Inspired by the River Axe, which has flowed through the Mendip Hills for millions of years, Axe River Books is committed to supporting local writers and fostering a vibrant community around South Western literature.

 

As a community interest company (CIC), all profits are reinvested in future projects that align with its mission.

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If you are a writer or aspiring writer in the South West or your prose is inspired by the region we would love to hear from you.

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You can find us at axeriverbooks@gmail.com and details on how to submit work can be found here.

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And finally - you can buy our first publication Axe River Books Short Story Prize: Anthology 1 from Amazon via this website.