We have recently created a number of new roles in our company and it is timely to give everybody an idea of who’s who. Firstly, in terms of structure, IFWG Publishing is divided into two geographic imprints: IFWG Publishing Australia (Australian, UK and New Zealand reach) IFWG Publishing (International) (North America and other countries not previously covered) IFWG Publishing Australia is…
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New Roles in IFWG Publishing
We have recently created a number of new roles in our company and it is timely to give everybody an idea of who’s who. Firstly, in terms of structure, IFWG Publishing is divided into two geographic imprints: IFWG Publishing Australia (Australian, UK and New Zealand reach) IFWG Publishing (International) (North America and other countries not previously covered)…
New Release: Port Buxaca by Warren Goodwin
We have waited 2 years for the sequel to Buxacan Spicerunner, and now we have the final instalment of the great pirate fantasy adventure series. And Warren Goodwin delivers in spades with Port Buxaca. Thanks to Jeffery E Doherty for a great scene from the book depicted on the front cover, matching marvellously the first…
News: A Kingdom Beneath the Waves Now In Paperback
A Kingdom Beneath the Waves is book 2 of the Garza Twins series by David Bowles, sequel to the award winning The Smoking Mirror. We are pleased to announce the release of the trade paperback edition. The Garza family’s Christmas vacation in Mexico is cut short by the appearance of Pingo, one of the tzapame–Little People. The news is…
News: Art Book Signing With Keely Van Order
Sometimes collaborations are formed serendipitously, rather than by solicitation and design. This is such a case. Keely is currently commissioned to do the artwork and design for Kaaron Warren’s The Grief Hole, to be released in August 2016 – no small task as it involves 6 internal pieces and two covers (hardback and paperback). When…
News: Peripheral Visions wins Shadows Award
It is with great pride that we can announce that Robert Hood’s seminal ghost story collection, Peripheral Visions, is the recipient of the Australian Shadows Award’s Best Collection of 2015 Award. Well done to Rob! The Awards stated: “Peripheral Visions is an ambitious project, a veritable door-stopper of a hardback comprising nearly 800 pages and…
News: Acquisition of ‘Perfect Little Stitches and Other Stories’ by Deborah Sheldon
IFWG Publishing Australis is very pleased to sign on Deborah Sheldon’s collection of dark fiction, ‘Perfect Little Stitches and Other Stories’. A good number of these stories have already graced the pages of quality publications, including Midnight Echo, Aurealis Magazine, SQ Mag, and Allegory Magazine. Quite a few of the stories will be original to…
Cover Reveal: Warriors of the Light by Larry Ivkovich
We in IFWG Publishing have been waiting in anticipation for the release of the sequel to Larry Ivkovich’s The Sixth Precept. The end is now in sight with Warriors of the Light, book 2 of the Spirit Winds Quartet, due for release on the 24th May 2016. In the meantime, we would love to share the…
Cover Reveal: To Dream by Louis K Lowy
IFWG Publishing has wanted to commission Dean Samed for a long time: a truly skilled and talented artist and cover designer. When we signed the book contract with Louis K Lowy for his novel, To Dream (book 1 of Anatomy of a Humachine), Dean’s style was an obvious match, and we are grateful that he…
News: Kaaron Warren Signs Contract With IFWG
It is with much excitement that we can now announce our acquisition of Kaaren Warren’s novel, The Grief Hole, as part of our ongoing Dark Phases series – reserved for only the best of dark fiction. This means that we will be offering cloth bound editions, as well as a limited, signed edition. The Grief Hole is dark…
News: New Cover for Paper Magic
With the increased interest in our children’s titles, and the huge triple-launch event in Canberra this Saturday, we decided it was time for a freshen-up of one of our first kid’s books: Paper Magic, by Jeffery E. Doherty. Paper Magic is a story about finding courage, facing challenges and overcoming self-doubt. It is about the…
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….
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…
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…
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!…
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