This Friday (3rd October), we’re thrilled to be launching our very first poetry anthology, put together following our themed summer open call. The quality of submissions we received was exceptional, allowing us to create a collection of remarkable variety and depth. We’re so grateful to the poets who entrusted us with their work and helped bring this book into being.

 As launch day approaches, we’d like to introduce you to some of the voices behind Stonework — and ask them the questions we’ve all been wondering!

Early in 2025, I began asking creative people about how they start a new piece of work. At the time, I was making a start of my own – setting up Scarlet Tiger Press with the simple idea that I would publish books that were beautiful and environmental. I didn’t know exactly how to do that – and, truthfully, I’m still learning – but trial and error and making it up as I go have become my best friends.