Spring  2010

Books Up for Awards (Spring 2010)

Title                               Author                                Award (Country)

Topavzian                      PL Lambrou                     2010 British Fantasy Awards
                                                                                (Best Novel)
Wings of Spirit               George Tielen                      The National Indie Excellence Award 
                                                                                (Adventure) (US)
Dagon's Hat                   Jack Dunn                           The National Indie Excellence Award
                                                                                (Fiction)  (US)
Nympha's World             Rachael Haldane                 Moonbeam Children's Awards (US)
                                                                                (Young Adult - Fantasy/Sci-Fi)
Banjo Billie and             Billie Atamer                      Moonbeam Children's Awards (US)
The River Rat Kids                                                    (Pre-Teen Fiction - Historical)
The Buccaneer Prince     L'Mie                                 Moonbeam Children's Awards (US)
                                                                                (Young Adult Fiction)
My Persian Girl             Jonathan Rush                    Next Generation Indie Book Awards (INT)
                                                                                (Historical Fiction)
Playing With Fire          Paula De Carvalho             Next Generation Indie Book Awards(INT)                                                                                 (Suspense/Thriller)  (US)
The Malhotra Bride       Sundari Venkatram             Vodaphone/Crosswords Book Prize (India)
The Quest For Nina       Abubakar Ibrahim               Ippy Awards (Mystery/Thriller)(US)
Defending Dixie            Amy Matthews                     Ippy Awards (Historical Fiction)(US)
My Persian Girl            Jonathan Rush                     Ippy Awards (Historical Fiction)(US)
Escape Into The
Unknown                      Henryk Polensky                  Ippy Awards (Popular Fiction) (US)
Playing With Fire         Paula De Carvalho              Ippy Awards (Mystery/Thriller) (US)
Web of Deciet               Ronald Parsons                   Ippy Awards (Popular Fiction) (US)
Sightless                      Cathal Donnelly                   Ippy Awards (Horror) (US)
The Dark Side
of Revenge                   Cindy Mitchell                     Ippy Awards (Popular Fiction) (US)
Wings of Spirit             George Tielen                      Ippy Awards (Popular Fiction) (US)
Worthy To Be
Loved                           Edwin Sanders                    Ippy Awards (Popular Fiction) (US)
The Kingstonians          Jonathan Vassallo               Ippy Awards (Short Story Fiction) (US)
Another Day in
Paradise                      Mark Reece                         Ippy Awards (Popular Fiction) (US)
Deadly Voices              Christine Liddick                Ippy Awards (Mystery/Thriller) (US)
Dagon's Hat                 Jack Dunn                          Ippy Awards (Religious Fiction) (US)
The Monster Within      Lyn Theron                         Ippy Awards (Mystery/Thriller) (US)
The Philotomo Affair    John Cottrell                       Ippy Awards (Mystery/Thriller) (US)
Trails of the Shepherd   Ipe Matthews                      Ippy Awards (Religious Fiction) (US)
Cancer                         Gilbert Mertens                  Ippy Awards (Health/Medicine) (US)
The Marinski Affair      John Holt                           Ippy Awards (Mystery/Thriller) (US)
Warriors of the Heart   Maurice Grant                    Ippy Awards (Fantasy/Sci-Fi) (US)
John Raider and
The Star of India          Adam Salviani                    Ippy Awards (Mystery/Thriller) (US)

*** All books sent for Ippy Award consideration are also being considered for the National Book of the Year Award.


Award Winners 2009


Babylon's Tablet of Destiny   By Jack Dunn
      Independent Book Publisher's Silver Medal Award for Religious Fiction 2009

The Mystery Chronicles         By Florianne Daphne Laurentine
     Moonbeam Children's Book Bronze Medal Award for Young Adult Mystery 2009

Author News

Topavzian Reaches Long List for 2010 British Fantasy Awards

        P.L. Lambrou's debut novel, Topavzian, has been long listed for the 2010 British Fantasy Awards, in the "Best Novel" category. This trippy medival fantasy was published in August 2009, by RPI. The winner of this award will be announced at Fantasy Con 2010 on Sept 18th, 2010.



French Film Company in Movie Deal Talks About Babylon's Tablet of Destiny

        Although talks have just begun, the 2009 Award Winning Raider Book, Babylon's Tablet of Destiny has sparket interest among several film production companies in France. The author, Jack Dunn is currently in communication with several interested parties. Check this page in the future for updates.




John Holt Making A Name For Himself In England 

        Raider Mystery Novelist John Holt has gained local aclaim in England with his latest release, The Marinski Affair. This lastest detective masterpiece has also been nominated for the Mystery/Suspense Ippy Award, to be announced on May 5th, 2010.

