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Fair Play Publishing @fairplaybooks.bsky.social · 3d

Our next #novel is a #youngadult fiction that is a powerful Gen Z coming-of-age story about identity, loss, and belonging. 'Rosemary Boy' by Amy Coomer.

'Rosemary Boy' Book Trailer

One day, he was living a normal life of a 17-year-old in Fremantle, the next, he was all over the media and the subject of intense scrutiny and speculation. Who are we when the world insists on…

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Fair Play Publishing @fairplaybooks.bsky.social · 3d

A fair go for every story. From women’s sport to football fiction to fierce life stories — this is a sample of Fair Play Publishing in pictures.
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#PublisherFriday #SmallPress #FairPlayPublishing #AustralianBooks

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Paul Murphy @paulmurphybkk.bsky.social · 8d

Thanks to @stanchionbooks.bsky.social for stocking Socceroos in Scotland ⚽️ 🇦🇺 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 @fairplaybooks.bsky.social

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Fair Play Publishing @fairplaybooks.bsky.social · 4d

An Australian who built a sporting legacy in another land. Who is Con Jones? Trevor Thompson's latest book shares the story of a man who fled a scandal at home to become a Hall of Famer in his adopted hometown.

Big Con—Australia's Unknown Soccer Pioneer

He fled a scandal. He built a sporting empire. He left behind a legacy—largely forgotten in his homeland. Con Jones—born Thomas Shortel—was a bookmaker, a fugitive, a family man, and a genius sports…

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Fair Play Publishing @fairplaybooks.bsky.social · 9d

Screens give you notifications.
Books give you goosebumps.
Choose wisely. 📖✨

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Fair Play Publishing @fairplaybooks.bsky.social · 10d

Four books in four years! 😳 Congratulations @paulmurphybkk.bsky.social Happy to have helped bring two of them to life.

Paul Murphy @paulmurphybkk.bsky.social · 10d

4 years, 4 books. Lots of people to thank, including @hamishcarton.bsky.social @sked21.bsky.social @mcpartlin.bsky.social @fairplaybooks.bsky.social @bonitamersiades.bsky.social and many more not on BlueSky 😆

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Fair Play Publishing @fairplaybooks.bsky.social · 10d

We are saddened to learn that #Socceroo Keith Learmonth died yesterday evening. Our condolences to his family and friends. RIP. 🇦🇺

Fair Play Publishing @fairplaybooks.bsky.social · May 28

A #SOO #legend with the Encyclopedia of #Socceroos??? We love to see that!

Garry Jack with his uncle, Keith Learmonth, cap #136. Garry presented Keith with a copy of @andyhowe-statto.bsky.social's incredible book in hospital today. Keith is 92yo.

Fair Play Publishing @fairplaybooks.bsky.social · 19d

Earlier this month, it was 'Big Con', more sporting history from Trevor Thompson; next month, we release a #youngadult novel, 'Rosemary Boy' by Amy Coomer. youtu.be/6oQy-Tj1Av8?...

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Fair Play Publishing @fairplaybooks.bsky.social · 25d

Our releases of the past 11 months include #football & #golf nonfiction, #football #fiction, biography, #Indigenous sports history, #YA nonfiction, a mystery novel & a glorious book about our best friends, #dogs. Check them out here: buff.ly/EJWKexw

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Fair Play Publishing @fairplaybooks.bsky.social · 26d

Forgotten in Australia. Honoured in Canada. Con Jones was inducted into the British Columbia Soccer Hall of Fame in 2023. Now, his wild, true story is finally told in Big Con—out now. From Melbourne Cup scandal to a #football visionary.

