IPR RIghts MagazIne october 2014
Issue 6
Frankfurt Book Fair 2014
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about ipr License New & announcements new IPR members heart space publications global market focus urbane publications tom tottis bookmachine top tips george g a wensley brand new authors leslie jasper dennis alexander highlighted titles listings
Welcome to the second annual Frankfurt IPR License Rights Magazine. After launching at last year’s Frankfurt Book Fair, the magazine has already had a redesign, grown in size and widened its distribution channels. Inside remains a range of fantastic titles just waiting to be discovered by publishers and agents around the globe. And we’re seeing more and more authors maximising and monetising the rights they hold to their work. The Frankfurt Book Fair itself remains by far the largest and the most important one-off rights and licensing event in the publishing calendar. And this year it’s also great to see an increased emphasis on authors with a two-day programme dedicated to international self-published and indie authors. For IPR License, the fair comes on the back of a hugely successful Beijing
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International Book Fair. As part of IPR License’s full launch in China, through our partnership with The Charlesworth Group, I had expected a challenge of stressing to publishers the opportunities of licensing out of China in addition to buying into the domestic market. In fact, many Chinese publishers named it as one of their key current priorities which was a huge positive and one I’m sure we will see more of from
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a variety of international publishers at Frankfurt and beyond. As ever Frankfurt will prove to be exciting, enlightening and exhausting in equal measure. And our team will be out in full force throughout the week so please stop us and say hello if you get the opportunity. We look forward to seeing you! - Tom Chalmers, MD, IPR License
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What’s really in it for publishers? Let’s be clear, as the first digital and global marketplace on which to list and license rights, IPR License is committed to innovating and embracing technology to continue putting publishers in an optimum position to buy and sell books rights, licensing agreements and permissions. And now we are in the midst of rolling out the first fully transactional aspects of the platform to make life even simpler and more efficient for our members. Gone are the days when entering a new territory would mean setting up an office and staff there. When it comes to selling book rights on an international scale, it is those publishers - and authors for that matter maximising technology who
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are fast emerging from the pack. The internet continues to break down many barriers for businesses. Pioneering solutions such as the IPR License platform have now made it possible for publishers to operate on a global scale to grab a piece of the burgeoning international rights, licensing and permissions marketplaces, and all from the comfort of your own desktop.
them which is available to license in their territory and then contact the rightsholder directly through the messaging system. Simplicity is the key to our offering but if you don’t believe us please take a look for yourself around via our brief demo videos available at www.youtube.com/user/ IPRLicenseVideos
How does it work?
So why not join IPR License today?
With 13m records already on the system, rights-holders assign records to their account and add new records – whether already published or not – as well as adding additional information to their records. Those looking to purchase rights can use the search facility to locate work of specific interest to
Here at IPR we firmly believe that the answer is obvious but if you’d like to find out more then please take a look at www.iprlicense.com and/or email us at info@iprlicense.com and we’d be happy to talk through any queries or questions that you may have.
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Meet The Team
Individuals can and do make a difference, but it takes a team to really mess things up!
Introducing the IPR License managers! If you want to find out more about who works for IPR License, visit www.iprlicense.com/aboutus or to schedule a meeting call us on +44 (0) 207 300 7371.
TOM CHALMERS, MANAGING DIRECTOR
CAROLINE SLOAN, LICENSING MANAGER
Tom founded IPR License in 2012 as an answer to the problems he was facing as an independent publisher – he recognised the need for immediate revenue streams to supplement book sales revenue. Why wasn’t there an online platform to enable global licensing on a much wider scale? To provide this, IPR License was created.
Caroline started her career in publishing in the Contracts and Rights Departments at Penguin Random House. By the time she left in 2014, she handled all US and translation rights for the Random House Cornerstone Division. She now leads licensing activities at IPR, working with publishers & authors looking to trade and license rights on the site.
KERRY LAGAN, SALES MANAGER
ABBIE HOUGHTON, PRODUCT MANAGER
Kerry has joined IPR from the rights department at Pan Macmillan and has a strong background in licensing from her previous roles at Little, Brown Book Group and EDItEUR. She leads sales activities, liaising with publishers and literary agents worldwide looking to generate additional revenue from the buying and selling of rights.
Abbie has been a part of IPR License since its launch in 2012. She currently manages the accounts on the system, helping publishers and authors get the most out of the platform, as well as helping to develop the product. She continues to develop the site to make the ever-changing world of rights and licensing a simple process for publishers.
SCOTT PHILIPSON, PR & COMMUNICATIONS
LIBBY WHITEHOUSE, PARTNERSHIPS MANAGER
Scott has worked within the financial services sector for over nine years as a journalist, editor, PR and copywriter. He co-founded specialist PR company White Dragon Communications Ltd before leaving to set up his own company FlatCap Communications in 2011. He now handles the press and publicity for IPR License.
Libby joined IPR last year and launched the IPR Rights Magazine in October 2013. It is distributed at the biggest international book fairs and publishing events. As well producing as the magazine, she also manages sales and accounts for both publisher and author members, while heading IPR’s promotions & marketing for sales.
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top licensing snapshots brand new title acacemic educational
Ruth Dugdall’s hotly anticipated new title is now out on submissions to publishers in Germany & other European territories. Ruth’s previous novels have been sold into UK, Germany, Italy, Australia, NZ, USA, Croatia, India, Canada & Thailand.
On the back of IPR License’s presence (below) at the Beijing International Book Fair in August, there has been a growing interest from Chinese publishers in Academic Educational titles.
european sex appeal International interest is rocketing in Italy & Germany for Totally Bound’s Erotic Fiction titles.
watch this space International interest currently surrounding Tita by Maria Houzelle, published by Summertime Publications.
audio & large print We’re now seeing more & more audio and large print rights deals, such as Jane Isaac’s psychological crime thriller: The Truth Will Out.
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After the success of our first presence at the Beijing International Book Fair we are excited to be in talks with vast numbers of Chinese publishers who are looking to buy and sell rights on a global scale. With this in mind we will be working with them closely over the coming months to develop a proposition which will enable us to deliver real value to them and their authors on an on-going basis. The fact is that we are signing up members from all over the world on a daily basis and seeing more deals being done with greater regularity. And it’s not just our transactional licensing platform for whole book rights which is seeing greater volumes of business.
trade publishers In recent months we have seen sustained interest from trade publishers to boost their permissions business through
an automated bolt-on solution. This demand has led to a raft of enhancements being made to TradeRights – IPR’s bespoke transactional licensing and permission platform - to help automate the permissions process across a range of trade and academic publishing houses. Whilst permission business remains a large revenue generator for the vast majority of educational, management, medical and technical presses there is a danger that trade publishers could under-prioritise this vital revenue stream because of the resources required and time implications involved. However, with margins being squeezed this is an area in which more and more trade publishers have expressed sustained interest in. And we have the technology which allows us to complete all permission transactions on the platform within hours, including the issuing of the contract and payment. Meaning we can help transform permissions business via a fast, costeffective solution complete with an attractive ROI which will continue to appeal to publishing houses and presses of all sizes.
License Author Index quizzed a variety of authors on the subject of permissions and whilst 11% of respondents reported that they hadn’t sold permissions to their works, almost three quarters (73%) suggested that they would use an automated online platform to search, list, buy and sell permissions. At the time we noted that this represented an encouraging figure and it’s clear that this interest continues to grow.
IPR License at Beijing International Book Fair
In terms of member additions in recent weeks there have been too many to list, but to tie in with the opening day
For more information and the latest news & announcements head to our blog: iprlicense.typepad.com
author hub We are also pleased to announce the launch of a brand new section of the IPR website. Author Hub is an exclusive area for author members, which includes how to get started on the site, events, articles, competitions and a directory of services. We are incorporating this into our Know Your Rights campaign, to help Indie Authors to get licensingsavy and help them to generate rights revenue. This, coupled with the recently updated Help Centre, should allow first-time rights sellers to get to grips with rights and permissions.
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of the Beijing International Book Fair, and on the back of the increase in permissions interest, we announced the addition of Elsevier to our extensive client list which has subsequently enabled us to further extend our remit into the international content rights marketplace. Elsevier is one of the world’s largest content providers but not only that, it is a company which is extremely switched on to the huge value being added to its business through licensing and to the opportunities in new and emerging markets. And whose massive catalogue of work has already sparked the interest of existing members. Never have the opportunities been greater to add revenue directly to the bottom line through rights and licensing business. More and more publishers and savvy authors are realising this. The question is, are you?
