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24.01.2022 The Survivors, coming to a TV screen near you! I’m excited to be able to share that I’ve sold the rights for The Survivors to be developed into a major TV series. A deal’s been struck after a pre-empt offer emerged that I think is a fantastic opportunity for the book. Other key parties involved wish to stay incognito for the time being, so I’ll leave others to make their own announcements in their own time, but I feel very confident the book is in excellent hands and I’m looking forward to seeing what’s to come. Adaptations notoriously can take years in the making, so if you can’t wait that long, fortunately the book comes out in Australia tomorrow!
23.01.2022 The full trailer is here! #TheDryMovie out Jan 1 in Australia! International release dates TBC. Cannot wait.
22.01.2022 Exploring the beautiful and rugged Tasmanian coast for Book 4, coming later this year.
20.01.2022 *Online events* With the usual book tour unsurprisingly going online this year, I’m happy to announce a number of virtual events to mark the Australian release of The Survivors. I’ll be doing Q&A in-conversations with these wonderful hosts and booksellers, so please tune in if you’d like to hear about the new book and the writing process behind it, all from the comfort of your own couch. The Survivors was a really fun book to write, and I loved bringing together the character...s and twists and turns in this one, so I hope you enjoy it. A big thankyou to the booksellers and event organisers who have helped make these online events possible. Booksellers are obviously among those who have faced a challenging time lately so I’m grateful for all their efforts this year to keep us all so well-read. Online event details and bookings at: https://janeharper.com.au/News-Engi//98/The-Survivors-tour The Survivors is out on September 22 in Australia, January 21 in the UK and February 2 in the US. Event hosts: Dymocks Books QBD Books Readings Avid Reader Bookshop Better Read Than Dead Matilda Bookshop Geelong Regional Libraries Marion Cultural Centre
19.01.2022 Today’s the day! The Survivors is out now in Australia. I loved writing this book and I’m excited to see it come to life. If you’d like to hear a little more about the book and writing process, I’m doing a series of virtual events starting this week, with times and booking details here: https://bit.ly/2RNjrO4 A huge thankyou to my publishers Pan Macmillan who always go that extra step above and beyond for me and my books, to the bookshops who have championed and hand-sold my work, and to all the readers who have picked up my novels over the past few years, I hope you enjoy The Survivors.
18.01.2022 The Survivors is officially the No.1 bestselling book in Australia! A huge thankyou to all the readers and booksellers who have supported it, I hope you enjoy it. A special thankyou also to all at Pan Macmillan, who do amazing work and have gone above and beyond at every level to put my books into readers’ hands.
15.01.2022 Still a few weeks to go before the release of The Survivors in Australia, so it’s great to see it included in Apple’s Tomorrow’s Biggest Books list, available for pre-order alongside other exciting titles in the Blockbuster Fiction category. Big thanks to Apple, and pre-order link here: https://apple.co/2X9GPZb
14.01.2022 The Survivors is coming soon! I’ve loved writing this book; the story was an interesting one to devise and develop and I still find myself thinking about the characters a lot, so I hope you enjoy it. Big thanks to Pan Macmillan for the great graphic! Out Sept 22 in Australia, January 21 in the UK and February 2 in the US. For Australian pre-orders: https://www.panmacmillan.com.au/9781760783945 For UK signed pre-orders: https://bit.ly/2EiwiUG
13.01.2022 First virtual event tonight! Really looking forward to chatting to Jessie Stephens at 8pm with Dymocks Chapter One, so please do come along. The event if free, click on the link below to register. I’m doing several online events over the next few weeks, for the full schedule and bookings visit: https://bit.ly/2ZYfYAD
13.01.2022 Virtual tour kicks off next week, which is exciting, with couple of extra events added! The Survivors hits shelves in Australia on Tuesday so please do come along if you’d like to hear a little more about the book and writing process. For booking details, visit: https://janeharper.com.au/News-Engi//98/The-Survivors-tour
12.01.2022 It was great to talk about my new book The Survivors, my writing techniques and that very fun time I got to meet Eric Bana and Genevieve O’Reilly playing Falk and Gretchen on the movie set of The Dry. Big thanks the Herald Sun for the interview in today’s paper. The Survivors is out in Australia on Tuesday, with the film adaptation of The Dry due out in April. Full story here (behind paywall): https://bit.ly/32LtwBn
11.01.2022 *NEW BOOK US cover reveal* Out February 2 in the US The Survivors Kieran Elliott’s life changed forever on a single day when a reckless mistake led to devastating consequences. ... The guilt that still haunts him resurfaces during a visit with his young family to the small Tasmanian coastal town he once called home. Kieran’s parents are struggling in a community which is bound, for better or worse, to the sea that is both a lifeline and a threat. Between them all is his absent brother, Finn. When a body is discovered on the beach, a murder investigation threatens to unearth long-held secrets. A sunken wreck, a missing girl, and questions that have never washed away Out in Australia on Sept 22, and in the UK on January 21. #TheSurvivorsBook See more
09.01.2022 Finished copies of The Survivors looking really beautiful, with big thanks to Pan Macmillan. Just three weeks to go!
