Results from the London book fair 2011

We had a very productive time for our authors at this year's 2011 London book fair. All the books had great interest shown in them and offers to continue discussions with publishers, distributors and agents. Some were offered contracts.

This is a great result as every book we took passed step one in the publishing process and shows the high quality of books we presented at the LBF this year. In fact it was our best year ever for positive results for the authors.

Here is a list of the results each book got.

Mom Please Help author Karen Phillips. (Book picked up by UK publisher)

  • Finalized a publishing contract by UK publisher for release in October 2011 in UK and Europe.
  • Picked up by literary agent for translation rights in Germany and Spain.
  • Large USA publishing house interested in publishing in Canada and USA.
  • Large distributor interested in distribution rights for USA and Canada.
  • PR company offers special deal to promote in USA and Canada.

Secrets for getting Pregnant Author Dr Irina Webster MD. (Book picked up by UK publisher)

  • Finalized a publishing contract by UK publisher for release in October 2011 in UK and Europe.
  • Large USA publishing house interested in publishing in Canada and USA.
  • Large distributor interested in distribution rights for USA and Canada.
  • Picked up by literary agent for translation rights in Germany and Spain.
  • PR company offers special deal to promote in USA and Canada.

Cure your eating disorder, 5 step program to change your brain: The Neuroplasticity Approach. Author Dr Irina Webster MD.

  • Offered a publishing contract by UK Publisher (not taken up by author).
  • Offers from 3 distribution companies for distribution in UK, USA, Canada and Europe.
  • Offers from literary agents for translation rights in Europe, South America and Asia.
  • PR company offers special deal to promote in USA and Canada.
  • PR company wants to promote in UK with a special deal.
  • Offer to publish and promote on all online book stores including Amazon.

A Bedtime Story (collection of short stories) Author Alim Kanoukoev

  • USA publisher asked for book to be sent.
  • Offer for distribution in the UK.
  • Offer for worldwide online distribution by UK company.

Numerology Numbers. Author Pamela Lillian Valemont
(Book asked to be sent to European agent.)

  • Interest from literary agent for translation rights.
  • Interest for UK distribution.

Strange Stories: Author: Andrew 
(Book has been picked up by US Publisher)

  • USA publisher asked for book to be sent.
  • Offer for distribution in the UK.
  • Offer for worldwide online distribution by UK company.
    A message from Andrew:
     I have had my book of short stories accepted by a US publisher.
    I thank you for all the hard work you have put in with marketing my book
    at the London Book Fair. Without your efforts, it would not have
    led to the acceptance of my manuscript

Swimming (novel) Author: Enza Gandolfo

  • USA publisher asked for book to be sent.
  • Offer for distribution in the UK.
  • Offer for worldwide online distribution by UK company.

Permission to Dance…One Step at a Time: (self help book) author: Gayla Maxwell

  • Big Interest shown by USA publisher.
  • Distribution to USA and Canada.
  • Offer for distribution in the UK.
  • Offer for worldwide online distribution by UK company.
  • UK book store chain interested in book.

The Chevalier (Ben Hall) an Australian Outlaw (Historical Novel) Author David Love.

  • Offer to publish and distribution to Australian book shop chain (Author unsure)
  • Send book to Large Irish publisher for serious consideration.
  • USA publisher asked for book to be sent.
  • Offer for distribution in the UK.
  • Offer for worldwide online distribution by UK company

The Decree beyond the Devastation (Novel) Author: Else Kelvins

  • USA publisher asked for book to be sent.
  • Offer for distribution in the UK.
  • Offer for worldwide online distribution by UK company.

Ennui And The New Canoe (Children's Book) Author Pamela Lillian Valemont

  • USA publisher asked for book to be sent, they publish similar books.
  • Offer for distribution in the UK.
  • Offer for worldwide online distribution by UK company.

The God Fallacy (novel) Author Laurence Kelnin

  • USA publisher asked for book to be sent.
  • Offer for distribution in the UK.
  • Offer for worldwide online distribution by UK company.

The Personal Development Handbook (self Help) Author Annie Stoker.

  • USA publisher asked for book to be sent.
  • Offer for distribution in the UK.
  • Offer for worldwide online distribution by UK company.
  • UK Book Shop chain Interested in book.
  • European agent interested in book for translation rights.

