Fly on the Wall Press is thrilled to announce that GRQ  by Steven Bernstein  has been awarded Best Novella  in the prestigious American Writing Awards . It was also a finalist for best cover and best general fiction.  This recognition highlights Bernstein’s sharp, imaginative storytelling and the novella’s compelling exploration of ambition, desperation, and the cost of chasing the “quick win.” The award underscores GRQ ’s growing reputation as a standout work of contemporary fiction....

Fly on the Wall Press is delighted to announce that The Wager and the Bear  by acclaimed novelist John Ironmonger  has been nominated for the prestigious 2026 Dublin Literary Award . The 2026 longlist comprises 69 exceptional titles , nominated by 80 libraries across 36 countries , showcasing the best of contemporary fiction worldwide. Sponsored by Dublin City Council, the Award is the most valuable prize in the world for a single work of fiction, offering €100,000  to the winner. If a...

Fly on the Wall Press is thrilled to announce the acquisition of The Angel of St Piran , a powerful contemporary cli-fi from award-winning novelist John Ironmonger , acclaimed for The Whale at the End of the World  and The Wager and the Bear . Stunning design by Ed Bettison! English language rights in the UK and Commonwealth excluding Canada were acquired by Managing Director Isabelle Kenyon from the North Literary Agency, Lina Langlee. Set between the fictional Cornish town of St Piran — a...