Announcing the launch of Pear Jam Books

Pear Jam Books celebrated its worldwide launch on 14th December 2011 at Auckland’s Stardome, with authors and illustrators mingling with stars including Oscar nominee Keisha Castle-Hughes.

A new publishing company started by international author Jill Marshall aims to take on traditional publishers, putting the power firmly back in the hands of the writers whilst entertaining New Zealanders of all ages.

PJB titles ranging from baby app Kiss to gritty adult crime thriller Furt Bent from Aldaheit have all been published in just eight months, since Pear Jam Books was formed to publish a fundraiser for earthquake-devastated Christchurch - Curly from Shirley, the Christchurch Dog. As with the author and illustrator of Curly, Marshall handpicked her first stable of authors from clients of her writing consultancy, Write Good Stuff, ensuring that every story is a fabulous experience from start to finish. 

Each Pear Jam Books title will be published in four PEAR formats: P for play as an app, game or production, E for e-book, A for audio book, and R for Read in the traditional print form.

The choice of the Stardome is fitting as Pear Jam Books launches the undoubtedly stellar careers of the 14 authors and illustrators in the 2011 vintage.

Booksellers can order Pear Jam Books titles from Nationwide book distributors.

Story supplied by Pear Jam Books.