07.01.2022 Looking forward to tonight’s Readings event. This event has sold out but I’m doing others online over the coming weeks, if you’d like to hear a little more about The Survivors and the writing process. For details and bookings visit: https://bit.ly/2GfE8PZ
07.01.2022 Big thanks to The Project for inviting me on! Click below to watch.
06.01.2022 *NEW BOOK REVEAL* The Survivors Kieran Elliott’s life changed forever on a single day when a reckless mistake led to devastating consequences. The guilt that still haunts him resurfaces during a visit with his young family to the small Tasmanian coastal town he once called home.... Kieran’s parents are struggling in a community which is bound, for better or worse, to the sea that is both a lifeline and a threat. Between them all is his absent brother, Finn. When a body is discovered on the beach, long-held secrets threaten to emerge. A sunken wreck, a missing girl, and questions that have never washed away Out in Australia on September 22, and in the UK and US in early 2021. More cover reveals this weekend. For Australian pre-orders: https://www.panmacmillan.com.au/9781760783945
06.01.2022 I’m very happy to be able to appear at the Cheltenham Literary Festival for the first time this year, albeit digitally. Looking forward to being there virtually alongside the talented Chris Whitaker (who will be there in the flesh) on Oct 10 at 11am UK time to talk crime novels. https://www.cheltenhamfestivals.com/literature/whats-on/grid
04.01.2022 Win a personalised signed copy of The Survivors in aid of the Redkite cancer charity! https://www.rafflelink.com.au/bookforcancer2020 Signed books from authors including Sally Hepworth, Trent Dalton, Julia Gillard and Kyle Perry are being raffled to raise funds for Redkite, which supports children and young people with cancer and their families. The raffle is being organised by a friend of mine, whose little boy went to the same childcare centre as my daughter before his dia...gnosis. He is recovering thankfully, and his family is very grateful for the support Redkite offered during a hugely difficult time in their lives. Tickets are limited and winners will be drawn on September 30. For entry and prize details visit: https://www.rafflelink.com.au/bookforcancer2020 See more
04.01.2022 Signed books, pandemic style! Warehouse and shop visits are obviously off the table for now, so instead I’ve been working my way through stacks of bookplates at my kitchen table. These will be included in copies in a number of Australian bookstores (I’m not sure exactly which ones, I’m afraid) when The Survivors comes out on Tuesday!
03.01.2022 *NEW BOOK -- UK cover reveal* The Survivors Out in the UK Jan 21. Signed UK hardback editions available for pre-order from Waterstones: http://tidd.ly/38fc8e3c Kieran Elliott’s life changed forever on a single day when a reckless mistake led to devastating consequences. ... The guilt that still haunts him resurfaces during a visit with his young family to the small Tasmanian coastal town he once called home. Kieran’s parents are struggling in a community which is bound, for better or worse, to the sea that is both a lifeline and a threat. Between them all is his absent brother, Finn. When a body is discovered on the beach, a murder investigation threatens to unearth long-held secrets. A sunken wreck, a missing girl, and questions that have never washed away Out in the UK on Jan 21, in Australia on Sept 22, 2020, and in the US on Feb 2, 2021.
03.01.2022 In an alternate universe, today was the day the The Dry movie was due to hit screens. The pandemic means the release has been postponed with a new date still to be confirmed, but trust me, it is absolutely worth the wait. I got to see the finished film earlier this year, and it’s superb. It’s such a great adaptation in that it celebrates the spirit and characters of The Dry and remains faithful to the story, while still being a fantastic movie in its own right. I loved it a...nd I know readers will too. My huge thanks go to producers Made Up Stories and director and screenwriter Robert Connolly who has been such a driving force behind this beautiful adaptation. The entire cast is outstanding. Genevieve O’Reilly is perfect as Gretchen and I simply couldn’t have asked for a better Aaron Falk than Eric Bana. He has brought the role to life on screen in an incredible way, and has really captured the heart and soul of a character that means a lot to me. Although I’m a little sad the film hasn’t been able to come out today as planned, it’s exciting to know that the movie is ready and waiting and fantastic when the time is right. I wanted to share a few flashback photos in the meantime, and for now, it’s something to add to the ‘looking forward to’ list. See more
02.01.2022 Get ready... Out January 1 in Australia, starring Eric Bana. International release dates to be confirmed.
01.01.2022 Proof copies are on their way! The Survivors, out in Australia on September 22. A big thankyou to all at Pan Macmillan Australia for an incredible job, they look beautiful. Available to pre-order now: https://www.panmacmillan.com.au/9781760783945/the-survivors/
