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Author: Ian Gouge
As a compulsive writer, I have authored nearly thirty books: novels, collections of short stories, volumes of poetry, and some non-fiction. As an independent publisher (using my Coverstory books imprint), I have also produced a number of books for other writers, plus anthologies in which many contributors have had their work showcased - some for the first time. All of which is somewhat irrelevant without you, my readers. Please check-out my sites - including the links to my podcast. I would be delighted if you found something you decided you would like to read.
Ripon Gazette, 27th January, 2022
And they published one of my photographs of RHS Harlow Carr too..!
Ripon Gazette – 27th January, 2022
Fame - if not fortune! And they published one of my photographs too..!
Recognition in the press!
An article that has appeared on-line today and will be in the print run of the newspaper on Thursday this week: Ripon author Ian Gouge has seen his publishing popularity grow over the last few years.
Recognition in the Press!
An article that has appeared on-line today and will be in the print run of the newspaper on Thursday this week: Ripon author Ian Gouge has seen his publishing popularity grow over the last few years.
Elizabeth Barraclough
Elizabeth Barraclough was my wife's aunt. 24 hours ago that 'was' would have been an 'is'. Elizabeth was one of the most remarkable people I think I have ever met. For example, in the late fifties and early sixties she was a leading light in the computer department at Newcastle University - I know, a … Continue reading Elizabeth Barraclough
It’s okay not to be on top form every day…
I keep a kind of 'tracker' on which I record my daily activities as they relate not only to all things writing-related but a little to well-being too. The tracker is broadly split into: my own writing projects, my publication work (through Coverstory books), sundry writing activities - such as poetry groups, retreats etc. - … Continue reading It’s okay not to be on top form every day…
“In a Strange Room”
In a way, Damon Galgut's "In a Strange Room" only comes to life in the third and final section. This is where there is real pace and drama and is so different to what comes before that the novel eventually seems more like a loose collection of novellas. Yes, there is a constant character throughout … Continue reading “In a Strange Room”
Openings
What can you tell from the title of a book, its cover, the blurb that goes with it? Too often these prove insufficient clues as to what might be hidden inside - good or bad. Sometimes when we're buying a new book we'll take a punt; but more often than not, we probably settle for … Continue reading Openings
Another step forward in a writing life…
I recently published a post on the Coverstory books website that started like this: As a Writer there's nothing quite like seeing your words coalesce, watching characters develop and take on a life of their own, or weaving meaning and narrative into a poem.As an Editor and publisher there's nothing like that frisson of excitement … Continue reading Another step forward in a writing life…
Ian Gouge - Writer 