Leapfrog Press

07/23/2024

Don't miss your chance to meet YA dystopian sci-fi author D.K. Mccutchen at one of London's most prominent LGBTQI+ bookshops! On Thursday, July 25, join us at The Common Press bookshop in London for the book launch of Electric Ice with author D.K. Mccutchen. There will be a reading and Q&A, followed by a book signing.

Tickets are free with the option to purchase one or both books: https://www.outsavvy.com/event/21335/book-launch-electric-ice-and-jellyfish-dreaming-by-d-k-mccutchen

📆 July 25th
⏱️ 7pm
📍The Common Press. 118 Bethnal Green Road, London, UK, E2 6DG

07/20/2024

Save the date! On Thursday, July 25, join us at bookshop in London for the book launch of Electric Ice with author D.K. Mccutchen! There will be a reading and Q&A, followed by a book signing.

📆 July 25th
⏱️ 7pm (doors open at 6:30)
📍The Common Press. 118 Bethnal Green Road, London, UK, E2 6DG

Tickets are free with the option of purchasing one or both books:

The Common Press is proud to launch D. K. McCutchen’s new book ‘Electric Ice,’ the prequel to the award-winning ‘Jellyfish Dreaming,’ on Thursday 25th July from 6:30 pm - 9 pm. Join us for an insightful discussion, reading and book signing from Leapfrog Press and Can of Worms.Doors open at...

07/19/2024

We are delighted to hear that Charles Coe's poetry collection, Purgatory Road, has been selected as a Notable Book in the Boston Authors Club 2023 Julia Ward Howe awards competition.

Charles Coe recently released a new collection of poems, including a few selections from Purgatory Road. Find all Charles Coe collections here: https://bookshop.org/lists/the-poetry-of-charles-coe

07/17/2024

Today is The Ghost Trap's Maine International Film Festival debut! Check out all the opportunities to see The Ghost Trap at film festivals this summer, along with Q&As and book signings.

07/16/2024

when will it be time / for all the ancient angers / to melt like spring snow

Charles Coe's new collection, New and Selected Works, is out now! We worked with Charles to assemble a beautiful, curated collection of some of his best work.

Now available at...
🔹IndiePubs (best for authors & small publishers): https://indiepubs.com/products/new-and-selected-poems-2/
🔹Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/a/21740/9781948585972
🔹Amazon: https://a.co/d/03PId7SL

07/03/2024

Cover reveal for Charles Coe’s new poetry collection!

Less than two weeks until the release of New and Selected Works. Pre-order your copy now: https://a.co/d/0gonzaQx

07/02/2024

Intern spotlight! ✨Our awesome intern, Eliana, will soon be returning to the U.S. after a summer interning with our London team. We are sad to see her go but are grateful for all her hard work. Here's a bit about Eliana:

Eliana Duran is a junior double-majoring in marketing and professional writing at Purdue University. She is grateful for the experience she had studying abroad in London this summer and interning with Can of Worms Enterprises and Leapfrog Press. In her spare time, Eliana enjoys writing fantasy novels and creating mythical beasts.

Thank you Eliana the Writer, and good luck with your future endeavors.

06/30/2024

Readers! We have an important question for you: Do you prefer ebooks or physical books?

06/27/2024

The Ghost Trap's film adaptation continues its success! It has now been announced as the centerpiece film at the Maine International Film Festival. Congratulations to author and screenwriter K. Stephens and the rest of the cast and crew!

Full announcement link in the comments below.

06/23/2024

Q***r stories matter! Here are some for your tbr 🌈

YA sci-fi, spy thriller, dark humor, short stories: take your pick! View the collection here: https://bookshop.org/lists/pride-collection-leapfrog-press?

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06/19/2024

New review from Jerry Jazz Musician for Mick Carlon's Riding on Duke's Train. Have you noticed our new 10th anniversary edition?

Full review here: https://www.jerryjazzmusician.com/excerpts-from-david-rifes-jazz-fiction-take-two-vol-2-fathers-in-jazz-fiction/

06/17/2024

Molly Giles's The Home for U***d Husbands is now available as an ebook!

At forty-four, Kay Sorensen has quit drinking, smoking, and overeating, and she has almost quit reading self-help books about quitting drinking, smoking and overeating. But Kay still has one unconquered addiction: she just can’t say no to someone who needs her.

🦜Find it here: https://a.co/d/4jgWuGm

06/06/2024

Today is AND ! What better day to announce the release of Jellyfish Dreaming as an ebook? 🪼🌈
What happens when the fate of the world lies in the hands of a 200-year-old intersex street kid floating in a poisonous tank of jellyfish? Jellyfish Dreaming is a YA post-apocalyptic eco-fiction book like no other. If you are a fan of trippy dystopia and LGBTQI+ love stories, then this book is for you.
Now available at https://a.co/d/dGBkncc.

06/04/2024

One week to publication day for Rage and Other Cages! Thank you Ben Purkert for the review! 🔥

What does it mean to be a woman in today's America? In a voice akin to Lorrie Moore meets Mary Gaitskill, LaBrie has her readers laughing on one page and raging on another. Her voice is memorable, raw, and undeniably skillful.

Pre-order today to guarantee a copy!
🔥 Indiepubs (best for author and indie publishers!) - https://indiepubs.com/products/rages-and-other-cages/
🔥 Amazon (https://a.co/d/3jSAQH9)
🔥 Bookshop.org (https://bookshop.org/.../rages-and-other-cages/19712454...)

