The Rusty Latch imprint stands for compelling literary fiction where there is magic in the quality of the writing or in the story itself – or possibly both.
It is Marina’s imprint for publishing her own novels and, in exceptional cases, outstanding fiction by other writers that is unlikely to find its way to a conventional publisher.
Publishing the work of others is a great way to discover all the many and complicated things that professional publishers take on, from fine-tuning a manuscript, to cover and interior design, to marketing the finished product. This is not for the faint-hearted! It’s one of the reasons that many writers still seek a contract with a traditional publisher.
The Rusty Latch Portfolio
The Hyenas are Silent by Suzie Lockhart-Smith is one such exceptional case taken on by Rusty Latch. Told through linked short stories, the life of Tanzie Kent leaps across decades and continents, from her childhood in Kenya to later years in England.
From the first page we fall helplessly into Tanzie’s unique coloured-in view of the world, and marvel at the extraordinary characters who shape her, so brilliantly brought into being by the author. It’s a dizzying, emotional ride.
Suzie Lockhart-Smith’s writing has been lauded by acclaimed writers, such as Samantha Harvey and Nathan Filer, and deserves a much wider audience.
The Hyenas are Silent is available on Amazon in paperback and for Kindle.
