by VerveBooksBlog | Oct 9, 2026 | Uncategorised
Autumn is upon us. And although it is unseasonably – and concerningly – hot, the days have begun to get shorter, the nights longer and there is a slight chill in the air. Here are the perfect dark reads to accompany the approaching of autumn. Demi’s...
by VerveBooksBlog | Aug 24, 2026 | Uncategorised
When I start writing a new book, I always begin with a relationship between two people. I write it on a piece of paper and circle it. Siblings, neighbours, friends, parent/child, colleagues, rivals, idols… there are endless combinations that are rife with potential...
by VerveBooksBlog | Jul 30, 2026 | Uncategorised
What inspired you to write Short War? When I was 16, I did a student exchange program in Quillota, Chile. The year before I went, I took advanced US history at my high school – and yet I arrived in Chile without any idea that the United States had helped orchestrate a...
by VerveBooksBlog | Jun 26, 2026 | Uncategorised
Queerphoria is out in paperback and eBook, and we cannot stress enough how much of a pleasure it has been putting it together for you all. To see the incredible stories, essays, poems and reflections that have stemmed from such a broad brief all collated into one...
by VerveBooksBlog | Jun 19, 2026 | Uncategorised
Happy Pride Month! From the team and some of our queer VERVE authors, we’re bringing you our most anticipated LGBTQIA reads for 2026. Buckle up and find the next book to add to your TBR. Ellie’s pick: I’m a huge fan of ‘books...
