‘“The Hands” moves from the slightly mysterious to the downright sinister’ - Anna Aslanyan reviews Paris Fantastique by @nicholasroyle.bsky.social for @thetls.bsky.social

Lisa Tuttle has made my day. My week, in fact. Actually, probably my month @confingopublishing.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/books/2025/d...

Sat down and read this fantastic little book from @confingopublishing.bsky.social this morning. Ranging from Jamaica to New York to Paris to Manchester and its near neighbour, the old industrial town of Stockport, this is an amazing tale of cultural connections. Almost flawless. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 💡📚 #booksky

‘There are stories of great tenderness alongside others which have the macabre strain of Roald Dahl’s adult stories’ – Imogen Tomlinson reviews Sightings by David Bevan (with images by Maya Sharp). substack.com/home/post/p-180534430

Thank you to Jonathan Coe (The Proof of My Innocence) for selecting Paris Fantastique by Nicholas Royle for the Observer’s ‘Writers recommend: the best books of 2025’ feature: observer.co.uk/culture/books/article/writers-recommend-the-best-books-of-2025

Join us this Thursday for the launch of Paris Fantastique by Nicholas Royle, the final volume in his city-based story collections. Date: 13 November. Time: 7 p.m. – 8.30 p.m. Venue: Pizza Express, Corn Exchange, Manchester. Free entry but RSVP. confingopublishing.uk/event-list

HAPPY PUBLICATION DAY to Paris Fantastique by Nicholas Royle, the third and final volume in his series of story collections inspired by cities in which he has lived. Fourteen stories, including eleven that are brand new. Available for £9.50 (plus p&p): www.confingopublishing.uk/shop

‘I stand there, as still as a fixed camera, for four minutes, as long as the equivalent shot in the film’ – Michael Haneke’s Films Ranked, from Paris Fantastique, the final volume in Nicholas Royle's city-based story collections. Out 6 November. Order for £9.50 + p&p: www.confingopublishing.uk/shop

CŌNFINGŌ MAGAZINE – ISSUE 24. John Saul reviews Herscht 07769 by László Krasznahorkai – and Imogen Tomlinson discusses the controversial posthumous publication of Notes to John by Joan Didion. Plus stories, poems and photography. Available for £7 plus p&p: www.confingopublishing.uk/shop

Confingo 24 features fiction by Lucy Thynne, Nathan Bailey, Lee Ashworth, Rose Lennard, Cliff McNish; poetry by Lauren McLean, Stephanie Staab, Jake Reynolds; reviews by John Saul, Imogen Tomlinson; photography by David Chlebicki. Available for £7 plus p&p: www.confingopublishing.uk/shop

Thanks to all who came to the launch of The Garden by Maya Sharp on Wednesday evening. Thanks, too, to Nicholas Royle for chairing it and to the Saul Hay gallery for hosting it. We hope everyone enjoyed it as much as we did.

Tonight! join us at the Saul Hay gallery for the launch of Maya Sharp's debut novel, The Garden. Maya will discuss the novel and her interest in folklore with the writer and publisher Nicholas Royle. 7.30 p.m. - 9.00 p.m. Free entry/wine/juice but RSVP: www.confingopublishing.uk/event-list

Happy publication day to The Garden, the eagerly anticipated debut novel from Maya Sharp – “A truly evocative book”; “The Garden is not merely read; it takes root. Once it blooms inside you, it will not let go.” Available from our online shop for the special price of £7 (plus p&p).

A week tonight - join us at the Saul Hay gallery for the launch of Maya Sharp's debut novel, The Garden. Maya will discuss the novel and her interest in folklore with the writer and publisher Nicholas Royle. 7.30 p.m. - 9.00 p.m. Free entry/wine/juice but RSVP: www.confingopublishing.uk/event-list

Huge thanks to the wonderful @amantineb.bsky.social for the chance to talk stories in her From the Heart series. Thanks too for her quiet, sensitive reading of an extract from my collection Things Grown Distant, published by @confingopublishing.bsky.social www.amantinebrodeur.com/post/taking-...

