As Women's History month marches to a close, we've been reflecting on the women in history we admire the most. Scroll down to see who made our (most definitely not exhaustive) list... Hildegard von Bingen Buy now Listen, I’m not the biggest non-fiction reader in the...

When I was doing press for the first of the three Vera Kelly novels, an interviewer asked if I had ever been to Julius’, a storied (and claimant for the oldest) gay bar in New York. I said that I hadn’t. She seemed a little disappointed; I was a little disappointed in...

This week, to mark the announcement of VERVE Voices – our very own forthcoming in-house podcast! – the VERVE team are bringing you some hot podcast recommendations. Whether it’s reading recommendations, food-related chat or a true crime story you’re hungry for – or...

From the time I was a child, I have discovered the books I love in libraries and second-hand bookshops, and that is inevitably where the books I love find me. My maternal grandparents’ house in Madikeri, in India, was full of books, all of which I read and re-read....

I'm Jane Jesmond, author of the thriller On The Edge, which features daredevil climber Jen Shaw. The second in the series, Cut Adrift, is out this month, and I'm excited for people to read how Jen battles her way through danger and tragedy in Malta and on the...

When I’m starting a new project, I read constantly. I read my favourite authors’ books over and over, sometimes just opening the book midway and reading a chapter or two. Reading excellent books inspires me to write. Sometimes, I love a slow-burn book. Don’t get me...

Hello, I’m Chloe Michelle. I’m an Irish author living in Brighton, UK. I have been writing since my teens, and my debut novel, Sunburn, will be published by VERVE in June 2023. It focuses on best friends Lucy and Susannah as they navigate their teen years and their...

I’m Georgina Clarke, the author of The Dazzle of the Light. I live in Worcester, and I work in Birmingham, teaching Theology. My novel was published in November, and I’ve had a wonderful time working with the team at VERVE. The Dazzle of the Light is set in 1920 and...

It’s incredibly difficult to discuss entry-level roles in the publishing sphere without acknowledging how competitive they are. Internships are an invaluable way to ensure your application stands out above all others, enabling you to pick up necessary office skills,...

With just a week left until the VERVE office closes for the holidays, our editor Jenna is already planning her festive reading choices. Here’s her (highly aspirational) list so far… Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and...