Firefinch Books
@firefinchbooks.bsky.social
Welcome to Firefinch. An independent publisher with authors at its heart. Find us everywhere at https://linktr.ee/firefinchbooks
132 passengers. One killer. No escape. The only way out is down... We're so pleased to welcome Susan Walter @susie_filmmaker to our list. Murder at 30,000 Feet is a non-stop thrill ride – perfect for reading with a view of the sea and a cocktail in hand. Landing in July 2026.
February 12, 2026 at 10:30 AM
132 passengers. One killer. No escape. The only way out is down... We're so pleased to welcome Susan Walter @susie_filmmaker to our list. Murder at 30,000 Feet is a non-stop thrill ride – perfect for reading with a view of the sea and a cocktail in hand. Landing in July 2026.
Exciting times as we move into our new office space today at the incredible Somerset House! It's such a joy to be in this gorgeous, creative space as we get ready to launch our first books into the world.
February 4, 2026 at 12:54 PM
Exciting times as we move into our new office space today at the incredible Somerset House! It's such a joy to be in this gorgeous, creative space as we get ready to launch our first books into the world.
Murder, Scandal and revenge - is there anything more riveting? We're thrilled to share news of our first 2027 novel, the propulsive THE ART OF POISON from Katherine Tozer.
February 2, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Murder, Scandal and revenge - is there anything more riveting? We're thrilled to share news of our first 2027 novel, the propulsive THE ART OF POISON from Katherine Tozer.
And then there were four! We’re so happy to have Nico Poilblanc join us as Sales Director, bringing with him over 15 years of experience across the publishing industry. A great start to the year indeed. 🥳
January 13, 2026 at 7:47 PM
And then there were four! We’re so happy to have Nico Poilblanc join us as Sales Director, bringing with him over 15 years of experience across the publishing industry. A great start to the year indeed. 🥳
With much to be grateful for, and much to be excited about in 2026, we are filled with festive cheer. As we sign off for the year, we wanted to wish all our followers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
With all best wishes,
Kate, Margaret and Blake
With all best wishes,
Kate, Margaret and Blake
December 23, 2025 at 10:00 AM
With much to be grateful for, and much to be excited about in 2026, we are filled with festive cheer. As we sign off for the year, we wanted to wish all our followers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
With all best wishes,
Kate, Margaret and Blake
With all best wishes,
Kate, Margaret and Blake
We're thrilled to share that bestselling author of THE WITCHES OF VARDØ and THE TAROT READER OF VERSAILLES, Anya Bergman, will publish her third novel with us next December.
November 18, 2025 at 11:30 AM
We're thrilled to share that bestselling author of THE WITCHES OF VARDØ and THE TAROT READER OF VERSAILLES, Anya Bergman, will publish her third novel with us next December.
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Received this amazing package from @firefinchbooks.bsky.social this week, thank you so much! #IAmYou by Victoria Redel, along with these fab goodies! Sounds wonderful and can't wait to read it! 💙📚
November 7, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Received this amazing package from @firefinchbooks.bsky.social this week, thank you so much! #IAmYou by Victoria Redel, along with these fab goodies! Sounds wonderful and can't wait to read it! 💙📚
We’re thrilled to share that The Beekeeper of Aleppo by Firefinch author Christy Lefteri has been named one of Amazon’s best books that take you around the world published in the past 25 years. Congratulations to Christy on this wonderful accolade!
November 4, 2025 at 11:00 AM
We’re thrilled to share that The Beekeeper of Aleppo by Firefinch author Christy Lefteri has been named one of Amazon’s best books that take you around the world published in the past 25 years. Congratulations to Christy on this wonderful accolade!
Our debut novel, I Am You from Victoria Redel, is now available to read and review on Netgalley. Reviews in the US have been effusive, heaping praise on Victoria's spellbinding writing and characterisation.
October 23, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Our debut novel, I Am You from Victoria Redel, is now available to read and review on Netgalley. Reviews in the US have been effusive, heaping praise on Victoria's spellbinding writing and characterisation.
This #BannedBooksWeek we wanted to spotlight author, Marc Levy, whose novel THE BOOKSHOP OF FORBIDDEN BOOKS could not be more topical. We are honoured to be publishing this important (and also very charming) novel.
#BannedBooks #Censorship #Reading #Books
#BannedBooks #Censorship #Reading #Books
October 9, 2025 at 3:48 PM
This #BannedBooksWeek we wanted to spotlight author, Marc Levy, whose novel THE BOOKSHOP OF FORBIDDEN BOOKS could not be more topical. We are honoured to be publishing this important (and also very charming) novel.
#BannedBooks #Censorship #Reading #Books
#BannedBooks #Censorship #Reading #Books
We can finally share the details of the incredible new novel from bestselling author of The Tattooist of Auschwitz, Heather Morris. Gripping, heartbreaking and uplifting, The Piano Teacher of Montparnasse will publish late in 2026.
October 7, 2025 at 8:52 AM
We can finally share the details of the incredible new novel from bestselling author of The Tattooist of Auschwitz, Heather Morris. Gripping, heartbreaking and uplifting, The Piano Teacher of Montparnasse will publish late in 2026.
Our first proofs are here and we're a little bit in love! And it means we can FINALLY start getting this incredible novel out there. We have a small number of these for members of our Firefinch Charm community, so make sure to sign up asap to be in with a chance!
October 1, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Our first proofs are here and we're a little bit in love! And it means we can FINALLY start getting this incredible novel out there. We have a small number of these for members of our Firefinch Charm community, so make sure to sign up asap to be in with a chance!
Our first (ever) catalogues have just landed hot off the press and ready to go to Frankfurt Book Fair! We think they look pretty swish, don't you?
