We are pleased to announce that Jason Frank‘s masterpiece dark fantasy novel, Faerie Apocalypse, has been included in the preliminary ballot for the Australian Ditmar Awards. The winner will be announced in Continuum 15 in Melbourne (7-10 June 2019). We will be celebrating Frank’s achievement by dramatically reducing the cost of downloading a kindle copy…
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Forthcoming Release: Altered Gate by Shaun Meeks
We are very pleased to announce that Shaun Meeks‘ third book in his Dillon the Monster Dick series will be released on May 3 2019. As his previous volumes, The Gate at Lake Drive, and Earthbound and Down, the story continues with weird horror, humour, and an undercurrent of consulting detective noir. The cover is…
Preorder: Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Was Not
We are pleased to announce Kindle preorder availability of Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Was Not (editor, Christopher Sequeira) for all countries except North America – US and Canada will have access to kindle preorders soon. Preorders have now closed.
Forthcoming Release: Archsage by Jesse McMinn
IFWG is pleased to announce the upcoming release of the third and last volume in Jesse McMinn‘s Tower series, Archsage. “We picked up the first book in the series back in 2013,” said Managing Director Gerry Huntman, “when Jesse was still in College in Canada. The novel entranced us, as it had a high degree…
New Title: Silent Sorrow by Russell Kirkpatrick
IFWG Publishing Australia is closing in on the final titles to be released in 2020 and it is with great pleasure that we announce the acquisition of Canberra-based author Russell Kirkpatrick’s fantasy novel, Silent Sorrow, the first of his The Book of Remezov series. “Russell has a wonderful record in fantasy literature,” said Gerry Huntman,…
New Acquisition: Fiction Collection by Tracie McBride
IFWG is very pleased to have acquired a short fiction collection by Melbourne based author, Tracie McBride. It’s working title at this time is ‘Drive, She Said, and Other Stories’. This collection will be released in the first half of 2020. “We’ve been eyeing Tracie’s fiction for some time,” said Gerry Huntman, Managing Director of…
News: Two-Book Contract Signing for the Zeke Hailey Middle Grade Series
IFWG Publishing is pleased to announce the signing of a two-book agreement with Ian C Douglas, to complete the 5-part middle grade science fiction Zeke Hailey series. “This has been a successful partnership for the first three books and this final contract is the natural conclusion to see us through 2019 and 2020, ” said…
Cover Reveal: Dawn of the Zombie Apocalypse by Lee Murray
Earlier we announced the purchase of Lee Murray’s middle grade novel, Dawn of the Zombie Apocalypse, and we can confirm it will be published 22 July 2019. In the meantime, we are pleased to reveal the cover artwork and design, by Greg Chapman, that carries very well the tone and style of the novel, as…
Cover Reveal: The Year of the Fruitcake by Gillian Polack
IFWG is pleased to reveal the cover for Gillian Polack’s upcoming science fiction novel, The Year of the Fruitcake. The wonderful artwork and design is by Luke Spooner from Carrion House. The novel tells of the Earth-based life of a mostly-mindwiped alien anthropologist inhabiting a human perimenopausal body instead of her own more rational body with…
Cover Reveal: Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Was Not
We have previously announced the acquisition of a ‘what if’ anthology, titled ‘Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Was Not’, edited by Christopher Sequeira. The premise is simple enough; what if Sherlock Holmes had a different offsider than Doctor Watson? This anthology is a collaboration between IFWG Publishing International and IFWG Publishing Australia, and will be released…
New Release: Switch by Rowena Evans
Rowena Evans‘ mid-teen science fiction thriller, Switch, has been released in Australia, New Zealand and the UK on 15th February 2019. This is the long-awaited sequel to Drums and Power Lines, and continues almost immediately following the prior events. It will be released at a later date in North America. “Evans captures the Australian country…
News: New Distributor Partner for Australia and New Zealand Geography
We are extremely pleased to announce our exclusive partnership with Novella Distribution for distribution services in Australia and New Zealand. With this signing, IFWG has now got distribution coverage to all English speaking countries, as well as all of Continental Europe. The distribution arrangements are: IFWG Publishing Australia imprint: Australia and New Zealand: Novella Distribution…
Cover Reveal: Metamorphosis by Claire Fitzpatrick
When you commission talent like Greg Chapman, you don’t just expect a quality product – you aren’t surprised when they work lightning quickly. Such is the case with this awesome front cover artwork and design for Claire Fitzpatrick’s upcoming collection, Metamorphosis. We are looking forward to its publication more than ever!
New Acquisition: Metamorphosis by Claire Fitzpatrick
IFWG is pleased to announce the acquisition of a collection of new and reprint short fiction by notable Queensland horror author, and body-horror specialist, Claire Fitzpatrick. “We are doubly happy with this contract signing,” said Gerry Huntman, Managing Director of IFWG, “as the collection is a strong one with a firm, niche voice in the…
Preorder/Cover Reveal: Switch by Rowena Evans
Rowena Evans‘ mid-teen science fiction thriller, Switch, will be released in Australia, New Zealand and the UK on 15th February 2019. This is the long-awaited sequel to Drums and Power Lines, and continues almost immediately following the prior events. It will be released at a later date in North America. “Evans captures the Australian country…
New Release: Clearing the Web by Cary J Lenehan
IFWG Australia is excited to announce the third instalment of the epic fantasy Warriors of Vhast series by Tasmanian author Cary J Lenehan, ‘Clearing the Web‘. “Cary’s detailed and comprehensive world building shines out as usual,” said Gerry Huntman (Managing Director IFWG), and as the storyline progresses Cary’s work gets better and better. This is…
Book Signing: Shadows in the Stone by Jack Dann
IFWG is over the moon with the acquisition of Jack Dann’s new novel, Shadows in the Stone. This will be a significant work added to Jack Dann’s impressive catalogue of works, and we believe, one of his outstanding pieces. Jack says: “Like The Memory Cathedral, Shadows in the Stone came to me initially as an…
Distribution News
Not long ago IFWG had the misfortune of having its Australian distributor go into liquidation – the process of replacing them is still an ongoing concern. We are thriving with our North American distributor SPU/IPG. When one door closes, often another opens – we have very good news. We are pleased to announce that we…
New Release: The Years of the Wolf by Craig Cormick
IFWG Publishing relishes experimentation – something different, something controversial, something that raises the eyebrows, and it is with great pleasure that we announce the release of Craig Cormick‘s newest novel, The Years of the Wolf. The novel is a murder mystery that looks not just at the way that internment brutalises and dehumanises people – as…
New Release: The Hidden City by David Bowles
IFWG is pleased to announce the release of The Hidden City by David Bowles, the third book in the Garza Twins middle grade series. Bowles continues his story of the adventurous twins and more importantly, continues providing much-needed Mexican-American literature for young teenage readers. Wonderful artwork and design again by Charlene Bowles. When Carol and…
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