Several authors withdrew from the Polari Prize longlist following comments made by writer John Boyne.

In her memoir, Sturgeon complains about the Harry Potter author posting a selfie in a T-shirt branding her a "destroyer of women's rights".

Larry Lamb is appearing at Hereford Military History Festival on 27 September.

Tudur Hallam was hesitant about entering as he did not know if he would live long enough to compete.

The copy of JRR Tolkien's novel is one of only 1,500 books that were printed in 1937.

The former singer releases a candid memoir as he celebrates surviving addictions during pop stardom.

He wrote more than 150 books, including The Jolly Postman and Each Peach Pear Plum.

Michael Manning will perform seven new poems inspired by the island's patron saint St Maughold.

Minecraft and friendship inspire the winning contributions from the young poets.