GOPI CHANDROTH

INDISHMAN – Reflections from India, Britain and the Sea

Neither entirely British nor wholly Indian, Gopi Chandroth describes himself as an “Indishman” – a unique blend shaped by India’s ancient value systems and Britain’s gentle sensibilities. His career at sea carried him to distant lands, exposing him to a rich tapestry of cultures and human experiences. These encounters, both extraordinary and everyday, have found their way into the pages of this book. Refusing to fit into a single genre, the collection moves effortlessly between personal anecdotes, reflections, travel experiences, street-philosophy, and seven pieces of imaginative fiction. Through this eclectic mix, the author explores the quirks, contradictions, and common threads of human nature, reminding us that while our hopes and aspirations are often similar, each individual’s story is wonderfully unique.

Book is available on Amazon.

Stephen bibby

Stephen has published several books, these three are representative.

ethel corduff

A history of the impact of Irish Nursing on nursing in the UK and the impact on the NHS  (Published June 2021)

Tralee Childhood Memories

david j tate

David has had published several short stories and some poetry. 

First novel ‘Woken’ was published on 2nd July, details below:
https://amzn.eu/d/6MPCreR

Self published a follow up to ‘Woken’. See details of ‘The Caricature Murders” below:
https://amzn.eu/d/cfkcHpL

Currently editing my third novel, working title ‘Chem and George’

MIKE BOLAND

Mike’s work has appeared widely in poetry magazines and anthologies both in the UK and abroad, and has been broadcast on local radio. His first collection, ‘The Midnight Circus’ was published in 1991 by Envoi Poets Publications, followed by ‘Trout Rising’ in 2013 from FeedARead Publishing. He was one of the founder members of the Trout Poets, and his work featured in their two collections, “The Trout…Minus One” (Focus Books 1993) and “Rainbow Trout” (Gothic Garden Press 2003). He edited “The Arcadian” poetry magazine from 1991 until 2007, and is currently editor of “wavelengths”, the magazine of the Poetry Workshop.

e-mail: gothic.garden1@btinternet.com
website: www.mikeboland.moonfruit.com

KEVIN MORRIS

Passing through: some thoughts on life and death

In the last week of January 2025, poet K Morris suffered a seizure whilst at home. This was rapidly followed by several other seizures, and the discovery that he was suffering from a brain abscess, which required an urgent operation.

In this book the poet describes his thoughts and feelings as he grapples with his own mortality. Other poems touch on the mundane rhythms of hospital life, and the poet’s yearning to return to the great outdoors and Mother Nature. 

“Passing through: some thoughts on life and death” is available in paperback and Kindle from Amazon.

Kindle https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0F8TWMZJD/

Paperback https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0F92G8PPR/