FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Kunati Books, "a publisher to watch" according to ALA's
Booklist, promises a big year in 2008 with the addition of twenty-two titles, including a Pulitzer Prize-winning author and a soon-to-be-a-motion-picture novel release.
"This year we're particularly excited to announce so many hot titles and authors," publisher Derek Armstrong said. "Pulitzer Prize winning
NY Times bestseller John E. Mack joins our list with a commemorative illustrated edition of his
Passport to the Cosmos. Joshua Corin is a most welcome addition, especially now that his amazing novel
Nuclear Winter Wonderland is to be a major 2009 motion picture. Booksellers and reviewers really paid attention in 2007. But this year, Kunati's definitely the name to watch."
Spring 2008 has already seen strong advance orders for a critically-acclaimed list of unique fiction, including
MADicine, the second Alban Bane thriller by satirical thriller novelist Derek Armstrong, and
Hunting the King by Peter Clenott—already being favorably compared by reviewers to Dan Brown's
Da Vinci Code.
Libraries and chains have particularly responded to early buzz about
Bathtub Admirals, a "true story" satirical novel of naval and political incompetence from retired US Navy Commander Jeff Huber. Returning from a great 2007 performance with
Rabid, T K Kenyon's
Callous is also hot on advance orders. Dan Ronco's
UnHoly Domain has been compared by reviewers to Phillip K. Dick and earned praise from many bestselling authors.
Kunati's intelligent choices of unique voices has led to movie-option negotiations, development deals, a flurry of interest in translation rights, and:
· 31 authors
· Kunati's first Tarot deck/book set, a very unique set that combines Quantum physics and Tarot imagery in the
Quantum Tarot
· Six acclaimed new thrillers, including
MADicine, sequel to the 2007 hit
The Game.
· Several non-fiction titles, including the much-anticipated
Hide & Seek: How I Laughed at Depression, Conquered My Fears and Found Happiness, by sitcom writer Wendy Aron
·
Blogertize, a breakout "How-to Make Money" book on blogging with secrets of a twenty-year expert marketer
· The return of Armstrong's hugely popular historical-fantasy-tarot trilogy in
The Last Quest, book two after last year's hit
The Last Troubadour.
· An inspirational book of hope for those who have suffered sexual abuse,
Courage in Patience, from Beth Fehlbaum
· Breakthrough fiction, including:
The Master Planets from Donald Gallinger;
A Decent Ransom, A Story of Kidnapping Gone Right from Ivana Hruba; a twice-dead crime-solver in the sensational
Miracle Myx from Dave Diotalevi; a legal thriller ripped right from the headlines in
Janeology by Karen Harrington;
Heart of Diamonds from journalist Dave Donelson an international adventure set in the darkest Congo; and
Belly of the Whale, a powerful and poignant story of a woman battling cancer who finds the will to live after confronting a murderer.
"We're fortunate to have so many fine authors to choose from," Armstrong explained. "Our authors-first philosophy led to over 8500 submissions last year. Our 2007 cloth editions were so popular, most of them are releasing in trade paper in fall of this year."
Kunati's many titles in 2007 are still selling well in cloth, including unique titles:
·
Mothering Mother, the family caregiving masterpiece from Carol D. O'Dell, a popular guest on TV, with appearances on CNN and FOX TV
·
The Game, Alban Bane's first thriller from Derek Armstrong, a critically acclaimed jab at reality TV
·
Rabid, from T K Kenyon, described as "impressive" by
Publishers Weekly and landing to strong sales and starred reviews
· Popular post-Civil War historical
Women of Magdalene from Rosemary Poole-Carter
·
The Last Troubadour, which caught the imagination of historical fans and Tarot fans alike
·
Truth or Bare, a stylish character-driven crime thriller from Richard Cahill
·
On Ice from beloved humorist Red Evans
·
bang Bang: How Paula Sherman Took On the Gun Lobby and Changed America, a literary masterpiece by Lynn Hoffman
·
Whale Song from Canadian Cheryl Kaye Tardif, "already a hit" according to Booklist
· Golf slapstick with Todd Sentell's
Toonamint of Champions· UK humor from Andy Tilley's sensational
Recycling Jimmy· A journey back to the hip sixties in
Shadow of Innocence from Ric Wasley
· Young adult adventure in Art Tirrell's popular
The Secret Ever Keeps.
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