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books

Church Times

New Llanthony Abbey by Hugh Allen, published by YouCaxton, has received an excellent review in the Church Times:

‘In the midst of the burgeoning religious fervour of 19th-century Britain, the tragic-comic figure of Joseph Leycester Lyne [Fr Ignatius] must surely represent the epitome of … the “virtuoso religion” of some of its more enthusiastic and eccentric characters.  As such, a book like Hugh Allen’s has been lacking for a long time…..

The whole work is forensically researched, meticulously referenced, and fluently written – a winning combination that makes it as enjoyable as it is useful – and the footnotes are often as interesting and informative as the main body of the text.

Lyne was either a faithful thwarted prophet or a volatile pious lunatic.  Perhaps he was a heady combination of both; but Allen leaves that judgement to the reader, and does so in a masterly fashion.  This book has been well worth the wait.’

Events

Woman’s Hour

Woman’s Hour will shortly be interviewing Netta Cartwright, author of The Many Lives of Zillah Smith, published by YouCaxton Publications, along with Zillah, in Zilla’s caravan in Staffordshire, with transmission in the next week or two.

Events

Governor of Georgia

A pleasant message to Colin Sharp, author of Button Gwinnett, Failed Merchant, Plantation Owner, Mountebank, Opportunist Politician and Founding Father, from Nathan Deal, Governor of the State of Georgia where Button Gwinnett made his mark: ‘It was such a pleasure to receive your book … please extend my best wishes for its success to everyone involved in its publication’.

Self-Publishing town

Self-Publishing Basildon

YouCaxton Publications provides expert help to local writers.

We publish in all genres but specialise in niche-non-fiction, memoir and art books. Over the last year we’ve published fifty titles on a wide range subjects, among them several biographies and local histories, books on aspects of medicine, and a history of Asia’s financial industry, as well as a number of novels and poetry anthologies. We’re always looking for new books.

If you have a book which is ready, or nearly ready, for publication, please contact us; we’ll be happy to discuss your project and suggest what publishing route to follow  – there’s no charge.

Our service is uniquely friendly to writers:
We can do the whole job for you or you can pick and mix from our services when you need help.
There are no contracts to tie you or your book to YouCaxton.
All of the costs are explained in advance so there are no surprises.
Our Print-On-Demand service means that you can order as many copies as you choose whenever you choose.
You retain copyright and all profits from sales.
We can help you to get your book onto Amazon and other online distributors as well as Kindle eBooks.
We supply ISBNs and barcodes free of charge and we can arrange for distribution through wholesalers.

Our services include:
Advice
Proof reading
Editing
Kindle eBooks
Amazon
Indexing
Book design
Cover design
Distribution
Short-run printing
Print management

 

 

Events

Waterstones Birmingham

Shari King and Nicola Brown are launching the first book in their series, Brummie Girls do Social Work, published by YouCaxton, at the Birmingham branch of Waterstones on Friday 17 June, starting 18.30. This lively book looks at daily Social Work practice and the dilemmas faced by practitioners and features a collection of short, colourful episodes based on the authors’ personal experiences – a light hearted approach to a serious subject. The event will give readers an opportunity to meet the authors and gain an insight into how the book developed. After a brief introduction by Bob Fowke of YouCaxton Publications, there will be a  presentation by the authors and some readings followed by a Q&A session at the end.