Monthly Archives: June 2013

The Little Book of the Great Enchantment by Steve Blamires

Posted on June 26, 2013 by Daniel

Skylight Press is pleased to reissue The Little Book of the Great Enchantment by Steve Blamires, originally published by R.J. Stewart Books in 2008. This follows the author’s two previous titles with us, The Irish Celtic Magical Tradition and The … Continue reading →

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Smatterings & Offerings

Posted on June 19, 2013 by Daniel

We are always interested in what our authors are doing, whether with Skylight or with other great presses. Here is a smattering of recent new release offerings from various places… IAIN SINCLAIR: Ghost Milk: Recent Adventures Among the Future Ruins … Continue reading →

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The Faery Gates of Avalon by Gareth Knight

Posted on June 9, 2013 by Daniel

The Faery Gates of Avalon is the first of four books originally published by R.J. Stewart Books to be reissued imminently through Skylight Press. The other three to follow are The Little Book of the Great Enchantment by Steve Blamires, … Continue reading →

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Review of The Book of Melusine of Lusignan

Posted on June 6, 2013 by Daniel

The following is a review of Gareth Knight’s new work, The Book of Melusine of Lusignan: In History, Legend and Romance, from the June edition of the Inner Light Journal (reprinted here with permission): I wonder if you have ever seen the … Continue reading →

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Patrick Harpur on Skylight Press

Posted on June 5, 2013 by Daniel

Born in Windsor, Patrick Harpur began writing professionally in 1983, aged 33. Previously, he had travelled for a year in Africa before going to St Catharine’s College, Cambridge, to read English. Subsequently he did much of the reading and research … Continue reading →

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A chat with publisher Skylight Press

Posted on June 1, 2013 by Daniel

Originally posted on songoftheseagod:
This week I’m delighted to welcome my publishers Skylight Press to my blog. Daniel and Rebsie from Skylight have kindly agreed to answer a few questions about what they look for in manuscripts and give a…

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Monthly Archives: June 2013

The Little Book of the Great Enchantment by Steve Blamires

Smatterings & Offerings

The Faery Gates of Avalon by Gareth Knight

Review of The Book of Melusine of Lusignan

Patrick Harpur on Skylight Press

A chat with publisher Skylight Press

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