David Thompson's Skeleton Coast Reviewed in South Africa's Promo Magazine

        Skeleton Coast, an action/adventure novel released during the Summer of 2009 is gaining attention in the South African Literary scene. Recently the title was reviewed in Promo Magazine. An online version of the Magazine can be found below...

http://www.sapromo.com/magazine/onlinemagazine



Poole's Guardian at the Gate Sparks Interest

        The Award Nominated Guardian at the Gate: Bloodline has readers talking in Northern England. Dareen Poole, author of the book has appeared in newspapers, on radio stations and on podcasts promoting his book over the past six months. For more information about Darren, his book and upcoming events, please visit his main website www.dareenpoole.co.uk


Florianne Daphne Laurentine Wins at the Moonbeam Children's Book Awards

        The Mystery Chronicles has won the Bronze Medal Award for Young Adult Mystery Book of the Year at the third annual Moonbeam Children's Awards. Florianne's book was chosen out of a total pool of three thousand entries and the Australian author is extremely excited by her first award win.


Award Winning Author, Florianne Daphne Laurentine

Sweet Revenge Gains Critical Acclaim

        Sweet Revenge By Inka Piegsa-Quischotte has been favorably reviewed in several online and newspaper media outlets. This book, published in July 2009 by Raider Publishing International, it a title to watch for in regard to award consideration in 2010. To read one of the reviews of this title, please click the link below...

Sweet Revenge Review

Sundari Venkatraman Is India's Hottest New Author

        The Malhotra Bride, a romantic drama by Sundari Venkatraman has readers talking from India and Europe to America. Word of this well written novel by this first time novelist is spreading through several online blogs and book review sites. Overall, readers and critics alike agree that this is an instant classic.  To read some reviews and comments about The Malhotra Bride, please click on the links below.

iDiva Review
Blog Comments
Book Review

Luc Aurray Interviewed in Slovenian Newspaper

        4  By Luc Aurray, published by RPI in 2007 has gained quite a bit of attention throughout Eastern Europe. In September 2009, a full interview and review feature was published on the title in the largest Slovenian weekly newspaper. An electronic copy of the article can be found below.



Luc Aurray Interview

Ronald Parsons Featured in Western Gazette

        RPI Author Ronald Parsons was featured in The Western Gazette in South West England on September 24th, 2009. Web of Deciet is attracting the attention of both critics and readers all over England...



Cancer By Gilbert Mertens is Published with Critical Acclaim in Germany

        Following up his successful debut book, The Molecular Revolution, Gilbert Mertens latest book is being applauded by critics across Europe. For more information on Mr. Mertens and Cancer, please visit www.cancer.com.ag

French Review

Babylon's Tablet of Destiny Wins Silver Medal in New York

            Jack Dunn's Book, Babylon's Tablet of Destiny has won the Ippy Award for being one of the best Religious Fiction books of 2008. This major national award was presented at a private ceremony in New York City on May 29th. It was received by Author Jack Dunn, Co-Author Fletcher Poret, Illustrator Michael Williams and Raider Publishing Director Adam Salviani.


Pictured from Left to Right, Adam Salviani, Fletcher Poret, Jack Dunn

Benjamin Warren Appears on CTV

             Raider Author Benjamin Warren will be appearing on Christchurch Telivision in New Zealand on Friday, June 12th. He will be answering questions about his new book, The Ullswater Mystery, was released in May 2009 and is available wherever fine books are sold.

Pelican Revival in US Movie Talks

       Upcoming RPI release, Pelican Revival By George Tielen, is currently being considered for a US Film, through several Dutch production companies. Talks between Mr. Tielen, Raider Publishing and the production companies are currently underway.

My Persian Girl Gets Glowing Reviews

      My Persian Girl by Jonathan Rush (Published by RPI Feb 2009) has been recieving reviews in the US, EU and Iran. Several examples are listed below.

http://persianesque.com/2009/04/28/my-persian-girl-a-novel-by-jonathan-rush/

http://www.persianmirror.com/Article_det.cfm?id=2421&getArticleCategory=52&getArticleSubCategory=129

Neptune Cycle Gets Attention in South Africa

       The Neptune Cycle By Lois Stal (released by RPI Dec 2009) has been getting many possitive reviews within the South African literary scene. Many more reviews are pending as popularity for the title is steadily growing. An example is listed below.




Film Rights For Teddy: A True Story Get Picked Up

           The film rights for Teddy: A True Story by Ursula O'Gara (Published By RPI Sept 2008) were recently purchased by European film producer Gregory Dark. Although the upcoming film timetable is uncertain all parties involved hope to start pre-production as soon as possible.

Lost and Found Reaches Top Spot on Author's Den

           Lost and Found By Kathy Mescall (Published By RPI May 2008) reached the top spot on the Author's Den featured list of books to read in November 2008. This achievement came after extensive publicity work by both the author and RPI. Kathy Mescall expects to have her second book ready for publication in 2009 and a promotional tour is currently being arranged.

