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Tag Archive: book deal
Apr
16
Steven Savile to pen Stargate SG-1 tie-in series, plus two original crime novels
Posted in: Press Room on 16th April 2008 by UKSFBN admin
Multi-genred author of horror, science fiction, TV and movie tie-ins and more, Steven Savile, dropped us a line to let us know about a couple of new book deals he's recently secured:
"First up, I've just signed up with Fandemonium / MGM to write a trilogy of novels set within the Stargate SG-1 universe, featuring all of our favourites from the series - Daniel Jackson, Teal'c, Sam Carter and of course Jack O'Neill.
Apr
11
Orbit UK acquires Jim Butcher’s ‘Codex Alera’ series
Posted in: Press Room on 11th April 2008 by UKSFBN admin
From an Orbit Books press release:
"Orbit, the UK's number one publisher of science fiction and fantasy, is thrilled to announce to acquisition of Jim Butcher's Codex Alera sequence in a major four book deal.
Apr
11
Gollancz Books acquires Pierre Pevel fantasy series for UK publication
Posted in: Press Room on 11th April 2008 by UKSFBN admin
From a Gollancz Books press release:
"Bragelonne, the leading French fantasy publishing house, and Gollancz, an imprint of the Orion Publishing Group, are delighted to announce that Pierre Pevel's dragon fantasy sequence, beginning with Les Lames du Cardinal, will be translated and published in English in 2009.
Apr
3
UKSFBN Quick Links Listing for 03.04.08
Posted in: Press Room on 3rd April 2008 by UKSFBN admin
Another hefty round-up of links to articles of interest elsewhere on T'Internet.
Apr
2
Tim Lebbon announces double UK novel deal with Allison and Busby
Posted in: Press Room on 2nd April 2008 by UKSFBN admin
UK-based horror and dark fantasy author Tim Lebbon is and award-winning author of over twenty published novels and novellas, although to-date - albeit with the notable exception of his early novellas Mesmer and Faith in the Flesh, as well as his two PS Publishing novellas Naming of Parts and Changing of Faces - the vast majority of them have been released by US-based publishers.
So Tim was understandably delighted when he was recently able to announce his first UK novel deal - and a double-deal at that - with genre publishing newcomer Allison and Busby.
Mar
24
Solaris Books signs debut steampunk novelist Tim Akers
Posted in: Press Room on 24th March 2008 by UKSFBN admin
From a Solaris Books press release:
"Solaris is delighted to announce a new acquisition from debut author Tim Akers. Heart of Veridon is the first book in the Burn Cycle. Jacob Burn is a disgraced airship pilot, and a man augmented by strange implants designed to keep him alive in combat conditions.
"An exiled son of nobility, he now makes his own way in the criminal underworld of Veridon, the City of Cog. But soon Jacob finds himself caught in a conspiracy of sabotage and murder between the government and the church, a mystery that stretches back into the roots of the city of Veridon itself."
Mar
22
Titan Books acquires licence to publish British Comics Classics from Egmont
Posted in: Press Room on 22nd March 2008 by UKSFBN admin
From a Titan Books press release:
"In an extensive deal for worldwide book publishing rights, Titan Books has acquired a licence to publish an exciting range of classic comic strip collections from Egmont UK Ltd, in what promises to be the beginning of a winning range of title series, revelling in nostalgia.
Feb
27
Gollancz Books to publish William Heaney autobiography
Posted in: Press Room on 27th February 2008 by UKSFBN admin
"We have just signed up William’s autobiography (not quite as much of a departure as you might think for Gollancz). Just who does William think he is? You can read his excessively jaundiced but rather entertaining thoughts on the business of being a 'real' writer, as well learning a little about wine from someone who is at least a real drinker at his blog: butforthegrape.livejournal.com."
Source: Simon Spanton, Gollancz Books
Feb
26
Solaris announces deal for Keith Brooke’s new sf thriller: ‘The Accord’
Posted in: Press Room on 26th February 2008 by UKSFBN admin
Mark Newton of Solaris Books tells us about the brand new science fiction novel, by British writer Keith Brooke: "The Accord, a virtual utopia where the soul lives on after death and your perceptions are bound only by your imagination. This is the setting for a tale of love, murder and revenge that crosses the boundaries between the real world and this virtual reality.
