Cornish Indie Book Festival

18/06/2026

We knew we weren't the only ones who think this collection is full of incredible talent - Jonathan Wilkins does too...

https://hermitagepress.co.uk/products/salt-ston

Wow, what an amazing review!!

We never doubted that we had edited and curated an amazing collection of stories, so it's fantastic news to find out hard work has validated - thanks Jonathan

'....What makes Salt & Stone particularly compelling is its stylistic diversity. Seamlessly transitioning between contemporary realism and folklore-infused lyrical prose, the collection ensures that every turn of the page offers a new perspective on Cornish life. The anthology excels at capturing subtle nuances, the balance between traditional heritage and modern regional challenges, the power of the landscape, the charm of the villages, all making it a deeply resonant read for both locals and outsiders...'

https://everybodysreviewing.blogspot.com/2026/06/review-by-jonathan-wilkins-of-salt.html

16/06/2026

Our dinky, independent Cornish Authors Bookstore is open from 12-5 Wednesday to Saturday in but you can always support or amazing Cornish authors by buying a book or two online.

And to make it super easy for you we offer free local delivery 📚

https://hermitagepress.co.uk/collections/books

16/06/2026

To celebrate Indie BOOKSHOP WEEK we've launched some amazing book bundle deals on book bundles coming up for you.

Our second bundle offers you £10 OFF three of our most popular 'Home grown books' by Hermitage.

Murmurations by Clare Dwyer, and two incredible collections of short fiction - Twelve Stories for Twelve Sections (2024), and Salt & Stone (2026)

The authors featured in these all these books are:
Clare Dwyer, Gareth Rees, Jane Pugh, Polly Roberts, Annamaria Murphy, Emma Timpany, Clare Howdle, C.M. Davis, Cathy Rentzenbrink, Philip Marsden, Wyl Menmuir, Edward Rowe, Luke Thompson, David Hughes, Paul Taylor-McCartney, Lamorna Ireland, Helen Trevaskis, Chloe Statham, Clare Howdle, Janet Phillips, Sam Stone, Ross Dyter, Jakki Magowan, Jasmine Oreffo and Emily Ould

14/06/2026

14/06/2026

It's Independent Bookshop Week next week!
So why not help celebrate all the amazing indie bookshops around the country including ours, so snap up one of our books from and you could win a £250 gift card...

https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/cornish-authors-bookstore

14/06/2026

Salt & Stone and Twelve Stories for Twelve Sections by various Cornish Writers Two incredible collections of short fiction by some of the best Cornish Writers, available only before or during the Cornish Indie Book Festival  The authors featured in these two unique collections are: Gareth R...

06/06/2026

We're thrilled to be hosting an event at the International Women's Writing Association Conference at Falmouth University in a couple of weeks.

We've gathered together a few of Cornwall’s strongest, contemporary female writers for our hour long slot to discuss why short stories play such a pivotal role in their lives.
And our CEO and short story writer sam stone . writer will be exploring with Clare Howdle, Clare Owen Writer and Emma Timpany why women excel at writing contemporary short fiction...
Is it the freedom to experiment? Or is it the chance to dismantle social expectations? Do short stories ive more opportunity to explore contemporary themes? Or is it simply that short stories are more manageable and can be fitted within the spaces of women's busy daily schedules?

https://womenswritingassociation.com/

06/06/2026

✍📣NEW Co-Write Session📣✍

Join us in person at The Writers' Block for a series of gentle and engaging co-writing sessions!

We're very excited to launch a new monthly series of in person writing sessions at The Writers' Block over the summer. Whether you're keen to get some words on the page, looking for a space to write or just need the discipline of turning up to write, each session will provide you with time and space to work on your writing in the company of others.

The sessions will last approximately 1.5 hours with an opportunity for a check in at the beginning and then time at the end to have a little catch up (should you wish).

Led by Lucy Beckley, our Creative Lead for Communities and Emerging Writers', each session will provide a warm and welcoming space for you to meet other writers and then spend dedicated time on your writing.

These sessions are free, but donations are warmly welcomed.

Please pre book: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/thewritersblock/2243524