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NEWS AND REVIEWS
Czech and Spanish editions released
Saturday April 17, 2010
Daughter of Kura has been released in Czech and Spanish! The Czech language edition (Dcera Kury) is published by Prah (Prague, 2009), translated by Luboš Snížek and with gorgeous, thoughtful, and scientifically accurate illustrations by Jan Skořepa. I’m unable to judge the translation, but the quality of the illustrations is amazing. The Spanish edition (La Hija de la Tribu) is published by Ediciones B, Grupo Zeta (Barcelona, 2010), translated by Pablo M. Migliozzi. What a thrill!
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Review from Tess Gerritsen
Monday August 3, 2009
“The prehistoric past comes vividly to life in this thrilling and boldly imaginative epic of a girl’s journey into womanhood. Debra Austin recreates a fascinating world that might have been, and she makes us believe every detail.”
— Tess Gerritsen, NYT bestselling author of THE KEEPSAKE
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Daughter of Kura book release
Monday August 3, 2009
Daughter of Kura will be released August 4! Please join us at the book release event 7:00 PM Thursday, August 6 at Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA for food, drinks, discussion, reading by the author, and book signing.
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Library Journal 7/15/2009
Wednesday July 15, 2009
“(T)his debut, which offers a fascinating peek into humanity’s earliest days, stands out as well researched and wholly believable.”
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Available for Pre-Order
Friday July 10, 2009
Daughter of Kura is now available for pre-order!
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Publishers Weekly, 6/8/2009
Friday June 12, 2009
“Austin, a former doctor with a serious passion for paleoanthropology, brings exhaustive research and strong writing to her debut. … This is a remarkable first effort, and Snap and her companions will easily engage readers.”
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Review by Elle Newmark, author of The Book of Unholy Mischief
Thursday April 2, 2009
“In the tradition of Clan of the Cave Bear, Daughter of Kura is a highly imaginative recreation of a prehistoric matriarchy. The fascinating twist is an exploration of the roots of religion and the willingness of certain people to exploit it for personal power. I found it an intelligent and engrossing read.”
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Review by Dorothy Hearst, author of Promise of the Wolves
Thursday April 2, 2009
“Daughter of Kura is an intriguing look into what life might have been like in the hearts and minds of our ancient ancestors. The complexities of Austin’s homo erectus culture and the heartfelt story of a young woman’s coming of age are fascinating and compelling.”
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Chapter One Podcast
Thursday October 23, 2008
Debra Austin reads from the first chapter of Daughter of Kura.
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Czech Translation
Friday August 1, 2008
The Czech publishing company Prah has purchased the Czech language trade hardcover rights for Daughter of Kura. Publication date is expected to be in 2009.
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Sale of American Rights
Tuesday July 1, 2008
Trish Grader of Touchstone/Simon and Schuster has bought the American rights to Daughter of Kura. The tentative publication date is summer 2009. The deal was announced in Publisher’s Weekly.