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Introducing Joe Hayman

We are really pleased to bring you some non-fiction today, showcasing the introduction to Joe Hayman’s book British Voices: The UK in its own words. The full book is available to buy here. British V…

Introducing Jo Sandelson in our Illustrators’ Showcase

We’re very pleased to welcome Jo Sandelson to the Byte the Book family. Jo published the first ever current affairs daily strip cartoon in The Times, called ‘On the Record’ and co-founded an Animatio…

Why I’m Reading Self-Published Books

I’ve made a commitment that every other book I read for the next year will be either self-published or unpublished. Here’s why. I often read to connect with authors (it’s also why I like art: to get u…

Introducing Linda Toigo in our Illustrators’ Showcase

Please welcome another skilled artist and illustrator, Linda Toigo, to the Byte the Book family. This image is called ‘Moby’ and is from her ‘Troubled Waters’ series. Linda is a graphic designer, ill…

Introducing Sam Walshaw in our Illustrators’ Showcase

We’re completely loving all the talented artists joining our ranks as our Illustrators’ Showcase slowly grows. Today we bring you the very creative Sam Walshaw. Sam first submitted her p…

Introducing Stuart Trotter in our Illustrators’ Showcase

Byte the Book is extremely honoured to have Stuart Trotter join our Illustrators’ Showcase. This image is the cover to his Scaredy Cat book. Scaredy Cat is available via Amazon here. Stuart is…

Introducing Aline P’Nina Tayar

I feel very priviledged to be showcasing Aline P’Nina Tayar and her incredibly moving story ‘Losing Touch’, it’s an absolutely stunning piece of writing. Born in Malta and raised in Isra…

Introducing Kate Ansell

Another brilliant writer on our site, Kate Ansell, and her short story, ‘Emily Meets A Man Who Looks Like Hitler’. Like everyone else, Kate has written a novel. It is about cats. She has an M…

Introducing Talli Roland

We’ve another great edition to the Byte the Book family: Talli Roland. Please take a look at her wise study of romance in the short story ‘You Don’t Have to Say You Love Me’. Talli write…

Introducing Simon East

Another great edition to the Byte the Book fold, please take a look at Simon East’s short story of dis-ease ‘Sparrows’. Simon recently completed a PhD at Oxford University and works there part-time re…

Introducing author and reviewer Tracey Sinclair

We’re really pleased to have the multi-talented author and reviewer, Tracey Sinclair, join Byte the Book. Her quietly menacing short story ‘War of Words’ is now live in our Writing Showcase, just cl…

About last night’s book club and announcing our book for June – The Third Policeman by Flann O’Brien

Buy June’s bookclub book from Amazon here Or visit Owl Bookshop in Kentish Town, tell them you’re a Byte the Booker and get 15% off Our book club met last night to discuss the brilliant ‘Slaughterhous…

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Announcing the Launch of our Illustrators’ Section

Following on from the success of our writers showcase we’re also keen to help artists wanting to illustrate or design books. So we are really pleased to be showcasing Alex Shaw this month. This image…

Introducing T.A. Gilbert

We’re very proud to welcome T.A. Gilbert to Byte the Book family with her short story ‘Sorted’. This work was first published in Gilbert’s short story collection, ‘Wednesday Night Tupperware’, which…

Discount code for Byte the Bookers for Publishing Apps event from Music Ally’s The Appside

Music Ally have launched a new apps business information service called The Appside, and have a very interesting event focussed specifically on book publishing apps. BytetheBookers get 20% off, just q…

Introducing Victoria Taylor Roberts

Continuing to showcase new and interesting talent we are very pleased to welcome Victoria Taylor Roberts to the Byte the Book family with her short story ‘Hotel Room’. This piece of flash fiction w…

Introducing Aidan Thomas

Continuing in our commitment to help writers at all stages in their career, we’re very excited to be showcasing Aidan Thomas’ short story, ‘My Fear and I’. This piece of flash fiction was first publ…

A Book Club for writers and readers – our verdict on ’50 Shades of Grey’ and next month’s book ‘Slaugherhouse 5’

Our book club met for the first time this Monday. There were seven of us, seven people that hadn’t met before but all liked books. I’d put up ads along the high street, including a poster at Bluston’s…

Announcing the launch of our writing showcase

It is our intention that Byte the Book is a place where fiction is both explored and celebrated, and to help writers at all stages in their careers. So we are very excited this month to be showcasing…