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- Writing in an era of AIAs 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?
- ONE MOOR TIME: a book walk with Ben PeringWe are delighted to share news of a special event with outdoors adventurer Ben Pering which is being hosted by First Draft Devon in July
- SHORTLISTED for YOUNG QUILLS 2025We 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
- Swindon Festival of Literature 2025Harriet 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