A family Conversation on Religion (religious) Author:  Reg Dwett 
(Book to be published in Australia)

  • USA publisher asked for book to be sent.
  • Two Religious book publishers studying the book.

The SuperFood Gardener (Health Gardening book) Authors: Sharon and Andrew Cooper

  • Offers from 3 distribution companies for distribution in UK, USA, Canada.
  • Offers from literary agents for translation rights in Europe, South America and Asia.
  • PR company offers special deal to promote in USA and Canada.
  • PR company wants to promote in UK with a special deal.
  • Offer to publish and promote on all online book stores including Amazon.
  • Interest from South African Publisher who would need slight changes to book.

Miracles or Coincidences – Miracles Do Happen (self help) Author: Geraldine Moran

  • Offers from 3 distribution companies for distribution in UK, USA, Canada.
  • Offers from literary agents for translation rights in Europe, South America and Asia.
  • PR company offers special deal to promote in USA and Canada.
  • PR company wants to promote in UK with a special deal.
  • Offer to publish and promote on all online book stores including Amazon.
  • UK Book store chain interested.

DemiChat and the Kent Street Mystery. (children's Book) Author Toni Brisland

  • Interest show by company wanting to expand their range of Children's books.
  • USA publisher asked for book to be sent.
  • Offer for distribution in the UK.
  • Offer for worldwide online distribution by UK company My pilgrim's Heart

Hymn for the Wounded Man (novel) Author: Stephanie Dale

  • USA publisher asked for book to be sent.
  • Offer for distribution in the UK.
  • Offer for worldwide online distribution by UK company.
  • UK Book Shop chain Interested in book.

Beyond The Capes (novel) Author: Richard de la Haye

  • USA publisher asked for book to be sent.
  • Offer for distribution in the UK.
  • Offer for worldwide online distribution by UK company.

How to Grow Juicy Tasty Tomatoes, (Gardening Book) Author: Annette Welsford

  • Massive interest in this book.
  • Offers from publishers, Distributors and agents. In the UK, USA, Canada, Europe.
  • PR company offers special deal to promote in USA and Canada.
  • PR company wants to promote in UK with a special deal.
  • Offer to publish and promote on all online book stores including Amazon.
  • Interest from South African Publisher who would need slight changes to book.

Helping Children With Dyslexia: 21 Super Strategies To Ensure Your Child's Success At School. (self help for kids) Author Liz Dunoon

  • Massive Interest in this book basically many publishers wanted this book. Most popular book we presented at the Book Fair.
  • UK publishing house very interested in this book.
  • Offers from 3 distribution companies for distribution in UK, USA, Canada.
  • Offers from literary agents for translation rights in Europe, South America and Asia.
  • PR company offers special deal to promote in USA and Canada.
  • PR company wants to promote in UK with a special deal.
  • Offer to publish and promote on all online book stores including Amazon.
    (book now selling well in the UK)

Beating Pancreatitis – How To Get Healthy And Enjoy Life Again Cooking Hints and Recipes for Pancreatitis (self help) Authors: Bill and Jenny Sankey (Book to be distributed in the UK)

  • Again massive interest in this twin book set.
  • USA Publishing company very interested above all the other books.
  • UK publishing house very interested in this book.
  • Offers from 3 distribution companies for distribution in UK, USA, Canada.
  • Offers from literary agents for translation rights in Europe, South America and Asia.
  • PR company offers special deal to promote in USA and Canada.
  • PR company wants to promote in UK with a special deal.
  • Offer to publish and promote on all online book stores including Amazon.

Posh Pear (children's book) Author Catherine Chapmen

  • Could have sold this book to a dozen publishers but author only looking for distribution.
  • Offers from 3 distribution companies for distribution in UK, USA, Canada.
  • Offers from literary agents for translation rights in Europe, South America and Asia.
  • PR company offers special deal to promote in USA and Canada.
  • PR company wants to promote in UK with a special deal.
  • Offer to publish and promote on all online book stores including Amazon.

Having your books at one or more of the International book fairs can really catapult your book and you as an author into the spotlight. The world is waiting for you and your book but if you don't send it to the International book fairs then no one is going to know about you and fame will probably slip by.

Your book can also have the success that these book have had or even better, who knows? Like the ad for the Northern Territory goes: You will never never know if you never never ever go?