Wellington author Tracy Farr’s first novel will be
published by Aardvark Bureau after a bout of insomnia led publisher Scott Pack
to a Radio NZ podcast of The Life and Loves of Lena Gaunt.
Tracy Farr said her
debut novel was having a dream run after being longlisted for the 2014 Miles
Franklin Literary Award, and shortlisted for the 2014 WA Premier’s Book Award
and the 2013 Barbara Jefferis Award.
‘Now that the contract is signed I can finally believe
it’s happening. This opportunity to reach an international audience is
something I didn’t dare dream about,’ said Farr.
Fremantle Press CEO Jane Fraser said she was thrilled
to have sold the US, UK and Europe rights for English-language publication to
Aardvark.
‘Aardvark Bureau is a new imprint of Gallic Books in
London keen to publish quirky, left-of-centre fiction that is commercial but
which has a bit of an edge. This book fits this requirement perfectly,’ said
Fraser.
Aardvark Bureau will publish innovative
writing from around the world, in print and ebook formats, from September. The
Life and Loves of Lena Gaunt will be published in the first half of 2016.
Tracy Farr will be a guest of the Mildura Writers Festival in July 2015.
The Life and Loves of Lena Gaunt by Tracy Farr is available in New Zealand from all good bookstores and
online at fremantlepress.com.au.
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