Feb
23
Solaris to publish Ellen Datlow’s Poe-inspired fiction anthology
Posted in: Press Room on 23rd February 2008 by UKSFBN admin
In a recent press release, Solaris Books have announced that they are delighted to have purchased a brand new anthology from one of genre fiction's leading editors, Ellen Datlow.
Solaris Books' Mark Newton tells us: "To coincide with the 200th anniversary of the birth of Edgar Allen Poe, Solaris are pleased to announce an anthology of remixed and reimagined tales inspired by his work and edited by multi-award winner, Ellen Datlow.
"Top genre names including Sharyn McCrumb, Lucius Shepard, Pat Cadigan and M. Rickert are lending their talent to this project, retelling such classics as 'The Fall of the House of Usher', 'The Tell-Tale Heart' and 'The Masque of the Red Death'. The anthology, simply titled Poe, will be published in both the US and UK, in January 2009.
Feb
23
Second Justin Gustainis ‘Quincey Morris’ novel due from Solaris
Posted in: Press Room on 23rd February 2008 by UKSFBN admin
Solaris Books have announced a new deal for Amercian supernatural mystery author Justin Gustainis: Solaris will be publishing Evil Ways, the second book in Gustainis' Quincey Morris series.
Solaris' Mark Newton tells us: "Hot on the heels of Black Magic Woman, Justin Gustainis' breakthrough dark fantasy novel, comes the second Quincey Morris investigation.
"In a story that ranges from Baghdad to L.A., Evil Ways sees eccentric billionaire, Walter Grobius, attempt to unleash a devastating magical apocalypse. Quincey Morris, and his partner, white witch Libby Chastain, are drawn into their deadliest case yet..."
Feb
11
Three-book US deal for debut fantasy author Robert V.S. Redick
Posted in: Press Room on 11th February 2008 by UKSFBN admin
John Jarrold, of the John Jarrold Literary Agency has been in touch to let us know about a major US deal for one of his clients.
John tells us: "Susan Howe, Rights Director at Orion, has sold US rights in a debut fantasy trilogy by US author Robert V S Redick to Random House's Del Rey imprint in New York for a substantial six-figure sum in US dollars after a hard-fought auction negotiated by Editor-in-Chief Betsy Mitchell."
Jan
29
Solaris announces new novel deal for Conrad A. Williams
Posted in: Press Room on 29th January 2008 by UKSFBN admin
The latest news from the UK's Solaris Books imprint is that they're "proud and terrified" to announce a brand new acquisition from critically acclaimed writer Conrad A. Williams, Decay Inevitable, which Solaris is describing as "one of the grittiest modern fantasies ever written, and a masterful dark thriller."
Jan
28
John Jarrold announces two-book Tor UK deal for Mark Charan Newton
Posted in: Press Room on 28th January 2008 by UKSFBN admin
John Jarrold, of the John Jarrold Literary Agency has concluded a two-book World rights deal with Peter Lavery of Macmillan / Tor UK, for new UK fantasy author Mark Charan Newton.
The first book is titled Nights of Villjamur and will be published early in 2009.
Jan
27
Solaris announces brand new James Lovegrove novel, ‘The Age of Ra’
Posted in: Press Room on 27th January 2008 by UKSFBN admin
UK sf, fantasy and horror publisher Solaris Books have announced a deal for critically acclaimed author James Lovegrove, for a brand new epic science fiction novel, The Age of Ra.
Solaris' Mark Newton has some more information for us: "In The Age of Ra, the ancient Egyptian gods have defeated all the other pantheons and claimed dominion over the Earth. The world is divided into warring factions, each under the aegis of a different deity.
Jan
24
Solaris announces new novel deal for Mark Chadbourn
Posted in: Press Room on 24th January 2008 by UKSFBN admin
Last week, Solaris Books announced a deal for a new novel by British Fantasy Award-winning author Mark Chadbourn.
