DHH News Roundup 27th January - 9th February 2025
Richard Swan
The first in the unmissable new ‘Great Silence’ series, Grave Empire by Richard Swan, has been published by Orbit!
An explosive epic fantasy of gunpowder, arcane powers and dark prophecy.
Heather Darwent
Heather Darwent’s A Sharp Scratch has been lauded in a review from Caileen Steed, author of Home.
‘Heather Darwent's deliciously dark second novel has a real bite to it. It's a fever-dream of a book… And I'm going to be thinking about THAT ENDING for quite some time.’
Elizabeth Lovatt
Congratulations to Elizabeth Lovatt who saw her book Thank You For Calling the Lesbian Line published by Dialogue Books last week.
A hidden history of queer women and a vital exploration of lesbian identity.
Amélie Skoda
Congratulations to Amélie Skoda whose immersive coming-of-age story and a love letter to the NHS, Bethnal Green, was published by Manilla Press.
Daisy Buchanan
Daisy Buchanan’s fantastically thoughtful book, Read Yourself Happy*, was published by DK RED last week.
With over 200 recommendations to help you process your emotions and find more peace with every page.
Kathy Lette
The wickedly funny The Revenge Club by Kathy Lette has got a brand new look! Coming in paperback in April 2025
The odds are against you, it’s time to get even…
Jo Thomas
Three titles by Jo Thomas: Escape to the French Farmhouse, Summer at the Ice Cream Cafe and A Recipe for Christmas have sold Icelandic rights to Bókafélagið.
M. A. Hunter
The cover for M. A. Hunter’s brand new, dark and twisty, psychological thriller has been revealed! The Woman on Platform 8 is publishing in March 2025 by Boldwood Books.
Ryan Rose
We are thrilled with this review for Ryan Rose’s Seven Recipes for Revolution from Sunday Times bestselling author of Empire of the Vampire, Jay Kristoff:
‘A clever page-turner set in a unique and brutal world that will definitely leave you hungry for a second helping.’
Emma Orchard
Ready for your next Bridgerton fix? The cover for the gorgeous and spicy new romance from Emma Orchard, A Gentleman’s Offer*, has been revealed! Publishing by Boldwood Books in March 2025 and available to pre-order.
Tom Hindle
A huge congratulations to Tom Hindle, whose latest cosy murder mystery, Death in the Arctic, was named a Sunday Times Top 10 bestseller!
Revenge is a dish best served cold…
Dr Paul Taylor-Pitt
The cover for the midlife Guide to LGBTQ+ Wellness and Wholeness, Still Here! Still Queer! Now What?, by Dr Paul Taylor-Pitt has been revealed! Publishing by Trigger Publishing in October 2025.
Drawing on interviews with almost 100 middle-aged people in the LGBTQ+ community, and with a blend of techniques from coaching, psychology, philosophy, art, culture and queer magic.
M. W. Craven
The second in the Ben Koenig series, Nobody’s Hero (Constable, October 2024) by M. W. Craven has sold Danish rights to Jentas.
M. W. Craven
Constable has snagged three new books by M. W. Craven for a significant six-figure deal.
Get ready for the 9th Washington Poe, the 3rd Ben Koenig and a ‘rip-roaring standalone thriller’. We simply cannot wait…
Congratulations Mike!
Richard Swan
Congratulations to Richard Swan who saw his newly published, Grave Empire, named as one of Amazon’s Best SFF Books of February 2025.
Not to mention this brilliant SFX review!
‘The scale of the plot is never allowed to overwhelm the emotional inner lives and struggles…while Swan cunningly maintains enough tantalising secrets to entice readers to return for the next epic instalment.’
Natalie Marlow
A haunted detective. A phantom killer…
The Red Hollow, the brilliant second instalment in Natalie Marlow’s William Garret novels, has been published in paperback!
A. A. Dhand
The premiere for the brand new BBC series Virdee took place last week. Based on A. A. Dhand’s bestselling, pulse-pounding D.I. Harry Virdee book series, and out today (10th February) - this is one you don’t want to miss!
Mandy Robotham
We are delighted to see Mandy Robotham’s new novel A Dangerous Game has featured in the Sunday Post’s February edition.
Don’t miss this enthralling new tale set in 1950s London.
Francesca May
The hauntingly good cover for Francesca May’s This Vicious Hunger* has been revealed! Publishing by Orbit in August 2025.
A dark gothic fantasy about two young women struggling to find the freedom of choice in a world where their path feels predetermined.
Jo Thomas
Jo Thomas’ French summer romance, Love in Provence (Penguin, June 2024), has sold Danish rights to Forlaget Zara
*deal done by Diana Beaumont at Marjacq Scripts