Callum M. Brooks is the author of the Rise of Tyrants epic fantasy series. A lifelong fantasy reader, he spent years devouring novels before deciding it was time to bring the stories in his own imagination to life.

That decision became Rise of Tyrants, a project that took over twelve years to complete. The first novel, Whispers of War, was released in March 2025 to widespread praise from readers, followed just twelve months later by the second installment, Tides of an Avalanche. Together, the series has received outstanding reader reviews and is rapidly approaching one million Kindle page reads.

Book Three is currently in development, with publication planned for late 2026 or early 2027.

Set across multiple kingdoms and told through a rich cast of interconnected characters, Rise of Tyrants is a dark epic fantasy grounded in realism, where political intrigue, brutal warfare, impossible choices, and the consequences of ambition shape the fate of nations. As an uneasy peace begins to fracture and an ancient prophecy stirs, every decision has the power to change the world.

Claire-Louise Price has written four poetry books. Her poems describe her journey through widowhood, touching on themes such as spirituality, love, courage and the natural world. Her latest book ‘Pausing with a Poem’ encourages readers to take moments of respite from their hectic lives. All her books have been described as accessible, light hearted yet profound, and many find their way onto readers’ bedside tables and stay there, a source of comfort in difficult times. Beautifully illustrated, the four titles are available individually or the set of four make a wonderful present.

Dice Comics is founded by Charles Cutting & Norm Chung.

Charles Cutting has been a professional artist for over 20 years. his work in comics has been published by the open university and various small presses. his latest graphic novel is the fiery crown. Recently, in 2026 he released a 10th anniversary edition of KADATH: The dream quest of Randolph Carter.

Norm Chung is an illustrator and artist painting in traditional media before working for several years in the games industry. In 2014 he won the Lakes international comic arts festival undiscovered talent competition and has since worked with other writers to produce graphic novels and Children’s picture books. He collaborated with writer Matthew Hllsdon to create the Graphic Novel ALIDOR: The Forbidden Friend, which will be released June 2026.

DICE COMICS is a collective that offers you a brand name to self publish your work under. We can also offer a free ISBN (if available) should you choose to self publish your completed work under the dice comics imprint. dice comics is not currently open to submissions but we hope to be soon. We publish entertainment titles aimed at all ages.

‘Life is serious, but is not to be lived too seriously’. Serious or humorous, my poems are always good-natured.

I write when I have something to say, and I feel I have found the right way to say it. It’s about having fun with words and meaning, using words skilfully to say things differently, and saying the familiar in unfamiliar ways.

In 2017 I self-published a collection of poetry and wit as Particles of Light, with a 2nd edition in 2025. The book has been well received and has sold well in my local bookshops.

Intersecting Lines, my second collection, was traditionally published by indie publisher Beercott Books in 2021. In 2025 Beercott Books published my third collection, titled Reflections. These two collections continue to reflect my interest in people, love, the natural world, and the human condition.

In 2025 I also compiled together the sections of wit from my 3 collections and published it as Wit ‘n Word. There are poems to move you, to surprise you, and to make you laugh. The humorous poems and one-liners are there for entertainment, to be enjoyed, though they often contain a ‘sting in the tail’. I hope readers will enjoy reading my poems and will feel I am putting their own experiences and emotions into words.

I read regularly at poetry ‘open mics’ and at local literary events, and I give talks about my poetry to community groups.

Chris Andrews Publications has produced guide books, coffee tables and souvenir books in Oxford for over 40 years. The company also publishes calendars, cards, posters and fridge magnets. All are photographed, designed and produced by ourselves. We also publish books and cards in the Cotswolds, Chilterns, Channel islands and Belfast.

In Teachers, Schools and Views on Education, John Howson brings together a year of sharp, timely reflections on the English education system at a moment of rapid change. Written as events unfolded, these commentaries capture the pressures facing teachers, the shifting demands on schools, and the policy decisions that shaped the national conversation throughout 2013.

With his trademark clarity and deep understanding of the teacher labour market, Howson offers readers a grounded, insightful narrative that connects policy to practice and national debate to classroom reality. From recruitment challenges to governance reforms, from curriculum shifts to workforce morale, this book provides a rare contemporaneous record of a pivotal year.

Essential reading for educators, policymakers, researchers, and anyone seeking to understand how the forces of policy and practice interact, this volume stands as both a historical document and a lens through which to view today’s ongoing debates.