Darkly atmospheric stories perfect for reading on a cold winter's night.   Chalk Circle's new book, Strata 3: Shifting Tides, received an enthusiastic reception at its launch in November 2025. Around sixty guests came to the John Harvey Tavern in Lewes to meet the authors, hear readings from the book and raise a glass to its success. It was also an honour to welcome John Vernon Lord, V&A Illustrator of the Year 2018, the illustrator of our brilliant and inspiring book

From gritty realism to the eerily supernatural, the hope of new beginnings to the drama of tragice ends. Chalk Circle Writers are thrilled to announce the publication of STRATA 3 - Shifting Tides, a gripping collection of twenty-two stories from seven Sussex-based authors. Featuring the brilliant and inspiring artwork of John Vernon Lord, V&A Illustrator of the Year 2018.

Meet new Chalk Circle member, David Stephens, writer, traveller and academic, author of The Disappeared and The Cottage at the Edge of the Saltmarsh.

J. Reid Graham's Top Ten reasons to join Chalk Circle Writing Group.

Chalk Circle says hello to new members and bids farewell to old ones

Chalk Circle announce publication of Shadows on the Path, a new anthology of short stories on 16th October 2021.

What inspired Samanthi Munasing to write her prize winning story, Rice On a Banana Leaf?

Stuart Condie launches debut novel The Uganda Sails Wednesday 24 September 2020

Spook House Dreams novel by Danielle Sensier makes Mslexia Competition longlist.

We were joined at the beautiful Ditchling Barn by over 70 guests - the atmosphere was terrific.