‘Darling, he said, I have to go, but I’ll be back, I promise. Uwe must be free. Wait for me. Watch for me at the window’ - Beethoven, from Paris Fantastique, the final volume in Nicholas Royle's city-based story collections. Out 6 November. Pre-order for £9.50 + p&p: www.confingopublishing.uk/shop

On 18 September Confingo will publish The Garden, Maya Sharp's eagerly awaited debut novel. 'Fascinated by folklore, [Sharp's] writing always hinges on the fantastical and the terrible.' Available to pre-order for the special price of £7 (plus p&p): www.confingopublishing.uk/shop

‘It’s difficult to tell them apart by colour and Philippe wants to know what he’s picking up’ – The Tunnel, from Paris Fantastique, the final volume in Nicholas Royle's city-based story collections. Publication 6 November. Pre-order for £9.50 + p&p: www.confingopublishing.uk/shop

Join us at the Saul Hay gallery on 24 September for the launch of Maya Sharp's debut novel, The Garden. Maya will discuss the novel and her fascination with folklore with the writer and publisher Nicholas Royle. 7.30 p.m. - 9.00 p.m. Free entry but RSVP: www.confingopublishing.uk/event-list

'The photo booth appeared in the park the same way the blossom appeared on the trees – overnight' - Photo Booth, from Paris Fantastique, the final volume in Nicholas Royle's city-based story collections. Publication 6 November. Pre-order for £9.50 + p&p: www.confingopublishing.uk/shop.

We're delighted to announce that Paris Fantastique, the final volume in Nicholas Royle's city-based story collections, will be published on 6 November. Pre-order for £9.50 (+ p&p): www.confingopublishing.uk/shop. Each order will be sent with 3 photos of Paris taken by the author during his research.

Thanks to all who came to the launch of A love the weight of an animal, Elizabeth Gibson's debut collection of poetry, on Wednesday. Thanks, too, to guest poets Amy L. King, Rachael Hill, Katrina Moinet, illustrator Michelle Freeman, Tom England and Seesaw for making it such a memorable evening.

Tomorrow... Join us for the launch of Elizabeth Gibson's debut collection of poetry, A love the weight of an animal. Also featuring guest poets Amy L. King, Rachael Hill and Katrina Moinet. Venue: Seesaw. 7.30 p.m. - 9.30 p.m. Free entry/free canapés. Paid bar. confingopublishing.uk/event-list

A new story by David Gaffney is always something to celebrate. Flight Paths, published by @nightjarpress.bsky.social‬, is one of his most intriguing – tautly edgy, deftly organised. nightjarpress.weebly.com/flight-paths.html

One week today... Help us celebrate the launch of Elizabeth Gibson's debut collection of poetry, A love the weight of an animal, the first publication from Confingo's new poetry imprint, Carmenta. Venue: Seesaw. 7.30 p.m. - 9.30 p.m. Free entry but RSVP. confingopublishing.uk/event-list

Thank you to everyone who came along to the Saul Hay gallery on Wednesday to celebrate the launch of Sightings by David Bevan, with images by Maya Sharp. Thanks, too, to Ian Hay for hosting the event and @nicholasroyle.bsky.social for chairing it. Photo by David Gaffney.

Tonight! Help us celebrate the launch of Sightings by David Bevan, with images by Maya Sharp, at the Saul Hay gallery. David will be discussing the book with @nicholasroyle.bsky.social. Starts 7.30 p.m. Free entry/glass of wine.

This is the best #shortstory collection I've read in ages - so piercing, so moving. These will stay with me for a while 😌 @polyscribe70.bsky.social @confingopublishing.bsky.social

Thank you to Ian Pople and The High Window for this penetrating review of Elizabeth Gibson's A love the weight of an animal, the first publication from Carmenta, Confingo's new poetry imprint. thehighwindowpress.com/2025/07/04/the-high-window-review-4-july-2025/

Come and join us for the launch of Sightings by David Bevan, with images by Maya Sharp, on Wednesday 23 July at the Saul Hay gallery. David will discuss the book with @nicholasroyle.bsky.social. Starts 7.30 p.m. Free entry/glass of wine but RSVP: www.confingopublishing.uk/event-list

Our Northern Publishers' Fair is back this Autumn! 📅 Sat 27th September, 11am-3:30pm @manclibraries.bsky.social ✨ 16 publishers (and new agents table!) across all genres ✨ Author book signings Perfect for readers, writers & literature lovers. fly-on-the-wall-press.eventcube.io/events/87204...

Come and join us at Seesaw on 6 August to celebrate the publication of Elizabeth Gibson's debut collection of poems, A love the weight of an animal - which is also the first publication from Carmenta, a new poetry imprint of Confingo. Free entry. Starts 7.30 p.m. www.confingopublishing.uk/event-list

Help us celebrate the publication of Sightings by David Bevan, with images by Maya Sharp, at the Saul Hay gallery on Wednesday 23 July, 7.30 p.m. - 9.00 p.m. Free entry. Free glass of wine/juice. www.confingopublishing.uk/event-details/book-launch-sightings-by-david-bevan-with-images-by-maya-sharp

Happy publication day to A love the weight of an animal, Elizabeth Gibson's debut collection of poetry and the first publication from @carmentapoetry.bsky.social, a new poetry imprint of Confingo. The book can be purchased from our online shop for the special price of £7 (plus p&p) till 5 July.

