IFWG Publishing is proud and excited to acquire world-wide Spanish publishing rights for the middle grade fantasy Garza Twins series by David Bowles. “We have had outstanding success with David’s series,” said Gerry Huntman, Managing Director of IFWG, “and the five books deserve to be read by Spanish-speaking readers the world over, and those who…
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New Release: Dawn of the Zombie Apocalypse
IFWG Publishing is delighted to announce the world-wide release of Lee Murray’s middle grade novel, Dawn of the Zombie Apocalypse. “We pride ourselves in the success and range of our middle grade / young teen novels,” said Gerry Huntman, Managing Director of IFWG, “and Murray’s novel enhances our catalogue. We now have a New Zealand…
New Release: The Cave at the End of the Universe by Ali Foster
It is with great pleasure that we can announce the release of the third and final instalment of Ali Foster‘s children’s Ginomees Trilogy, The Cave at the End of the Universe. “It has been a pleasure to work with Ali on this series, and marrying her wonderful sketches with her fantastical writing,” said Gerry Huntman,…
New Release: Metamorphosis by Claire Fitzpatrick
It is with great pleasure and pride that we can announce the world-wide release of Claire Fitzpatrick‘s collection of short body horror fiction, Metamorphosis. “Body horror is a specialised dimension of horror,” stated Gerry Huntman, Managing Director of IFWG Publishing, “and there are several authors in Australia who have mastered it, lifting it to an…
Upcoming Release: Return of the Luminous One, by Larry Ivkovich
Over here in IFWG Publishing we’ve been waiting a long time to read Larry Ivkovich‘s final instalment of his ‘The Spirit Winds Quartet’, Return of the Luminous One. What a journey, what a delectable mash of time travelling, fantasy, mythologies, Japanese feudalism, and so much more. All tied together with the amazing protagonist, Kim Yoshima….
Cover Reveal: Scouring the Land by Cary J Lenehan
IFWG is pleased to reveal the cover for Cary J Lenehan‘s Scouring the Land, Book 4 of his epic fantasy Warriors of Vhast series. The lovely art and cover work is by Catherine Archer-Wills. It will be released on 1 December 2019. Scouring The Land continues to follow the unfolding saga on the distant and…
New Release: The Year of the Fruit Cake by Gillian Polack
It is with great pleasure that IFWG announces the release of The Year of the Fruit Cake by Gillian Polack in all regions except North America for the print version (16 September 2019 release). “Polack’s novel is a unique work and attracted us from the get-go,” said Gerry Huntman, Managing Director of IFWG. “The novel…
Forthcoming Collection/Cover Reveal: Figments and Fragments by Deborah Sheldon
It is IFWG’s pleasure to announce the forthcoming horror fiction collection by Deborah Sheldon, Figments and Fragments: Dark Stories. It collects Deborah’s published short fiction but it also contains three new stories. The artwork and design is by the amazing Keely Van Order, magnificently depicting the overarching theme of the collection. Brutal. Compelling. Sinister. From…
Preorder Offer: The Bloodwolf War by Paula Boer
IFWG Publishing Australia is pleased to announce that Paula Boer’s young adult novel, The Bloodwolf War (Book 1, The Equinora Chronicles), will be released worldwide on 15 November 2019, and preorders are now available. Equinora, the world where horses live in harmony with people, is in trouble. The six unicorn guardians created by the Goddess…
Cover Reveal: Electron’s Blade by Ian C Douglas
It is with great pleasure that we reveal Ian C Douglas’ upcoming middle grade science fiction novel, Electron’s Blade, 4th in the 5-part Zeke Hailey series. The wonderful artwork is by Catherine Archer-Wills, and design by Catherine and Elizabeth Lang. It’s war! Ruthless terrorists force the Governor of Mars into military action. Only one boy…
Cover Reveal: Time of Breath by Paul Mannering
IFWG will be publishing Paul Mannering’s next instalment of his Drakeforth series later this year: book 3, Time of Breath. Like all of the volumes in the series, we have a wonderful mix of fantasy and whimsy, and Luke Spooner of Carrion House has captured this perfectly in his cover and design work for the…
Book Deal: Dispossessed, YA novel by Piper Mejia
IFWG is pleased to announce a book deal with New Zealand author, Piper Mejia, for her young adult novel, Dispossessed. “I am continually astounded by the speculative fiction talent that can be found in New Zealand,” said Gerry Huntman, Managing Director IFWG, “and Piper’s novel is no exception. It is original and steeped in its…
Cover Reveal: Shadows in the Stone by Jack Dann
It is with great pleasure that IFWG can now present the final front cover image of Jack Dann’s forthcoming alt-history/Renaissance fantasy novel, Shadows in the Stone: A Book of Transformations. The amazing artwork is by multi-award winning artist, Bob Eggleton, and the design is by the very talented Marianne Plumridge. The title will be released…
Forthcoming Release: The Bloodwolf War by Paula Boer
IFWG is very excited to announce the world-wide release date of Paula Boer’s young adult novel, The Bloodwolf War, the first volume in The Equinora Chronicles. The wonderful cover art and design is by IFWG regular, Steve Santiago. The Bloodwolf War will be released on 15 November 2019. Equinora, the world where horses live in…
New Acquisition: The Wildcard by Kathryn Hore
IFWG is very pleased to announce the acquisition of Kathryn Hore’s thriller, The Wildcard. “Kathryn is an excellent speculative fiction writer,” said IFWG Managing Director, Gerry Huntman, “and we couldn’t look past this exceptional thriller piece, despite it being outside our mainstream brand. Kathryn spins an amazing story in her debut novel, of intrigue and…
New Acquisition: Black Moon by Eugen Bacon
IFWG is proud to announce the acquisition of a collection of dark flash fiction by Eugen Bacon, each paired with gorgeous illustrations by Elena Betti, entitled Black Moon. “This is an opportunity we can’t miss,” said Gerry Huntman, Managing Director of IFWG. “This is an amazingly unique project, bridging literary, dark speculative fiction, and powerful…
Forthcoming Release & Preorder Offer: Children’s Fiction
It is with great pleasure that we announce the October release of Ali Foster‘s last book in her Ginomees Trilogy, The Cave at the End of the Universe. Ali is based in New Zealand and her Ginomees Trilogy has been received very well. How can you not love an adventure where the protagonists are rejected…
Preorder: Metamorphosis by Claire Fitzpatrick
IFWG are pleased to offer preorders for Claire Fitzpatrick’s debut collection, Metamorphosis, with free shipping to US, UK, Australia and New Zealand. The collection will be released worldwide on 2 September 2019, and those who preorder will get free shipping and it will be shipped prior the release date. This offer ceases 31 July 2019….
New Release: The Second Life of Eddie Coyne by Louis K Lowy
It is with pleasure to announce that Louis K Lowy‘s latest novel, The Second Life of Eddie Coyne, is now released and available in all good bookstores, bricks and mortar, and online. “Louis has been an amazing partner with IFWG,” said Gerry Huntman, Managing Director of the company, “and we have published a variety of…
Week of Awards
IFWG aims to publish, above all other traits, quality books. While we don’t obsessively seek awards and shortlisting in awards, garnering them is a type of validation that we are heading in the right direction. We attended GeyserCon (Rotorua NZ) last week (31 May to 2 June 2019) and just flitted through Continuum 15 (Melbourne,…