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The Henshaw Press Short Story competition has CLOSED! I am happy to report that we had DOUBLE the usual amount of entries so good lucky everyone! The stories have all gone to our first reader to read through and select 40 for the second reader @presshenshaw.bsky.social #shortstory #writingcommunity

Ohhh glad it arrived safely - enjoy!

Four days to go! We close our current competition on March 31st at midnight GMT - there's still time to send us your stories! Winning entries will receive up to £200 and see their stories published with the fabulous @hobeckbooks.bsky.social Quick! #writing

Newsletter sent. As expected, perhaps, it is about the main thing that is consuming our minds here at Hobeck Towers at the moment - the white, black and ginger furry creature that inspired our logo www.hobeck.net #subscribe #newsletter

'A compelling read. I thoroughly recommend it.' ROBERT PLANT 'Brilliant!' ROB GITTINS We have a house full of the books! Order now and give us our space back! Amazon: www.amazon.co.uk/27-Church-St... Hobeck: www.hobeck.net/shop?scrollT... #historicalfiction #newrelease

We've had a delivery! Thanks to the wonderful guys at CMP Print in Dorset for their efficient service (a new printer that we are using). The cats didn't know what to make of this! Buy direct for free P&P for UK orders! www.hobeck.net/product-page... #newrelease #indiepress #historicfiction

'I wolfed it down in a couple of sittings!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ OUT NOW! OUT NOW! Published last week - the fourth book in this fantastic, hilarious, laugh-out-loud series. If you haven't started yet - what are you waiting for? #cozymystery #cosycrime #crimefiction #crimeseries diamondbooks.co.uk/book/the-bon...

'This book kept me awake every night, as I just couldn't put it down!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A compulsive read'. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Gripping, thrilling, suspenseful!!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Why not find out for yourself? Available from Diamond Crime and Amazon #thriller #crimefiction #debutnovel #ebook #paperback #amazon

A bit late this week... newsletter sent - all about cats going to London (with or without a future mayor) and mice making the most of the opportunity to play, or not... www.hobeck.net #subscribe #newsletter

No mens with their guns on this cover! We adore this cover, by the very talented Jayne Mapp @jaynemphoto.bsky.social

So the secret is out. You thought Mr Aberford wrote just brilliant thrillers, well you haven't read his new cosy mystery yet! If you like your crime cosy with a twist of tea, magic and mayhem, then this series is perfect for you! Preorder now! @ajaberford.bsky.social www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0GSH63BGC

We are so thrilled to be able to reveal the brand new cover for Anthony Aberford's THE CONSERVATORY out on 21 April! Cosy mystery with a twist of tea, magic and history! Amazon: www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0GSH63BGC Hobeck: www.hobeck.net/product-page... @ajaberford.bsky.social #cosycrime #cozymysetry

Cover real coming very soon and this is a new series by an existing Hobeck author dipping their toes in relatively new waters. Who is it? Guess below! Clue: it is not the Mediterranean! #coverreveal #preorder

Not many days left! If you haven't met George yet then this is your chance, for less than a third of a cup of coffee! www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BX6RK1FR #malta #thriller #99p #99cents #kindle

Cover reveal time! Pre-order time! We are absolutely thrilled to be publishing the third Gloucestershire Crime series title at the end of May. Amazon UK: www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0GS93DB3F Amazon US: www.amazon.com/dp/B0GS93DB3F @drrachelsargeant.bsky.social #crimeseries #crimefiction #indiepub

Watch this space! Watch this space! Watch this space! @drrachelsargeant.bsky.social #coverreveal #preorder #crimeseries #crimefiction #gloucester #midlands #ebook #kindle #indiepub

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Why has the Hobeck Cattage been in cat prison? What adds up to 20 in old candles? Find out in our weekly newsletter www.hobeck.net #subscribe #newsletter

ONLY 24 HOURS LEFT!!! Grab yourself a bargain weekend read today while you can! 'An addictive read.' LINDA HUBER ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ UK: amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FH7LR3S1 US: www.amazon.com/dp/B0FH7LR3S1 @jennieensor.bsky.social #99p #99cents #kindle #amazon #weekend #cozymystery

Weekends are for... READING! Grab yourself a bargain weekend read today while you can! 'FANTASTIC READ!' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ US: www.amazon.com/dp/B0FH7LR3S1 UK: www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FH7LR3S1 @jennieensor.bsky.social #99p #99cents #cosymystery #thriller

Not long now - grab yourself a bargain weekend read today while you can! 'FANTASTIC READ!' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ |UK: amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FH7LR3S1 US: amazon.com/dp/B0FH7LR3S1 @jennieensor.bsky.social #99p #99cents #cosymystery #thriller

Just a few days left! Calling all cosy mystery lovers. 'A brilliant mystery with a wonderful cast of characters. I loved this book!' VICTORIA DOWD UK: amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FH7LR3S1 US: amazon.com/dp/B0FH7LR3S1 @jennieensor.bsky.social #99p #99cents #cosymystery #thriller

For one week only! Grab yourself a bargain while it's a bargain! 'A brilliant mystery with a wonderful cast of characters. I loved this book!' VICTORIA DOWD UK: www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FH7LR3S1 US: www.amazon.com/dp/B0FH7LR3S1 @jennieensor.bsky.social #99p #99cents #cosymystery #thriller

