Oxford Literary Consultancy
Success Stories
Writing can be a long and often uphill journey - so it's important to celebrate successes along the way. Congratulations to the following writers on successful publication of their books:
Richard Denning - THE LAST SEAL (Mercia Books, 2010)
Four mismatched Londoners brave the perils of the Great Fire of 1666 to prevent an even more terrible threat. They must each overcome weaknesses, temptation and guilt in order to destroy a demon buried under the city.
Four mismatched Londoners brave the perils of the Great Fire of 1666 to prevent an even more terrible threat. They must each overcome weaknesses, temptation and guilt in order to destroy a demon buried under the city.
Katharine T Owen - IT'S OK TO BELIEVE (2010)
The author spent 14 years of her life bedbound with little movement or speech. She set out to be healed through faith. Her book is a collection of inspirational thought-bites recorded throughout her journey.
The author spent 14 years of her life bedbound with little movement or speech. She set out to be healed through faith. Her book is a collection of inspirational thought-bites recorded throughout her journey.
Richard Denning - TOMORROW’S GUARDIAN (Mercia Books, 2010)
Tom Oakley experiences disturbing episodes of déjà-vu and believes he is going mad. Then, he discovers that he's a “Walker” – someone who can transport himself to other times and places.
Tom Oakley experiences disturbing episodes of déjà-vu and believes he is going mad. Then, he discovers that he's a “Walker” – someone who can transport himself to other times and places.
Rod Millington - VOICES: AUDIO EVIDENCE FOR SURVIVAL OF THE SOUL (2010)
As a journalist of 25 years, Roderick Rossini set out to disprove Electronic Voice Phenomena. Instead, he discovered something that shocked him to the core. His book provides hard evidence of spirits communicating with the living.
As a journalist of 25 years, Roderick Rossini set out to disprove Electronic Voice Phenomena. Instead, he discovered something that shocked him to the core. His book provides hard evidence of spirits communicating with the living.
Richard Denning - THE AMBER TREASURE (Mercia Books, 2010)
Growing up in a quiet Anglo-Saxon village, Cerdic dreams of the glories of battle and of writing his name into the sagas. He experiences the true horrors of war, however, when his home is attacked, his sister kidnapped, his family betrayed and his uncle's legendary sword stolen.
Growing up in a quiet Anglo-Saxon village, Cerdic dreams of the glories of battle and of writing his name into the sagas. He experiences the true horrors of war, however, when his home is attacked, his sister kidnapped, his family betrayed and his uncle's legendary sword stolen.
John W. Adams II - ENTRE NOUS (Atlas Books, 2008)
The moving and inspirational true story of a son's relationship with his dying father. The book centres on life's most valuable lesson - the importance of telling people how we feel about them before they are gone. Written to inspire thought and action, this story is a roadmap for life and emotional honesty.
The moving and inspirational true story of a son's relationship with his dying father. The book centres on life's most valuable lesson - the importance of telling people how we feel about them before they are gone. Written to inspire thought and action, this story is a roadmap for life and emotional honesty.
Mariela Baeva - THE DAY WAS BORN (Trafford Publishing, 2006)
A real-life tale of the Bulgarian transition to democracy. A story of self-delusion, love, the collapse of old values and the hope for new ones.
Shortlisted for Glimmer Train's Open Fiction Award in 2005-6.
A real-life tale of the Bulgarian transition to democracy. A story of self-delusion, love, the collapse of old values and the hope for new ones.
Shortlisted for Glimmer Train's Open Fiction Award in 2005-6.
Barbara Bisco - A TASTE FOR GREEN TANGERINES (Black Lotus, 2008)
A story of love, lust and murder that follows a young English anthropologist and her western colleagues as they try to set up an eco-lodge in the rainforests of Indonesia.
A story of love, lust and murder that follows a young English anthropologist and her western colleagues as they try to set up an eco-lodge in the rainforests of Indonesia.
Tom Broadbent - ON YOUNGHUSBAND’S PATH (Head-Hunter, 2005)
Charts the author’s 4000 mile journey across Asia in the footsteps of an illustrious 19th century ancestor. The Independent on Sunday gave the book a four-star rating. Critic, Dervla Murphy, wrote: “Every armchair traveller will delight in Tom Broadbent’s companionship from Peking to Pindi, every active traveller must pay homage to his achievement.”
Charts the author’s 4000 mile journey across Asia in the footsteps of an illustrious 19th century ancestor. The Independent on Sunday gave the book a four-star rating. Critic, Dervla Murphy, wrote: “Every armchair traveller will delight in Tom Broadbent’s companionship from Peking to Pindi, every active traveller must pay homage to his achievement.”
Louise Soraya Black POMEGRANATE SKY (Aurora Metro, 2010)
Layla meets her boyfriend in secret, always afraid that she will be spotted by the komiteh, the morality police. A gripping story of lies and subterfuge set against a backdrop of anti-regime protests in Iran. Winner of the Aurora Metro Virginia Prize.
Layla meets her boyfriend in secret, always afraid that she will be spotted by the komiteh, the morality police. A gripping story of lies and subterfuge set against a backdrop of anti-regime protests in Iran. Winner of the Aurora Metro Virginia Prize.