NEW TITLE! On 18 September Confingo will publish Maya Sharp's debut novel - The Garden. 'It starts with the earth, with the bones that rest beneath the surface, and it ends the same way.' Available to pre-order for the special price of £7 (plus p&p): www.confingopublishing.uk/shop

'Offbeat, otherworldly oddness...' Thank you to Bookmunch for this review of Sightings by David Bevan, with images by Maya Sharp. bookmunch.wordpress.com/2025/05/28/offbeat-otherworldly-oddness-sightings-by-david-bevan-with-images-by-maya-sharp

A week today, our poetry imprint Carmenta publishes its first collection: A love the weight of an animal by Elizabeth Gibson, with cover image and artwork by Michelle Freeman - 'a love letter to Manchester life'. Available to pre-order through our online shop: www.confingopublishing.uk/shop

‪We'll be at the Summer Solstice Book Fair at Hyde Park Book Club, Leeds on Saturday 21 June. Please come along. Book fair - 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.; readings from 3.45 p.m. Free entry. www.seetickets.com/event/summer-solstice-nfa-book-fair/hyde-park-book-club/3401708

Happy publication day to The Crib and Other Stories by Albertine Sarrazin (translated by Sonya Moor), published in English for the first time. Cover by Zoë McLean. Available to buy from our online shop for the special price of £7 (plus p&p) till midnight 6 May. www.confingopublishing.uk/shop

Thank you to @mslexia.bsky.social for including this feature on Confingo - 'Indie in the news' - in their latest issue.

"an engaging, stridently witty voice brought back to life" David Rose reviews The Crib and Other Stories by Albertine Sarrazin (translated by Sonya Moor) @exactingclam.bsky.social www.exactingclam.com/issues/no-17-summer-2025/albertine-sarrazins-emthe-crib-and-other-storiesem/

Happy publication day! Sightings by @david-bevan.bsky.social‬, with photographs by Maya Sharp, is the sixth in our series of collaborations by writers and artists. Available to buy from our online shop for the special price of £6 (plus p&p) till midnight 22 May. www.confingopublishing.uk/shop

Thank you to Emily Harstone for including Confingo in this survey of UK literary magazines. authorspublish.com/ten-terrific-uk-based-literary-journals/

We'll be at the Summer Solstice Book Fair at Hyde Park Book Club, Leeds on Saturday 21 June. Please come and join us. Book fair - 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., followed by readings. Free entry. www.seetickets.com/event/summer-solstice-nfa-book-fair/hyde-park-book-club/3401708

"a fitting tribute to a writer whose life burned so brightly and briefly" Thank you to Livi Michael for this perceptive review of The Crib and Other Stories by Albertine Sarrazin, translated by Sonya Moor. www.themanchesterreview.co.uk/?p=12884

Many thanks to @saltpublishing.com for including Confingo in their list of indie publishers to watch in the UK this year: www.saltpublishing.com/blogs/magazine/indie-publishers-to-watch-in-the-uk-this-year

Confingo 23 - published 30 April. Photography: Evie Spicer. Fiction: Graham Mort, Livi Michael, David Rose. Poetry: Irina Dumitrescu, Ian Pople, T.E. Niemi. Reviews: Katie Mehers, Isobel Edmondson, Matthew Adamson, Franziska Götter, H.B. Waight, Nicholas Royle. Available from our online shop.

👀 Take a look at the *beautiful* cover art for Elizabeth Gibson's debut poetry collection 'A love the weight of an animal' 🎨 Specially commissioned artwork by the wonderful Michelle Freeman 🗓️ Coming 3rd July - preorders at tinyurl.com/carmenta

We're very excited to announce the first publication from Carmenta, our new poetry imprint. A love the weight of an animal by Elizabeth Gibson will be published on 3 July. 'A love song to Manchester life', it will be Elizabeth's first full-length collection. Pre-orders: tinyurl.com/carmenta

Thank you to everyone who came to the Saul Hay gallery on Wednesday for the launch of Precipitation by @ailsacox.bsky.social, with images by Patricia Farrell, the fifth in our series of author/artist collaborations. Thanks, too, to Elizabeth Baines for chairing the event and Ian Hay for hosting it.