After publishing over 100 collections of poetry since 2008, the last in 2023, Oversteps Books will close in March 2025. There is only a small number of books left in stock but the authors may still have copies to sell. It is no longer possible to order books through the Oversteps website, so please address any inquiries about buying books, as well as publishing copyright material like reproducing poems which have been published by Oversteps, to Alwyn Marriage, by clicking here.
The story of Oversteps books
In 2007, Anne Born, the first Managing Editor and owner of Oversteps Books, invited Alwyn Marriage to submit a collection, which Anne then published as Touching Earth. Anne later commissioned Alwyn to produce a book of winter and Christmas poems which was published as festo, after Anne’s death.
When Anne became ill, Alwyn visited her and asked if she could do anything to help. Anne had decided by this stage that she wanted Alwyn to take over Oversteps as Managing Editor which, after initial hesitation because of her other commitments, Alwyn did in 2008. For a number of years, Alwyn published between eight and ten new poetry collections a year. As Managing Editor of Oversteps, Alwyn also published Anne Born’s last book, co-authored with Glen Phillips, Singing Granites.
Here’s an article about Oversteps in the Western Morning News and Alwyn also did a piece on Exeter’s Bla Bla show.
Note about Oversteps Books
Oversteps Books was founded by Anne Born in 1992 and has been owned by Alwyn Marriage, who is the Managing Editor, since 2008.
Oversteps Books Ltd is registered company number 06849758. The registered address is 6 Halwell House, South Pool, Kingsbridge, Devon TQ7 2RX, UK.
The Oversteps website overstepsbooks.com gives details of the books published by Oversteps as well as brief details about the poets. Oversteps Books has not accepted submissions for some time.
