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: Shadows in the Stone by Jack Dann

IFWG Publishing Australia is pleased to announce that Jack Dann’s upcoming fantasy/alternate history novel, Shadows in the Stone: A Book of Transformations, will be released worldwide on 1 November 2019, and preorders are now available. The author of The Age #1 bestselling novel The Memory Cathedral returns to Renaissance Italy with a transcendent vision of…

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…

Preorder: Dawn of the Zombie Apocalypse

IFWG Publishing Australia is pleased to announce that Lee Murray’s middle grade novel, Dawn of the Zombie Apocalypse, will be released worldwide on 7 October 2019, and preorders are now available. Chaos’ latest game is positively epic. Just look at the trailer: the hero Bastion Axestone striding through the city streets, fireballs exploding around him…

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…

Forthcoming Release: Dawn of the Zombie Apocalypse by Lee Murray

We are pleased to announce the world-wide release date of New Zealand author, Lee Murray’s young teen novel, Dawn of the Zombie Apocalypse – 7 October 2019. The wonderful cover and art is by the talented Greg Chapman. Preorders will be available soon. Chaos’ latest game is positively epic. Just look at the trailer: the…

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,…

Kura Carpenter: Sir Julius Vogel Award

IFWG is very pleased to announce that Kura Carpenter has won the Best New Talent category in the 2019 Sir Julius Vogel Awards, in New Zealand. It is in response to her novel, The Kingfisher’s Debt: The award came with a commentary: The Kingfisher’s Debt is Kura Carpenter’s debut novel and very cleverly set in…

New Acquisition: ‘The Crying Forest’ by Venero (Veny) Armanno

IFWG Publishing is exceedingly pleased with the contract signing of Veny Armanno’s latest novel, currently titled ‘The Crying Forest’. He has a great pedigree:  Veny is the author of ten critically acclaimed novels, including his recent book Burning Down (2017). His other well-known books include Black Mountain (2012), The Dirty Beat (2007) and Candle Life (2006)….

Forthcoming Release: Remains by Andrew Cull

It is with pleasure that we announce the release dates for Andrew Cull‘s chilling horror novel, Remains. It will be released in North America on 16th September 2019, and Australia/UK/New Zealand 1st August 2019. The absolutely wonderful artwork and design is by our welcome regular, Luke Spooner (a very different style to his usual, beautifully…