Chevalier and Prosser edit charity collection

Written By: Katie Allen Publication Date: Mon, 19/09/2011 - 09:45 Historical author Tracy Chevalier and Hamish Hamilton publishing director Simon Prosser have joined forces to edit a short story collection raising awareness and funds for the Woodland Trust. Why Willows Weep: Contemporary Tales from the Woods will be published on 19th October priced £12.95 by Indie Books and will contain stories from 19 contemporary authors including Joanne Harris, Rachel Billington and Philip Hensher. read more Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2011-09-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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