Selwa Anthony Author Management Agency

Welcome to the website of Selwa Anthony Author Management Agency - one of the leading literary agencies in Australia. Here you will find information about Selwa, her authors and the books she has helped get published.

Watch out for the new and up and coming publications:

	Skoz the Dog by Andrew Daddo The problem with being a sleepwalking dog is you don’t have a clue where you are when you wake up! When Skoz finds himself in a small boat in the middle of the ocean, he’s got not one, but two big problems. How’s he going to get home? And what’s he going to do about THAT SHARK? Published by ABC for Kids
	Tuscan Rose by Belinda Alexandra Rosa’s only family is the nuns who have raised her. When she turns fifteen, she must leave them and become governess to the daughter of an aristocrat and his strange, frightening wife. Their house is elegant but cursed, and Rosa – blessed with gifts beyond her considerable musical talents – is torn between her desire to know the truth and her fear of its repercussions. And all the while, the hand of Fascism curls around beautiful Italy, and none of her citizens is safe. Published by HarperCollins
	Cold Justice by Katherine Howell Nineteen years ago teenager Georgie Daniels stumbled across the body of her classmate, Tim Pieters, hidden amongst bushes. His family was devastated the killer never found. Political pressure sees the murder investigation reopened and Detective Ella Marconi assigned to the case. She tracks down Georgie who is now a paramedic. She seems to be telling the truth, so then why does an anonymous phone call insisting that Georgie knows more? Published by Pan Macmillan Australia
	A Pressure Cooker Saved My Life: How to have it all, do it all and keep it all together by Juanita Phillips A baby + a toddler + a full-time job = total meltdown When Juanita Phillips stumbled across and old pressure cooker in an op shop, it changed her life. The pressure cooker helped her solve one of the biggest problems – preparing healthy meals – but that was just the beginning. These candid confessions of a failed supermum offer practical tips for anyone searching for a calmer, simpler, healthier life. Published by ABC Books
	Hoax Cuisine: Faking it in the Kitchen by Maggie Groff “What will I cook for dinner?” is the desperate cry of overworked women every night. No Maggie Groff answers their call with 100 easy-to-follow recipes as well as brilliant tips to make every woman one step closer to that elusive Superwoman status…without the stress. Why cook from scratch when you can be a hoax cook in half the time? It’s time to fake the bake and take the credit. Published by Simon & Schuster Australia
	Runcible Jones and the Backwards Hourglass by Ian Irvine After every defeat, Lord Shambles returns stronger than before, and more determined to punish humanity. Having crushed all resistance on magical Iltior, he moves the war to Earth, an Earth that is on the verge of collapse. Unfortunately, Earth’s weapons are useless against the enemy. Only Runcible Jones can stop him. Runcible Jones will need every bit of his courage and cunning to save Earth. And this time, someone close to him is going to die. Published by Puffin Books
	The House Across the Road by Ann Whitehead When Isabelle Barnes leaves home one morning, never to return, the streets of country Carwell are awash with rumour and innuendo. And her bewildered daughter, Abbie, is left to find her way in the world without her mother’s guiding hand. A captivating domestic drama about the lives, loves and life-changing choices of some unforgettable women. Published by Penguin
	Being of the Field: Triad of Being Book One by Traci Harding The power to control the driving force of the universe has finally come to light. At the university on Maladaan, Taren has studied everything from genetics to Quantum Physics, Astrophysics and ESP. Unbeknownst to Taren, her research and hidden psychic talents are the reason she is called on by the prestigious AMIE space project to investigate an ocean planet and its strange light phenomena. However, there are conflicting agendas and she is the only one who begins to suspect that foul play might be afoot… Published by HarperCollins
	Letters Home: To Mother From Gallipoli and beyond Edited by Doug & Margot Anthony A Globite suitcase, a diary, and a bundled pile of postcards letters left abandoned in a barn. Sapper Hubert Anthony was seventeen when he enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force in October 1914. He wrote deeply affectionate letters home to his mother in outback New South Wales. They show the thoughts of a young man encountering the world for the first time, provide great insights into the relationship between a son and his mother, and tell of a long gone period in Australia’s rural history. Published by Allen & Unwin
