Affirm Press

16/10/2025

Our jaws were on the floor when the manuscript for The Long Night by Christian White came in, and yours will be too come 28 October – just in time for Halloween!

The Long Night is Christian's darkest thriller yet, and this is what early-reader Bridget had to say about it, 'My jaw is on the floor! Plot twist after plot twist after plot twist. This is how you write a thriller.'

Pre-order now from your local bookstore or online.

15/10/2025

No sport does storytelling quite like cricket, and few have explored those stories as far and wide as Adam Collins and Geoff Lemon. Over hundreds of episodes of their beloved podcast The Final Word, they have tracked down the wildest characters, matches and situations the pitch has ever seen.

Bedtime Tales for Cricket Tragics brings together the stories they enjoyed telling most, from the 1879 riot in Sydney sparked by an umpire’s call, to the all-rounder who tried to rob the Catholic Church, and so much more.

This is the perfect Christmas gift for the cricket fan in your life. Pre-order now from your local bookstore or online. Out 25 November.

14/10/2025

The inaugural Dandenong Ranges Literary Festival is taking place this weekend in Belgrave, and we’re delighted to announce that debut authors Madeleine Cleary and Christine Newell will be taking over our socials on Saturday 18 October to take us behind the scenes of the day’s events. Affirm authors Christian White, Mark Mupotsa-Russell, Kate Solly, Lia Hills, Madeleine Cleary and Christine Newell will be presenting on panels throughout the day, so if you’re in the area be sure to get your tickets today. And if not, follow along via our Instagram stories on the day for live updates and unique insights from Madeleine and Christine.

Booking link: https://dandyrangeslitfest.net/tickets/

13/10/2025

Happy publication day!!

A high-octane thriller set in the world of international crime, Killing for Sport is the perfect read for crime lovers everywhere from one of Australia's best-loved media personalities, Dwayne Russell.

Grab your copy today from your local bookstore or online. Out now.

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12/10/2025

You're invited to the launch of Mrs Claus.

Join creators Renee and Travis Price on Sunday 19 October at 10am at Ballarat Performing Arts Centre for a morning of Christmas festivities and celebrations that Mrs Claus would be proud of!

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/book-launch-mrs-claus-by-renee-and-travis-price-tickets-1691444077769?aff=oddtdtcreator

12/10/2025

'Here's to the birdwatchers!' Read an extract from Natalie Kyriacou's Nature's Last Dance (out now) in Guardian Australia:

At its heart, birdwatching is an act of quiet rebellion, says Natalie Kyriacou. It is the gentle act of noticing – the willingness to see the world around you

09/10/2025

We can't believe that in just over two weeks The Long Night by Christian White will be out in the world.

Check out this glowing review from early-reader Cindy on Goodreads, 'In true Christian White style, this book will have you thinking one thing when it's really another ... This is his best yet.'

We couldn't agree more. Find out for yourself by pre-ordering The Long Night now at your local bookstore or online.

08/10/2025

Growing Up Wombat by Josh Neille is a stunning photography collection meets memoir about one family’s mission to save Australia’s wildlife, one wombat at a time.

Through their wildlife rehabilitation centre, Josh and his family care for animals doing it tough, ensuring their safe return to the bush. As much as they give the animals, though, they get so much more back, and every moment of joy and heartbreak brings another lesson in how to live a big-hearted life.

Grab a copy of Growing Up Wombat for yourself, a friend or a loved one today from your local bookstore or online.

07/10/2025

Love Your Bookshop Day is happening this Saturday, 11 October. Join the festivities by discovering all your local bookshop has to offer – meet authors, find new reads, and be part of a community that shares your love of books!

We can’t wait to hear your story!

06/10/2025

Meet Quokka!

You might know him as the Happiest Animal on Earth. But although Quokka has puffy cheeks, bright eyes and a beaming grin, he is definitely not happy. At least not all the time.

Looks can be deceiving, so join Quokka at Rottnest Island and allow him to clear up the biggest marsupial misunderstanding.

I Am Not Happy by Caroline L Perry and Sydney Hanson is out 28 October. Pre-order now at your local bookstore or online.

05/10/2025

📚Submissions are open for our general list📚

Today, our general list editors are looking for literary and all genre fiction manuscripts and non-fiction submissions that are entertaining, engaging and leave readers (and the world, even a teeny bit) better off for having existed. If that sounds like your manuscript, then we can't wait to hear from you.

We have a new website! To learn more about submissions head to https://www.simonandschuster.com.au/p/Affirm-Press-Submissions

Please note submissions received after Monday 11:59pm (AEST) will not be assessed. We do not discuss submissions over the phone. Please resist the temptation to call. Our kids list is currently closed, please stay tuned for our next open day for kids submissions.

Best of luck!

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03/10/2025

Early reader reviews are trickling in for Christian White's The Long Night. We loved this one from Molly on Goodreads, 'Christian White is the master of keeping you on your toes. Just when you think you've figured it out, he proves you wrong.'

Less than a month now until this epic thriller hits stores on 28 October. What are you waiting for? Pre-order your copy from your local bookstore or online today.