Story Machine

26/09/2026

12/09/2026

Beautiful copies of 'Rockall' by Anne Osbourn have arrived! Books and other rewards are making their way to everyone who supported our Kickstarter campaign. Thank you!

20/06/2026

7 hours to go! We're beyond thrilled and grateful for the support which has allowed us to get this far. If you have already contributed, thank you! If you would like to contribute, there's still time. If you just want to take a look, that's fine, too! Link in bio.

18/06/2026

Two more days to go! An illustrated edition of 'Rockall' is in the works - and looking beautiful! Thank you to everyone who has helped us get this far. If you would like an early copy, there's still time to contribute to our Kickstarter - link in bio. The book will be available in bookshops and on Story Machine website later this year!!

02/06/2026

A Kickstarter for 10

We are seeking support to publish Rockall, a beautifully produced poetry collection by Anne Osbourn, inspired by the Atlantic rock and its history.

Your contribution will help fund:
Cover design and typesetting.
Printing and production.
Illustrated work and special edition features.

Funding goals:
£1000 — publication of the standard edition.
£1250 — unlocks an illustrated edition.
£1500 — unlocks a luxury embossed cover.

Rewards:
Signed copy of Rockall with four exclusive art cards, sent two months before publication.
Signed copy with art cards plus an invitation to an exclusive online event with Anne Osbourn.
Limited edition framed print from the 1972 Royal Navy Rockall expedition.

Your support will bring this unique collection to print. The project went live on Kickstarter, Friday 22nd of May.

28/05/2026

A Kickstarter for 10

We are seeking support to publish Rockall, a beautifully produced poetry collection by Anne Osbourn, inspired by the Atlantic rock and its history.

Your contribution will help fund:
Cover design and typesetting.
Printing and production.
Illustrated work and special edition features.

Funding goals:
£1000 — publication of the standard edition.
£1250 — unlocks an illustrated edition.
£1500 — unlocks a luxury embossed cover.

Rewards
Signed copy of Rockall with four exclusive art cards, sent two months before publication.
Signed copy with art cards plus an invitation to an exclusive online event with Anne Osbourn.
Limited edition framed print from the 1972 Royal Navy Rockall expedition.

Your support will bring this unique collection to print. The project went live on Kickstarter, Friday 22nd of May.

28/05/2026

Wonderful news! ' The Lost Detective has been shortlisted for the ILP John Creasey First Novel Award! We are totally thrilled for her - such well earned success for a heartfelt and beautifully crafted novel. Congratulations, too, to the others on the shortlist: with The Peak, with The Wolf Tree, with The Vanishing Place, with Holy City and with Coram House. Well done to you all!