RPI Author included in Anthology

           Raider Publishing author Kevin Eze will have part of his work included in "Africa's World at War: A Congolese Journey" an anthology to be published in late 2009. Notable authors Chenjerai Hove and Okey Ndibe describe Eze's contribution as 'cogent, well crafted and of great significance.' 

Square Snapper By Deborah Middleton Becomes a Bestseller

           Square Snapper By Deborah Middleton (Published By RPI Oct. 2008) has become a Bestseller in Bermuda after the author embarked on an extensive promotional tour including book signings, radio and TV interviews. For more information click the link below or visit the main website www.BermudaMysteries.com. 

The Royal Gazette

Lassiter Hill Gains Critical Acclaim

           Lassiter Hill by Daniel Dundon (Published By RPI Oct. 2008) has gained many positive reviews and is finding a wide audience in the Midwestern USA. For one such write up, please click the link below and for more information about Daniel and his book please visit www.LassiterHill.com.

Cedar Falls Courier

Annette Lawrence Interview

           Annette Lawrence, author of Death in a Different Dimension was recently interviewed in Britain, where her debut novel has become an underground sensation. In the interview she talks about how she started writing, Death in a Different Dimension and her latest project...


Annette Lawrence from TONY CLIXBY on Vimeo.


Mark Simmons in the International Fleet Review



        The novel From the Foam of the Sea has been gaining wide acclaim and attention in the United Kingdom and elsewhere. Most recently Mark Simmons, the author, was featured in the International Fleet Review, published in England. From the Foam of the Sea is available from The Raider Bookshop and wherever fine books are sold.

The Molecular Revolution: A Big Hit in Germany and the International Medical Community

       The Molecular Revolution By Gilbert Mertens has been widely accepted as one of the best medical books released in 2008. With cutting edge analysis of the medical field and how technology will change it's direction in the decades to come. The Molecular Revolution is a must read for professionals in the field. It has been written up on the following sites, as well as others.

http://www.g-netz.de/Gesundheit_aktuell/__kaske/buchtipp_mertens.shtml
http://inlife-ag.com/daten/INLIFE_MANAGER_0108.pdf
http://www.info-veille-biotech.com/index.php?lettre=120

Leotien on Dutch TV

Over the summer Dutch National TV conducted an exclusive interview with Raider Publishing author, Leotien Parlievliet. In the interview, she talks about her life, her book and her beliefs.

Watch the Video

Kathy Mescall on Turkish TV

Author Kathy Mescall will be interviewed on the Turkish TV Station Kocaeli 41 on September 2nd, 2008 12:00-2:00 pm (local time). She will be talking about her new book Lost and Found and her future projects.

Company News




RPI Opens Brick and Mortar Retail Branch in New York


Raider Books Being Considered For Thirty National/International Awards


RPI to Launch "Raider Classic" Series of books in 2010

         Raider Publishing International is officially announcing plans to publish many of the most critically acclaimed and bestselling titles of all time starting in June 2010. After purchasing an extensive amount of reprint rights, the first Raider Classic Book to be published will be Treasure Island  By Robert Louis Stevenson. More details of this series will be announced at a later time.              

Raider Broadcasting Network Launches New Spring Season



Raider Literary Magazine to be Released March 26th

        After a breif hiadis, the Raider Literary Magazine will return to shelves, and the internet on March 26th. This new Spring issue will feature intervews with three Raider authors, excerpts from four Raider Publications and features on eight up and coming Raider Authors. The previous isse of the RLM was read by over twenty five thousand people.


Raider to Launch Nine TV/Radio Advertising Campaigns in April 2010

        The Raider Advertising Agency will be airing a new set of Ads for some of the hottest Raider titles this spring. Nine different TV/Radio advertising campaigns will begin starting on April 1st. These advertisements will air on national telivision and radio stations in the largest sixteen US cities. To see some examples of previous commercials, please click on the "Advertising" page of the main website.


Raider Publishing International Signs Deal With Collins Bookstores

         In December 2008 Raider Publishing International proudly added Collins Bookstores, the largest book chain in Australia as a distribution partner. From December 2008 onwards, all new Raider Publishing titles will be available through Collins Bookstores in Australia and New Zealand.


Advertising Partnership Deal Signed With Clear Chanel Media

          In conjunction with the new advertising service being offered by Raider Publishing International, a deal with the largest TV/Radio media company in the US and Canada has been agreed upon. This service will open up the possibility of Raider Books to be advertised through TV and Radio in all North American markets. Please see our Advertising Program Page for more details.

 
Raider Publishing Signs Distribution Agreement with Eason's

          RPI has extended it's distribution deal with Eason's Bookshops, the largest book selling chain in Ireland and Northern Ireland. All Raider Books will be available through Eason's until 2012 pending another deal that extends that date is not agreed upon in the future.