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October at Crear Publishing: Charity, Creativity and New Chapters Ahead

October was a month of creativity and community at Crear Publishing! From supporting the Dragonfly Cancer Trust and releasing A Christmas Caroline on audiobook, to welcoming new authors and recording a Local Heroes podcast episode, it’s been a busy and inspiring few weeks. Here’s a look at what’s been happening behind the scenes.

Oct 312 min read

Letter from Clarence House dated 14th October 2025, thanking Coleen for a book and support for women. Signed "Camilla." Elegant blue crest.

A Letter from Clarence House

We were deeply honoured to receive a letter from Clarence House, written on behalf of Her Majesty The Queen, after my Coleen Greenwood sent her a copy of Playing with Fire. The letter praised our work supporting women in adversity and our ongoing donations to Women’s Aid. It’s a moment of recognition we’ll treasure, a royal reminder of the power of resilience, courage, and shared experience.

Oct 251 min read

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Reflections from Write Festival 2025: An afternoon with indie authors, conversations and brilliant energy

Crear Publishing was proud to join Write Festival 2025 with the BIPC, sharing insights on indie publishing and my personal writing journey. The event was full of energy, with inspiring questions from aspiring authors and lots of interest in our services. It was a brilliant opportunity to connect, share knowledge and support the next wave of independent writers. We're excited for what's to come!

Sep 152 min read

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A Big Thank You to Nic at Rocks Training for Supporting the Northeast Indie Book Fest

"We’re delighted to thank Nic at Rocks Training in Sunderland for their generous support of the Northeast Indie Book Fest. Their funding helps us showcase talented local indie authors, bring readers together, and celebrate creativity across the Northeast. Partnerships like this make community events possible, and we’re grateful to have Rocks Training as part of our journey."

Aug 121 min read

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Get Ready for the Inaugural Northeast Indie Book Fest Celebrating Creativity and Community

"Join us at the very first Northeast Indie Book Fest, hosted by Crear Publishing! Meet talented local indie authors, enjoy a welcome drink, charcuterie spread, raffle prizes, and plenty of bookish fun. Discover your next great read, share laughs, and support the vibrant Northeast writing community—all for just £9.50. Don’t miss this unforgettable celebration of books, authors, and cheese!"

Aug 122 min read

Evelyn Weaver Is a Later Life Diva – An Uplifting Novel Celebrating Love, Laughter, and Reinvention After 70!

Meet Evelyn Weaver – seventy, widowed, and just getting started. This warm and witty novel from K.L. Crear is a celebration of late-life reinvention, full of heart, humour and second chances. With a glowing 4.8-star rating on Amazon, Evelyn Weaver Is a Later Life Diva is the uplifting read everyone’s talking about. Available now in paperback and on Kindle.

Jul 242 min read