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UK Book Deal!

Posted: Wed August 4th, 2010, 1:41 pm
by TonyHays
I just wanted to let everyone know that the UK/Commonwealth publishing rights to the first two novels in my Arthurian series (The Killing Way and The Divine Sacrifice) have been purchased by Grove/Atlantic UK. I'm very excited and pleased. Also, Tor/Forge is working on repackaging the series, beginning with new covers for the trade paper edition of The Divine Sacrifice and the hardcover for #3, The Beloved Dead, set for release in late March 2011.

Wonderful news!

Posted: Wed August 4th, 2010, 3:46 pm
by parthianbow
Wow, Tony, that's fantastic news! Congratulations, you must be over the moon. Rejacketing sounds good too - they must be keen. The very best of luck to you!

Thanks!

Posted: Wed August 4th, 2010, 5:20 pm
by TonyHays
Thanks, Ben. And good luck with yours. We should get together for a pint the next time I'm in the UK. I almost always headquarter in the Wells/Glastonbury region.

Posted: Wed August 4th, 2010, 6:22 pm
by cw gortner
You go, Tony!! Congratulations! That's terrific news; Grove/Atlantic is a fine publisher and I've always thought your books would do well in the UK. And new covers is always a sign of commitment from the publisher. Don't forget to post the new cover art once you have finals.

Posted: Wed August 4th, 2010, 7:24 pm
by Libby
Well done!

Thanks Libby and C.W.

Posted: Wed August 4th, 2010, 8:41 pm
by TonyHays
Thanks, guys. C.W., I remember very well what you told me over a year ago at the HNS conference. That first cover is a tough sell. I've seen the preliminary cover for #3 (The Beloved Dead), but my editor won't let me share it yet, but let's just say it follows your advice.

Posted: Wed August 4th, 2010, 11:21 pm
by EC2
Congratulations Tony - well done!

Posted: Wed August 4th, 2010, 11:53 pm
by cw gortner
[quote=""TonyHays""]Thanks, guys. C.W., I remember very well what you told me over a year ago at the HNS conference. That first cover is a tough sell. I've seen the preliminary cover for #3 (The Beloved Dead), but my editor won't let me share it yet, but let's just say it follows your advice.[/quote]

That's great to hear! Your books are terrific - you deserve terrific covers.

Posted: Thu August 5th, 2010, 12:48 am
by Anna Elliott
Congratulations, Tony! What great news.

Posted: Thu August 5th, 2010, 8:42 am
by Vanessa
Congratulations, Tony.