Individual rights holders and authors can also benefit. Last year the IPR
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New Member Showcase We are delighted to introduce some of our newest IPR License publisher members... Driving innovative and valuable content through collaboration and partnering, Urbane Publications is both a traditional publisher and agile content enabler. Making the author and content the focus, each and every project is developed collaboratively from initial idea to marketed product, with shared goals and a unique strategy. Our aim is to get the best content in front of the right audience on a global scale, and have fun doing it. Projects range from bestselling fiction to cutting edge non-fiction and popular reference titles. (Read more about Urbane Publications on page 16!)
London Publishing Partnership is (not surprisingly) based in London. We publish academic, academic/trade and professional books related to economics, business and finance. The company was founded in 2010 and has grown considerably since then. The original aim of the company was to be a ‘packager’ for learned societies and think tanks, and not to publish under our own imprint. By popular demand we soon started publishing our own books in addition to the books we publish under other imprints. Under the LPP imprint, our most successful venture has been our Perspectives series of trade paperbacks, edited by Diane Coyle. This series now includes books by Jim O’Neill, Andrew Sentance, Julia Unwin, Bridget Rosewell, Dave Birch and Kate Barker. Our biggest list under another imprint is the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA). We are keen to license our works into all territories.
Pitch Publishing is an independent publisher, focusing on quality sports publishing, with an eye for innovation. We distribute to all corners of the UK, our trade customers include Waterstones, WHSmiths, Amazon, HMV, independent booksellers and sports clubs. We have worked with FIFA, the Football Association, streetfootballworld, Kick4Life, Adidas, Samsung, Blue Square and over 30 Football League, Premiership and SPL clubs - not to mention a number of players and managers. Our rights are available worldwide for the majority of our titles. We are keen to license to Asia, China, North America, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. We are based in Worthing in Sussex and our books are distributed by Littlehampton Book Services. Pitch Publishing is owned by brother and sister – Paul and Jane Camillin.
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New Member Showcase Based in Buckinghamshire, England, Hilltop Publishing’s core titles include a two-part environmental satire based on the characters from The Wind In The Willows, entitled The Wind In The Pylons, written by Gareth Lovett Jones, and some cutting modern fiction from PJ Goddard – notably Libidan and Criminal. The company’s management has core skills in literary appreciation and editing on the one hand, and promotional marketing on the other. It is our intention to turn on its head the current notion that there is no longer room in the book trade for small independent publishers, and to demonstrate that it is quality, not size, that dictates commercial success.
Proverse is based in Hong Kong and publishes a wide variety of books: fiction and literary fiction, thrillers, autobiographies, biographies, diaries and memoirs, single-author poetry collections (and one epic poem), academic books and books for those of all ages wishing to extend their knowledge and skills. Audio-books on CD are included with some poetry-collections and one biography. We are seeking to license print rights, e-book, audio, broadcasting, film, anthology, serial, translation, etc. rights to all territories. Most of our publishing is in English, though we do have a few titles in Chinese. Our writers’ work is excellent; their subjects include unusual themes and thoughtful ideas, as well as fascinating variations within well-known genres. The settings vary between universal and exotic.
Linen Press is a small, Edinburgh-based, independent press run by women, for women. The collective background of our authors is a multi-coloured patchwork of cultures, ages and writing styles. Established authors have set up camp with us, but we will continue to publish diverse, surprising, exceptional writing by emergent and minority writers, bucking the trend set by the Big Five of putting resources into crowd pleasers. We are building a multi-cultural list with authors from across the globe. Four novels on our list are set in Africa and India, by Nigerian, Indian and British authors, so we’re keen to sell foreign rights to those countries and beyond. And if you’re wondering about the name, a press is a cupboard found in Edinburgh houses which is wide enough only for a row of books. Linen unfolds like a story.
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New Member Showcase Authentic Media, based in Milton Keynes, England, represents both the Authentic and Paternoster imprints which has existed for over 70 years. The Authentic imprint represents some of the best inspirational biographies written by people who lives have been transformed by an encounter with God, together with books reflecting a whole range of Christian life teaching. Paternoster titles represent the some of the best theological thinkers and academic professors from a wide variety of Bible schools and universities. We are hoping to license our titles into those territories which are experiencing huge growth in Christian population - that is South America, Asia and Central and Southern Africa. Authentic are a wholly owned subsidiary of Koorong Pty based in Sydney, Australia and also publish a wide range of other products.
The Polperro Heritage Press was founded in 1995, publishing Cornish local history. Today it is based in Worcestershire in the UK, having extended its range of non-fiction titles that now includes a number of biographies, guides and first-hand accounts of Second World War events. Managing Editor Jerry Johns (aka Jeremy Rowett Johns) is a descendant of the Cornish smugglers, a subject that he both writes and broadcasts on. The English language rights to most of our back list of 50 titles are currently available worldwide, and there are several which are particularly suitable for translation.
Life-work Potential are based in England and specialise in non-fiction books by Jane Thurnell-Read on health with a complementary medicine slant. We also publish more technical books for kinesiologists etc. Our books in English cover topics such as geopathic stress, allergies, health and happiness tips, weight loss tips, health kinesiology, and nutritional testing for kinesiologists. Our rights are available worldwide for the majority of our titles and we are particularly keen to negotiate foreign language rights. Jane is a former English teacher, university lecturer and worked as a complementary therapist and international teacher for over 20 years. She enjoys making information easily accessible without dumbingdown the content.
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New Member Showcase Lee Gone Publications (LGP) is an independent publishing partnership based in Brighton, England. LGP specialises in humour books and cards that explore the themes of language, culture and national identity. It was started in 1994 by two colleagues at a Brighton language school, who write and illustrate all their own products. With next to no start-up capital, and minimal infrastructure, they have achieved sales of over 300,000 books and millions of postcards. The How to be British imagery (such as the drowning man who is saved by learning English politeness) is popular all over the world and has frequently been reproduced in foreign publications to exemplify cultural differences. Their latest book, just published, is Get Around in English: The Fun Language Guide.
Sandbag Fitness is based in Bath, UK and publishes books that feature unconventional ways for people to improve their fitness. Our Sandbag Training books have received awards and been featured in numerous magazines - both in print and online. We are now looking to license our titles, especially in the Asian and European markets.
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Our first title, The Complete Guide To Sandbag Training, is a fitness training guide that teaches people how to develop their own training programme using nothing but a bag of sand as an alternative to traditional free weights. The book is popular with people who like to exercise at home, and has also gained popularity with the Military, Public Service personnel, Sports People, Martial Artists and anyone else who needs to build strength and conditioning for real-world tasks and activities.
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Ettes Publishing is a Sussex-based independent publisher producing titles for the brand Popagami – a fun family origami activity. We publish activity books and packs for children, eBooks, memoirs, paper-based toys and activities, as well as bespoke Popagami designs to accompany books. We offer this internationally for all English-speaking territories but a big market for our books is in Asia, countries like Japan, China and South Korea. For Europe we have a number of translations completed and ready to license.
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Heart Space Publications (Australia) and Graysonian Press (South Africa) produce books of inspiration – Inspirational books that change your world! Founder, Pat Grayson, tells us more... Q: Can you tell us about the types of books and some of the authors you publish? Our categories of; Health, Selfhelp, Spiritual and General (Animals, Poetry, etc.), offer books to help readers feel better about themselves and life. All of our authors are experts in their chosen field and have written their book to share their wisdom. Q: Your titles are highly inspirational – what inspired you to enter the world of publishing? I love writing and I well remember my early attempts to have a book published. By becoming a publisher I could help clever and insightful new authors, as well as offering wisdom and inspiration to the public. Commencing in South Africa, then expanding into Australia, we have grown with the demands of the market. Where at first, we offered traditional publishing, [we] now also offer a publishing service were we hand-hold “self-publishers” who have something unique to teach. To support this we offer writing mentorship.
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Both aspects have grown exponentially. We offer printed and ePubs, as well as POD printing in different parts of the world and are soon to offer audio books. Q: So tell me a bit more about the founding members and the early days... Well, I am the founding member. It’s amazing how it started. About six years ago, after many years of writing, I
after a virtual rewrite. Two years later I took in a Creative Director (Ian Stokel), a man of immense talent. We are a small company; rather remaining lean and outsourcing much of the work. In our short life, and largely through Ian’s close scrutiny, we have gained respect in the industry, both locally and internationally for the quality of our books. Often retail outlets comment on the extra special care
international markets that you’re currently looking to explore? Yes, China. They are hungry for inspiration and with a massive and growing middle class it can’t be ignored. The USA and the UK are also important markets for us.
