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As a publisher we have long had a policy about rejecting the use of AI in our publications, but what is AI and how do you know if you are using it?

We are delighted to share news of a special event with outdoors adventurer Ben Pering which is being hosted by First Draft Devon in July

We are delighted to announce that Iron Age adventure Kirin of the Dobunni by Anne Buffoni has been shortlisted for the prestigious children’s historical fiction prize awarded by the Historical Association

Harriet Hitchen, the author of Swindon Mountain, spoke at Swindon Festival of Literature in May. The event was hosted by Swindon Arts Centre and followed by a book signing at the Waterstones Festival Shop

If you’re a book lover, you know what we mean when we say there is nothing like the transportative qualities of a great read. For one particular book by Georgia Piggott, we can safely say we were transported quite literally

If you love history, you’ll love our top ten recommended reads, covering fiction, non-fiction and poetry. Different though they are, each of these titles has two things in common – they’re beautifully written and beautifully presented

We’ve collaborated with fifty-nine schoolchildren to create a new guidebook which tells the story of the civil war battle called the Storming of Cirencester

Showcase your best original poetry with a history twist! This family friendly open mic poetry event is hosted by publisher Crumps Barn Studio in collaboration with Cirencester Radio – as part of the Cirencester History Festival creative fringe

Author Joanna Collingborn and illustrator Anna Platts have won the Golden Wizard Book Prize with their new children’s series of adventure stories inspired by Joanna’s life on her Wiltshire family farm

We are delighted to announce that we are part of a core group of organisations helping to bring Cirencester its first History Festival later this year

Whatever the weather there’s always time for a good book, and we’ve put together some great book recommendations, whether you love a good laugh, a fast-paced adventure, a glimpse of farming life, or to dive into the past

Calling young writers and poets aged 8 to 15. Submissions are open for our new children’s anthology inspired by history

Calling all UK based short story writers and poets. You are invited to submit your work for our new anthology inspired by the objects and archaeological discoveries cared for by the Corinium Museum in Cirencester