Promotional Information

* Major author tour in Australia and New Zealand * Author profile in a leading weekend supplement * Bound proofs to be available to the trade * Street lightwall advertising - high-visibility in capital cities * Cinema advertising in key art-house cinemas in capital cities * Widespread online advertising on news and current affair websites such as the Guardian * Major online promotions including social media advertising and giveaways targeting booklovers on Goodreads and via Text's website and social media channels * Book trailer to be promoted widely on social media, YouTube, and to be made available on Text and bookseller websites * A digital chapter sample to be circulated via social media and featured on Text and bookseller websites * Advertising in literary and current affairs publications such as ABR, Monthly, Big Issue, and on their associated websites * Advertisements in bookseller newsletters, websites and Father's Day catalogues

About the Author

Jock Serong's debut novel Quota won the 2015 Ned Kelly Award for Best First Crime Novel. In 2016, The Rules of Backyard Cricket was shortlisted for the Victorian Premier's Literary Award. On the Java Ridge is his third novel. Jock teaches law and writes feature articles in the surfing media and for publications such as The Guardian and Slow Living. He lives with his wife and four children in Port Fairy, Victoria.

Reviews

'Beautifully written and acutely observed, The Rules of Backyard Cricket is a noir tour de force.' -- Sue Turnbull Sydney Morning Herald 'Serong's writing displays wit, insight and occasionally, splendour.' Books & Publishing 'Blow me down if I didn't hang on every word.' -- Clare Wright Weekend Australia 'A compelling literary novel dissecting toxic sporting culture and its fallout.' -- Paddy O'Reilly Australian Book Review 'Jock Serong creates a sense of foreboding from the very start of his third novel, and then constantly ratchets up the tension with a keen sense of pacing.' Books + Publishing 'Serong confirms his talent for multi-layered plot-driven novels that offer commentary on modern Australia.' Books + Publishing