Debut Novelist to Head of Zeus
Aliya Al-Afzal’s debut novel, Would I Lie To You? goes to Head of Zeus in the UK at auction, and was pre-empted by Grand Central in the US.
Head of Zeus to publish trilogy from Elodie Harper
Head of Zeus will publish a trilogy from Elodie Harper inspired by ancient Pompeii
Sweeping Love Story goes to Amazon
Boris Starling’s new novel, The Law of the Heart, will be publishing by Lake Union in May 2021.
Debut Fantasy Sells in Double Six-Figure Deals
Saara El-Arifi's debut fantasy novel, The Final Strife, has sold in the US and the UK in two six-figure deals to Del Rey and HarperVoyager.
Boris Starling to co-write life story of Springboks captain
Boris Starling is to co-write life story of Springboks captain, Siya Kolisi, the star of South Africa’s World Cup-winning rugby team.
Authors and Agent join Black Girl Writers as Mentors
Jessie Burton, Saara El-Arifi, Buki Papillon and Juliet Mushens join the Black Girl Writers club as mentors.
Bury Them Deep longlisted for McIlvanney Prize
Congratulations to James Oswald who has been longlisted for the McIlvanney Prize for Bury Them Deep.
Sussie Anie shortlisted for The White Review
Congratulations to Sussie Anie on being shortlisted for The White Review’s short story prize with, Maintenance.
‘Game-changing’ debut bought by Michael Joseph
Laure Van Rensburg’s' ‘ground-breaking’ debut novel, The Downfall, sells to Michael Joseph.
The Cookbook of Common Prayer goes to Allen & Unwin
Francesca Haig’s first novel for adults will be published by Allen & Unwin in June 2021.
The Familiars wins Society of Authors award
Stacey Hall’s The Familiars wins a Betty Trask award from the Society of Authors!
James Oswald nominated for Dagger in the Library Award
Congratulations to James Oswald on the CWA Dagger in the Library nomination!
The Chemical Detective shortlisted by CrimeFest
Fiona Erskine’s debut novel as been shortlisted for the Specsavers Debut Novel of the Year at CrimeFest.
Doubleday snatches up debut novel
Doubleday pre-empts Sophie Haydock’s debut historical novel about the muses behind the painter Egon Schiele in a major six-figure, two book deal from Juliet Mushens at Mushens Entertainment.
The Familiars shortlisted by Society of Authors
The Familiars by Stacey Halls has been shortlisted by the Society of Authors for the Betty Trask prize for best debut novel by someone under 35.
Johan Renck attached to direct Girl A adaptation
Director Johan Renck is reportedly attached to direct a limited series adaptation of GIRL A by Abigail Dean.
The Silent House becomes a Bestseller
Congratulations to Nell Pattison whose debut crime thriller, The Silent House, is a USA today bestseller!
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