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Posted on 23rd October, 2024

Picador scoops Liam Higginson’s debut novel in four-way auction

We are delighted to announce that Picador will publish THE HILL IN THE DARK GROVE by Liam Higginson. Louise Buckley sold the book in a hotly contested four-way auction and it will be released in Jan 2026. You can read the full announcement and find out more about it here. …

Posted on 8th October, 2024

INKBOUND – Publisher’s Weekly Starred Review!

Thrilled to see Philippa Leathley’s INKBOUND receive a well deserved starred review in Publisher’s Weekly! ‘Lush writing, breathtaking action sequences, and a darkly comedic tone imbue Leathley’s series opening debut with verve, while ethical questions relating to fate and magic add depth to the innovative setting’ Read the full review …

Posted on 9th September, 2024

GLOW UP, LARA BLOOM! on the Diverse Book Award 2024 Shortlist

GLOW UP, LARA BLOOM! by Dee Benson has been shortlisted for the 2024 Diverse Book Awards in the Children’s category. You can see the shortlist here (and the longlist here). And you can vote in the Reader’s Choice award here.

Posted on 5th August, 2024

EMBER SPARK AND THE FROST PHOENIX – cover reveal

The cover for Abi Elphinstone’s second EMBER SPARK book has been revealed by Simon & Schuster. This special edition with gorgeous sprayed edges is available from indie bookshops here! EMBER SPARK AND THE FROST PHOENIX publishes on October 24th. The second title in this magical new series filled with adventure, …

Posted on 1st August, 2024

HOW TO SLAY AT WORK – cover reveal

Boldwood have revealed the cover for HOW TO SLAY AT WORK by Sarah Bonner which will publish on September 24th. A sharp, funny and deliciously dark thriller that fans of Katy Brent, Bella Mackie or Killing Eve will love. When your boss is at a conference in a city where there’s a …

Posted on 1st August, 2024

INKBOUND – cover reveal

HarperCollins Children’s Books have revealed the gorgeous cover for the UK edition of INKBOUND by Philippa Leathley. You can watch the animation here. INKBOUND: METICULOUS JONES AND THE SKULL TATTOO will publish on January 30th 2025. Enter an extraordinary magical adventure about family, fate and finding the courage to be …

Posted on 17th June, 2024

Sarah Bonner signs with Boldwood

We are delighted that Sarah Bonner’s next book HOW TO SLAY AT WORK will be released by Boldwood in September! Read the full press release from Bolwood Books here: https://www.boldwoodbooks.com/news-story/boldwood-announces-16-more-authors-and-a-new-team-member-as-it-celebrates-its-fifth-birthday/

Posted on 29th January, 2024

GLOW UP LARA BLOOM on the Branford Boase Longlist

I am delighted to see GLOW UP LARA BLOOM on the longlist for the wonderful Branford Boase award which recognises both the author and their editor – so huge congratulations to Dee Benson and Ruth Bennett from Hot Key Books. Read more about the award and other longlisted titles here.

Posted on 16th January, 2024

HARPERCOLLINS CHILDREN’S BOOKS ACQUIRES IMMERSIVE MAGICAL MIDDLE-GRADE BY EXCEPTIONAL DEBUT TALENT PHILIPPA LEATHLEY

Excited to announce a deal for one of our debut authors, Philippa Leathley! Inkbound: Meticulous Jones and the Skull Tattoo will publish in hardback in February 2025, with a sequel to come in 2026. Your ink is who you are. On her tenth birthday, Meticulous Jones receives her fate, as …