“traditional publisher and a publishing service ... offering a more supportive service to writers” said to my partner, “One day I may become a publisher and offer a more supportive service to writers”. Little did I know that things were being orchestrated as two hours later a woman phoned (I did not know her) and asked me to publisher her manuscript… so it started. It seemed that she had heard of me as a writer and that I had books that had been published. She somehow got it in her head that I would do a better job of it than most. Four months later we had her book ready for a TV launch, and that was
that they see we put into our books. Q: How important are the buying and selling of rights, permissions and licensing for your business? As a small company it is imperative that we align ourselves with international partners for IPO rights and distribution. We are too small and need “partnership” arrangements, and so encourage approaches by other companies. Q: Are there any key
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Q: What does the future hold for Heart Space Publications? We are upbeat about the future, but recognize that the publisher of today must wear even more hats than in the past.
German & Fi n ni s h Market Focus
Licensing Manager at IPR License, Caroline Sloan, takes a broad look at the German book market and, being the Guest of Honour at this year’s Fair, the Finnish publishing industry, as part of a series of articles written for Publishing Perspectives: Global Book Licensing Snapshots.
First up, Germany
It’s not only those across the publishing companies country, helped belonging to the large not least by With around 80 million international conglomerates drives such as inhabitants, Germany is the (for example Bertelsmann, the US import largest European translation Holtzbrinck Group, Bonnier “Buy Local territory. Media), who Germans are avid contribute to the “only 2.5% of sales readers (last year reading total of 100,000 in eBook” books came number 11 in the titles published list of Germans’ 50 favourite every year in pastimes and according to Germany (this figure includes Deutschland”, statista.com over 13.1million all fields and methods of and “Vorsicht German inhabitants read at publications), but many Buch!” which least once a week). Germany successful independents such both promote of course hosts the largest as Carl Hanser Verlag also the importance international trade book fair punch well above their weight. of the physical in Frankfurt, as well as Leipzig Germans are book and local liest in the spring. The capital passionate in promoting the bookstores. Berlin has importance Despite its own of the rise in sales “passionate in promoting literature over the last few years of independent booksellers” festival, ebook readers, physical books and last are still the preference of year the independent booksellers. German readers. In 2012, only city launched an additional There are still around 3,500 around 2.5% of book sales reading event: 24 Stunden bricks and mortar bookshops Buch. Over a 24 hour period there are author events and readings alongside seminars and discussions on topics ranging from the digital landscape and ebooks to selfpublishing.
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were in ebook, up from 0.8% the year before. That said publishers are increasingly turning to view the digital
edition as a real and viable Tammi, and followed by a business proposition. Edel host of smaller publishers. For ebooks – an ebook only its size, the Finnish publishing imprint and the brain child field is well populated. of a former Verlagsgruppe Books have also Random House editor was traditionally enjoyed a healthy launched in 2012, and is demand rate. Finns are one of the many responses highly educated, a fact which to the changing publishing usually coincides with high landscape. readership figures, and indeed On the Spiegel they are avid readers as well Bestsellerliste of 2013, The as appreciative of domestic Hundred Year Old Man products. At the same time, Who Climbed Out of the from the perspective of the Window was number one in entire global publishing field, the hardcover Finland remains a fiction category, “Finland brought modest market. followed by home in 5,000 new titles Educational grown author and non-fiction last year” Timur Vernes’ books are said runaway success to make up Er ist Wieder Da (published two-thirds of sales, ebook in the UK just last month, the German edition has sold well over 700,000 copies in Germany since publication in 2012), and Dan Brown’s Inferno at number 3. Works by German authors dominate the nonfiction bestseller charts. The overall non-fiction hardback bestseller last year was Die Zeit journalist Florian Illies’ international bestseller 1913, with books by the Süddeutschezeitung science editor at number 2 and that of a German fashion designer at number 3.
downloads are increasing previous year (2012: EUR and 34 new publications in 263.0 million). The lion’s English are expected to appear share is assigned to printed at Frankfurt Book Fair. products; approximately 7% In 2013, Finland are digital products (+ 1.7%). brought around 5,000 Roughly one third (34.7%) of new literary publications these are educational books (excluding with a sales educational volume of “comics are highly books) to EUR 88.1 successful in Finland” market. million, 71.3% of another third these were first editions, (33.1%) are non-fiction books including 340 translations at a sales volume of EUR 83.9 from the fiction genre, 577 million. The final third is light children’s books and 98 books fiction and is split into fiction for teenagers. EUR 40.9 million (16.2%), With a total net children’s and youth books turnover of EUR 253.6 million EUR 30.9 million (12.2%) in 2013, the book market in and comics EUR 9.7 million Finland decreased slightly (3.8%). by -3.6% compared to the The approximately 5,836 operating publishing houses in Finland produced approximately 20.3 million books last year including educational and audio books. This book production is for a population of 5.4 million Finns. The Finns also regard their comic artists with a high level of interest. According to FILI, two of the ten commercially most successful books in Finland in 2013 were comics. The interest in reading with e-readers is increasing in Finland, even though the market for ebooks and mobile reading devices is in its infancy. Over the past year 1,138 new ebook titles were published (2012: 678) which is an increase of 67.8%. 848 ebooks are in the category of literary works, a further 290 are education materials. It will be interesting to see the reaction Finnish titles receive at this year’s Fair and maybe one of these could be the next big Scandinavian export.
Finland The book publishing business in Finland is young, but has a steady standing. The first modern-style publishing houses emerged only a hundred and fifty years ago from a base of private entrepreneurs. Today the industry is spearheaded by the “three big ones”; WSOY, Otava and
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Every project , Every aut h or, is unique. Urbane Publications is both a traditional publisher and an agile content enabler. Making the author and content the focus, each and every project is developed collaboratively from initial idea to marketed product, with shared goals and a unique strategy. Founder, Matthew Smith, elaborates... Q: Urbane Publications is a relatively new publisher, who and what was the driving force behind its inception?
to truly capitalise on every project’s potential. Many organisations are hamstrung by overheads, processes and, frankly, an unwillingness to try anything Two aspects – concern different. That’s not Urbane. for where the publishing Every project, every author, industry is unique, and is, and care, content and “shared goals collaboration opportunity. from day one” are the key The opportunity cornerstones of our not just to do things service and offering. my way, but to build a successful publishing Q: You say the company is house from the founded on collaboration – experience and beliefs what do you mean by this? developed over the last 20 years. I believe the Shared goals from day one of author needs to be at the each and every project, and a centre of the publishing proactive partnership between opportunity, they are publisher, author…and our most valuable piece reader….to give every project of content, and as a a chance at success. publisher we need to As a publisher we be able to respond in wouldn’t be anywhere without an agile, bespoke and our authors, our readers, entrepreneurial fashion our partner organisations
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and we actively seek and value their input, knowledge and feedback. We recognise our role in the publishing process isn’t to actually make it a ‘process’, but to develop an ongoing interactive, responsive and proactive collaboration to produce the best books possible. Books that are not simply great reads, but are commercially successful. Q: Do you consider yourself an independent publisher or self-publishing company? An independent publisher that understands the benefits of the self-publishing approach, Urbane is very much a combination of the best of both worlds – all the services and skills you would expect from a traditional publisher, combined with the entrepreneurial spirit and creative opportunities
presented by the selfpublishing route. The aim? To produce the best content possible for the reader, while staying true to the author’s original vision and concept.
global discoverability. There is nothing as exciting or satisfying for both author and publisher than seeing valuable content being recreated and redeveloped for a new opportunity.
“a responsive & proactive collaboration”
Q: What can we expect from Urbane Publications over the next 12 months?
Q: How important are the selling of rights, permissions and licensing for your business? Frankly, it is key to our continued growth, and vital to our aim of being a genuinely global publisher. Urbane already represents authors from the UK, India, Italy, Germany, France and the US and the goal is always to produce content that is valuable for a global as well as a local
Praise for The Diego Masciaga: “They don’t award Michelin stars for service, nor for maître d’s, but they should. For it’s not only the food, nor the cooking, that makes a great restaurant. It’s the service that really makes the difference between enjoyment, and somewhere that brings you back to the table, again and again.” - Sir Terry Wogan, broadcaster & presenter
Excitement, lots of excitement! And a few books as well. There are already four more novels in development, and we launch our business list in the Autumn with the release of The Diego Masciaga Way. Other business titles due early next year include; The Commando Entrepreneur with Damian McKinney, Mote : The Super Meeting with David Wethey (with input from Google) and The Wicked and Wise, a series of concise and challenging titles that tackle key global business issues.