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Fair Play Publishing @fairplaybooks.bsky.social · 27d

He ripped off punters in the 1903 Melbourne Cup, then built a stadium in Vancouver. Meet Con Jones, Australia's most audacious sporting fugitive.
⚽️ Stadium builder
💰 Bookie on the run
🏆 Pioneer of pro soccer in British Columbia

#footballbook #truecrime
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Big Con—Australia's Unknown Soccer Pioneer

He fled a scandal. He built a sporting empire. He left behind a legacy—largely forgotten in his homeland. Con Jones—born Thomas Shortel—was a bookmaker, a fugitive, a family man, and a genius sports p...

www.fairplaypublishing.com.au

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Fair Play Publishing @fairplaybooks.bsky.social · Aug 11

From Davie Mitchell at #Rangers to Ange Postecoglou at #Celtic, the influence of Australians in #Scottish football has grown steadily over four decades. Finding a #Socceroo in a Scottish squad has gone from being a novelty to a staple. 'Socceroos in Scotland' by @paulmurphybkk.bsky.social

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Fair Play Publishing @fairplaybooks.bsky.social · Sep 8

And that's the thing. Not even some of those who profess to want the 'ground broken' actually want the ground broken, when push comes to shove! We keep pushing ...

Fair Play Publishing @fairplaybooks.bsky.social · Sep 7

Yes, we know. We have quite a few historians and authors also.

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Fair Play Publishing @fairplaybooks.bsky.social · Sep 7

Such a fan boy. 🤪

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Fair Play Publishing @fairplaybooks.bsky.social · Sep 5

As the #Socceroos take on #NewZealand tonight for the #FootballAshes, why not be really well informed about this important slice of Australian sporting history? We've got just the book for it. Available in e-book and softcover. buff.ly/DICVZG9 #AUSvNZL

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Paul Murphy @paulmurphybkk.bsky.social · Sep 1

Author copies of ‘Socceroos 🇦🇺 in Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿’.

Ange, Vidmar, Viduka, Moore, Irvine, McDonald, Rogic, Mooy and more. Perfect Father’s Day gift for the Aussie dads. @fairplaybooks.bsky.social

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Fair Play Publishing @fairplaybooks.bsky.social · Sep 1

"Five iconic reads, curated for football lovers of all ages." So we say about our Father's Day Football Bundle. Order by Wednesday for guaranteed delivery. #fathersday #footballbooks #giftshewilllove #fomo www.fairplaypublishing.com.au/collections/...

Fathers Day Football Bundle

Five brilliant football books—perfect for the footy-loving dad. Save when you buy them together! Get in quick for Father's Day on September 7th. Order by Wednesday 3rd September for guaranteed deliver...

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Fair Play Publishing @fairplaybooks.bsky.social · Aug 28

Let's face it. The last thing a dad wants this #FathersDay is yet another tie, socks or handkerchiefs. Get him a really good book instead! www.fairplaypublishing.com.au

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Fair Play Publishing @fairplaybooks.bsky.social · Aug 24

Our next release ... he fled a scandal. He built a sporting empire. He left behind a legacy—largely forgotten in his homeland. Meet Con Jones. He's already in the #Canadian Soccer Hall of Fame. But he's ignored in #Australia—until now. buff.ly/H7dilpM

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Fair Play Publishing @fairplaybooks.bsky.social · Aug 11

From Davie Mitchell at #Rangers to Ange Postecoglou at #Celtic, the influence of Australians in #Scottish football has grown steadily over four decades. Finding a #Socceroo in a Scottish squad has gone from being a novelty to a staple. 'Socceroos in Scotland' by @paulmurphybkk.bsky.social

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Fair Play Publishing @fairplaybooks.bsky.social · Aug 10

Publishers have no say either!

Fair Play Publishing @fairplaybooks.bsky.social · Aug 9

From the oval to the page, the fight’s the same. 'The End of the Game' — Michael Fiddian with Jarman Impey. #Hawthorn #Hawks #noplaceforracism #youngadultnovel

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Fair Play Publishing @fairplaybooks.bsky.social · Aug 7

One of the feel-good moments of the past week, not just for the 1980 #Olympians, but for us as the publishers of Michelle Ford's book 'Turning the Tide' (with @stateofswimming.bsky.social), which was instrumental in making this happen. x.com/AlboMP/statu...

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Fair Play Publishing @fairplaybooks.bsky.social · Aug 6

Beautiful Pepper departed this life today. To her last breath, she was gorgeous, trusting, generous, and welcoming. We love her. We will miss her. But we are glad she is now at peace. Vale Pepper.

#dogbooks #PeppertheFrenchie #dogswelove #JimFraser #cancer #TalesofWaggingTailsbook #cancer

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