Bolinda scoops Mennuti comedy about publishing world

Bolinda has scooped a “laugh out loud” romantic comedy debut by Aly Mennuti, featuring a literary agent based partly on the author's own, Simon Trewin.

Ellis Moore, senior rights and content manager, acquired world English-language rights in e-book and audio from Trewin for Real Fake. The book will be Bolinda's first dual-format title, released in e-book and audio on 1st September.

The synopsis explains: “Real Fake will really have you laughing, as the story plays on the relationship between author, literary agent and the publishing world. With personality quirks ‘loosely’ based on the author’s literary agent, Simon Trewin, and the author herself, those working in the publishing industry will find this book hugely relatable.”

Moore said: “As soon as Real Fake landed in my inbox, once I’d started reading, I couldn’t stop! Aly has such a funny, genuine and absolutely hilarious voice as a rom-com writer, and she delivers to us a story we all need in such difficult times. Digital engagement is more important than ever, and I am thrilled to have been part of the development of original content across dual digital formats at Bolinda. The launch of Bolinda Press continues to place Bolinda as innovative leaders of the independent digital publishing landscape.”

Mennuti added: “Everything about the process of Real Fake has been totally unpredictable and wonderful, leading up to it landing into the charmed hands of Bolinda and Ellis Moore. From the moment Bolinda committed to publishing Real Fake, Ellis has been what every author dreams of: a confidant, a friend and a skilled perfectionist. Very few authors are lucky enough to get such an amazing publishing experience throughout a career, let alone to begin with the team at Bolinda.”

Trewin said: “I am so excited to not only be part of the launch team for this witty, erudite and outrageously funny debut but also, apparently, to have partly inspired one of the characters.”