“If you want to know what service is all about read this book!” - Silvano Giraldin, Director, Le Gavroche
“the world is our audience [...] and licensing is the facilitator of our global discoverability” readership. The world is our audience, and rights, permissions and licensing is the facilitator of our
There are also a range of selfdevelopment titles on the way, including Release your WOW! and The Brain is Always Right. We’re also looking to partner with more authors and organisations as we develop our content holding – and of course that means more rights and licensing opportunities! Find out more about Urbane Publications on their IPR profile
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“You can’t separate Diego from the food in that they both represent the perfect dining experience [...] A remarkable man and a remarkable story to tell.” – Sir Michael Parkinson, broadcaster, journalist and author “Diego is the master at making sure every customer feels like they are the most important guest of the night.” - Peter Jones, business investor on Dragon’s Den “I thoroughly recommend his book to all students of hospitality and indeed anyone involved in service.” Alastair Storey, Chairman & CEO, Baxterstorey “Diego is the consummate restaurateur.” – Mr Geoffrey A. Gelardi, Managing Director, The Lanesborough
Tom Tottis:
A Back... Long Look
IPR License Author Member, Tom Tottis, tells us about how he felt compelled to write his dual biography about Julia, a young Hungarian woman and her son, Tommy, brought up in the wind of Nazism. Q: A Long Look Back is a true story about the struggle with Nazism, tyrannical Communism, the Hungarian Uprising in 1956 and the aftermath, how difficult was this to write? Writing about my experiences, as well as the cruelty and the suffering my mother and I had witnessed and had survived was not difficult at all, because however painful the memories might be the past cannot be undone, therefore one has to accept it and learn to live with it. Even though my account of events had been verified by historians, encyclopedias and so on, I was concerned that, since they had not been widely reported at the time, readers might not
believe they had actually happened. Q: How would you describe the book? The story, commencing in 1921 at Budapest and concluding in 1995 London, portraying in the course of hard and violent times a family’s struggle, losses, tragedies and happy times, falls into several categories: 1) A 20th century family saga of three generations with actual and shocking historical background 2) A dual biography of mother and son, confronted by seemingly insurmountable obstacles 3) A fascinating thriller;
“until this day the West knows very little of what actually happened in the early 1940’s”
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or even as a story of exceptional courage and never say die attitude (as commented by a reader). Q: Why did you choose to self-publish? And what do you see as the benefits/drawbacks?
Readers who had stumbled upon my websites had contacted me even from the USA, Canada and Australia and I assume there must have been other readers as well of whom I know not.
under the yoke of the Soviet Union. By the eighties the number of my contemporaries had diminished somewhat, so I had set about writing a novel, in part a testimony of events that, to my knowledge, had never been reported. The story is difficult to categorize because the first part is based on anecdotes my mother had told me and I easily weaved together, having been familiar with
“however painful the memories, the past cannot be undone” It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a new author to find an agent or publisher. Agents and publishers have a propensity for established authors and minor celebrities with scandalous pasts and salacious stories. Despite trying hard, I had failed to find an agent or publisher, so when New Generation Publishing offered to publish my book I jumped at the chance. The disadvantage selfpublished authors and their books experience is that literary circles and critics regard them as if they were afflicted by the bubonic plague, hence ignore them completely! Q: Have you had any interest in the book from Hungary and the surrounding countries? Is this a topic that you think would be of interest in this region? Yes, there had been and would be interest in the book, because virtually no stories had been published giving account of events that took place in Central European countries, all of them occupied by the German Army after 1939, which was followed in 1945 by Soviet occupation and oppression and the resultant, so called, ‘socialist’ system.
Q: You’ve said you had some trouble finishing the book, has putting some closure on this story inspired you to write more or less, and if so what’s next? Finishing a book, [as] a true story, when one or more of the participants are still alive, can be problematic: Where, at what point or event, does one conclude? Owing to an unusual episode that occurred, my book had indeed had a fitting closure. Despite having been urged by some readers, I do not believe I could write another story. Writing a narrative of what one has seen, experienced, witnessed etc., is comparatively easy. Writing novels from scratch one needs to have the talent of Alexander Dumas, or Charles Dickens, or Hemingway, just to name a few, which, sadly, I do not. Until this day the West knows very little of what actually happened in the early 1940s and after 1945 to countries and people who had finished up behind the Iron Curtain
“I had acheived something I didn’t know I was capable of ” the individuals involved. From 1940 onwards the observations and experiences are my own. [With] the story being true I had a problem bringing it to a close, consequently the manuscript was languishing unfinished, but in 1995 the ending had presented itself. The unforeseen event
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was a fitting conclusion to the story and at long last I had been able to type ‘THE END’ in capital letters. Staring at the monitor of my computer I had a feeling of great satisfaction. I had achieved something I didn’t know I was capable of. Tom Tottis’ true story about the struggle during the Nazism, tyranical Communism, the Hungarian Uprising in 1956 and the aftermath can be viewed on his IPR License profile and has worldwide rights available to purchase.
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After organising over 50 publishing events across the globe, the team at BookMachine have seen a fair few success stories of people working the publishing scene successfully. Most people think that the concept of ‘networking’ sounds insincere. So what is it that makes some people thrive at networking? And how can you excel at it without coming across as needy, pushy or self-serving? In an industry that’s built on developing good relationships there are plenty of good examples to follow. Building up a network of contacts can take a while, but publishers are renowned for helping each other out and sharing advice. It can be daunting at first, especially if you are new to the industry and are not naturally extrovert. However, over time the relationships you develop at social and networking events will have a huge impact on your career and on your enjoyment of the publishing industry, so it’s worth making the effort to network successfully.
Here are BookMachine’s top tips to get you started at this year’s Frankfurt:
which paths you might take later on and it’s always better to keep every door open.
Be prepared
Be helpful
Know how you want to present your business off by-heart and backwards, and have a stack of business cards in your pocket.
If the person you are speaking to has a problem, how can you solve it? Who can you introduce them to? Your main goal should actually be to help others. This is the best way to be remembered favourably. Networking is a two-way street, and you need to offer value to people you speak to.
Smile! Everyone wants to meet new people and have a good time. Smiling makes you more approachable and you’re more likely to have fun too.
Know your limits Don’t drink so much that you’re incomprehensible. You might not remember what you muttered in the Russian editor’s ear, but she will!
It’s not a numbers game It’s better to meet 5 people you genuinely click with, than speak to 50 and not remember much about each person. Focus on finding the people who are relevant to you rather than shove your business cards into the hands of everyone you meet. However, at the same time…
incessantly can sound a bit insincere; but writing it down a couple of times or whispering if to yourself after you walk away can help you to remember them later.
Turn up on time When you’re invited to an event, it’s tempting to show up fashionably late. However, if you can get there early you’ll notice that its calmer and quieter and you can pick people to talk to before others have settled into their groups.
Ask questions
Don’t ask for work
Rather than thinking ‘what am I going to say now?’ try to find out about other people. You’ll be surprised at how quickly you find topics of common interest. You’ll also learn a lot more than if you talk incessantly about your own views on Amazon.
If you start off asking for work you’ll come across as an opportunist and people will shy away. Wait until you’ve established good relationships with people first. (Unless you’re speaking to a recruiter!)
Remember names
Keep email content minimal
If you struggle to remember people’s names there are a variety of tricks to help. Repeating their name
don’t dismiss anyone as irrelevant If you do happen to meet someone who might not have similar interests as you, do still connect and show an interest. You never know
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After you meet someone follow up swiftly and briefly. Praise the person you spoke to, remind them how you met and offer value in some way. But keep it short. A longwinded explanation of why you are getting in touch can seem needy if you have only met once or twice.
Offer introductions It’s always good to introduce like-minded people you meet. Do you know two people who publish the same types of books? Or live in the same area? These type of introductions can be really useful for your network. It’s often worth asking one of them if they want to be connected first. Even if they aren’t interested, they will still appreciate the offer. BookMachine host publishing events in London, Oxford, New York, Barcelona and Brighton. To find out more go to bookmachine.org & subscribe to the mailing list.
George G A Wensley:
Travel l i n g Broadens the Mind IPR Crime writer and poet George Wensley explains why he travels extensively to the locations used in the books, to get a feel for the people and the environment that makes the place tick. murderer is tasked to assassinate the Royal family in Balmoral Castle. Our team saves the day. Prose, Photos and Poems is a publication of some of my work that I did for my creative writing course. Q: Can you tell us about the books you have written? I have written two crime thrillers and one compendium of poetry, prose, travelogues and photographs. Text: Murder sets the scene for The Rialto Trilogy. Kaminska, a Polish border guard, and Carpenter an aging DI, team up to solve the murder of a beautiful German teenager. Devil’s Gate continues the story. A skeleton is found in Ramsgate and is proved to be the murderer’s daughter. The
content that was from my past experience, in selling spare parts for public works machines. TV is a great influence for me, as it is for many writers. I draw characters from coffee shops and people that I meet.
