Liz Williams Books

Embark on a journey to rekindle your sense of wonder through captivating stories and profound insights. This book invites readers to explore the beauty of everyday moments and the magic in the mundane. With a blend of personal anecdotes and philosophical reflections, it encourages a deeper appreciation for life’s experiences, urging you to embrace curiosity and joy. Ideal for anyone seeking inspiration, it serves as a reminder of the extraordinary potential within the ordinary.

Lawrence Block, a four-time Edgar Award winner, offers a comprehensive essay collection that delves into the craft of writing fiction. Drawing from his extensive experience, he shares insights on storytelling, character development, and the writing process. This collection serves as both inspiration and guidance for aspiring writers, blending practical advice with personal anecdotes, making it a valuable resource for anyone looking to enhance their writing skills.

An anthology featuring stories that take the reader deep into the strangeness of the landscape, where reality flickers like summer's heat. An empty car with a door hanging open by an endless field of wheat; shimmering heat at midsummer, when something walks unseen in the sunlight; a sense of presence in the view below you as you reach the crest of a hill and look down upon... a story yet untold. Contents: Between Skin and Sea - Cat Hellisen All That Dead Beauty - Andrew Hook The White Wood - Sarah Singleton Bog Goddess - Fiona McGavin Parrot's Drumble - Jordan Biddulph Ochre and Faience - Nerine Dorman A Hard Country to Die In - Paula Wakefield Lightening - Rose Biggin The Green Calling - Storm Constantine The Mydford Medusa - Freda Warrington Sanatorium - Grace Alice Evans The Lighthouse - Emma Coleman The Winter Wife - Kari Sperring The Road to Tempol - Wendy Darling Crabtree Field - Jessica Gilling On Venus Street - Liz Williams Work, Die, Heh Heh - Paul Houghton Borderline - J. E. Bryant Icarus Fall - John Kaiine About the Authors "Shadows on the Hillside is a sightseeing odyssey into the literary strange. The anthology is dysfunctional in all its lucidity, where summer evenings stretch and stark black hills deadstare against a blood sky at weathered sandhills and tors in a beauty of heartache and place." - Aurealis

The collection offers insights from a four-time Edgar Award winner, exploring the intricacies of writing fiction. Block shares his experiences, techniques, and philosophies, providing valuable guidance for aspiring writers. Through a blend of personal anecdotes and practical advice, he delves into the creative process, character development, and the nuances of storytelling. This compilation serves as both inspiration and a practical resource for those looking to hone their craft in the literary world.

This highly accessible and much-needed resource sets out practical advice on positive behaviour management in primary schools, exploring how to support children effectively with their personal, social and emotional development.With an emphasis on implementable strategies, this book will give primary school teachers and staff an understanding as to why children may behave as they do, and what steps can be taken by the school to support a child's development. Considering a variety of factors that influence positive behaviour, such as environment, mental health, parents, and the importance of planning, this book is full of ideas that can be dipped in and out of for support in the classroom. Bite-sized and practical, this is a perfect book for busy teachers.

The sequel to Comet Weather invites readers to embark on a journey of rediscovery and enchantment. It explores themes of wonder and the magic of life, continuing the story with beloved characters as they navigate new challenges and experiences. The narrative promises to evoke nostalgia while introducing fresh adventures that inspire readers to reconnect with their sense of awe.

Set against the backdrop of a bustling London, the story follows a witchcraft shop owner who finds themselves in humorous and chaotic situations. The protagonist's quirky challenges include managing an eccentric inventory and dealing with the misunderstandings of everyday life, all while trying to maintain their business. The blend of magic and the mundane creates a unique narrative that explores themes of community, identity, and the often comical struggles of running a magical enterprise.

Set in a modern world, the story revolves around four fey sisters, each with their own unique abilities and personalities. As they navigate the complexities of their magical heritage and the challenges of contemporary life, themes of sisterhood, identity, and the balance between their fey nature and human experiences emerge. Their journey explores the bonds that unite them and the conflicts that arise as they confront external threats and personal struggles.

Provides everything you need to plan a handfasting whether you re a celebrant or planning your own from writing vows to choosing colours to working with magical tools like a chalice or athame

An illuminating, lively history of paganism in the West.