Issue 8
 
Alan Sillitoe Special. Interview and essay by Alan, poems from Ruth Fainlight, plus short stories by three writers inspired by his books – Martin Knight, Cathi Unsworth and Michael Crowley. Non-fiction from Harry Knight and Bill Sharpe, plus specially produced illustrations by the artist Craig Morriss.  A5, 52 pages
 
Verbal is a small-press publication that John edits and publishes, dedicated to new fiction with each issue including short stories and an interview with a contemporary author, as well as occasional poems, lyrics, non-fiction and artwork/illustrations.