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Following hard on the heels of some great reviews, The Vagabond King is going on tour! Check out the dates on this pretty poster and be sure to see what the bloggers have to say.

Uršuľa Kovalyk's short story collection, The Night Circus and Other Stories, has been on a whirlwind tour of Britain this autumn, and collected reviews from far and wide. Feminist, poignant, vividly imaginative, it was described by European Literature Network thus: "A strongly feminist perspective expresses itself in the way such longings materialise, often independently of a woman’s consciousness, in dreamlike experiences presented as real – full of vibrant colour and luscious sensuousness, where women are literally rejuvenated." The London Magazine applauded the richness of Kovalyk's prose and themes: "Kovalyk is striking in the boldness of her imagination: we encounter cute and...

Last Thursday evening Jodie Bond took The Vagabond King to Dyfi Distillery in Corris. There were books, cupcakes, a crown, gin, and a helpful dog...

Jodie Bond has collected yet another glowing review of her debut fantasy fiction novel, The Vagabond King!

We've been cooking up some exciting plans for the beginning of the festive season... For the first time, Canton, Cardiff, is going to have it's own Book Festival, with adult and children's events running throughout the weekend at Chapter, St Canna's and Canton Library. The programme includes a whole host of our finest local writers and artists, and is taking place as part of this year's 'Canton at Christmas'. Even more excitingly - all these lovely events will be free to attend. Featuring South-Wales gems such as Hanan Issa, Richard Gwyn and Eric Ngalle Charles, this line-up has got us...