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NZSA announce 2025 mentees

New Zealand Society of Authors logo. Thursday, 15 May 2025
The New Zealand Society of Authors (NZSA) Te Puni Kaituhi o Aotearoa – Ngā Kaituhi Māori has announced the recipients of the NZSA Ngā Kaituhi Māori Mentorship and Kupu Kaitiaki...

Larrikin House acquires ‘Ultra Violet’ sequel

Cristy Burne portrait. Wednesday, 14 May 2025
Larrikin House has acquired rights to graphic novel Ultra Violet: Escape from Uranus, written by Cristy Burne and illustrated by Rebel Challenger. According to the publisher, in this 'STEM-meets-adventure graphic...

Echo Publishing acquires Ayliffe’s crime standalone

Tim Ayliffe author photo. Wednesday, 14 May 2025
Echo Publishing has acquired world rights to Dark Desert Road by Tim Ayliffe, via Jeanne Ryckmans at Key People Literary Management. According to the publisher, Dark Desert Road is Ayliffe's first...

Authors & Artists for Palestine Fundraising Auction

Wednesday, 14 May 2025
Endorsed by Omar Sakr and Randa Abdel-Fattah, and run in conjunction with Australia Palestine Advocacy Network (APAN) and Readers & Writers Against the Genocide, the Authors & Artists for Palestine...

The Secret Year of Zara Holt

Wednesday, 14 May 2025
The Secret Year of Zara Holt, the new novel from Kimberley Freeman, is a vibrant and compelling story inspired by the fascinating life of fashion designer and businesswoman Dame Zara...

Jeannine Fowler memorial celebration

Jeannine Fowler headshot. Wednesday, 14 May 2025
Friends and colleagues are invited to a celebration of the life of the inimitable Jeannine Fowler. An incredible force for good in our industry over many years, loved and missed...

Publicist, Sydney

Wednesday, 14 May 2025
Hardie Grant Hardie Grant is a leading independent publisher specialising in illustrated non-fiction, fiction, kids, travel and lifestyle titles, complemented by a dynamic portfolio of overseas publishers. We are seeking...

IT and Database specialist, Sydney

Wednesday, 14 May 2025
Currency Press Are you a technophile? Currency Press is looking for someone who loves all things computer to work part time on our database and other things. Currency Press is...

Larrikin House acquires Barkla’s ‘Robo-teacher’

Charlotta Barkla headshot. Tuesday, 13 May 2025
Larrikin House has acquired Robo-teacher, a picture book written by Charlotte Barkla (All Bodies Are Good Bodies, Little Hare) and illustrated by Gabrielle Petruso. According to the publisher, Robo-teacher follows...

Lubrin wins Carol Shields Prize

Lubrin black and white photo. Tuesday, 13 May 2025
Canisia Lubrin is the 2025 winner of the Carol Shields Prize for Fiction for her novel Code Noir (Soft Skull). Chosen from a shortlist of five, Lubrin receives US$150,000 (A$236,675)...

Pantera acquires Sheppard’s ‘Yeah the Boys’

a portrait of Holden Sheppard Tuesday, 13 May 2025
Pantera Press has acquired ANZ rights for Yeah the Boys, an adult fiction title from author Holden Sheppard, via Gaby Naher at The Naher Agency. According to the publisher, Yeah...

Fourth Estate acquires Dalton’s new novel

Trent Dalton 2025 portrait. Monday, 12 May 2025
Fourth Estate, an imprint of HarperCollins Australia, has acquired world rights to Gravity Let Me Go, a novel by Trent Dalton. Gravity Let Me Go follows journalist Noah Cork and...

Fogarty Literary Award 2025 shortlist announced

The Fogarty Literary Award logo. Monday, 12 May 2025
The shortlist for the 2025 Fogarty Literary Award has been announced. Shortlisted titles, chosen from 38 entries, include: ‘Boy Friends’ by Seth Malacari ‘Glimmers in the Sea Glass’ by Chuckie...

Wheeler Centre 2025 Hot Desk Fellows announced

the 2025 hot desk fellows Thursday, 8 May 2025
The Wheeler Centre has announced the 22 emerging writers who will receive Hot Desk Fellowships in 2025. This year's recipients are: Jamil Badi for 'New Ancient Folktales' (fiction, short stories)...

PRH acquires special edition of ‘Bluey: The Sign’

Bluey: The Sign cover. Thursday, 8 May 2025
Penguin Random House (PRH) Australia has announced the forthcoming publication of special edition children's book Bluey: The Sign. According to the publisher, The Sign will be based on the television episode of...

Farnham wins ABIA Book of the Year

Wednesday, 7 May 2025
The winners of the 2025 Australian Book Industry Awards (ABIA) have been announced, with The Voice Inside (John Farnham with Poppy Stockell, Hachette) taking out the overall Book of the...

ASA, Arts Tasmania relaunch mentorship program

Australian Society of Authors logo. Wednesday, 7 May 2025
The Australian Society of Authors (ASA) and Arts Tasmania have announced the return of the Tasmanian Writers and Illustrators Mentorship Program. This program for authors and illustrators based in Tasmania...

Text acquires Lohrey’s novel ‘Capture’

Amanda Lohrey portrait. Wednesday, 7 May 2025
Text Publishing has acquired world rights to Capture by Amanda Lohrey, via Lyn Tranter. Capture follows psychiatrist James Mather beginning a research project about people who claim to have been...

Development editor, Victoria

Wednesday, 7 May 2025
Thames & Hudson Australia Pty Ltd We’re looking for an experienced Development Editor to develop concepts, shape manuscripts and work with authors, photographers and designers to ensure books fulfil their...

The Wrong Daughter

Wednesday, 7 May 2025
A decade ago, Caitlin’s little sister Olivia was abducted in front of her eyes. Now, she’s back. Appearing at the front door out of the blue, Olivia is totally the...

 

 

 

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