Mark Newton sent us the following detaiils: "The Lord of Silence is a thrilling new epic fantasy. When the great hero of the city of Idriss is murdered, Vidar, the Lord of Silence, must take his place as chief defender against the mysterious terrors lurking in the dense forest beyond the city's walls.
Dec
18
Solaris Books announces three-book deal for Eric Brown
Posted in: Press Room on 18th December 2007 by UKSFBN admin
In a recent press release, the UK's Solaris Books have announced the acquisition of three new 'Bengal Station' novels from Science Fiction author Eric Brown.
The release gives the following details: "Necropath, Xenopath and Cosmopath feature Jeff Vaughan, a telepath employed by the spaceport on Bengal Station, a vast twenty-level city-port that dominates the ocean between India and Burma.
Dec
18
HarperCollins UK sells US rights to Stephen Hunt novels to Tor
Posted in: Press Room on 18th December 2007 by UKSFBN admin
HarperCollins Voyager acquired World rights in three novels from John Jarrold, and have already sold German, French, Japanese, Spanish and Portuguese rights, and are presently pursuing interest in a number of other markets.
More Info: John Jarrold Literary Agency
Source: John Jarrold
Dec
14
Jo Fletcher makes ten-book Charlaine Harris acquisition for Gollancz Romancz
Posted in: Press Room on 14th December 2007 by UKSFBN admin
More Info: Gollancz Books
Source: www.sfscope.com
Dec
12
John Jarrold seals three-book deal for debut author Suzanne McLeod
Posted in: Press Room on 12th December 2007 by UKSFBN admin
John Jarrold, of the John Jarrold Literary Agency has sold World Rights to three supernatural thrillers by Suzanne McLeod, a debut novelist, to Jo Fletcher at Gollancz Books, for their Gollancz Romancz list of sexy, supernatural thrillers.
Jarrold explained the synopsis of the series as it stands so far: "McLeod's novel sequence features Genevieve Taylor, a Sidhe. The Sidhe are a reclusive race, uncomfortable in the modern world, preferring to live in The Fair Lands and follow the old traditions.
Dec
4
Solaris Books announces major new Steampunk anthology, ed. Nick Gevers
Posted in: Press Room on 4th December 2007 by UKSFBN admin
A press release from Solaris Books has announced the publication of a brand new anthology of Steampunk-themed fiction: "BL Publishing is utterly delighted to announce the purchase of a major new anthology from editor and reviewer Nick Gevers [co-editor of the recent Infinity Plus anthology] for its growing Solaris imprint.
"Extraordinary Engines: The Definitive Steampunk Anthology is a brand new anthology of all-original stories from some of the genre's foremost writers, which will be published simultaneously in both the US and UK by Solaris, in paperback, in Autumn 2008
Nov
26
Stephen Deas trilogy sells to Germany’s Heyne Verlag in pre-empt deal
Posted in: Press Room on 26th November 2007 by UKSFBN admin
Following the announcement last week that Stephen Deas' debut fantasy trilogy has been purchased by Simon Spanton of Gollancz Books in the UK, comes news of the first continental deal for Deas.
Nov
22
Stephen Deas’ three book dragon fantasy sold to Gollancz, UK
Posted in: Press Room on 22nd November 2007 by UKSFBN admin
John Jarrold of the John Jarrold Literary Agency has concluded a three-book World Rights deal with Simon Spanton of Gollancz, for a dragon-fantasy series by debut novelist Stephen Deas.
"Simon came to me with the idea of an intelligent fantasy series involving dragons," said Jarrold. "I thought that Steve Deas might be the man for this, after previous conversations we'd had, and so it proved. He has come up with a great idea and brilliant opening chapters."
Nov
14
Orbit UK announces two-book dark fantasy deal for Marie Brennan
Posted in: Press Room on 14th November 2007 by UKSFBN admin
The first title Orbit will be publishing is Midnight Never Come, a "dark and fantastical" story of the faerie court, set in Elizabethan England, which Orbit are describing as "a lyrical and sinister tale of intrigue and betrayal, seamlessly weaving historical detail with the fantastic." The second will be the as-yet untitled sequel.
