Gerry Huntman, Managing Director of IFWG, had great pleasure in interviewing Richard Harland on the final instalment of his Ferren Trilogy, Ferren and the Invaders of Heaven. More like a friendly chat, this was recorded in the afternoon of Tuesday 4th February 2025 (Australian Eastern Standard Time). Preorders and purchasing options for Ferren and the…
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New Acquisition: Staerstone by H.K. Stubbs
IFWG is very pleased to announce the acquisition of Staerstone, a fantasy novel by Queensland-based H.K. Stubbs. “Stubbs has had quite a few short fiction pieces published by us,” said Gerry Huntman, Managing Director IFWG, “and this novel is a logical growth for her, and certainly welcomed by us. This exciting and well-crafted novel is…
Cover Reveal: The Woman in the Well by Dmetri Kakmi
IFWG is very pleased to reveal the front cover for Dmetri Kakmi’s forthcoming novel, The Woman in the Well. The incredibly atmospheric art is by Danyon Street, and the wonderful design is by Greg Chapman. This is a well-conceived piece of art and design, reflecting deeply the themes of Kakmi’s novel. Two women. Seven boys. …
New Acquisition: A Balance of Secrets by Samantha House
“IFWG was very impressed with Samantha House’s manuscript when it crossed our desks” said Gerry Huntman, Managing Director of IFWG Publishing, “and it became a ‘must have’ when our submissions editor read it closely. Writing clean, compelling and fresh fantasy is a tall order these days, and House has absolutely nailed it with A Balance…
New Acquisition: Ash Land by Matt Harry
“Harry has great credentials and we were honoured with his submission” said Gerry Huntman, Managing Director of IFWG Publishing, “and the read was very impressive. The world-building and premise of the cataclysmic change to the world is novel and believable. We look forward Ash Land being released in November 2025.” Matt Harry is the author…
New Release: Blackthorns of the Forgotten by Bree T. Donovan
IFWG is extremely pleased to globally release the second edition of Bree T Donovan’s Urban Fantasy/LGBTQ+ masterpiece, Blackthorns of the Forgotten. “We have always loved Donovan’s novel,” said Gerry Huntman, Managing Director of IFWG Publishing, “and when she asked if she could turn it into something even more special, we jumped at the opportunity. This…
Cover Reveal: Shadow Scent, final book in the Masters of Scent trilogy by Michael B Fletcher
It is with pleasure that we can reveal Michael B Fletcher’s upcoming novel, Shadow Scent, the final book in his Masters of Scent trilogy. The stunning cover work is by Boston-based Sarah Morrison, who is an award-winning artist and great designer. War threatens as Jakus, a vicious former ruler of Ean, is determined to reclaim…
New Release: Quake City by Deryn Pittar
It is with absolute pleasure that we can announce the global release of Deryn Pittar’s young adult novel, Quake City, sequel to her award-winning The Carbonite’s Daughter. “The evocative, lush world that Pittar has produced certainly needed a sequel,” said Gerry Huntman, Managing Director of IFWG Publishing, “and she has delivered it completely. We welcome…
Cover Reveal: The Brazen Dragon by Barbara J. Rosie
It is with great delight that we can reveal the cover of Barbara J. Rosie’s first book in her Tangler’s Web trilogy, The Brazen Dragon. The art and design work by Greg Chapman captures wonderfully the essence of Rosie’s novel. When Kira forgoes her only opportunity to receive a betrothal token to save the life…
New Release: Ferren and the Doomsday Mission (Book 2 of the Ferren Trilogy by Richard Harland)
It is with great pleasure that we can announce the global release of Richard Harland’s young adult novel, Ferren and the Doomsday Mission, book 2 in The Ferren Trilogy. “It is great working with Richard on this series,” said Gerry Huntman, Managing Director of IFWG Publishing, “turning The Ferren Trilogy into exactly what he wanted…