Q: The Rialto Trilogy are a series of crime thrillers – how did you come up with the story lines and do you know how they end? Travelling to a place and making it a character is important to my work. I work to a basic recipe, but as most of my work is contemporary, I do have to change things as I go along. I know where the characters end up and the end scenes, but if anything takes my fancy I put it into the story. I have also written
Q: Did you write them with a view to potentially selling the film and TV rights?
Absolutely, I grew up watching crime fiction TV shows and films. I can now say that watching them and Q: Who do you think your reading the original books readership is and are there any is work. My characters are usually based “travelling to a place and making it a on who might play them. I character is important” based Frankie on a star of potential markets that you are Friends, I doubt that she will looking to investigate? play it though! Text: Murder has This has always been a tough been recently pitched in question for me. The principal Las Vegas to a Hollywood market is crime thriller. My industry and I have a 45 characters are of different minute pilot script for a ages, so I hope I can reach Carpenter and Kaminska out to different age groups. series. I regularly go to the There is an undercurrent of theatre to see how actors and espionage in the stories, which plots work. Crime fiction grows throughout the books. thrives on TV shows. The two main characters are man and woman, this is the Q: What’s next in your writing oldest conflict in the world. agenda? The truces are nice though.
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I am a sixth of the way through writing Espresso Murder. Recently I have tweeted that every time I settle myself to write there is a postproduction issue to complete. [George can be found on twitter as @g_wensley.] There is also another London based poetry and prose compendium on the way. One of my personal story loves is swords and sorcery style fiction. The plot is about a group of humans and cats looking for a kitten. It incorporates some pre-British history. George G A Wensley has written a compendium called Prose, Photos and Poems, as well as a crime/thriller trilogy, including the novels Text: Murder and Devil’s Gate - details of the available rights can be found on his IPR License profile.
About the Author: Although George had trouble with reading and writing at school, he loved hearing stories, and reading them, however slowly. One of the first books that he was given was The Wizard of Oz. The second was The Hobbit by J.R. Tolkien and he was so beguiled about these books that he dreamed of writing one himself. He went to secondary school near Watford, he wasn’t entirely happy there, but if he got bored in class he would look out of the window at March hares, trains on the tracks going North, and the Rolls Royce Helicopter engine factory. He didn’t realise that the factory would become a
movie studio for James Bond films and the Harry Potter franchise movies. His writing was physically bad and he got a lot of fear in his life, but when walking tired along the canal path from school he would describe each step to himself as if he was writing a novel. He took to maths; no writing needed, but dropped out in the first year of his Maths degree. Next came years in stores for construction equipement manufacturers and public works manufacturers, where he got some of the plot and characters for this book. He is indebted to these industries for giving him income and the pride of working for British manufactured goods. He got made redundant and decided to write the first of what he hopes will be many books.
George now lives on the boarders of Kent and East Sussex, England, has a one bed roomed flat with a small garden and dabbles in the light art of solar energy. He has recently acheived a Certificate in Creative Writing from Kent University. Writing his first book, Text: Murder, has taught him how to write, deal with life and semi colons!
brand new authors To find out more about our IPR License author members...
Kes Gray
Kes likes his books to fizz. He is the award winning author of more than 50 books for children and the only author in the history of the Red House Children’s Book Awards to win in both picture book and chapter book categories. Best known for his incorrigible Daisy Trouble series he is also the author of Billy’s Bucket, Nuddy Ned and Mum & Dad Glue, as well as the Nelly The Monster Sitter fiction series. Kes lives in England with family, where he has developed the ability to both type and stroke his ginger cat’s belly at the same time!
Robin Weideger
In 1974, Robin was adopted in the USA. Throughout her life, a main thread has been the desire to find and meet her birth mother. Setting off in the hope of self-discovery, she travelled the States in search of completion. Little did she know, she would meet her soulmate and make an amazing discovery that would re-sculpt her life forever. Uncover why Scotland is significant to her story, hear why she presented herself as a brave face-painted warrior & watch her personal battle unfold in the biographical story: Robin the Brave.
Randall reneau
Randall is the author of the multi award-winning Trace Abandon thrillers: Deadly Lode, Diamond Fields and Ruby Silver. He recently published South of Good, the first in his Hardin Steel series. Formally an international exploration geologist, Randall spent nearly 20 years in uranium exploration, followed by five years in West Africa exploring for diamonds & gold. He later managed silver & copper exploration projects in Mexico, and served as CEO of several publically traded companies. He now lives with his wife in Texas, US.
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brand new authors ... view their profiles on IPR License or email us at info@iprlicense.com
Kate allatt
‘Imagine being buried alive, where you can think and feel normally, but move absolutely nothing. You can hear and see everything going on but you are unable to communicate you can understand anything to anyone.’ That was Kate and she fully recovered! Now she tries to inspire others globally. The first of her three books, Running Free, is about her incredible journey back from life trapped in her own body or locked-in syndrome. Now she works voluntarily for her charity, is a keynote motivational speaker and author of two further books.
Mark McGuinness
Mark is a poet and life coach for creative professionals - artists, creatives, entrepreneurs & mavericks in other fields. Based in London, UK, he coaches clients all over the world and shares practical inspiration via his popular blog at LateralAction.com. He also writes about poetry at markmcguinness.com. He is the author of the Amazon Creativity bestseller Resilience: Facing Down Rejection and Criticism on the Road to Success, and the co-author of the bestsellers Manage Your Day-to-Day and Maximize Your Potential.
Jennifer Craig
In olden days, Jennifer trained as a nurse in Leeds General Infirmary. In 1961, she immigrated to Canada, where, after working as a nurse, she married and raised two children. She is the author of the bestselling memoir, Yes Sister, No Sister: My Life as a Trainee Nurse in the 1950s. Published by Ebury Press in 2012, it sold over 160,000 copies. Her first novel, Mary Lou’s Brew, published by Friesen Press in 2014, is a humorous satire of a university. She lives in the mountains of British Columbia and is now old enough to use the ski lifts for free!
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victoria huxley
Victoria is an Editor & Publisher, co-founder of The Windrush Press, who has lived in The Cotswolds, England, for 25 years. Her book, JANE AUSTEN & Adlestrop: Her Other Family, has been described as ‘…a worthwhile and pleasurable read for any Austen enthusiast’ by the Jane Austen Society of Australia. While the Times Literary Supplement commented: ‘The charm of Victoria Huxley’s book is its grounding in location, putting this strand of Jane Austen’s family history in place physically and emotionally’.
bettina deda
Bettina is a creative professional with more that 16 years experience in PR & journalism. The idea for Downsize With Style was born when she read about the major physical change Australian cities are going through. More and more people prefer an urban lifestyle close to amenities and choose to live in low maintenance apartments. Bettina is an interior stylist, colour consultant, blogger, author and speaker. Her book is a a practical guide for empty nesters to successfully manage their downsizing projects & create functional, stylish space.
beverley bassett broad
Beverley was born in Christchurch, New Zealand, and has been writing stories for as long as she can remember. After setting up the Animal & Bird Hospital in 1977, she published her first book, Ostrich Chick Hatching & Raising in NZ. Since, she has become interested in writing about NZ history when she began researching her own family history and has written a series of historical novels. In between hatching ostrich chicks and running an ecotourism business with her husband, she keeps writing for as long as she is able.
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leslie M. Jasper:
A Journey Woman’s
New York author, Leslie M. Jasper, is a journeywoman electrician, electrical engineer/CAD Operator, OSHA Instructor, Writing Coach and has now written her first book on her trek to becoming an apprentice electrician.
Q: You have worked within the construction industry for over 18 years, would you prefer to be a full-time electrician or a full-time writer? I recently transitioned this year from working with
the tools to becoming an electrical engineer. I work for the largest electrical contractor in New York City. There are days that I miss the tools along with the lewd break-time coworker exchanges. I miss being able to chime in on a topic like one of the guys. I do enjoy my new journey and the lighter workload on my body. I enjoy writing since it is peaceful and allows my creative side to emerge to the surface. My creative side emerged when bending pipe or putting electrical equipment together. I would say being a writer would be less stressful and easier to tackle. Q: Your book Construction Tales: Volume I: A Woman’s Journey to Become an
Electrician is the first in a in an office cubicle and with series, how many do you general population work in think the construction. series will These people comprise of? “the people I work with run are a source within a lawless society” of amusement I have almost from the 20 years of moment real construction tales to tell. they step into the job shanty It was impossible to put them shaping up for work. I all in one book. Therefore, I have a large collection of will be writing at least another construction friends who will three books in the future. never disappoint the reader I even have some with their bizarre antics. retirees on board to give me Once I run through some great stories to tell. my mountain of real jobsite They want their legendary stories, I [plan to] create stories on paper. After that, characters that push the I will use my imagination envelope even further. I plan and the stories told second to write about my experiences hand by my co-workers to for many years to come since I fill the pages. There is no have a busy mind and cannot short supply of interesting sit still. characters in the construction world! Q: How do you think the tales of a female New York Q: Are the books going to be electrician will translate to all true tales or will there be international audiences? some room for artistic license? My experiences are unique The people I work with run and mind-blowing for local within a lawless society. The people in New York as well as construction industry is the United States. chocked full of quirky misfits! People who could not survive When I reveal my
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book. I am truly looking forward to hearing feedback from international readers in the future.
