On quitting a secure, well-paid job I love to start my own bookshop
I quit my job to found Backstory, Londonโs independent bookshop of the year. Visit Backstory.London to browse our books: we ship worldwide and next day in the UK (free over ยฃ25).
The number of free subscribers for My Bookshop Backstory by Tom Rowley over time since it was added to the directory.
Stories, anecdotes, wise proverbs and foolish thoughts, literary musings, insights and conversations centred around my personal, unpublished notebooks
Writer in London working at a tiny indie London bookshop + latest news from my book - Sorry I'm Late, I Didn't Want to Come: One Introvert's Year of Saying Yes
Real talk about the writing + publishing industry from an author who doesnโt want you to feel confused, bewildered, or alone. Plus: craft tips, reading recommendations, writing support + solidarity (unless you are a jerk to people in the comments).