September 26, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Our first (ever) catalogues have just landed hot off the press and ready to go to Frankfurt Book Fair! We think they look pretty swish, don't you?
We had such a fun night introducing our team, our associates and our authors to one another at a very special event. It was amazing to take a moment to celebrate everything we have achieved in just a few months as we get ready to launch our first books into the world.
September 24, 2025 at 1:52 PM
We had such a fun night introducing our team, our associates and our authors to one another at a very special event. It was amazing to take a moment to celebrate everything we have achieved in just a few months as we get ready to launch our first books into the world.
We've sent our first proofs to print! Now seems like the perfect time to remind any book reviewers, bookstagrammers and booktokkers about our Firefinch Charm community – sign up today to be first in line for proofs and early reading opportunities: http://eepurl.com/jgrOpo
September 23, 2025 at 10:50 AM
We've sent our first proofs to print! Now seems like the perfect time to remind any book reviewers, bookstagrammers and booktokkers about our Firefinch Charm community – sign up today to be first in line for proofs and early reading opportunities: http://eepurl.com/jgrOpo
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A good #ipgac panel from three highly experienced publishing entrepreneurs, Kate Parkin of @firefinchbooks.bsky.social, Will Atkinson of @wiltonsquare.bsky.social and Jamie Hodder-Williams of @bedsqpublishers.bsky.social, talking about the move from corporate publishing to their own businesses.
September 16, 2025 at 3:35 PM
A good #ipgac panel from three highly experienced publishing entrepreneurs, Kate Parkin of @firefinchbooks.bsky.social, Will Atkinson of @wiltonsquare.bsky.social and Jamie Hodder-Williams of @bedsqpublishers.bsky.social, talking about the move from corporate publishing to their own businesses.
We are so excited to announce the acquisition of three novels by crime writer Kate London. Firefinch will publish the first novel in the Stoke Rising series, BLACK EARTH, in July 2026. https://firefinchpublishing.com/firefinch-acquires-kate-london/
#CrimeBooks #CrimeThriller #CrimeFiction
#CrimeBooks #CrimeThriller #CrimeFiction
September 11, 2025 at 9:00 AM
We are so excited to announce the acquisition of three novels by crime writer Kate London. Firefinch will publish the first novel in the Stoke Rising series, BLACK EARTH, in July 2026. https://firefinchpublishing.com/firefinch-acquires-kate-london/
#CrimeBooks #CrimeThriller #CrimeFiction
#CrimeBooks #CrimeThriller #CrimeFiction
Our Managing Director, Kate Parkin, will be speaking at this year's IPG conference on what it takes to start up a trade publishing business, as well as on moving from a corporate to setting up as an Independent Publisher. We hope to see you there!
September 3, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Our Managing Director, Kate Parkin, will be speaking at this year's IPG conference on what it takes to start up a trade publishing business, as well as on moving from a corporate to setting up as an Independent Publisher. We hope to see you there!
If you’re a bookseller, then we want you! We’re creating a community of bookseller champions to be first in line for early proofs and digital ARCs, point of sale material, competitions, events opportunities and author tours. Sign up at http://eepurl.com/jle7Go
August 28, 2025 at 9:00 AM
If you’re a bookseller, then we want you! We’re creating a community of bookseller champions to be first in line for early proofs and digital ARCs, point of sale material, competitions, events opportunities and author tours. Sign up at http://eepurl.com/jle7Go
Calling all bloggers, booktokers and bookstagrammers! We have launched the Firefinch Charm – our community just for you to hear all about our upcoming publications, join blog tours and be first in line for proofs and events. Sign up at: http://eepurl.com/jgrOpo
#Books #Reading
#Books #Reading
August 26, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Calling all bloggers, booktokers and bookstagrammers! We have launched the Firefinch Charm – our community just for you to hear all about our upcoming publications, join blog tours and be first in line for proofs and events. Sign up at: http://eepurl.com/jgrOpo
#Books #Reading
#Books #Reading
We’re pleased to announce not one, but two, new Firefinch communities today! Our Firefinch Charm community for book champions and our Early Bird community for booksellers. With our first proofs to the press this month, it’s the perfect time to join. https://linktr.ee/Firefinchbooks
August 22, 2025 at 8:00 AM
We’re pleased to announce not one, but two, new Firefinch communities today! Our Firefinch Charm community for book champions and our Early Bird community for booksellers. With our first proofs to the press this month, it’s the perfect time to join. https://linktr.ee/Firefinchbooks
ICYMI: Did you catch our Managing Director, Kate Parkin, with Georgina Godwin on Monocle Radio discussing the launch of Firefinch and our first books and authors? You can still listen on Monocle Radio online or wherever you get your podcasts: https://monocle.com/radio/shows/monocle-on-saturday/268/
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July 28, 2025 at 11:00 AM
ICYMI: Did you catch our Managing Director, Kate Parkin, with Georgina Godwin on Monocle Radio discussing the launch of Firefinch and our first books and authors? You can still listen on Monocle Radio online or wherever you get your podcasts: https://monocle.com/radio/shows/monocle-on-saturday/268/
We are delighted to announce the acquisition of I AM YOU, by US poet and novelist Victoria Redel. We were all captivated by this exquisite novel and couldn’t resist bringing I AM YOU in as our launch title, publishing in February 2026. @thecleggagency.bsky.social
July 18, 2025 at 9:40 AM
We are delighted to announce the acquisition of I AM YOU, by US poet and novelist Victoria Redel. We were all captivated by this exquisite novel and couldn’t resist bringing I AM YOU in as our launch title, publishing in February 2026. @thecleggagency.bsky.social