“I shatter the perception people outside the US have of American women” occupation, I get the deer in the headlights stare followed by eyeballs popping out of their head. I used to have a group of people pointing and staring under my bucket while doing parking lot lights. I believe that people outside the U.S. have a perception of American women. I am sure that my life shatters their image and may be found unbelievable. I believe I will cross many
boundaries with my unusual career choice.
The rights available to Leslie’s title can be viewed on her IPR License profile.
Q: How much time do you spend promoting/marketing your books and who is your reader?
about the book
I shamelessly promote my book daily with many forms of social media. I have a website, blog, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Tumbr, and Pinterest. My most raw comments flow in the form of Tweets, courtesy of Twitter. My years of ‘man training’ pay off big time since I somewhat think like a man. People find my daily observations quite humorous. I have a lot of young people, fellow co-workers, and women who were intrigued and live vicariously by reading my
Strap on your work boots and put on your hard hat. Let me take you on a sheetrock dusted journey to see what it is like to work within the construction industry. The work is hard, the environment is unforgiving, and the jobsite can be either extremely hot or cold. Almost 17 years ago, I stepped foot into a maledominated work environment. Despite the lack of a warm embrace, I pushed my way into this world to learn the trade. I showed my many
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mentors that I wanted to be here and was ready to learn and work. After some grit and sweat, I worked my way out of my apprenticeship to become a journeywoman electrician. I earned a great working reputation within my trade and some aches and pains along the way. I work with guys from all backgrounds and all walks of life; and a few females that share my goal to be called journeywomen. Construction workers do not care that you do not feel up to the challenge that day. You must suck it up and get the job done! You will witness what it is like on a weekly basis to work within my industry. Every story in this book is real. The names of my co-workers have been changed to protect the innocent….or the guilty! I must warn you that this book is not for the faint of heart!
dennis alexander:
GalaTalxy lTravel l i n g & Tales
IPR License Author Member, Dennis Alexander, describes the many elements that make up The Sebastian Cane Chronicles. He is a renowned adventurer, explorer, movie director, philosopher, teacher, a Reiki Master, and a Mayan Shaman. This novel forms the basis for four major motion pictures. Q: You certainly have a colourful past, how has this helped in your writing? I was always told to write about what you know. I have done 90% of the things I have written about. I was a medical missionary. I was a diamond smuggler. I lived in an American Embassy. I am a doctor and performed delicate surgeries under primitive circumstances. I studied Law, and used my international travel to correctly identify cities and country descriptions. In writing, accuracy is the key to success. As a movie director, I learned from Steven Spielberg to keep the action realistic and in motion. I applied this notion to my writing. Q: In what genre do you specialize and how would you describe it?
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Comedy, love with hatred, realistic sex combined with true passion. I put the juice in it; here’s the kicker, fiction with non-fiction. I have often been asked, “Where does the nonfiction end and real fiction begin?” Live hard, love fast and leave a beautiful memory. I combined all of the following: Drama, a dramatic arc the way I represent it. My story composed in verse and sometimes prose, for theatrical performance, where conflicts and emotions are expressed through dialogue and action. Fantasy, I formed mental images with strange and other worldly settings for characters; a kind of fiction which invites you into the world of suspension of reality. Humour, I inject the faculty of perceiving what is amusing or comical. Fiction, full of fun, fancy and excitement which I meant to entertain. I stuck in Fable which lends itself to the story about supernatural and
extraordinary people placed in the form of narration that demonstrates a useful truth. In my Fable, animals speak as humans that are legendary and supernatural. I lend a hand of Fairy Tale and
to my fiction dealing with the solution of some crimes and the unravelling of secrets. I kept some things secret which remained unexplained or unknown. I inject some mythology with legend; i.e., a conversation “OH MY GOD! with God or a What a surprised relief!” fist fight with the Devil. Ever think wonder to expand the genre. of having sex with the Devil’s Science Fiction gave wife? Did you even know she my story the ability to explore existed? potential science, actual or imagined. My science fiction Q: Who is Sabastian Cane? explodes into a realism that is set in the future on other I am Sabastian Cane. I was planets. Some of which is fortunate enough to live based on my friendship with in an era when carrying a Leonard Nimoy and William sword cane or a pistol was Shatner. I gave my story not against the law. The Cane some realistic fiction that can I wrote about is a actually happen and is true to galaxy traveller. real life. He moves within I added some many Worlds with folklore songs, stories, myths, impunity. There are and proverbs of a person of no limits to what ‘folk’ that was handed down he can do. He [is] by word of mouth from my a sexual giant, who family and some of the movie at the same time stars I have known. Horror, “live hard, love fast and properly used, leave a beautiful memory” I find gives a feeling which is overwhelming and painful that is frightfully is compassionate, shocking, terrifying, and gentle but assertive, yet in the end rewarding. I he can kill to protect wanted to create events to himself and or his evoke a feeling of dread in friends, i.e., women, both the characters and the wives, but he does reader and still have an “OH so with reluctance. MY GOD! What a surprised Cane is a gentleman relief!” sensation. and yet a rogue. I need to tell a Tall An adventurer who Tale to give my story humour can be afraid. In with blatant exaggerations and facing his fears, he swaggering heroes who do surprises himself at the impossible with an air of his bravery. nonchalance. A bit of legend never hurts. My legend is Q: The Sabastian based on fact but also includes Cane Chronicles are imaginative material. set in number of I add a bit of Mystery different countries,
do you think they will appeal to readers within these territories? Absolutely. Who doesn’t enjoy reading a story based in their home area? When Cane is in Africa, the reader will say, “Oh my gosh that happened right here!” Q: What are you currently working on? I have just finished The Sabastian Cane Chronicles books two and three and a second version of book one which borders on pornographic. It is highly salacious and can be termed Erotic Romance/Adventure.
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Dennis Alexander’s Sebastian Cane Chronicles have worldwide rights available and full details can be found on Dennis’ IPR License profile.
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A selection of fiction, non-fiction, biographical & children's titles with rights available. To enquire about any of the titles listed, email us at info@iprlicense.com
children’s/YA Bing & Nero: Boy + Robot = fun!
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The product of Bing´s rich imagination and • household junk from the basement, Nero is a metallic wonder. From the moment he is switched • on, the house is filled with fun! And when they take to the sky for an afternoon flight, they are in for a joyous ride that celebrates friendship.
Worldwide rights available excluding Digital Publishing #1 bestseller in two categories on Kindle & over 15,000 downloads in 3 days on Amazon Perfect for STEM (Science Technology Engineering Math) kids Appropriate for children (mainly boys) aged 3 - 7 Inspires creativitiy & imagination, with fantastic, colourful illustrations Universal theme/fantasy element of having & building a robot
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children’s/YA Fantastic finds of ann & ron: stories in verse for bright youngsters Professor Cedric Self-published 9781291777024 Children’s Verse The book contains six tales of Ann and Ron, adventurous youngsters who make amazing finds; first by means of metal detector, then in encounters with bizarre animals. They learn that setbacks may breed success and that words breathe life.
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• An illustrated series aimed at children 5 - 8 years, based around a group of little people in a magical • garden. In this first book, the Y fairy Trood has lost her family through a Wrinkle in the fence. Trood must find the Wrinkle before Fair day and • The Amazing Trick Flying Contest.
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Brilliantly illustrated by Amanda Davidson, experienced illustrator The tales play linguistic tricks to teach & entertain The tale of the trapped unicorn explains how to free the mythical creature despite your hands going through it Animals, granted speech, protest against their ill-treatment from humans. Contains lessons about animal cruelty (age appropriate) Carries novel morals in witty verse with a ‘green’ agenda’. Suitable for environmental publishers worldwide
Unique & funny characters, each contributing to the garden in their own way, such as Hand Me Down, who collects people’s cast-offs and makes music, or Trood who is spunky, annoying & lovable Stories are full of magic & whimsy, but told with a modern feel Series has potential to go any number of titles Garden world is fictional, magical setting based in Australia, but could be based in a number of territories Strong unique voice suited for the age range
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The piano tuner’s daughter: My best friend
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Self-published 9781483661810 Juvenile Memoir At a time when many of the survivors of Nazi Germany are no longer with us, this story provides a valuable link to a new generation of children, who want to learn and read about how their grandparents grew up and survived this chilling chapter of history.
