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…
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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…
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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…
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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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Radio encouraged publishing star? Listen to Byte the Book interview with Zone One Radio Books
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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…
Read more 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…
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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…
Read more 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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Introducing Book Reviewer, Horror Enthusiast and Publisher – Caroline Goldsmith
We’re very pleased to welcome Caroline Goldsmith to Byte the Book and look forward to reading her reviews. Caroline has worked in publishing for 12 years in various roles including sales, marketing,…
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Roddy Doyle and reading with your children – a blog post by Sara J
Parent and friend of Byte the Book, Sara J felt inspired to write a piece on Roddy Doyle. We really enjoyed it as it gave a good insight into how interactive the reading experience can be. If you’re…
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April Book Club – Fifty Shades of Grey – E.L. James
Book Club launching this month – Fifty Shades of Grey – E.L. James – 30/4/12 – Map Cafe Kentish Town We’re launching our book club at the end of this month (30/4/12) at the Map Cafe, 46 Grafton Road,…
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Byte the Book gets nominated for an award
Byte the Book got nominated for a versatile blogger award recently, made us feel quite chuffed, more details at http://mrsgoldsdaysarehere.blogspot.co.uk/2012/03/versatile-blogger-award.html
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A funny thing happened to me at the Bologna Book Fair
A funny thing happened to me at the Bologna Book Fair I was sitting outside having a meeting with a Mexican publisher when we noticed a man wearing a patchwork pastel shirt, we complimented him on his…
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Why I set up Byte the Book
Why I set up Byte the Book To say I am passionate about reading would be an understatement. Back in 1995 I set myself the target of reading a book a week. Some years I’ve got to or even exceeded fifty…
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Paper versus digital, digial wins almost everytime
Recently my Kindle broke. I hadn’t read a paper book for two weeks over a year – it decided to pack up fifty-four weeks after arrival. I rang Amazon, it was just out of warranty, and they wanted to ch…
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