
The family we choose: Why chosen families matter more than ever
When the world pushes us out, we build our own: How chosen families shape LGBTQ+ lives, resilience, and belonging.

Why indie bookshops and indie authors need to work together
Amazon is one of those habits that’s hard to kick. I want to break my online habit and buy all my books from people who care about publishing.

Social Media: Meet your new Facebook Fake Friend
Social networks were supposed to bring people together. Meta’s plan to insert AI-generated “users” into the mix risks eroding the last scraps of authenticity.

On becoming a Birmingham serial offender
On reading and writing and how Birmingham might be the settings for the first in a new series of novels exploring how friendship is the new family.

Writer David Nicholl’s silent soundtrack trick
Discover how David Nicholls cleverly uses song references in his latest novel, avoiding copyright issues while enriching storytelling. Learn this innovative technique for writers and readers alike.