News from SMH

Sandra Saer, alias SMH (Sandra MacGregor Hastie), is in the news herself! (September 2008) One of her poems was published in the DAILY EXPRESS on 11 September, preceded by a nice little para... 'We have never before (wrote the editor) published an original poem by a reader in this space, but today is different. It is the anniversary of the Twin Towers atrocity in New York in 2001 and Sandra Saer of Watersfield, West Sussex, has sent us a verse truly written from the heart. In her own words: "It reflects the misery and loss felt on both sides of the Atlantic and, indeed, much further afield, but also the deep, universal need to look forward with hope, however difficult that may be." Click Here for More Information...

We are delighted that REDBREAST: The Robin in Life and Literature, by Andrew Lack, is selling so well. This is in large part due to the copious and enthusiastic media coverage, and the thus stimulated customer interest and enjoyment. (June 2008) As you may know, robins sing all night. But we have to add that, accompanied by the all-day dawn chorus so many of us enjoy, REDBREAST is singing louder and louder! Click Here for More Information...

ANOTHER SWELL PARTY! (February 2008) The Reception on 28 February, to mark publication of REDBREAST on 25/2, jointly hosted by SMH BOOKS and Blackwell’s at their shop in Oxford’s Broad Street, was a brilliant occasion. Click Here for More Information...

A SWELL PARTY! (September 2007) The year 2007 was very special for SMH BOOKS. It is 25 years since Sandra Saer moved in with her family, and 20 years since she started publishing under its roof (and writing, too, of course, but she started that when she was seven!) Click Here for More Information...

WHISTLING IN THE DARK (June 2007) We are also very pleased to have on our website details of a new, fine, limited edition (300 copies) of Richard Mabey�s highly acclaimed nightingale book, WHISTLING IN THE DARK. Each copy is signed by both the author and Norfolk artist, Georgina Warne, whose gentle etchings enhance the text. Click Here for More Information...