Bargain of the week! Bargain of the week! THE BAD WOMEN is currently only 99p/99cents. www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FH7LR3S1 www.amazon.com/dp/B0FH7LR3S1 #crimefiction #99p #99cents #kindle #ebooks @jennieensor.bsky.social 'I loved this book!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

So to our good news! We have signed a contract to publish the third Gloucestershire Crime Series novel - coming this May! Watch this space for more info soon @drrachelsargeant.bsky.social #indiepress #crimeseries #crimefiction #crimenovel #gloucester #gloucestershire #news #publishing

News coming soon! News coming soon! Who is it? Any guesses? #crimefiction #crimeseries #contractsigned #breakingnews #indiepublishing

Newsletter sent! Do you like these? Find out what The Beck thinks of them... Are they yay or neigh? www.hobeck.net #newsletter #subscribe #chocolate

'Brilliant' Victoria Dowd 'Riveting' Diana Wilkinson ...and only 99p/99¢ FOR ONE WEEK ONLY STARTING TODAY! THE BAD WOMEN! UK: www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FH7LR3S1 US: www.amazon.com/dp/B0FH7LR3S1 @jennieensor.bsky.social #99p #99cents #ebook #kindle #amazon #SundayVibes #sale #KU

Calling all lovers of CALL THE MIDWIFE and DOWNTON ABBEY and HISTORICAL FICTION - fancy joining the blog tour for Adrian's first novel? We have space! #historicalfiction #familyfiction #review #blogger #blog #blogtour #historyfiction #history

No newsletter last week, find out why in this week's newsletter. And what does Alfie the Cat drink in his public house? A pint of whiskers? #newsletter www.hobeck.net

Greetings from Portmellon! I wish I could down tools completely while on hols but I can't. We have space on Adrian's first book's blog tour - any takers? We'd love to have you! #blogtour #bloggers www.amazon.co.uk/27-Church-St...

It will be fatal... once you start reading this series, you won't be able to stop. 'I read a lot of books but this was one of the best. Read it in one day.'⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B095XJX3NR #crimefiction #crimeseries #thriller #kindleunlimited #ku #amazon

'Intelligent plot, larger than life characters, plenty of ironic humour.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ AJ ABERFORD 'Exceptional geopolitical thriller!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A real page-turner!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0D1R5P2NK #boxset #kindle #thriller

'I thought I knew everything about murders in the Med – not so – this series is a fantastic read!’ ROBERT DAWS, AUTHOR OF THE BESTSELLING 'ROCK' CRIME SERIES. www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CMPS9TXC Start with the boxset and see where it takes you... #malta #crimefiction #thriller #kindle

I will never forget reading Julie Anderson's submission of The Midnight Man, I didn't stop reading until I'd finished. And now the third book is due out this April. You NEED to read this series if you haven't already: www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CY2M5BMQ #crimeseries #historicalcrimefiction

Haven't discovered the world of Steph Grant yet? What?? WHY?? You need to read 'that' opening chapter of Blood Notes NOW! FREE ON KINDLE UNLIMITED Boxset: www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CTYL242F #suffolk #crimeseries #crimefiction #seasidecrime #kindle #ebook

This week's newsletter is a blast from the past, a trip down memory lane, dripping in nostalgia - who is the ginger-haired smiley chap in this photo? Any guesses? Newsletter sent www.hobeck.net #newsletter

Keep those entries coming!

Watch out HART TEAM - advance copy coming your way! #advancecopy #advancereader #crimefiction #crimeseries

We have a new book coming - cover reveal and preorder BLOOD LOSS now by the very talented LIN LE VERSHA! UK: www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0GLRBK715 US: www.amazon.com/dp/B0GLRBK715 Hobeck: www.hobeck.net/product-page... #preorder #crimefiction

We have signed a contract for a new HILLY BARMBY THIRLLER! We love Hilly's books - this will be our fourth one! Can't wait! I (the Beck) is editing it now. You're going to love this! Out later this spring. www.amazon.co.uk/stores/Hilly... @hillybillie.bsky.social

27 Church Street has a website! Thanks to the great-grandson of Lionel Stretton for creating this: 27churchstreet.com #kidderminster #indiepub #historicalfiction

If only I could add a slow cooker to this picture then I'd have got all the themes on the newsletter in one image. Newsletter sent! www.hobeck.net #subscribe #newsletter #belts #slowcookers #rainbows

Good news! The Henshaw Press Short Story March competition is now open! Get writing, folks, get emailing me, people. Go forth and be creative! #writingcompetition www.henshawpress.co.uk

Thank you to everyone who entered the Henshaw Press Short Story competition in 2025. You have raised £364.25 to buy books for the pupils at Walton High School in Stafford! THANK YOU! @presshenshaw.bsky.social #writingcommunity

Congratulations to the winners! Your stories are now on the website. Everyone else, grab a coffee, take a break and take a read. We love these stories and they'll feature in due course in the next anthology #writingcommunity www.henshawpress.co.uk

We are announcing the winners of the December competition today! Check the Henshaw Press account for the news #writingcometition #shortstories