Literary News: British YA Author Secures US Publisher Deal & Signs Literally Publicity In The UK

Daisy White is more than an author; she's a literary entrepreneur. After securing a US publishing deal for her third novel, Taming Tigers, Daisy also hopes to add to her long list of accolades; having been shortlisted for the Business Matters Award (to be announced on July 3 2015). Daisy is well known within the UK book trade for her unique Booktique in Horsham and her creative work supporting and advising on pop-up shops and events. She's also already written and released two YA novels - Roadkill and Killing Time.

Taming Tigers is the first in a trilogy of YA novels that follow Talia's journey to a better, more prosperous life. The novel opens with the 17-year old scrabbling for a living as a seamstress in one of the many refugee camps of war-ravaged Arista. When her fiancé, Keller, presents a dangerous, untested route of escape (stowed away on a freight train across the desert) she is quick to jump at the ‘opportunity'.

The journey doesn't quite go to plan and Talia is left alone in the middle of the desert. Her dreams of marrying Keller and finding refuge beyond the reaches of the war seem more distant then ever, as she is forced to choose between love and revenge.

Helen Lewis, director at Literally Publicity, explains why she chose to represent Daisy White's Taming Tigers:"I've followed Daisy's career from afar with amazement and admiration for some years now. As a Mum and entrepreneur I recognise the challenges she must face but seemingly overcomes with finesse. Her latest book has been described as ‘Hunger Games meets Wild', certainly strong connections I'd be proud of as an author. Yet, whichever comparisons are made, the fact that Daisy had such incredible success attracting interest from a number of publishers - very quickly - and the exciting, beautifully written storyline, make this a book I would want to share with my teenage children (when they're old enough!) while also happily recommending to any friends who enjoy quality, gritty, fantasy fiction."

"Taming Tigers is unique, beautifully written and I very much enjoyed reading it. You create a strong picture of the characters, the scenery etc, and I really warmed to Talia. Taming Tigers is full of danger and adventure which makes it an exciting read."

Find more about Daisy White and her novel on herwebsite. Previews of Taming Tigers are available digitally. You can request an advance copy of the paperback and we'll send you one as soon as they land in our office (likely to be early July). Melange Books will release the exact publication date shortly, it is expected to be end of July/August 2015.

For interviews, editorial opportunities or any other media enquiries please contact Helen or Sam at Literally PR.

HelenLewis@LiterallyPR.comorSamuelBatt@literallyPR.com.