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The friendship of Ingrid & Sonia provide the link which will live on in the hearts & minds of generations A valuable history lesson for children aged 7 - 12 Appropriate to European territories Universal appeal to librarians, educators & parents Teaches children how it is to survive a war in a non-fearful way, while learning how previous generations survived WWII
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children’s/YA True Calling: book 1 of the true calling trilogy
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• Set between Earth and Planet Novo, True Calling contains a unique psychic theme which • demonstrates how two young people are inextricably bound together despite being worlds apart. Told from distinct dual perspectives, True • Calling is a perfect blend of reality TV-show meets super high-tech sci-fi meets teenage drama meets government conspiracies. Worldwide Rights
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Self-published Children’s Fantasy 24 never before seen children’s stories by the award winning children’s author Kes Gray. A hugely varied compendium of tales that will make your toes curl, your eyebrows raise, your dimples crease and your lips wobble. Available as a complete collection or selected stories.
The world of popagami: animal fun activities book Published by Popagami 9781908651006 Activities Book
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True Calling has been written in American English with strong commercial focus, so USA is the ideal target market, though can easily cross-over into other territories YA novel - female aged 14+ Will appeal to readers of The Hunger Games, Divergent, Matched & Birthmarked in particular Visual book with striking worldbuilding. Suitable for film/TV Thought-provoking ‘Utopian’ type genre, invites the reader to explore the rationale behind dreams Plot contains a unique love-square which plays out amidst the Big Brother type e-padgent ‘The Calling’
Fizzbomb is a collection that children will return to again & again Containing original stories such as... Ten Minutes In - funny tale about school teachers with child heroes Feel My Muscles! - a counting story with a humorous surprise ending Flup - surreal magical kingdom Just Like Benny - a story of two brothers, not exactly alike We Need to Make the World Smile two children try a number of funny things to make the adults laugh Camilla Chameleon - a girl who can blend into surroundings Fairy Nuff (pictured) - a rude little fairy princess in Fairyland
Popagami is a 100% recyclable, eco-friendly activity toy for 6-14 age range, but fun for adults too! Unique and bespoke Popagami designs can be created for varied books & packs They come in various sizes & styles from manga to photorealistic Designs can be used as containers, piñatas, face masks & 3D greetings cards. Also learn how to make your Popagami fly Fantastic fun & educational as origami finger puppets Great family entertainment for party activities & games
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This ironic novel, using real exam papers and real • medical reports, concerns exams (both mental • and physical), literature, sex, cancer and time. Satirising the conflict between students’ aspiring minds and primitive bodies, it claims that exams corrupt and that the study of literature induces • moral and emotional depletion.
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The ‘true’ story of how Hermann Goering came to miss his appointment with US Army Sergeant John C. Woods in the Gymnasium at Nuremberg. • He did not commit suicide with a cyanide tablet secreted in the heel of his jackboot, he drowned in • the Mediterranean trying to escape to Paraguay.
“I was fascinated and pleased by Final Exam – a stimulating blend of high energy intellectual and sexual tease” - Ian McEwan, best-selling author & screenwriter Aimed at students & teachers of English Literature Is the first novel to use, for satiric purposes, quotes from real exam papers and cancer reports Exploits black comedy possibilities Dicusses and employs covert plotting, so that covert plots, including murder, lurk beneath the overt plot Final chapter dares to examine the readers themselves
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Bizarre farce of epic proportions, which pokes fun at Nazi war criminals with a similar approach as The Producers, does for Goering what Timur Vermes did for Hitler in He’s Back It is a hilariously depraved story of of villainous villains, slightly less villainous heroes, bad behavior (and even worse beer), and uncomfortable underwear Suitable for German and surrounding territories Worldwide rights available excluding USA Worldwide Rights
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Self-published 9780956588074 Horror 1989, rural Victoria, Australia. Something is preying upon the township of Howqua Hills. Part thriller, part crime-fiction, all supernatural horror, The Dark Horde tells of the return of an ancient evil that is neither stoppable nor comprehensible...
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Georgia discovers her ancestor Emelia’s diaries and uncovers the past’s secrets. They tell of a privileged English family immigrating to New Zealand in the 1860’s, the loss of a father and the determination and stamina of a mother and her daughters surviving in an alien and primitive country. First in a series. Worldwide Rights
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Set in the 1800’s, the family saga continues. Emelia’s husband sails to the Auckland Islands • searching for gold on shipwreck. An accident causes amnesia. He believes he is married to a • treacherous, deceitful prostitute, Donna, who covets him and persuades him to return to France to avoid ever meeting and remembering his wife Emelia again. Second in a series.
Includes life lessons for a younger generation to appreciate the turmoil of their ancestors Being the first in a series, the book includes well researched historical information, including love, sex, drama, death & thrills Female & Young Adult readership, looking to sell English language rights into a wide range of territories Would be ideal for Film, TV & Dramatisation rights
Well researched, a plausible account of a popular topic; the loss of General Grant’s gold in 1868 Though second book in the family saga, can stand alone as a novel Would appeal to English, Australian & US territories (as it was an American ship) Keen to sell French rights - main character, Louis, based on a real Frenchman and partly set in France New Zealand high school curriculum currently includes the topics of General Grant’s shipwreck
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Emelia’s daughter Eva visits Egypt enroute to France unravelling the mystery of Louis’ disappearance. In London, she falls in love and also meets Donna who is determined to destroy her relationship thus gaining revenge on Emelia. Surviving the Tarawera eruption in childhood leads Eva to Pompeii where her questions are answered. Third in a series.
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Belinda resorts to Satanism to eliminate Georgia and Alex as rightful heirs to a fortune in England. • Cruising the Pacific is the ideal opportunity for fun, but also to kill. If not by murder, then by a powerful Kleva performing a ritual on the ‘black’ Island of Ambrym in Vanuatu. Fourth book in series, but could also stand alone.
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This is a story of how hope of change materialised • in Czechoslovakia in 1989 during the ‘Velvet Revolution’, told through the experiences of two • Czech women and an Englishman. Set in the Czech Republic in 1994, with recollections of events in 1989, it is a tale of parallel journeys of hope; the journey of a country in 1989 and of a man in his life.
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The novel Waffen SS Britain is a thriller based • on the premise that in 1940 Germany invaded Britain and the war ended. It is written factually • and accurately until the allies reach Dunkirk. Thereafter a well researched fictional rollercoaster commences with an element of romance and • intrigue running throughout.
Set in modern day Bali, Australasia on a cruise ship, but contains a classic good verses evil plot Dabbles in black magic & accompanying erotica (titiallating & at times quite humorous) Exciting drama, thought-provoking & spiritual. Would be suited to a female readership
Unique fictional story based around the factual events of the ‘Velvet Revolution’ in Czechoslovakia in 1989 - a section of history rarely visited in fiction Targeted territories include; East & Central Europe in particular UK, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Germany Insightful to the undercurrent of human emotion amongst chaotic existence in difficult political times Tells interwoven stories of the hopes of the Czech people in 1989, their situation in the Czech Republic five years later, and the man’s hope in 1994 of a meaningful relationship with one of the women
Britain is invaded by Germany in 1940 - a genre seen before, but not in this specific format Is anti-Nazi but not anti-German, would appeal to both UK & German territories with international readership Well researched & accurate with an obvious re-writing of history Viewpoints from both German SS & British Wren officers Holocaust is featured factually & not gratuitously with a romantic plot including pain, heartache & horror Won July 2014’s Agent’s Pick with the Andrew Lownie Literary Agency
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• When you switch on your computer are the unseen waiting to enter your mind? Sean Fagan investigates the murder of three women and finds evidence of subliminal hypnosis on their computers which instructs them to meet with • a psychopath. When the government and even his own daughters become involved, the nightmare encircles him. Worldwide Rights
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Self-published 9780595163025 Fantasy/Sci-Fi Sabastian Cane had given up a fortune in Central America as a medical missionary. Nearly broke and disillusioned with medicine, he becomes a salesman in Los Angeles. This leads him to the diamond black market in Venezuela. Cane encounters head hunters, crooked police, drug lords and the Lost Mayan civilization. He falls in love with a native girl named Luna, gains a fortune and becomes an international entrepreneur. Worldwide Rights
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A futurist Germany. Money, position, style, and eternal youth. Everything you ever wanted from the 21st Century, caught in the cross hairs of an all-seeing international government corporation. A perfect narrative for the age of Edward Snowden. “The most unusual novel I’ve read in years,” - Bay Area Reporter, San Francisco. Second Edition.