More Info: Orbit Books
Source: Orbit Books news item
Nov
10
‘Dresden Files’#12 and #13 acquired by Orbit UK
Posted in: Press Room on 10th November 2007 by UKSFBN admin
"In the rather nearer future, White Night [Amazon] is out in paperback in January '08, then we move to two editions as Small Favour starts out in hardback a few months later."
More info: www.orbitbooks.net.
Source: Orbit Books website
Oct
15
Solaris Books announces new two book deal for Brian Lumley
Posted in: Press Room on 15th October 2007 by UKSFBN admin
News just in from the UK's Solaris Books: "Christian Dunn, commissioning editor for Solaris Books, has concluded a deal with literary agent Dorothy Lumley for the world mass market rights to Brian Lumley's latest Lovecraftian story collection, The Taint and Other Novellas: Best Mythos Tales Volume One.
Sep
4
Juliet E. McKenna’s new fantasy trilogy acquired by Solaris
Posted in: Press Room on 4th September 2007 by UKSFBN admin
Solaris Books have announced that they will be publishing a brand new fantasy trilogy by British fan-favourite fantasy author Juliet E. McKenna next summer.
The new series, Chronicles of the Lescari Revolution is described by Solaris as "an incredible fantasy trilogy that tells of political upheaval born of civil war in the country of Lescar."
Aug
23
Paul Kearney on his deal with Solaris for new novel ‘The Ten Thousand’
Posted in: UKSFBN Talks To on 23rd August 2007 by UKSFBN admin
BL Publishing's Solaris Books imprint has announced a new deal for a brand new novel by Northern Ireland based fantasy writer Paul Kearney, author of the acclaimed Monarchies of God and Sea Beggars books.
Kearney's new novel will not be a continuation of the Sea Beggars series, publication of which has stalled ever since both the UK and US publisher failed to agree a contract for a new volume with Kearney; despite strong enthusiasm for the series from both his UK and US editors. Instead his new Solaris title, The Ten Thousand, will be set in a new milieu and is planned - at present - as a stand-alone volume.
Aug
15
Solaris announce UK & US deal for David Louis Edelman’s ‘Infoquake’
Posted in: Press Room on 15th August 2007 by UKSFBN admin
Infoquake, part one of the Jump 225 trilogy, is described as: "a stunning trip through the trenches of a technological war fought with product demos, press releases and sales pitches... science fiction for the twenty-first century." It's currently available in a trade edition, published by Pyr Books in the US, who will be publishing the trade edition of the sequel, Multireal to coincide with the Solaris edition of Infoquake.
More Info: www.solarisbooks.com / www.infoquake.net
Source: George Mann, Solaris Books
Aug
14
Joe Abercrombie announces new two-book deal with Gollancz
Posted in: Press Room on 14th August 2007 by UKSFBN admin
"The first is going to be called Best Served Cold, is set in the warring city-states of Styria, and, in case you hadn't guessed, is about revenge. It's largely planned out and the first couple of chapters drafted. If forced to sum it up I'd probably call it a fantasy thriller, light on the magic and heavy on the blood, treachery and poison, with the usual hefty portions of dark grey characters and black humour."
More Info: www.joeabercrombie.com
Source: Joe Abercrombie
Aug
7
Orbit announces UK distribution deal for Yen Press manga titles
Posted in: Press Room on 7th August 2007 by UKSFBN admin
George Walkley, business manager at Orbit Books UK has been in touch to tell us about a brand new UK distribution deal: "Little, Brown Book Group [Orbit UK's parent company] is delighted to announce that it has reached an agreement with US sister company Hachette Book Group USA to distribute their Yen Press manga list in the UK."
Jul
12
Illmoor Chronicles author David Lee Stone’s new website launches
Posted in: Press Room on 12th July 2007 by UKSFBN admin
Jeremy Allen, of the Illmoor Chronicles web-ring, has been in touch to let us know about the launch of a brand new website for author David Lee Stone, at www.davidleestone.com.