	Love is in the Air: The inspiring star-studded story of dancers who defy all the odds by Sue Williams When the Merry Makers dance, it’s hard to find a dry eye in the audience. All the Merry Makers have intellectual or physical disabilities, sometimes both, and face huge challenges in their lives, yet to see them dance is one of the most uplifting celebrations of the resilience of the human spirit and the power of music – they make you believe in miracles. With a record-breaking three appearances on 60 Minutes and their documentary The Music in Me winning awards around the world, they’re now about to conquer the USA. This is their story. Published by ABC Books
	The First Boxer by Christopher Ride The Second Opium War has begun… An Anglo-French Armada sails towards the coast of China to enforce the Treaty of Tientsin. The Allied Forces will be hopelessly outnumbered, yet will inflict one of the most decisive victories in history, their success due to the guidance of one man – who knows every aspect of the future. Randall Chan has been sent back in time to protect the greatest treasure in Asia. But even with his exceptional foresight, the mysterious blue-eye may be no match for the Empress Ci Xi and her insatiable lust for power... Published by Random House
	Tallow - Book 1 of The Curse of the Bond Riders by Karen Brooks On the edge of a mystical border called the Limen, close to a beautiful canal-laced city, a humble candlemaker rescues a child whom he raises as his apprentice. Years pass and the child’s unusual talents are revealed, the gentle art of candlemaking slowly transforming into something far more sinister. But enemies are watching from the shadows. They hunger after the child’s ancient magic and will do anything to control it – betray, lie, manipulate. Even murder. Published by Random House
	Check On Me by Andrew Daddo with illustrations by Jonathan Bentley A kiss, a cuddle, a drink. And a story – but not one just from a book. From the team who brought you I Do It, here’s a wonderful way to get your own stories started. Check on Me will immediately become one of your family’s bedtime favourites! Published by ABC for Kids
	Siren by Tara Moss Mak Vanderwall – beautiful, street-wise daughter of a cop, graduate in forensic psychology, and now PI – is hired by a widowed mother to track down her missing nineteen-year-old son. Has he come to harm? Or has he run of with a bizarre troupe of shady French cabaret artistes sweeping through Australia? And what of the rumours of violence and tragedy that have plagued the group for the past decade? Is their horrifying past fact or fiction? Published by HarperCollins
	Riding High by Emma Boling Australian scientist Dr Clea Reynolds is more comfortable in a lab coat than a glamorous frock. But all that changes when she meets Prince Bahir, the wealthy son of a powerful Dubai racing dynasty. A rare virus attacks Bahir’s champion racehorses, the prince’s life is also under threat. Published by Penguin
	My Greek Family Table by Maria Benardis Greek-Australian Maria Benardis welcomes you to her table to enjoy Greek food the way her family has always done. My Greek Family Table is a personal invitation to experience all the depth and flavour of Greek food and the wonderful spirit of kerasma – the offering of food to those we love. Published by Lantern (an imprint of Penguin)
	Beyond the Knock-Knock Door by Scott Monk Beyond the Knock-Knock Door, a universe awaits new heroes…The Bowman triplets always attract trouble. So when twelve-year-olds Michael, Luke & Samantha ruin a classmate’s costume party, they’re chased by the school bullies into the city sewers. Locked inside, they discover a different kind of exit… A Knock-Knock Door. Published by Random House
	The Labyrinth of Drowning by Alex Palmer Two years have passed since top cop Paul Harrigan walked away from the New South Wales Police Force to be his own man. Since then his life has been a gift, and his home with his partner Agent Grace Riordan and their daughter a sanctuary. Suspenseful, smart and chilling – two of Australian crime’s most memorable characters are in a race to save themselves from evil that even they have never faced before. Published by HarperCollins
	*Lords of the Pacific* by Grant Hyde The year is 1793 and having suffered at the hands of Tonga’s evil kin Tui’pulotu for too long, the Island of Nations of the South Pacific are poised on the brink of civil war. When two heroic warriors, Sevesi and Hiki, dare to challenge the King’s absolute power, they incur his wrath and only narrowly escape with their lives. The pair flee north, seeking sanctuary with the rebel tribes of Ha’apai. But instead of finding a safe haven, they are accused of being spies… Published by Pan Macmillan.

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