The COMEBACK is on......
The past couple of years have been incredibly challenging for us here in the Badger’s sett since we closed the shop here in Belper… some of the challenges have been personal and some are those you’ll all be familiar with (rising costs etc).
But…
We are COMING BACK… of this I am determined!
Over the coming weeks I will be sharing more on what Bearded Badger might look like moving forward - but there will be some publishing, some bookselling and I am determined to get my mojo back in terms of championing our indie press and bookshop scene.
I'll be updating the socials (mainly Instagram and we've just started a new Bluesky account - no X here - as well as Substack account) over the next month or so (March / April 2025) - so if you're not following us, I'd love you to do that!
See you on the other side mi ducks!!
Paul (aka The Bearded Badger!) x
WELCOME TO BEARDED BADGER PUBLISHING!
OUT NOW!!
The Art of Escapology by Nicola Ashbrook
ISBN: 9781739758714
96pp
£8
The Art of Escapology is the latest collection of flash fiction from Nicola Ashbrook, a series of stories all woven around the theme of escape; be it physical, emotional or simply a journey around the imagination.
With laser-like precision, these short stories burst with energy from the page, which in itself becomes a form of escapism! The perfect book for today's times.
Published 20th October 2022
Step Forward, Harry Salt by Ross Lowe
ISBN: 9781838199531
£10
Something strange is afoot in the Derbyshire hills. But what does that mean for Harry Salt? He’s a young man with a big secret. So big, that the Prime Minister wants a piece of him.
Trouble is, it’s such a deeply buried secret that Harry doesn’t even know about it.But when he starts his new job at the Ministry of People and the anxious UK prepares for The Change, things get steadily more strange and frightening.
Dreams filled with painful memories and snarling black dogs. Endless ham baguettes. A 900-year-old Starsky & Hutch addict. Murderous lollipop ladies and milkmen that bite.
Yes. Something is definitely up.
It’s time to Step Forward, Harry Salt.
To read the opening two chapters of Step Forward, Harry Salt click on the PDF icon or here
Interview with Tracey Curzon-Manners (aka Box Office Girl)
Paul Handley (founder of Bearded Badger!) recently did an video with Notts-based writer and blogger, Tracey Curzon-Manners, where they talked about how indie publishing thrives and survives somewhere between mainstream and self-publishing, submission windows and everything in-between.
Take a peek:
The Stuff of Stories PODCAST!
Paul Handley (founder of Bearded Badger!) had a lovely convivial chat with Ian from 'The Stuff of Stories' about all things bookselling, publishing, and the power of stories! Recorded LIVE in the bookshop!
Have a listen here:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/005-bearded-badger-books/id1569008916?i=1000523626345
