RichardBGough

My second novel, Letters In Suitcases Abandoned, has officially opened for pre‑orders— and I couldn’t be more thrilled. Anne, Chana and Lisa have lived in my mind for years: three women whose stories travel across continents, decades and the fragile edges of history. Soon, their stories and journeys will be yours. My beta readers offered reflections that meant the world: “A bold storyline —…

Wishing everyone a prosperous New Year filled with joy, love, and many good reads. I’m excited to share my latest news as the year begins. I’m so pleased I found Georgia, the editor of my second novel, Lisa — Letters in Suitcases Abandoned. I’m deeply grateful for the care she brought to editing Parts 1 and 2. It means a great deal to hear that the writing resonated with her, especially the way…

I’m thrilled to share that my second novel, ‘Letters In Suitcases Abandoned’ – Spirits of the Past Book Two, is complete and now it’s time to breath life into the story! This intergenerational story follows three women — mother, daughter, and granddaughter — whose lives are complexly interwoven across time and geography: from the shadows of Amsterdam and Bergen-Belsen during World War Two, to…

Belgian newspaper puts Deryk Carver under the spotlight

When you google Deryk Carver (also spelled Dirick or Derrick) you’ll soon find out he owned a brewery and pub in Brighthelmstone and he became a Marian Martyr facing a terrible death in Lewes during the reign of Queen Mary I (1553–1558). Every 5th November, the town of Lewes, celebrates Bonfire, the UK’s largest Bonfire night festivity. This vibrant event not only marks Guy Fawkes Night – the…

The Black Lion translated into Danish!

I’m very excited and proud to share the news that my debut novel ‘The Black Lion’ has been translated into Danish! It’s called ‘Den Sorte Løve’ and is available from Danish publishing house ‘Mellemgaard’! The cover has been slighted redesigned and the back cover features an iconic picture of the Palace Pier. The Black Lion was first published on 22nd July 2020. Den sorte løven, 2021 Mellemgaard…

Peacehaven author Richard B Gough pens ghostly Brighton tale

This month I’m delighted to let you know I feature in the Brighton & Hove Independenttalking about my debut novel ‘The Black Lion’. The same interview also features in the Sussex Express, Eastbourne Herald and West Sussex Gazette, just to name a few. It’s so important for local Sussex writers to be featured in the press with the hope people will buy and enjoy reading their books so I’m very…

As you know I’m in the process of resting an audiobook, a book that speaks to you, and apparently they have become a popular choice amongst book lovers.

Last week narrators auditioned for the book and I have made an offer to a narrator who lives across the Atlantic. “As a full-time professional narrator, I love bringing stories to life and sharing them with an intimate audience. I grew up in…