Category: News!
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Across the Road – Richard Hayman
Sonny sits down to eat dinner with his best friend right beside him. The wind and rain rage outside, ending an otherwise uneventful day. Leftover macaroni and cheese tonight, cold, slightly jaded and hardly his favourite, nor Betty’s. They both prefer something with a bit more protein, especially Betty who…
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Read all about it! News of the World
Urban Pigs Press are very happy to announce a new book that will have you squealing with delight. Gutter Punch by the brilliant A.J. Stanton, is just that book. Gutter Punch is the last of our publications from last years open novel submission window. Stanton has truly delivered the perfect…
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Interview with – Colin Gee
Hi Colin, thank you so much for sharing one of the most splendidly unique books out there. We have nothing like this. No one does. I feel like we have gotten to know you pretty well, but please can you tell us a little bit more about yourself for our…
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Two Crazy Creatures – L. Mazmanian
Two Crazy Creatures Some guy named Damien followed her to the Chanel counter and promised a 2026 fully electric Ferrari SUV if she’d cook him dinner over fire. Late that night they vastly engaged the caviar of highest cost, ever. The boulevards in München show fire from her heels. And…
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The ship has sailed!
A huge thank you to Colin Gee for standing at the helm these past couple of weeks and running an exceptional call! Thank you to everyone who has sent us your brilliant work. As ever, UPP are incredibly grateful to all of you for trusting us with your work. Now…
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Robinson Crusoe Maybe
Colin Gee’s positively insane book is now available in both ebook and paper back! “Avast ye landlubbers and scallywags! This is a fast-paced Caribbean fever dream of a novel which will leave your timbers thoroughly shivered!” – Virginia Betts, author of Burnt Lungs and Bitter Sweets “I’m not quite sure…
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New Release!
Ahoy! Today marks the release of Colin Gee’s Robinson Crusoe Maybe. A crazy, hilarious and delightfully bizarre take on a well known classic. Gee has re-written history and delivered the read of the summer. The book is now available on Kindle but please hold on with orders for the paper…
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Guest Editor – Colin Gee
We’re open for subs! To celebrate the upcoming release of Colin Gee’s Robinson Crusoe Maybe, we have recruited the man himself to run a call for our zine! Colin is eagerly awaiting your short stories and poetry with the prompt Castaways. Please send your offerings of no more than 1000…
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Words don’t belong behind bars
The Pigs Visit Prison Today EDIT – ***This post has been awaiting approval for understandable reasons***, myself and Bam accompanied the newest member of UPP, Virginia Betts to a UK prison. We were asked to run a workshop and talk about indie publishing. All the joys, pitfalls and opportunities it…
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Release date!
Cover art by Jo Andrews Robinson Crusoe Maybe Colin Gee The tide is nigh! C’mon me hearties and all the Pieces of Eight you can think of. That’s right, Colin Gee’s crazy, hilarious and outright brilliant book is upon us. Never has something so unoriginal been so uniquely original. Gee…
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