Out of Tune is the second anthology of poetry published by John Hartley, following the success of Seasonal Adjustments. John grew up reading the works of McGough, Larkin, Rosen, Hughes, Hardy and Armitage....

In 'Yorkshire Tales. Third Series' by John Hartley, readers are immersed in a collection of captivating short stories that depict the lives and customs of the people in Yorkshire. Hartley's writing style...

Having nearly but not quite set Bolton, Manchester, England, The World alight with his first band the Irony Board, John Hartley packed his musical alter ego Johny Nocash into a bag and travelled down...

Between 1993 and 1995 John Hartley and his alter ego Johny Nocash led the Irony Board(s) on a journey with an intended destination of fame and fortune. The paths of life do not always lead in the desired...

Seasonal Adjustments is the first collection of poems written by John Hartley. Taking the reader through the year with a mix of humour and reflection, the anthology considers themes including the natural...

In the poignant memoir, "Looking Back," John Hartley embarks on a journey of self-discovery and reflection. Through vivid prose, he transports readers to his childhood in rural England, where he grapples...

In 'Seets i' Paris' by John Hartley, readers are transported to the bustling streets of Paris through a collection of vivid and immersive short stories. Hartley's literary style captures the essence of...

In 'Yorksher Puddin'', John Hartley expertly weaves together a collection of traditional Yorkshire dialect poems that capture the essence of Northern English culture in the 19th century. The poems are...

John Hartley's 'Yorkshire Lyrics' is a collection of poems that showcases the beauty and charm of Yorkshire through descriptive language and poignant imagery. Written in a rustic and passionate style,...

John Hartley's 'Yorkshire Ditties, First Series' is a delightful collection of dialect poems that offer a glimpse into the everyday life and culture of rural Yorkshire in the 19th century. Written in...

John Hartley's 'Yorkshire Ditties, First Series' is a collection of humorous and vividly poetic dialect verses that capture the essence of Yorkshire life in the 19th century. Written in a delightful mix...

When Wilf wanted something to kill time during lunchtimes, he didn't anticipate his boredom might lead to sharing the stage with the greatest band of a generation. But neither did he expect that Danny...

The Chichester family have just gone bankrupt due to bank failure. Their situation looks gloomy until Mrs. Chichester learns of the death of her brother Nathaniel. While Nathaniel hasn't left them any...

The cream of Britain's poets are getting murdered. Victor Priest takes on two assistants to help investigate. In a hilarious and dramatic denoument the criminal is discovered. Priest hires two assistants...

The five were squeezed into the bright yellow Renault heading eastwards. The roads were quiet and Wilf, sandwiched between his cousins in the back, had a good view of the countryside his dad had talked...