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Audiobook News: 'Ginsterpigs' Recording Has Officially Begun!
I’m thrilled to share some exciting news about ' Ginsterpigs' . After an incredible 38 auditions, the audiobook production officially began on Friday 2nd January 2026 — a moment I’ve been eagerly waiting for since the book first released in February 2022. I’m delighted to be working with the hugely talented Tom Pridham , who primarily works as an award winner director of photography for both tv and film, whose voice and interpretation of the story instantly stood out. Hearing
Emmalena
Jan 41 min read


Announcement: Audiobook Production of 'Ginsterpigs' is in Pre-production discussions
In collaboration with ACX, I have entered into pre-production talks with ACX to create an audiobook edition of 'Ginsterpigs'. I am excited to announce that the audiobook production of 'Ginterpigs' has commenced in November 2025. Following on from feedback from both my readers and my publisher, I have entered into pre-production talks with ACX to create an audiobook edition of the book for 2025, which I hope will bring Frank's voice and the world of Cocklescanslanky to life.
Emmalena
Nov 15, 20251 min read


'ginsterpigs' makes the local paper
Stop the Press - Emmalena L. Ellis is in the Bishop's Stortford Independent Newspaper Today I appeared in today's Bishop's Stortford Independent to discuss my writing journey and the publication of 'Ginsterpigs'. Copies are available to buy from https://www.bishopsstortfordindependent.co.uk/ and can be read digitally via a subscription to Iliffe Media or you can click here To schedule an interview, please feel free to contact me, I'd love to discuss my process with you and
Emmalena
Mar 9, 20221 min read


'Ginsterpigs' Book launch retrospective
It feels surreal to be writing this a day later, but the book launch night for 'Ginsterpigs' at Waterstones in Bishop's Stortford was an unforgettable experience, filled with nostalgia and excitement as well as the usual bout of nerves. This bookstore holds a special place in my heart, as it was the very place where I used to queue as a child to buy my favorite books including the midnight releases for Harry Potter. Although I had been published in poetry anthologies as a chi
Emmalena
Feb 23, 20222 min read


Announcement: 'Ginsterpigs' Now Available in Hardback and EBOOK NOW!
Available to Buy in Hardback and eBook from Tuesday 22nd February 2022. Today marks my first venture into the world of being a published author and I am proud to confirm that 'Ginsterpigs' is officially available for purchase, cumulating in the hard-work and persistence of myself and my publisher Burton Mayer's Books to iron out any last fly-away typos, and to prepare the book for launch. Readers can now choose between the beautifully crafted Hardback edition for £19.99, wi
Emmalena
Feb 22, 20222 min read


'GINSTERPIGS' BOOK LAUNCH tickets go on sale
To commemorate the publication of 'Ginsterpigs' publication in Hardback and Ebook on the 22nd of February 2022, Emmalena L. Ellis will be attending the Bishop's Stortford branch of Waterstones to promote and launch the book...
Emmalena
Feb 12, 20221 min read
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