The production process was faster than we thought, and it is with great pleasure that we announce the release of Rowena Evans‘ young teen/young adult novel, Drums and Power Lines. As we stated in our ‘sneak peak’ a few days ago, this is a unique fantasy-bordering-on-science fiction novel for young teens to adults, set in an Australian country…
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News: Sneak Peek at Rowena Evans’ Forthcoming Release
IFWG Publishing Australia’s last release for this quarter will be Rowena Evans‘ young teen/young adult novel, Drums and Power Lines. It was a pleasure to work with Rowena on this project, one where an absolutely unique contemporary fantasy story blossomed, and where Rowena’s artistic skills were set in motion to create, again, a unique product….
News: Release of A Reason To Kill
It is with a great deal of pride that we announce the release of A Reason to Kill, by Geraldine Fitzsimmons – her third novel through IFWG Publishing. Geraldine holds a special place with our company as we are a speculative fiction and children’s book publisher, but in her case we have made an exception…
New Release: Olivia Stone and the Trouble with Trixies
IFWG Publishing Australia is extremely pleased to announce the release of Olivia Stone and the Trouble with Trixies (Book 1 of The Guardians of St. Giles series). Jeffery E Doherty has penned an enchanting, unique story for the 9 to 13 age group, action packed in a world where dark creatures can cross over. …
News: Forthcoming new novel by Geraldine Fitzsimmons
IFWG Publishing will be publishing the third novel by Geraldine Fitzsimmons, A Reason to Kill, in about a week. Geraldine has a penchant for crime, thrillers, espionage, most often with an historical bent, and this thriller/suspense novel is no exception. The cover below, by Luke Spooner of Carrion House, carries the sense of the character…
Sneak Peak: Cover for David Bowles’ New Novel
In the wake of David Bowles receiving an Author Honor in the 2016 ALA Belpre award, for his young teen novel, The Smoking Mirror, we can now reveal the cover of its sequel, A Kingdom Beneath the Waves. Kudos to Charlene, David’s daughter, for designing a wonderful cover, consistent with Book 1, but also unique in…
News: sneak peek of Jeffery E Doherty’s latest novel
In coming days we will be releasing the first book in a new young teen fantasy adventure series, The Guardians of St Giles – Olivia Stone and the Trouble with Trixies. A unique, action-packed novel, ideally suited for 9 to 12 year olds, but enchanting to all ages. Here’s a look at the cover:
News: The Smoking Mirror wins Author Honor in ALA Award
David Bowles‘ The Smoking Mirror, published by IFWG in 2015, has just received an Author Honor in the ALA Belpré Awards. There were only two honors, beside the winner, which is a great achievement for David, as well as a significant nod to the publisher. The Pura Belpré Award is presented to a Latino or Latina writer…
Rolf Svensen: Interview with Kinderling
Rolf Svensen, author of the children’s story book, The Adventures of Teddy and Karl: Bedtime Stories, has been interviewed by Kinderling (Kinderling Conversation, interviewer Shevonne Hunt). This is a great, insightful conversation, including Rolf’s motivation for writing his book, and we have a treat: Rolf sings his Alphabet Song! You can listen to the interview…
News: Star Quake 3 Is Now Published
Star Quake 3, the third ‘best of SQ Mag’ annual anthology is now published and will soon be available at all good online print and ebook stores. For those who can’t wait, and want a better deal for trade paperback, you can visit our shop and purchase a copy (or more) and read some of the finest…
News: Successful Official Hobart Launch of Intimations of Evil
The official Hobart launch of Cary J. Lenehan’s epic fantasy novel, Intimations of Evil, was held on Thursday evening 2 December 2015 with a great turnout at Amor Bar on Elizabeth Street. It would be easier for Cary to recount the event: During the afternoon our house began to resemble a CWA kitchen as four trays of quartered sandwiches…
Sneak Preview: Olivia Stone and the Trouble With Trixies by Jeffery E. Doherty
Next month we will be releasing a new title, Olivia Stone and the Trouble With Trixies, by Jeffery E. Doherty, the first book in the young teen urban fantasy series, The Guardians of St. Giles. Jeffery is also a very talented artist, and we were happy indeed to leave the artwork and cover design to him. Here’s the…
New Release: Intimations of Evil by Cary J. Lenehan
It is with great pleasure that we announce the release of Intimations of Evil, book 1 of the Warriors of Vhast series. This is Cary J. Lenehan‘s debut novel, and a feast of epic fantasy. Cary is a resident of Tasmania and will soon be book signing in the official release in Hobart – stay tuned!…
Sneak Preview: Intimations of Evil by Cary J. Lenehan
In less than a week we will be releasing a new title, Intimations of Evil, by Cary J. Lenehan, Book 1 of the Warriors of Vhast epic fantasy series. While we are not new to fantasy, with a number of titles under our belt, and many more in our US imprint, we are particularly pleased to publish IFWG…
News: Constellation Station – Free eBook Promotion
Beginning tomorrow, and for only a limited time, we have decided to give away our wonderful, imaginative children’s title, Constellation Station, by Gary Alexander Azerier and illustrated by Ioanny Dimov. Karl opened the book of maps. Inside, however, there were no maps. There seemed to be…a story! It began: Through his room window, Karl…
News: Release of The Adventures of Teddy and Karl: Bedtime Stories
IFWG Publishing Australia is extremely pleased with the release of The Adventures of Teddy and Karl: Bedtime Stories, by Rolf Svensen and illustrated by Jeffery E. Doherty. This was a HUGE project, taking well over a year and scores of amazing illustrations by Jeffery. All of amazing quality. This book is specifically created to be read…
News: Successful Official Release of Brave’s Journey by Jan Goldie
With over 200 people celebrating the launch of the new IFWG fantasy adventure Brave’s Journey, it’s safe to say New Zealanders are fans of a good read. Held alongside a children’s art exhibition focused on the themes within the book, the launch was overrun with enthusiastic kids ready to show off their artwork and talk…
News: Release of Brave’s Journey by Jan Goldie
It is with very great pleasure that we announce the release of Brave’s Journey by Jan Goldie, our first New Zealand author. This book is targeted to young to middling teenagers and is packed with epic fantasy adventure. We are already hearing good things about the novel, including the respected New Zealand author and reviewer, Lee Murray, stating, “A…
Update: Peripheral Visions Limited Edition
We have just mailed out ‘Wave 2’ of the Limited Edition of Robert Hood’s Peripheral Visions: The Collected Ghost Stories. Wave 3 will be starting soon, but we still have 14 copies left that can be mailed virtually immediately – so if you are interested in buying a copy, there’s no better opportunity than now!…
Sneak Preview: Art from The Adventures of Teddy and Karl – Stories for Bedtime
Very soon IFWG Publishing will be releasing The Adventures of Teddy and Karl – Stories for Bedtime, by Rolf Svensen and illustrated by Jeffery E. Doherty. This is a MASSIVE project, taking well over a year and scores of amazing illustrations by Jeffery. All of amazing quality. This book is specifically created to be read…
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