social / @jonwoolcott.bsky.social
June 12, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Praise for David Gladwin's Coldwell by our friend, the writer and editor, Jon Woolcott.
@dlgladwin.bsky.social / @jonwoolcott.bsky.social
@dlgladwin.bsky.social / @jonwoolcott.bsky.social
Coldwell is now stocked and available to order online at Waterstones.
But you are supporting the author and the publisher more effectively by ordering directly from us at Road Song Books.
However, it's a good look whichever way you hold it up to the sun.
@dlgladwin @waterstones @indiepublishersuk
But you are supporting the author and the publisher more effectively by ordering directly from us at Road Song Books.
However, it's a good look whichever way you hold it up to the sun.
@dlgladwin @waterstones @indiepublishersuk
June 11, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Coldwell is now stocked and available to order online at Waterstones.
But you are supporting the author and the publisher more effectively by ordering directly from us at Road Song Books.
However, it's a good look whichever way you hold it up to the sun.
@dlgladwin @waterstones @indiepublishersuk
But you are supporting the author and the publisher more effectively by ordering directly from us at Road Song Books.
However, it's a good look whichever way you hold it up to the sun.
@dlgladwin @waterstones @indiepublishersuk