05/29/2024

Thank you Kirkus Reviews for the glowing review of Aimee LaBrie's upcoming release, 'Rage and Other Cages'. 🔥

Filled with power, rage, and humor, this short-story collection explores what it means to be human, with lessons on grief, loneliness, and relationships. Rage and Other Cages hits shelves on June 11!
Pre-order your copy . . .
🔥 Amazon (https://a.co/d/3jSAQH9)
🔥 Bookshop.org (https://bookshop.org/p/books/rages-and-other-cages/19712454?ean=9781948585927)
🔥 Indiepubs (best for author and indie publishers!) - https://indiepubs.com/products/rages-and-other-cages/

05/24/2024

Lots of Hollywood buzz surrounding The Ghost Trap! Freestyle Digital Media has picked up distribution rights, so stay tuned for more opportunities to view the film!

If you are like us and prefer to read the book before watching the movie, you can purchase a copy now at https://indiepubs.com/products/the-ghost-trap/

More updates to come . . .

05/23/2024

We are excited to announce that last year's Leapfrog Prize winner, Timothy Jay Smith, has been named a finalist in the Shore Scripts OutHere competition for his screenplay adaptation of Istanbul Crossing. A huge congratulations to Tim for this achievement!

Timothy's award-winning novel, Istanbul Crossing, is now available to pre-order at https://amzn.to/3TgOHVW

Istanbul Crossing

05/14/2024

Thank you to everyone who submitted to the Leapfrog Global Fiction Prize! Submissions are now closed as we begin the reading phase of the process. Stay tuned for updates! 🐸

05/09/2024

We are happy to hear that Mick Carlon's event in discussion with Larry Tye has sold out! It is sure to be a phenomenal evening full of wine, music, and jazzy conversation, with books available courtesy of Titcomb's Bookshop 🎷

Didn't manage to grab tickets? Watch Mick's Ted Talk on How Louis Armstrong Transformed the Twentieth Century: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6YHOMBpNGQ

Mick has written three middle-grade historical fiction books about famous jazz artists: https://bookshop.org/lists/mick-carlon-s-riding-on-duke-s-train-is-a-ripping-good-yarn-the-penguin-guide-to-jazz

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05/08/2024

Only 36 more hours to submit to the Leapfrog Global Fiction Prize for the chance to have your novel published with Leapfrog Press!

🖊 We welcome novel, novella, and short story collection submissions of YA, middle-grade, and adult fiction.

🏆 Winning titles will be published with Leapfrog Press, with additional prizes for finalists and semi-finalists.

⏰ Submissions close May 9 at midnight EST.

🐸 More information and submission link: https://leapfrogprize.org/contest/

05/04/2024

After a few requests, we've decided to extend the submission deadline for the Leapfrog Global Fiction Prize to May 9, so you have a few extra days to get those manuscripts in! Winning titles will be published with Leapfrog Press!

A link to more information and where to submit in the comments below. ⬇️

04/23/2024

Happy World Book Day! How are you celebrating the magic of books today? 📖✨

04/22/2024

Thanks to Scuppernong Books for hosting K. Stephens and lead cast members for a book signing and discussion about the new film adaptation of The Ghost Trap!

The final premiere screening of The Ghost Trap is tonight at RED Cinemas! Get there early to have a book signed by author K. Stephens. Can't make it to RiverRun International Film Festival? Virtual tickets are also available for purchase: https://riverrunfilm.com/events/theghosttrap/

Tonight is our final premiere screening of The Ghost Trap at RED Cinemas at 8 p.m. K. Stephens will be there at 7:30 to sign copies of her book as well as after the show. Pictured here at Scuppernong Books in Greensboro are lead actors Greer Grammer and Zak Steiner with Mahogany Mckoy, who works at Scuppernong. Details on the show tonight can be found at this link. https://riverrunfilm.com/events/theghosttrap/

04/19/2024

CONGRATULATIONS to our author K!. Tonight the film adaptation for K. Stephens's "The Ghost Trap" will premiere at the RiverRun International Film Festival (NC), with in-person and virtual screenings, and a Q&A with the cast and crew.
"This film is gorgeous and gritty, featuring a culture that people rarely get to see.” –K. Stephens

The film stars Zak Steiner (White Men Can’t Jump, Euphoria), Greer Grammer (Awkward, Deadly Illusions), Sarah Catherine Hook (First Kill, The White Lotus), and Steven Ogg (The Walking Dead, Westworld). K. Stephens wrote the script and is a producer on the film, which is directed by James Khanlarian. We are so delighted to see The Ghost Trap brought to the screen!

The Ghost Trap
RiverRun International Film Festival
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04/11/2024

More exciting news for The Ghost Trap!! 🦞

The film adaptation for K. Stephens's "The Ghost Trap" will premiere at the RiverRun International Film Festival (NC) on April 19, 2024, with in-person and virtual screenings, and a Q&A with the cast and crew.
"This film is gorgeous and gritty, featuring a culture that people rarely get to see.” –K. Stephens
The film stars Zak Steiner (White Men Can’t Jump, Euphoria), Greer Grammer (Awkward, Deadly Illusions), Sarah Catherine Hook (First Kill, The White Lotus), and Steven Ogg (The Walking Dead, Westworld). K. Stephens wrote the script and is a producer on the film, which is directed by James Khanlarian. We are so excited to see The Ghost Trap brought to the screen!

04/06/2024

In honor of ✨National Poetry Month✨
Charles Coe's poems speak to the heart and mind as well as the ear. Combining subjects as diverse as Afro-American history, myth, jazz, and family as well as surprising observations of those unexpected moments of joy to be found in a work-a-day inner city life.
Find Charles's poetry collections here: https://indiepubs.com/products/purgatory-road-poems/