Two book deal for new British Writer
Ehm... just received the following press release from literary agent John Jarrold, which I thought I'd pass on...
PRESS RELEASE –TWO-BOOK DEAL FOR DEBUT BRITISH SF NOVELIST
John Jarrold has concluded a two-book deal for British SF writer Ian Whates with Christian Dunn of Solaris, the mainstream genre imprint of Games Workshop’s publishing division, BL Publishing. The first book, titled THE NOISE WITHIN, is due for delivery in October 2009 and publication in 2010, with the sequel coming a year later. The deal is for UK and US rights.
The two books are wide-screen SF featuring war in space, AIs, and a mysterious ship that combines them both…
‘This is a terrific deal for Ian,’ said John Jarrold. ‘Having read the synopsis and opening section of THE NOISE WITHIN I can’t wait to read the finished article.’
Whates has had short fiction published in a number of magazines. He has been nominated twice and shortlisted once for the BSFA Award for Best Short Fiction. THE NOISE WITHIN will be his debut novel. Multi-award-winning SF novelist Ian Watson has already had this to say about Ian Whates:
‘A bright new star rapidly in the ascendant, Ian Whates' fluent and engaging stories range from witty humane SF reminiscent of a latterday Bob Shaw, through inventive fantasy, even unto vampiric horror. Ian here turns his highly versatile hand to galaxy-shaking space opera.’
Contact John Jarrold for further information: e-mail: j.jarrold@btinternet.com phone: 01522 510544.
19th November 2008
PRESS RELEASE –TWO-BOOK DEAL FOR DEBUT BRITISH SF NOVELIST
John Jarrold has concluded a two-book deal for British SF writer Ian Whates with Christian Dunn of Solaris, the mainstream genre imprint of Games Workshop’s publishing division, BL Publishing. The first book, titled THE NOISE WITHIN, is due for delivery in October 2009 and publication in 2010, with the sequel coming a year later. The deal is for UK and US rights.
The two books are wide-screen SF featuring war in space, AIs, and a mysterious ship that combines them both…
‘This is a terrific deal for Ian,’ said John Jarrold. ‘Having read the synopsis and opening section of THE NOISE WITHIN I can’t wait to read the finished article.’
Whates has had short fiction published in a number of magazines. He has been nominated twice and shortlisted once for the BSFA Award for Best Short Fiction. THE NOISE WITHIN will be his debut novel. Multi-award-winning SF novelist Ian Watson has already had this to say about Ian Whates:
‘A bright new star rapidly in the ascendant, Ian Whates' fluent and engaging stories range from witty humane SF reminiscent of a latterday Bob Shaw, through inventive fantasy, even unto vampiric horror. Ian here turns his highly versatile hand to galaxy-shaking space opera.’
Contact John Jarrold for further information: e-mail: j.jarrold@btinternet.com phone: 01522 510544.
19th November 2008
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Permalink Reply by Kari Sperring on -
That's wonderful: many congratulations.
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Permalink Reply by Suzanne McLeod on -
Whoo Hoo! Well done and many congratulations ;)
Suzanne xx
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Permalink Reply by Milton Davis on -
Congratulations!
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Permalink Reply by Sue Boulton on -
Woot!!! Well done, Ian!!! About time this happened...
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Permalink Reply by Ian Whates on -
Thanks. everybody...
Now all I have to do is write the things!
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Permalink Reply by drosdelnoch on -
Yah, (cracks whip). All the best with it Ian and congrats on the deal.
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