SilverWood Originals
SilverWood Originals is a small independent press publishing non-fiction which shows strong commercial appeal – usually local interest titles or those with an identifiable niche market.
We currently publish several titles under this imprint:
Bristol Lives by former journalist and broadcaster Maurice Fells is available from many Bristol outlets including the M Shed, Foyles, Bristol City Museum, Waterstone's Union St, SS Great Britain, Blackwell's Park St and the Bristol Tourist Information Centre.
Carolyn Lewis's The Novel – A Perfect Recipe, a writers' guide book packed full of tips and useful advice for anyone working on their first novel. The book is in stock at Blackwell's Bookshop, Park Street, Bristol or can be ordered online here. Carolyn Lewis's second writers' guide book The Short Story – A Perfect Recipe is currently in production.
Tony Giles's inspirational Seeing the World My Way (a blind and deaf guy's global adventures) is available in paperback and as an e-book. This frank, no-holds-barred book follows Tony's thrill-seeking solo backpacking journeys across several continents. Tony says, "If you want it, and have a heart for it, anything can be achieved. I desired it so badly that I travelled around the world solo twice. And if I can do it, so can you".
Maggie Ashford's Memories of a PierMaster's Mistress is usually available on board the paddle steamer Waverley during sailing season, the Clevedon Pier Toll House shop, and in local outlets in the Clevedon and North Somerset area. Alternatively, you can purchase online in our bookshop.
The Abandoned Soldier: Reflections of War by Mark Christmas. This book supports The Abandoned Soldier Project, and you can read more about its dramatic launch at the National Memorial Arboretum in November 2010 here.
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Books available to buy online
Our Latest Book
The Days of Our Vanity
by Richard Leigh Harris
A wry, witty, playful and poignant reflection on life – the memoir of a professional musician.
Recently Published
The Crash of Nimrod XV230: A Victim's Perspective
by Trish Knight
The story of Sgt Ben Knight, killed on 2nd September 2006 when RAF Nimrod XV230 exploded in mid-air over the barren war torn landscape of Southern Afghanistan.
A Pom Down Under
by Peter Knight
Join Peter Knight, author of 'Travels with a Briefcase', as he embarks on a seven-week tour of Oz during the 2010 Ashes.
The Short Story – A Perfect Recipe
by Carolyn Lewis
Tips, techniques and encouragement for the short story writer.
'A Pom Down Under' & 'Travels With a Briefcase'
by Peter Knight
Buy both books together and save on rrp and p&p!
Gang Territory
by Peter St John
Courage and friendship among young evacuees in the war-torn world of 1940.
Other Imprints
Bristol Lives: Past and Present
by Maurice Fells
A rich and comprehensive history of Bristol's famous (and less well-known) sons and daughters.
Seeing The World My Way
by Tony Giles
A totally blind and partially deaf guy's global adventures.
The Novel: A Perfect Recipe
by Carolyn Lewis
All the tools you need to polish your novel to perfection.





