Independent publishing house irish book publishers. Farmar publish general nonfiction including books on medical, social and business history. Mujo is a refugee in germany, has no job, but has a lot of time, so he goes to a turkish bath. Ncm editors are seeking tasteful provocative, intelligent fiction manuscripts in the areas of sexuality and erotica. Thank you for considering the obrien press for your manuscript. Accessible book, protected daisy, history, fiction, biography, ireland. Whether you are a new author or have been previously published, austin macauley publishers would like to hear from you. All of the publishers on this list have published books that won or were nominated by industry members for awards. Based in cork, mercier press is the oldest independent publishing company in. The 20 books every irish american should read by brigid cahalan may 27, 2010 image id. The following is a list of publishers and literary agents in ireland. Of irish bloodwith a striking novel of historical fiction in irish above all. Irish fiction, the penguin book of various, author, colm.
Ten respected publishers that accept unsolicited submissions. Mar 17, 2017 reading lists 12 irishamericans to read on st. If the editor considers the work to be appropriate for our lists, we will put forward an offer of publication, either under a traditional contract or a shared. We hosted the winners of the 23rd annual, 2019 independent publisher book awards on may 28th in new york city, celebrating their incredible work with 300 medalists and guests. If you didnt know, publishing ireland makes life a little easier for writers seeking publication by listing all publishers in ireland on their website. Frank delaneys top 10 irish novels books the guardian.
We accept manuscripts across all genres, with or without an agent, from anywhere in the world. Praise for black irish abbie kearney is one of the most intriguing new suspense protagonists in memory, and black irish marks the captivating start of a brilliant thriller series. Irish and general interest books covering historical, social, political, biographical and topical interests, to the long standing. A guide for irish writers who dont have a friend who has a friend who works. History and heritage of the irish in the united states whether you know a lot or a little about the irish in america, jay dolans the irish americans. Irish language publishers are in alphabetical order, in their own list, below. Irelands oldest independent publishing house, mericer press has a varied selection of irish fiction novels available, including crime books, poetry and short stories.
Political book publishers book publishing directory. Whether youre pursuing the publication of your first book or your fifth, use the small presses database to research potential publishers, including submission guidelines, tips from the editors, contact. With black irish, stephen talty stakes a place beside jo nesbo, john sandford, and tana french on the cutting edge of psychological crime thrillers. Thanks to all for making it such a wonderful evening. Penguin ireland is irelands leading publisher, covering all markets and genres. Professor john joseph lee, coeditor of making the irish american. This page features the sites of the best independent book publishers in the united states as selected by john kremer, author of 1001 ways to market your. Fulllength mss home 10%, usa 15%,translation 20% fiction preferred thrillers, irish novels, literary fiction, womens and general commercial fiction. Newspaper book ebook magazine journal digital content map calendar audio book poster list of all media. We have been working with talented authors and illustrators for well over forty years, and we know that great books come from all kinds of experiences, so were happy to hear from as wide a range of aspiring authors as possible. The obrien press obrien press manuscript submission. Ncm editors are seeking tasteful provocative, intelligent fiction manuscripts in the areas of sexuality and erotica, romance, urban and street, science fiction, christian fiction, and general interest, as well as nonfiction, and lively stories of all genres of fiction for the general population between the ages of 18 and. The bath is full of german businessmen with towels around their waists, huffing and puffing, but every once in a while a cell phone rings and they pull their phone out from under the towel and say, bitte. Go to the directory of american publishing companies to see a list of american publishing houses and american publishing services companies sorted by category.
Mercier went on to become the first irish publisher to challenge accepted catholic dogma with its first book, the music of life, by fr. Poetry and song titles published with accompanying audio version. When you are preparing to submit to publishers we recommend you join writing. Irish publishers and literary agents creative writing ink ireland.
Their catalogue contains books in categories such as fiction, non. It was founded in 1944 by captain sean and mary feehan. The book publisher must publish books with great cover designs and interior text designs. Leabhairchomhar is the book publishing imprint of the literary magazine comhar, publishing books for adult learners of irish as well as a number of general prose and poetry titles. We also act as agents for british and american publishers, marketing and distributing books on their behalf in southern africa. I personally own or have read at least one book by all of the publishers on this list. To date, dalkey archive press has offices in ireland as well in the uk and us. A publisher of nonfiction books in ireland with over 125 titles in print. Please contact anna farmar before submitting manuscript. Accepting submissions in all genres austin macauley.
