This event took place on Sunday 12 June 2022, at 6pm (GMT). It was MC’d by Isi Dixon. It was not just a book launch for The Paradox War – it was also a celebration of Douglas’ Zeke Hailey series coming to a close with this fifth volume.
Category: Book Launch
Video: Official Launch of Barbara Howe’s The Forge
IFWG is pleased to have hosted a livestream event on Facebook of Barbara Howe’s official launch of The Forge, the fifth and last book in her Reforging series. In other words, this wasn’t just a launch – it was also a celebration of a multi-year project to get the series out. Watch the recording and…
Report: Double Launch of Slights (Kaaron Warren) & Silent Sorrow (Russell Kirkpatrick)
A few weekends ago Kaaron Warren and Russell Kirkpatrick teamed up and officially launched their most recent novels to the reading public. Kaaron’s book, Slights, is a refreshed reissue of her very first novel and there has been a demand by new Warren readers to get access to it. Russell’s novel, Silent Sorrow, has been…
IFWG at Gold Coast Supanova
It’s been a long time, but finally, last weekend, there was a full-blown pop culture convention in the Gold Coast, IFWG’s (now) home city. While it may not have been as big as the usual gig at the Gold Coast, we believe that the turnout was still well above expectations. It was fun. IFWG has…
News: Book Launch of Warriors of Vhast Book 4
This year’s launch, for the fourth volume of the Warriors of Vhast series, Scouring the Land, again took place at Amor Bar in North Hobart. Rather than doing a speech, the floor was thrown open to questions and a very productive Q&Q ensued. Questions came in that covered a wide variety of areas. Some of…
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…
Cover Reveal: The Years of the Wolf by Craig Cormick
IFWG Publishing is delighted to reveal the cover of Craig Cormick’s historical mystery/speculative fiction novel, The Years of the Wolf. The novel is based on a true story and the photograph (photographer unknown) is taken from the same time and place as the title’s source material. Catherine Archer-Wills has done a spectacular job of converting…
New Release: Curtis Creed and the Lore of the Ocean
It is with great pleasure we announce the release of Rebecca Fraser‘s debut novel, Curtis Creed and the Lore of the Ocean, a young teen story. We had a wonderful book launch in Mornington, VIC today, with all the books sold out. In the coastal Queensland town of Midnight Cove, thirteen-year-old Curtis Creed’s world is falling…
Cthulhu Deep Down Under Vol 1 Launch
On the evening of the 1st February 2018 IFWG had a great launch of Cthulhu Deep Down Under Volume 1, with a strong attendance, many of whom are notable in the spec-fic community in Melbourne and surrounds. It was held in the spacious and atmospheric Readings St Kilda, where the staff were very helpful. Gerry…
Book Launch: The Grief Hole Illustrated by Keely Van Order
Keely Van Order‘s sketchbook companion to Kaaron Warren‘s masterpiece of dark fiction, The Grief Hole, is a unique work – as Nick Stathopolous stated, “It’s not often we are granted the opportunity to take a peek into an artist’s process, especially in such a handsome format.” And handsome indeed – the artwork is extensive and…
Cover Reveal: Towards White by Zena Shapter
IFWG Australia is very pleased to reveal Zena Shapter’s upcoming science fiction/thriller, Towards White. They know what’s going to happen to you… after you die. Scientists in Iceland think they’ve figured out one of our greatest mysteries – where the electrical energy in our brains goes after we die. According to the laws of physics, one…
News: Printer Partnership in New Zealand
After some time, including negotiation, IFWG Publishing Australia is very pleased to announce forming a partnership with a New Zealand printer: Print House Ltd, based in Hamilton. We have had a long association with excellent writers and editors in New Zealand, and have already published work by New Zealanders Jan Goldie (author) and Frances Hutt (artist/illustrator)…
News: The Rejects by Ali Foster
Ali Foster’s The Rejects (Book 1 of the Ginomees Trilogy) has been published and will be released for sale on 1 May 2017 through all good online print and ebook stores, worldwide. Additionally, IFWG Publishing is finalising a printing deal in New Zealand so that print copies can be distributed locally without prohibitive overseas printing/shipping/import taxes overheads. The…
Event: Triple Header Children’s Book Launch
We are very happy to announce that three of our most recent titles, all children/young teen books, will have their formal book launch together at the marvellous Harry Hartog Bookstore in Westfield Woden, ACT, on 13 February 2016. It will be held from 1.30pm to 3.00pm and we hope that plenty of book-reading families take…
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…
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: Successful Official Sydney Launch of Peripheral Visions
Sydney’s official launch of Robert Hood’s definitive ghost collection, Peripheral Visions, was held on Thursday evening 16 July 2015 with a great turnout at Kinokuniya Bookshop on George Street. It was slickly supported by the excellent staff and owner of the bookshop, nibbles and drinks abounded, and Garth Nix did a fantastic job introducing Robert…
Robert Hood To Sign Peripheral Visions In Sydney
Multi-award winning writer Robert Hood will sign his definitive collection at leading Sydney bookstore, Kinokuniya. PERIPHERAL VISIONS is a unique reference collection that includes all of Robert Hood’s 44 ghost stories to date, three of them especially written for this volume. Kinokuniya (Level 2, The Galeries, 500 George Street, Sydney NSW 2000) will host the…
News: IFWG Publishing Australia at Melbourne Supanova
We’re sure most of you know, but just in case…we are pleased to announce we will be having a prominent table at Supanova (right next to Cohesion Press), on 11th and 12th of April 2015. We have a great deal to offer: Peripheral Visions by Robert Hood will be there for sale (the single volume hardcover…