Delighted to begin the new year precisely where we finished the last one, helping authors bring their books to life. All the JM Agency team are particularly proud of Missed Opportunities, the debut poetry collection by Matthew Flavin. Originally from Leeds, Matthew has been living and working in Ballybunion for the best part of fourteen years. The publication was made all the more special by the fact Jeremy presented Matthew with a proof copy of his book in Allie’s Cafe, Listowel, the original location of Jeremy’s grandparents’ first business in Listowel, the ‘Bargain Stores’, which they established in the town in the 1960’s. We love tradition in this business!
You may also have noticed, in the above image, our new JM Agency brochures, which showcase to authors and publishers all our publishing agency services, including the premium editing, book cover design and publishing services that Matthew availed of.
Both viscerally honest and freshly lyrical, Flavin’s debut collection provides a profound if wry insight into themes such as nature, love and exile.
Matthew’s collection can be purchased on Amazon, and will be available on other retailers soon, including orderable from your local independent bookstore. If you are considering self-publishing your poetry collection, contact us via the contact details below to arrange a complimentary consultation. We are happy to answer any questions you have, including how much it costs to publish a poetry collection in Ireland, how to edit your book, or how to design your cover, as well as any questions you have in relation to self-publishing in Ireland. Let us know your thoughts on Matthew’s unique cover on social media (links below) – designed by JM Agency book-design magician Parvathi Venkitaraman.
Finally, Matthew’s collection was edited by JM Agency editor and published poet Dr Tiziana Soverino. Missed Opportunities will be Tiziana’s final work for us, as she is about to embark on a new adventure elsewhere. We would all like to thank Tiziana for her incredible work on so many books, including editing some exciting if challenging drafts, and mentoring writers to write the very best books they can. Good luck with the future Tiziana!
Lastly, if you would like to follow in Matthew’s footsteps, visit our ‘Book Management‘ page to discover more. This is our comprehensive publishing package for publishers and self-publishing authors. Please feel free to contact us directly and arrange your free, complimentary 15 min. consultation. Jeremy is more than happy to answer your questions and provide you with guidance and advice.
