A Good Scrap I Fear

Media and General Enquiries

For all enquiries regarding A Good Scrap I Fear, including interviews, reviews, features, and speaking invitations, please contact us directly. We welcome interest from journalists, broadcasters, event organisers, and community groups who wish to

explore the book’s themes of hospitality, resilience, and accountability.

Contact Form

Please use this form to get in touch with us. Whether you’re a journalist looking for an interview, an organiser inviting William Ireland to speak, or a reader with a question, we’d love to hear from you.

William Ireland is available to speak on:

• The realities of running a family business in hospitality
• Stories and lessons from The Cottage Hotel, Hope Cove
• The challenges of dealing with planning authorities and public bodies
• The wider need for reform, transparency, and accountability

Whether for a literary festival, community event, academic panel, or media feature, William brings a rare combination of lived experience, humour, and insight.