Claire Carpenter, HOLD ON TIGHT (Troubador, 2009)
A story to inspire children to believe in themselves and follow their dreams. Part of the 'Yes You Can' self-development series inspired by the likes of Napoleon Hill, Brian Tracy, Anthony Robbins, Susan Jeffers and Stephen Covey.
A story to inspire children to believe in themselves and follow their dreams. Part of the 'Yes You Can' self-development series inspired by the likes of Napoleon Hill, Brian Tracy, Anthony Robbins, Susan Jeffers and Stephen Covey.
Maggie Doyle, shortlisted as a UK finalist in the international performance poetry championships, 2007. Shortlisted for the Birmingham Poet Laureate 2008.
Jay Fejer, 'RUNNING OUT' - First Prize, Winchester Writers Conference 2009 Short Story Competition. Sponsored and adjudicated by Penguin, UK.
Michael Earle - A MOUNTAIN TO CLIMB ON TIMOR (Troubador, 2008)
An inspirational and motivational life memoir of the author's hazardous adventures on Timor while carrying out geological research. The book’s been in Amazon’s Top 10 Bestsellers Chart for biography/science and biography/endurance & survival.
An inspirational and motivational life memoir of the author's hazardous adventures on Timor while carrying out geological research. The book’s been in Amazon’s Top 10 Bestsellers Chart for biography/science and biography/endurance & survival.
Elizabeth Gillard THE TALE OF A CHELTENHAM LADY (Matador, 2009).
A girl from a humble home is sent to a prestigious Ladies’ College in the 1950s. This memoir charts her struggle to meet her mother’s unrealistic expectations.
A girl from a humble home is sent to a prestigious Ladies’ College in the 1950s. This memoir charts her struggle to meet her mother’s unrealistic expectations.
Lindsay Stanberry-Flyn, UNRAVELLING (Matador, 2010)
Vanessa and Gerald marry, have children, divorce and have other lovers. When they meet again, the chemistry between them is as strong as ever. They have to come to terms with their past and accept the power of their enduring love.
Vanessa and Gerald marry, have children, divorce and have other lovers. When they meet again, the chemistry between them is as strong as ever. They have to come to terms with their past and accept the power of their enduring love.
John Harrison, THE TOILET PAN MILLIONAIRE - MONEY MAKING SECRETS YOU CAN LEARN ON THE LOO (Streetwise Publications, 2008).
The follow-up to the bestseller, THE MONEY MAKING MAGIC OF A FUNFAIR GOLDFISH. Another humorous and life-changing book for aspiring and ambitious entrepreneurs around the world.
The follow-up to the bestseller, THE MONEY MAKING MAGIC OF A FUNFAIR GOLDFISH. Another humorous and life-changing book for aspiring and ambitious entrepreneurs around the world.
Colin Goodwin – LEG BEFORE WICKET (Legend Press, 2008).
Devious Roland Bullock gives an ultimatum to Throttle Cricket Club to 'win a trophy or be closed down.' The resulting mayhem escalates into scandal and loss of life.
Devious Roland Bullock gives an ultimatum to Throttle Cricket Club to 'win a trophy or be closed down.' The resulting mayhem escalates into scandal and loss of life.
Trevor Homer - THE BOOK OF ORIGINS (Piatkus, 2006) A book of 'firsts' crammed with surprising and intriguing facts about when things started. A treasure trove of information on the origins of everything - from musical instruments to mobile phones, from toasters to trainspotting, and from pistols to plastic surgery. Now published in various editions around the world.
Delphine H. Hollingwood - LIFE IN BURROW AT BROCKDEN (W.J. Lennard, 2007)
The author wrote this book following an operation to cure her epilepsy. An intellectual fantasy, it covers the year in the life of some very dear creatures.
The author wrote this book following an operation to cure her epilepsy. An intellectual fantasy, it covers the year in the life of some very dear creatures.
Trevor Homer - BORN IN THE USA (Skyhorse Publishing, 2009).
Americans created the heart pacemaker and email. They also gave us wheel clamps and Chinese fortune cookies. A trivia guide that includes surprising inventors like George Washington, Jamie Lee Curtis, Abraham Lincoln, Michael Jackson, Marlon Brando and Steve McQueen.
Americans created the heart pacemaker and email. They also gave us wheel clamps and Chinese fortune cookies. A trivia guide that includes surprising inventors like George Washington, Jamie Lee Curtis, Abraham Lincoln, Michael Jackson, Marlon Brando and Steve McQueen.
Celia Jennings, RESISTANCE - THE WHOLE TRUTH (Masterworks International, 2009)
All aspects of resistance are explored, including: quantum physics, mainstream
and alternative medicine, humour and political resistance. Discover how essential this force is, in our physical, and our metaphysical, universes'
All aspects of resistance are explored, including: quantum physics, mainstream
and alternative medicine, humour and political resistance. Discover how essential this force is, in our physical, and our metaphysical, universes'
Gillian Philip - CROSSING THE LINE (Bloomsbury, 2009)
A funny and poignant look at contemporary teen life: knife culture, adolescent loneliness, friendships and love.
A funny and poignant look at contemporary teen life: knife culture, adolescent loneliness, friendships and love.
Penny Kease - YOUNG PARENTS, PRESSURES & PROBLEMS and YOUNG OFFENDER - FREEDOM OR DETENTION? (Dramatic Media film company, 2008).
Educational packs.
Educational packs.
