Contemporary fiction shaping the narrative

About

Fresh Reads is an independent imprint created by Claude O’Leary to publish contemporary fiction. The aim is zeitgeist stories that are fun to read with potential to shape the narrative.

Books

The first book by exciting new writer, Claude O’Leary, is coming soon…

It’s summer 2024 and Joe Fisher’s comfortable life in Herne Hill is turned upside-down when he is arrested at a Palestine solidarity march and charged under the UK Terrorism Act.
Set against a backdrop of the Gaza war, Joe’s deeply personal account of his ordeal is real and compelling. A tale of an ordinary retired charity fundraiser caught up in extraordinary events, it’s a story of the times we live in.

Watch this space for more launch information coming soon…

“I’ve had an early peek at Claude’s book, and the storyline hooked me in from the start. It seems prescient for our times.”

“When Claude sent me his manuscript of the 'beta' version, I didn't know what to expect, and now I can't wait to see it in bookstores!”

Submissions

If you're an exciting new writer with a compelling story, then Fresh Reads could be for you.

It can be frustrating trying to get a book published, even when it’s a great story! Fresh Reads is self-publishing made easy for ground-breaking authors. Currently the focus is on the launch of Claude O’Leary’s book, however if you’ve written a page turner that could shape the narrative, why not check back here in late 2026.