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 …
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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.
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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, …
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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 …
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Posted on 1st August, 2024
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 …
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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/
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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.
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Posted on 16th January, 2024
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 …
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Posted on 12th January, 2024
HS-LA Expands with Louise Buckley Joining as Associate Literary Agent
Established in March 2023, the Hannah Sheppard Literary Agency (HS-LA) will expand in January 2024 with the arrival of Louise Buckley as Associate Literary Agent. Working alongside founder, Hannah Sheppard, Louise joins the agency on January 15th, and will be building a new list of authors, with a focus on …
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