Nicki Thornton’s Little Bookshop of Murders is a series of twisty murder mysteries set around the world of bookselling, inspired by her 20 years in the book trade.

In Who Shot Jackson Brodie? bookshop owner Keera Munroe finds herself investigating an unsolved murder that everyone has called an impossible crime. Why were a couple shot dead on the first night they moved to Crossways? Soon it’s clear someone will stop at nothing to prevent the truth being exposed and once again Keera asks herself if the loveliest places hide the darkest secrets.

Nicki’s murder mystery series follows her bestselling crime fiction fantasy thrillers for children. Her books have been translated into more than 15 languages. She speaks regularly in bookshops, literary festivals and libraries about her love of mysteries.

Stories that stay with you. Ink&Ink Publishing is an independent publishing house dedicated to timeless stories that inspire, entertain and touch the earth. Listen, Nurture, Publish.

Award winning stand-up comedian and author with writing credits for BBC radio, Luke Richards published his first novel, Dave’s New World, in 2024 – a dystopian comedy that has been described as, “laugh-out-loud funny”, “a fantastic premise executed really well” and “Douglas Adams meets George Orwell”.

For his next book, Richards has teamed up with obscure independent filmmaker, Henry Knudsen, to share the story of his lifelong, and often frustrated, pursuit of cinematic excellence. Explore Henry’s fascinating life and filmmaking career in the form of anecdotes, interviews, script extracts and behind the scenes photographs, as well as extensive, lengthy and often scathing notes from producers, collaborators and colleagues. The Henry Knudsen Archives: A Life Of(f) Film is a painfully revealing memoir that aims to answer the question: if a man makes a film and there’s nobody there to see it…will they at least read a book about it?

Reviews
“An absolute triumph of self-delusion, ego, and unintended hilarity. Whether you are a devout cinephile or simply love a brilliantly executed satire of the creative ego, Knudsen’s journey is utterly unmissable. Highly recommended!”

“Savagely funny satire on the movie world – Packed with plenty of laugh-out-loud gags and moments of pathos in between the chaos, this is a must read for anyone who’s ever tried – or failed – to make a movie. Hugely recommended”

“Witty and has interesting insights into the world of film” – Arthur Smith, Comedian

I’m Mira Tosheva, a Bulgarian-born writer and poet whose work delves into what it means to be human – how we navigate our own personal stories, the changes we go through, our vulnerabilities, and the relationships we build with ourselves and others.

My debut poetry book, “Малки истини за Големите хора / Little Truths for Grown-ups”, was first published in 2022, followed by a second edition in 2026. A bilingual collection of poems and reflections, it explores life choices, personal experiences, and the small truths we discover along the way.

My writing also extends to personal essays, which have frequently appeared in a Berlin-based English-language women’s publication.

If you’re visiting the Oxford Indie Book Fair, do stop by to say hello – I’d love to meet you!

The Little Review is the pocket magazine for anyone interested in poetry. It is sold in more UK bookshops than any other magazine dedicated to poetry.

In each issue you will find pithy reviews, erudite essays, stylish comic-strips, impertinent interviews, a fiendish literary crossword and a handful of new poems.

Poetry magazines can be very dull. The Little Review is not a poetry magazine. We are a magazine – one that just happens to be entirely about poetry.

J. C. O’Neill is an independent author of modern Gothic fantasy and historical romantic thrillers. She only began writing to amuse a relative following their cancer diagnosis, but a few chapters turned into two series of books. She has degrees in law and medicine and had the privilege of working for the National Health Service for thirty-two years. She lives, works and writes in Sheffield, but was born in Cumbria, so is a true Northerner. She has three kids, one dog, a Mr O’Neill and a fondness for McVitie’s Chocolate Digestives. She didn’t mean to write a modern Gothic fantasy trilogy; it wrote her.