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Team Parthian are thrilled to have made the list of finalists for Wales for Small Press of the Year once again!  In the words of Richard Davies, our Publishing Director: "We love being part of this annual celebration of publishing and bookselling – it’s also a great opportunity to see what all the other publishers have been up to without being called nosy." Parthian was set up in the 90s to develop work by new and emerging writers – thirty years or so later we remain true to the same ethos. In 2024 we were able to rescue the New...

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2025, August, Parthian Books, Submissions -

Team Parthian have decided to open a three-week submission window every AUGUST from now on, so please keep an eye on our website and social media for all the updates around that nearer the time.  And, of course, read and observe all of the guidelines that are on our Frequently Asked Questions  page!  Thanks to everyone who submitted to us during our December open submission window. We're reading through all of the manuscripts and responding to writers now. If you haven't heard anything by the start of March then feel free to send an email to our publishing manager Carly...

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In this stunning series of interconnected tales, fires both literal and metaphorical, local and all-encompassing, blaze together to herald the emergence of a singular new Welsh literary voice.

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'This is a beautifully written retelling, demonstrating that some old stories never lose their power to move us.' – Alexander McCall Smith 

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Read the introduction to Minnie Pallister: The Voice of a Rebel by Alun Burge here.

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