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The Unseen reached number 3 in the Amazon Kindle list with a readership of both genders, but mainly 20-60 year old males DI Sean Fagan is the protagonist in two further crime thrillers, The Uncounted & The Unwanted Subliminal hypnosis via messaging was used in film & advertising from the late 1950s & banned in the US in the early 60s. Its illegal use is impossible to stop on the Internet Hard edged thriller where one person via the Internet induces a psychopath to kill selected victims
The plot takes a turn into the realms of fantasy & religion as Cane discovers a message from God is intercepted by Lucifer. In a classic fight for his soul, Cane takes on the Devil & is rewarded with a planet like Adam & Eve. Cane becomes a soldier of God & saves the Universe Quirky & eccentric, this title appeals to a male readership. Contains erotica for a male readership Challenging organized religion & the boundries of surrealism, the Chronicles aim to sell into territories worldwide
Takes place in an internationalized Germany, India, US, and Far East Deals with central issues of our time: privacy, government control, endless warfare and state surveillance, health care and sexual identity Characters are American, German, and Indian. Character-driven, adult drama (think George Orwell, 1984) not juvenile hardware-driven Sci-fi Has political content as well as humour Ideal Film and TV rights Is not simply a “gay” story, but one with universal emotional appeal Sees India as key player in this century’s world consumer economy
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• Downsize with Style is a practical guide for emptynesters to successfully manage their downsizing project. The book is based on an easy-to-follow 5-step process: De-clutter and tidy up, find your • personal style, visualise your ideas, lay out your space, and start decorating. Additionally, it covers expert tips from international designers, real • estate and removal specialists.
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Why are we here? James Kilcullen Self-published 9780957618619 Spiritual Why are we here? Where did we come from? Where are we going? Have we spirits? Is there a Creator, a God? Do we live once or many times? How can we deal with the current level of inequality, widespread conflict, abortion and global warming?
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Appeals to the worldwide growing audience of people preferring to move to low-maintenance apartments Combination of instructional DIY process & inspirational guide with easy application Targeted at empty-nesters 50+ planning to downsize. Could also appeal to those preferring an urban lifestyle in a smaller space Includes interviews & expert tips from international designers, real estate & removal specialists Explains the importance of clever design in a compact space
James Kilcullen doesn’t hesitate to ask the hard questions: his conclusions are based on logic & years of research Author received a literary award from the Independent Publishers Association in New York Why Are We Here is a truly global subject and should impact everywhere on this planet. It concerns all of us & it now receiving worldwide recognition with recent protests and media James has written several novels, including Final Pontiff (reissued as Pope John XXIV) which also received a literary award
Print, Digital & Audio Worldwide rights available, excluding English & Russian rights For artists, creatives, entrepreneurs & other professionals with big ambitions Based on author’s 16+ years experience of coaching clients in this market, and as a psychotherapist Combines inspirational story-telling, psychological insight & solid ‘how to’ advice “Read this book and you will be bulletproof!” - Steven Pressfield, author of The Art of War AmazonCreativity bestseller spent several months in the top 10 category for this
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Published by Babylon Books UK 9781905299690 Cookery/Cuisine
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• The Iraqi Cookbook is the first of it’s kind to be published in Europe. Its a treasury of authentic recipes that have been handed through the generations, developed and • refined over time and infused with successive Mesopotamian cultures. It’s a book that infuses history, anecdote and the love of healthy eating. •
12,000 copies sold to date, mainly in UK & USA 200 recipes with notes on culture, history & personal memories 100 professional photos by Terry McCormick Divided into 14 chapters, easy to find relevant recipes The book is of major interest to Arabic, Turkish, Greek & surrounding countries, as well as English speaking territories A large number of vegetarian dishes are included & suggestions on how to convert some meat recipes to vegetarian Ingredients available internationally
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Self-published 9781291664102 Literary Analysis Professor Cedric Watts discusses 25 puzzles presented by the works of Shakespeare. For instance: Should we save Innogen in Much Ado? ‘Dauphin’ or ‘Dolphin’ in Henry V? What is the plot of the lost Love’s Labour’s Won? The discussions reveal the linkage of minor and major concerns. Deemed ‘lively, ... informative entertainment’ by Michael Caines, writing in The Times Literary Supplement.
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Both a coffee table album and a softcover reference book Aimed at art/drawing and architectural lovers, and those with an interest in English history Large following of 750,000 viewers, mainly students of artitecture and art worldwide Used by schools in UK and US Eli Ofir is one of the UK’s leading artists in his field and can be booked for commissions Contains in-depth historical research written by renowned historians Rosalind Chislett and Jane Davidson
Watts’ previous critical books have been published by Penguin (1986), Harvester (1991) and Oxford (2000) Shakespeare Puzzles should appeal to anyone interested in Shakespeare, whether scholars, students, teachers or theatregoers Written in a clear, direct style, while often dealing with sophisticated matters of scholarship and analysis The author, Emeritus Professor of English at Sussex University, has a distinguished record in Shakespeare publishing. He is currently editor of the Wordsworth Classics’ Shakespeare Series, texts used by the Royal Shakespeare Company
non-fiction/biography The diego masciaga way Chris Parker
Published by Urbane Publications (out soon!) 9781909273481 Business/Customer Service
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Diego Masciaga’s customer service knowledge and advice has proved inspirational for • thousands in the hospitality and catering industry. Author, Chris Parker, an expert in communications and influence, The Diego • Masciaga Way explains Diego’s philosophy and his very practical approach to understanding, • creating and, more importantly, maintaining exceptional customer service. (See pages 16-17).
loving an addict, loving yourself
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For people who love an addict, the key to shifting out of this chaos lies in setting healthy boundaries, stopping the enabling, and focusing on their own self-care. This book presents a fresh and unique approach to guide loved ones in doing just that so they can live their best lives.
The unprincipled David Croydon
Published by Hilltop Publishing LTD 9780953685066 Biographical by written in fictional style
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The top ten survival tips for loving someone with an addiction With translation rights available, IPR License recently sold the Estonian rights on the author’s behalf Discover the real difference between helping & enabling and addict, understand the distinctions between mind-altering substance addiction & other forms of addictive behaviours Explore what it truly means to have self-respect, even while in a relationship with an addict Recognise the three stages of addiction & understand how to set appropriate, assertive boundries Worldwide Rights
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• Part memoir, part business handbook, part comic novel, The Unprincipled charts the rollercoaster business of starting, growing (including many growing pains), and finally • selling a marketing services agency in the 1980’s and 90’s: a mixture of fun and games and pain and heartache, telescoped into 12 short years.
The unvarnished truth about running a marketing agency Business development story told with humour & self-deprecation Universal message - the principles of running a business are the same throughout the world Strong readership of those in marketing & entreprenurial business Contains didactic elements & many valuable lessons learned, told with a ‘warts & all’ style not taking itself too seriously Dave Croydon gives an honest, candid and funny expose to his life, career & business strategy
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One woman’s incredible journey back from trapped in her own body or locked-in syndrome. Running Free is an uplifting story of determination, self-belief, friendship, conflict, and the undeniable healing powers of a mother’s love after her hopeless medical prognosis. Now a global hit in its third print-run, it is being translated into German. Worldwide rights available (exlcuding Germany).
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seen and not heard Jennifer Jane Sherriff
Three generations of Sherriff ’s and then Jennifer: born at a time when children were ‘seen and not heard,’ she had little understanding of the heartbreak surrounding her family. Despite an adventurous childhood, there were many house moves and three mothers. Aged sixteen and forced to leave home, she became part of the Swinging Sixties. Worldwide Rights
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Female readership, ideal for digital publishing Well researched historical content offering a visual account of life from Victorian era to a 1940s/50s childhood without parental constraint Working life of a 1960s teenager and the stigma attached to becoming an unmarried mother in the late 1960s Many post-war ‘baby-boomers’ will relate to this real and honest account of a different way of life; a world where strict traditional values were the norm and of being a teenager in the 1950s and 60s
A raw human story including a hope-filled journey of an African American woman’s experience of living in a small Scottish town In 1974 Robin was adopted & grew up in New Mexcio. Her life has been filled with the desire to find her birth mother, so she sets off on a journey of self-discovery to do so Delivered in a simple & honest style, Robin the Brave had a short stay on Amazon’s #1 kindle slot Translation rights available. Ideally sold in Europe & US/Canada
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