20 January 2017
PRESS RELEASE
W.F.Howes to Publish Kate Hamer Audio-Exclusive
In brief:
• W. F. Howes publishes audio-exclusive free short story to mark publication of The Doll Funeral
• Entitled ‘The World of Shadow’ Hamer’s audio short introduces the character Shadow, who has a profound influence on The Doll Funeral’s protagonist, Ruby
• The Doll Funeral launches on CD and Digital from 16th February in trade and library channels
Leicester UK, 20th January 2017 – W. F. Howes Ltd, the UK’s leading publisher of Audiobooks, today announces the publication of an audio-exclusive short story to celebrate the release of Kate Hamer’s highly anticipated second novel The Doll Funeral, which follows her top ten bestseller The Girl in the Red Coat.
The World of Shadow, which is only available in audio format, provides listeners with a gripping insight into the world in which The Doll Funeral is set, delving further into one character in particular: Shadow. Shadow is a character with an intense relationship with Ruby, the hero of The Doll Funeral. In this short story we rewind the clock to uncover a snapshot of Shadow’s life, discover more about his connection with Ruby, and experience the life, pain and love of this boy who has such an influence on the course of the story.
The retail download edition of the short story is available free of charge in digital retail channels, four weeks prior to the release of the full-length novel The Doll Funeral on the 16th of February.
The Doll Funeral will be available in download formats, physical editions, print from Faber & Faber and CD at all retail outlets including www.wholestoryaudiobooks.co.uk. Library buyers can order the title now via the W.F.Howes website: www.wfhowes.co.uk.
The publication of The Doll Funeral will be supported by a multi-channel digital marketing campaign, targeting all listeners across a number of major audio, library and book-related websites and platforms.
Dominic White, Head of Publishing and Commerce, W. F. Howes Ltd:
“Kate Hamer’s spellbinding short story The World of Shadow offers a unique glimpse into The Doll Funeral, which promises to be one of the stand-out audiobook releases of 2017. This will be a private viewing for audiobook fans, available only as an audiobook and free of charge in digital channels for a limited period to celebrate the new release.”
Kate Hamer:
“I’m delighted that W.F.Howes are publishing The World of Shadow to accompany The Doll Funeral, giving audiobook listeners a sneak peek into the mind of Shadow, a character of utmost importance to Ruby. I really hope that this short story provides an extra element for fans of the audiobook to treasure.”
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