Jeremy tells us: "The site already contains video blogs by David, readings from various Illmoor books and (forthcoming) more information and excerpts from the new DLS pirate-fantasy, Davey Swag (which will be published in March 2008).
Jul
11
Tor UK announces new three-book space opera deal for Gary Gibson
Posted in: Press Room on 11th July 2007 by UKSFBN admin
From a press release fresh in from Emma Giacon of UK publisher Pan Macmillan's genre imprint Tor UK, we have details of a new, three-book deal for Gary Gibson; Scottish author of Angel Stations and Against Gravity, and member of the Glasgow SF Writers group, along with the likes of Hal Duncan and Michael Cobley.
The three books form a connected series and will be entitled Stealing Light, Stealing Fire and Stealing Time. The publication details for the three volumes: "Stealing Light [Amazon] is the first in a new epic-scale space opera series and will be published on October 5th, 2007. The next two books in the series, Stealing Fire and Stealing Time, are due to be published in 2008 and 2009 respectively."
Jul
4
John Jarrold seals two-book deal for debut author Jasper Kent
Posted in: Press Room on 4th July 2007 by UKSFBN admin
In a press release earlier this week, genre fiction agent extraordinaire John Jarrold has announced his sixth deal for a debut novelist with a major UK publisher in the last eighteen months.
World rights in Jasper Kent's Twelve – an epic novel set in the period of the battle of Borodino and its aftermath in 1812 and featuring strong supernatural elements – have been sold by Jarrold to Simon Taylor at Transworld UK (Bantam Corgi), together with an unwritten sequel, for a good five-figure sum.
Jun
26
Solaris announces Lou Anders SF/Crime anthology deal
Posted in: Press Room on 26th June 2007 by UKSFBN admin
Games Workshop / Black Library Publishing's Solaris Books imprint has announced details of a forthcoming anthology publication, to be compiled by author, editor, journalist and blogger Lou Anders; probably best known for his current work with US genre specialist Pyr Books.
Jun
25
JJLA client update: Zivkovic, Savile, Pinborough, Newton and Fenn
Posted in: Press Room on 25th June 2007 by UKSFBN admin
The UK's newest specialist genre fiction agent - John Jarrold - also appears to be the UK's busiest just at the moment, if a recent barrage of press releases from JJLA HQ is anything to go by: no fewer than five new book deals, plus an award for John's Serbian client, Zoran Zivkovic.
Jun
9
Kim Stanley Robinson on his next novel, The Galileans
Posted in: UKSFBN Talks To on 9th June 2007 by Sandy Auden
Kim Stanley Robinson's next sf novel will be The Galileans, set in Renaissance Italy and centering on the life and theories of Galileo.
"My research for The Years of Rice and Salt included lots of reading about the birth of science," said Robinson. "I learned more than I could use in that book, so I thought it would be good to return to the matter, as being crucial to society today and, if I wrote about it, a particular kind of science fiction. Galileo is central to the scientific revolution, and also he gave me a number of science-fictional angles from which to approach the topic. He's a great character."
Apr
22
JJLA welcomes new client: Mark Morris
Posted in: UKSFBN Talks To on 22nd April 2007 by UKSFBN admin
The John Jarrold Literary Agency continues to go from strength to strength. Proprietor John Jarrold has been in touch to say that he's delighted to have recently welcomed another well-established British author to his ever-growing client list.
Apr
20
New six-book UK & US deal for Raymond E. Feist
Posted in: Press Room on 20th April 2007 by UKSFBN admin
Canadian fantasy fiction blog Pat's Fantasy Hotlist has word of a new six-book publishing deal for fantasy legend Raymond E. Feist.
Apr
12
John Jarrold Literary Agency announces new client deal
Posted in: Press Room on 12th April 2007 by UKSFBN admin
John Jarrold, of John Jarrold Literary Agency fame, writes to tell us: "Caitlin Blasdell of Liza Dawson Associates in New York, representing the John Jarrold Literary Agency, has concluded a three-book deal with Fleetwood Robbins of Del Rey Books.