New Acquisition: The Sinistral Cycle by Garry Fay
IFWG is very pleased to announce the acquisition of Garry Fay’s dark fantasy trilogy, The Sinistral Cycle. “Our submissions editor was extremely impressed with Fay’s original storyline, as well as evocative writing,” said Gerry Huntman, Managing Director of IFWG Publishing, “and it was a no-brainer to take on the series. From the moment he pitched…
New Acquisition: Loki: Untangling a Tale by Leanbh Pearson
IFWG is very excited to announce the acquisition of Leanbh Pearson’s dark fantasy reimagining of Norse mythology, Loki: Untangling a Tale. “We knew Loki: Untangling a Tale was a gem the moment our subs editors read the manuscript,” said Gerry Huntman, Managing Director of IFWG. ” Furthermore, it fits beautifully into our branding of dark…
New Release: Approaching the Source by Cary J Lenehan
IFWG is extremely pleased to announce the global release of Cary J Lenehan’s seventh instalment in his eight-part Warriors of Vhast series, Approaching the Source. “Warriors of Vhast has become a significant body of world-building,” said Gerry Huntman, Managing Director of IFWG. “This is Lenehan’s strength and we know he has a large fan base…
New Release: Jonty’s Unicorn by Rebecca Fraser
It is with very great pleasure that we announce the global release of Rebecca Fraser’s latest middle grade novel, Jonty’s Unicorn. The wonderful cover art and design is by Boston-based Sarah Morrison. “We love Fraser’s work,” said Managing Director, Gerry Huntman, “as she is as comfortable writing middle grade fantasy fiction as she is frightening…
New Release: A Touch of Death by Shaun Meeks
It is with great pleasure that we announce the release of Shaun Meeks’ fifth book in his Dillon the Monster Dick series. The wonderful cover art and design is by Steve Santiago. “We always look forward to the next instalment of Meeks’ Dillon series,” said Managing Director, Gerry Huntman, “particularly to see what is next…
New Release: Kat by Michael B Fletcher & Paula Boer
IFWG is excited to announce the release of Michael B Fletcher and Paula Boer’s collaborative Young Adult science fiction novel, Kat. The magnificent cover art is by the amazing Marianne Plumridge and the design by IFWG-regular, Catherine Archer-Wills. “We are always looking out for quality Young Adult fiction,” said Managing Director, Gerry Huntman, “as they…
New Acquisition: Singing Down the Sky by Sarah Neilson
IFWG is very pleased to announce the acquisition of Sarah Neilson’s fantasy novel, Singing Down the Sky. “IFWG is particularly pleased to add a quality fantasy title to our forward catalogue, as it has been, of late, underrepresented,” said Gerry Huntman, Managing Director. “Without giving too much away, we are particularly fond of elements of…
New Acquisition: Mero and the City of Ghosts By Jesse McMinn
IFWG is very pleased to announce the acquisition of Jesse McMinn’s dark fantasy novel, Mero and the City of Ghosts. “It is a very welcome acquisition for us,” said Gerry Huntman, Managing Director of IFWG, “in part because we want good representation of fantasy in our forward catalogue, and also because we published a trilogy…
New Acquisition: Tangler’s Web Trilogy by Barbara J. Rosie
IFWG is very pleased to announce the acquisition of Barbara J. Rosie’s fantasy series, Tangler’s Web. “The premise of the storyline is original and the quality of the writing is of a high order,” said Gerry Huntman, Managing Director of IFWG, “and consequently it was a no-brainer that we should take it on. IFWG has…
Preorder Offer: Ferren and the Angel by Richard Harland
IFWG is very pleased with the upcoming 6 November release of Richard Harland’s YA Post-Apocalyptic Fantasy, Ferren and the Angel (Book 1 of the Ferren Trilogy). To celebrate this, we are offering a preorder sale for those who want to receive the book on, or close to, the release date, and at a discount price:…
