New Release: Altered Gate, by Shaun Meeks

It is with great pride and pleasure that we announce the release of Shaun Meeks‘ latest book in his Lovecraftian/Noir Detective series, Dillon the Monster Dick, Altered Gate. “We are delighted to have another instalment of Shaun’s series released,” said Gerry Huntman, Managing Director of IFWG, “and to continue the cover style and design with…

Forthcoming Release: The Blacksmith by Barbara Howe

IFWG is pleased to reveal the cover of Barbara Howe‘s third book in her Young Adult Reforging series, The Blacksmith. It will be released on 1 August in Australia/UK/New Zealand, and 23 September in North America. The ebook in Australia and New Zealand is out now. The wonderful cover art is by Catherine Archer-Wills. How…

Preorder: The Year of the Fruit Cake by Gillian Polack

ALL PREORDER OPPORTUNITIES ARE NOW CLOSED. IFWG Publishing Australia is pleased to announce that Gillian Polack’s science fiction novel, The Year of the Fruit Cake, will be released worldwide on 10 June 2019 (in Kindle format) and 1 August (Australia/UK/NZ) / 16 September (North America) – print version, and preorders are now available. Humankind is…

Upcoming Release: The Second Life of Eddie Coyne by Louis K Lowy

IFWG is very pleased to announce Louis K Lowy‘s upcoming novel, The Second Life of Eddie Coyne. “Louis is a prolific, skilled and talented writer,” said Gerry Huntman, Managing Director of IFWG, “and this is his fourth novel with our publishing house. He is also a versatile writer, covering two sub-genres of Science Fiction (Die…

News: Finalists in the Sir Julius Vogel Awards

We are ecstatic to have a number of our editors and authors’ works reach finalist status in the New Zealand Sir Julius Vogel Awards – the awards that recognise excellence in speculative fiction and fandom. We have worked hard to support our New Zealand authors, and the following finalists and their categories gives, we think,…

News: Faerie Apocalypse shortlisted in Ditmar Awards – and Special Offers

We are pleased to announce that Jason Frank‘s masterpiece dark fantasy novel, Faerie Apocalypse, has been included in the preliminary ballot for the Australian Ditmar Awards. The winner will be announced in Continuum 15 in Melbourne (7-10 June 2019). We will be celebrating Frank’s achievement by dramatically reducing the cost of downloading a kindle copy…

Forthcoming Release: Altered Gate by Shaun Meeks

We are very pleased to announce that Shaun Meeks‘ third book in his Dillon the Monster Dick series will be released on May 3 2019. As his previous volumes, The Gate at Lake Drive, and Earthbound and Down, the story continues with weird horror, humour, and an undercurrent of consulting detective noir. The cover is…

Preorder: Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Was Not

We are pleased to announce Kindle preorder availability of Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Was Not (editor, Christopher Sequeira) for all countries except North America – US and Canada will have access to kindle preorders soon. Preorders have now closed.  

Forthcoming Release: Archsage by Jesse McMinn

IFWG is pleased to announce the upcoming release of the third and last volume in Jesse McMinn‘s Tower series, Archsage. “We picked up the first book in the series back in 2013,” said Managing Director Gerry Huntman, “when Jesse was still in College in Canada. The novel entranced us, as it had a high degree…

New Title: Silent Sorrow by Russell Kirkpatrick

IFWG Publishing Australia is closing in on the final titles to be released in 2020 and it is with great pleasure that we announce the acquisition of Canberra-based author Russell Kirkpatrick’s fantasy novel, Silent Sorrow, the first of his The Book of Remezov series. “Russell has a wonderful record in fantasy literature,” said Gerry Huntman,…

New Acquisition: Fiction Collection by Tracie McBride

IFWG is very pleased to have acquired a short fiction collection by Melbourne based author, Tracie McBride. It’s working title at this time is ‘Drive, She Said, and Other Stories’. This collection will be released in the first half of 2020. “We’ve been eyeing Tracie’s fiction for some time,” said Gerry Huntman, Managing Director of…

News: Two-Book Contract Signing for the Zeke Hailey Middle Grade Series

IFWG Publishing is pleased to announce the signing of a two-book agreement with Ian C Douglas, to complete the 5-part middle grade science fiction Zeke Hailey series. “This has been a successful partnership for the first three books and this final contract is the natural conclusion to see us through 2019 and 2020, ” said…

Cover Reveal: Dawn of the Zombie Apocalypse by Lee Murray

Earlier we announced the purchase of Lee Murray’s middle grade novel, Dawn of the Zombie Apocalypse, and we can confirm it will be published 22 July 2019. In the meantime, we are pleased to reveal the cover artwork and design, by Greg Chapman, that carries very well the tone and style of the novel, as…

Cover Reveal: The Year of the Fruitcake by Gillian Polack

IFWG is pleased to reveal the cover for Gillian Polack’s upcoming science fiction novel, The Year of the Fruitcake. The wonderful artwork and design is by Luke Spooner from Carrion House. The novel tells of the Earth-based life of a mostly-mindwiped alien anthropologist inhabiting a human perimenopausal body instead of her own more rational body with…

Cover Reveal: Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Was Not

We have previously announced the acquisition of a ‘what if’ anthology, titled ‘Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Was Not’, edited by Christopher Sequeira. The premise is simple enough; what if Sherlock Holmes had a different offsider than Doctor Watson? This anthology is a collaboration between IFWG Publishing International and IFWG Publishing Australia, and will be released…

New Release: Switch by Rowena Evans

Rowena Evans‘ mid-teen science fiction thriller, Switch, has been released in Australia, New Zealand and the UK on 15th February 2019. This is the long-awaited sequel to Drums and Power Lines, and continues almost immediately following the prior events. It will be released at a later date in North America. “Evans captures the Australian country…

Cover Reveal: Metamorphosis by Claire Fitzpatrick

When you commission talent like Greg Chapman, you don’t just expect a quality product – you aren’t surprised when they work lightning quickly. Such is the case with this awesome front cover artwork and design for Claire Fitzpatrick’s upcoming collection, Metamorphosis. We are looking forward to its publication more than ever!

New Acquisition: Metamorphosis by Claire Fitzpatrick

IFWG is pleased to announce the acquisition of a collection of new and reprint short fiction by notable Queensland horror author, and body-horror specialist, Claire Fitzpatrick. “We are doubly happy with this contract signing,” said Gerry Huntman, Managing Director of IFWG, “as the collection is a strong one with a firm, niche voice in the…

Preorder/Cover Reveal: Switch by Rowena Evans

Rowena Evans‘ mid-teen science fiction thriller, Switch, will be released in Australia, New Zealand and the UK on 15th February 2019. This is the long-awaited sequel to Drums and Power Lines, and continues almost immediately following the prior events. It will be released at a later date in North America. “Evans captures the Australian country…

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…