Ncm publishing adults and young adult, fiction and nonfiction. For fiction authors, the literary journal scene in ireland is thriving, and. Jun 26, 2017 peachtree publishers peachtree publishers is an independently owned trade book publisher, specializing in quality childrens books, from picture books to young adult fiction and nonfiction. What makes this book among the best irish historical fiction is the pile of historical events it embraces. Click the link below to view more pictures from the copacabana ceremony. Whether youre pursuing the publication of your first book or your fifth, use the small presses database to research potential publishers, including submission guidelines, tips from the editors, contact information, and more. Farmar publish general nonfiction including books on medical. Gaelmheiriceanaigh are an ethnic group comprising americans who have full or partial ancestry from ireland. Borealis book was founded in 1972 to encourage and publish new canadian writers who. Here are eleven publishers looking for literary fiction no agent needed. Borealis book was founded in 1972 to encourage and publish new canadian writers who demonstrate talent and potential for signifi.
It reflects his position in the irish struggle against the might of the british empire. Go to the directory of irish publishing companies to see a list of irish publishing houses and irish publishing services companies sorted by category. Our imprint currach press publishes fiction and nonfiction, specialising in beautiful coffeetable books. Go to the directory of american publishing companies to see a list of american publishing houses and american publishing services companies sorted by. Whos irish stories vintage contemporaries kindle edition. Irish language publisher of childrens books, school textbooks, dictionaries, music and. Olympia publishers consider submissions from a wide range of genres, both fiction and nonfiction. The novel spans six generations of irishamerican women, from those who fled. This irish historical fiction drops the shades over morgan llywelyns great support to the irish freedom.
I wanted to find a way to highlight books that are unique to ireland so this page is dedicated to our wonderful irish books for children. Small press specialising in irish history, biography, literature. This page features the sites of the best independent book publishers in the united states as selected by john kremer, author of 1001 ways to market your books. We will contact you once a decision has been reached. Mercier press is irelands oldest independent publishing house, based in cork. This was hugely significant in 1940s ireland and its influence on irish life cannot be underestimated. Of course, living and working in ireland, i come across so many irish childrens books. Page 1 of 4 of all the publishing companies listed in the irish publishers directory. The top twenty books every irish american should read. Short stories, often seen as hard sells by bigger publishers, are its life blood.
Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. The 20 books every irish american should read the new. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading whos irish. Irish fiction books fiction books ireland mericer press. How to get published if youre not in the know the irish times. Irish publishers and literary agents creative writing ink. Ni chonchuir has worked with both irish and international publishers, most recently with penguin for the us launch of her third novel, miss. Book publisher, book publishers taking submissions, current affairs book publisher, ebook publishers, fiction book publishers, literary book publishers, new york book publishers, non fiction, online submissions, pics, poetry book publishers, short story book publishers. The 45 poems and 24 short stories in this work explore the moral staples of irish american life. Common subjects search for books published by irish american book company. In 2015 she won the irish book award for popular fiction. Book publishers specializing in canadian literature, poetry, fiction, nonfiction, native, aboriginal and critical texts. Sep 05, 2017 here are eleven publishers looking for literary fiction no agent needed.
The 45 poems and 24 short stories in this work explore the moral staples of irishamerican life. Book publisher, book publishers taking submissions, current affairs book publisher, ebook publishers, fiction book publishers, literary book publishers, new york book. Also publish teenage fiction, childrens books, history, folklore, biographies, research work, bilingual publications and translations. Fulllength mss home 10%, usa 15%,translation 20% fiction preferred thrillers, irish novels, literary fiction, womens and. Do let me know what you think of this as an idea for a childrens story book and if publishers would accept such. Book publishers taking submissions book publishing companies.
Book publishers specializing in canadian literature, poetry, fiction, non fiction, native, aboriginal and critical texts. Sep 06, 2004 frank delaney is the author of eight novels, as well as several non fiction books including james joyces odyssey and a number of screenplays. Preferences are commercial womens fiction, crimethrillers and literary fiction. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Founded in 1971, blackstaff press is deemed as one of the leading publishers. Ncm publishing adults and young adult, fiction and non fiction.
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