Mar
27
Interzone celebrates with Silver Anniversary issue
Posted in: Press Room on 27th March 2007 by UKSFBN admin
The UK's longest-running professional sf fiction magazine, Interzone is 25 years old with its current issue, #209. Shortlisted for the Hugo Award many years running, winning in 1995, it has kept its high reputation worldwide and appears bi-monthly. Interzone can justifiably claim to have kick-started the careers of many of today's best known speculative / science fiction authors and is one of Britain’s leading short story showcases.
Feb
17
JJLA announces three-book deal for debut US author
Posted in: Press Room on 17th February 2007 by UKSFBN admin
We reported in an earlier item that John Jarrold, of the John Jarrold Literary Agency, had signed up to represent debut US writer Robert V.S. Redick. Now John has confirmed that he's already secured a major World Rights deal for Redick's first three fantasy novels with Simon Spanton of Gollancz, who pre-empted for a good six-figure sum in pounds sterling.
Feb
7
JJLA Update: 4 new authors, 2 book deals
Posted in: Press Room on 7th February 2007 by UKSFBN admin
It's been all engines full-ahead at the John Jarrold Literary Agency recently, since Jarrold has got right back down to business after an enforced, technology-related hiatus. As a result, Jarrold has a batch of new authors on his books and two new book deals to tell us about.
Nov
29
Gollancz to launch raunchy new Romancz imprint
Posted in: Press Room on 29th November 2006 by Sandy Auden
Gollancz publishers are launching a brand new imprint in January 2007 called Gollancz Romancz. Sexy supernatural stories are already big business in the US and Gollancz hoping to tap the same market in the UK...
Oct
24
Jay Amory has a gripe about most fiction for teens
Posted in: UKSFBN Talks To on 24th October 2006 by Sandy Auden
First-time YA author Jay Amory has a few grumbles about Teen Fiction. "It's the adult characters!" he says, "They're only there to be ignored. They introduce the young protagonist into the action then step back and play no further part, except maybe at the end. That doesn't strike me as true. Drama-wise, it helps to have your teenage heroes and heroines adrift for a while, developing their skills and learning to fend for themselves, but not for the entire book. YA authors do everything they can to remove grownups from the mix, but that, to me, hits an unrealistic note, and I prefer a bit of realism in my fantasy."
Sep
15
Solaris Press launch titles plus five announced
Posted in: Press Room on 15th September 2006 by UKSFBN admin
Solaris Books, the original fiction imprint from Games Workshop's BL Publishing has announced the line-up of titles for their Spring 2007 launch.
Sep
12
Naomi Novik’s Temeraire optioned by Peter Jackson
Posted in: Press Room on 12th September 2006 by UKSFBN admin
This press release just in from UK genre imprint Voyager Books: Today the Hollwood Reporter exclusively revealed that the Temeraire [Amazon] book series by Naomi Novik has been optioned for film, and by none other than Peter Jackson [IMDB].
Aug
21
Scott Lynch to pen novella triptych
Posted in: Press Room on 21st August 2006 by UKSFBN admin
Scott Lynch, author of (the frankly quite fabulous) The Lies of Locke Lamora and the forthcoming Red Seas Under Red Skies has announced a deal for three new novellas set in the same world, and to be published by Subterranean Press.
Source: Scott Lynch
Aug
18
Orbit to publish Michael Cobley’s new epic SF series
Posted in: Press Room on 18th August 2006 by UKSFBN admin
UK genre imprint Orbit has acquired the brand new epic sf series, Humanity's Fire by Scottish author Michael Cobley, whose published works to date include the Shadowkings fantasy trilogy and the short story collection Iron Mosaic.
Aug
16
New Ramsey Campbell novel due from PS Publishing
Posted in: Press Room on 16th August 2006 by UKSFBN admin
News in today from the John Jarrold Literary Agency: "The limited-edition rights for Ramsey Campbell's new novel The Grin of the Dark, have been sold by the John Jarrold Literary Agency to Peter Crowther of PS Publishing."