News


Pier Group Members Placed in Somerset Short Story Competition.

Congratulations go to Debby Grice, who came third in this year's sSSc. Pete Goodsall, Pete Owen and Pete Roberts were all "highly commended"!

Our congratulations also go to Paul Rogers & Jenny Tunstall, who came first and second respectively, as well as to all those who were short-listed - very well done!

7 Nov 2011 11:00

Somerset Short Story Competition has ended.

The Somerset Short Story Competition has now closed.

A number of our members have been short-listed!

The final results will be announced in a ceremony at the historic Tyntesfield House on Saturday, 5th November at 14:00.

1 Sep 2011 09:10

Somerset Short Story Competition.

Entries are invited to sSSc, the Somerset Short Story Competition.

The competition is open to all those aged 16 or over and resident in Somerset, North Somerset or "B.A.N.E.S." and closes on Wednesday, 31st August 2011. Please download the entry form & rules shown to the right.

A story can be up to 1,500 words & may be on any subject or theme. So get writing! Past competitions have produced some superb entries: join them!

18 Jul 2011 08:12

The Death of Rosemary Ford.

Rosemary Ford, a founder member of the Pier Group, has died.

It is with the very greatest sadness that we announce the death of Rosemary. She was a lovely lady, astonishingly brave; with an amazing sense of humour (some of it quite dark!); she always had a tale to tell and a twinkle in her eye. She is very sorely missed by all of us.

1 Jan 2011 22:15

New Anthology Out Now!

The very latest collection from the Pier Group is now available.

The anthology comprises of over 39 of the highest quality short stories and poems spread across over 200 pages.

11 Nov 2009 14:30

Look Out For Our New Anthology!

The Pier Group is putting together a new anthology for 2009!

The collection will be comprised of the highest quality short stories and poetry and is expected to be available late Summer.

1 May 2009 18:03

Pier Group Members First and Second in Short Story Competition!

Deborah Grice has, for the second time, won the Weston-Super-Mare Short Story Competition for “The Tiger”.

Another of our talented members, Alyson Heap, was joint second with “Letting Go”.

22 Sep 2007 21:30

Pier Group Web Site Up and Running!

The Pier Group has started its own web site!

18 Sep 2007 14:32

Pier Group Win Competition Second Year Running!

The Pier group has again won the “David St. John Charitable Trust Writing Award” for “Dangerous Cocktail”, our collection of short stories and other writing.

3 May 2007 14:35

Our Latest! Scroll down for our earlier books!

Life & Death Cover Link We are proud to present “Life, Death and the Bit in Between”: the fourth tome from our ever expanding stable. David St. John Trophy For Life/Death 2009

Previously Published Books - A Winner!

Dangerous Cocktail Cover LinkThe third anthology of short stories and other writing. Again winning the “David St. John Charitable Trust Writing Award”. David St. John First Prize Certificate 2007

Our Second Collection - Another Winner!

Disappeared Cover Link Our second book - much expanded over the first!
Winner of the “David St. John Charitable Trust Writing Award”.
David St. John First Prize Certificate 2006

Our First Book

Sixth Of June Cover Link The “Sixth of June” was our first stab at producing an anthology of short stories.