Welcome to Parthian, publishers of fiction, poetry and drama.

A Carnival of Voices

We are based in Aberteifi on the west coast of Wales and publish many of the younger generation of Welsh writers such as Lloyd Robson, Susie Wild and Matthew David Scott. But while what we publish reflects a diverse contemporary Wales it is also based around stories and perspectives from writers who are looking out or write about a wider world. We produce an innovative range of new fiction, poetry and drama, within this we feel the carnival of voices has a story and we are always interested in a good story.

As an independent publisher in the best sense of the word, our aims of quality writing produced to the highest standards have enabled us to develop a national profile. We aim to keep our writers and readers in touch with our ideas and developments through personal contact, direct mailing and a continual series of writer and reader events.

Latest News

Tim Albin wins £500 cover design competition.

Graphic designer Tim Albin was selected from a strong shortlist after entering Parthian's 'Bright Young Things' competition. His designs will feature on the first four books in the new series, which will be launched this autumn.

Tim Albin is a freelance graphic artist and designer from the hills in North Wales. Trading under the name Droplet, he designs for wide-ranging clients and individuals who are looking for a communicative and innovative style of graphic design. To see more of his work visit his website

Tim's set of covers is striking and contemporary, with the impact and intrigue to match the quality of writing found in these first four books..
- Lucy Llewellyn, Editor

The full set of Tim's cover designs will be unveiled with the launch of our new Bright Young Things website, coming very soon to a monitor near you...

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