“At The London Book Fair, everyone belongs. We cultivate a culture of inclusion, where the things that make each of us unique are celebrated.”
“Our exhibitors, attendees, partners, and event colleagues are people from a wide variety of backgrounds, making our show stronger and our collective experience richer.”
– The London Book Fair
The London Book Fair (LBF), held at Olympia London from March 11-13, 2025, reportedly drew approximately 30,000 attendees and experienced a 10-percent increase in rights-center table sales. The event hosted over 1,000 exhibitors, although providing an exact figure would offer more clarity and detail. The International Rights Center, which saw a 10-percent rise in sales compared to 2024, is said to have sold a total of 550 tables.
The London Book Fair (LBF) serves as a premier gathering for the global publishing community, providing a platform for individuals to forge connections, gain valuable insights, and shape the future of creative content. This event brings together a diverse spectrum of professionals, including publishers, dealmakers, copyright specialists, commissioners, and global licensors, all representing the broad scope of the publishing industry.
For more than 50 years, The London Book Fair has been a pivotal event in the international book trade calendar and a key springtime gathering for the publishing sector. Year after year, both exhibitors and visitors return to foster relationships, acquire industry knowledge, and establish the direction for the year ahead.
LBF offers an ideal opportunity for exhibitors to engage directly with customers, build brand recognition, conduct face-to-face business, and secure sales. The event provides cost-effective, all-inclusive packages through its in-house stand design and build service, ensuring an optimal platform for showcasing your business.
For publishing professionals and authors attending LBF, a carefully curated selection of seminar sessions is offered, providing valuable insights into the latest developments within the publishing industry. Key topics include sustainability in publishing, the publishing process, literary translation, diversity and inclusion, and emerging trends.
At the core of LBF lies the International Trade Centre (IRC), which offers a prime opportunity to forge meaningful relationships and meet both new and established contacts. With private meeting spaces and exclusive services, the IRC is designed to facilitate rights professionals in selling rights during this critical period for the industry.
Visitors can take part in over 100 seminars held across multiple stages, including the Main Stage, Author HQ, English PEN Literary Salon, Literary Translation Centre, Tech Theatre, Focus Theatre, and the Sustainability Hub. Additionally, attendees are invited to celebrate industry leaders through the Trailblazer and Lifetime Achievement Awards.
The Writers’ Summit conference, designed to assist authors in gaining visibility among agents, publishers, and readers, is held offsite from Olympia. The Academic and Professional Publishing Conference, a three-day paid event, addresses the growing demand for deeper exploration of key themes such as business, professional, and academic publishing.
This year, we are proud to support The Reading Agency as our selected charity. This UK-based charity is dedicated to empowering individuals through reading. Research demonstrates that reading enhances health and well-being, improves life opportunities, and strengthens social connections. The Reading Agency promotes access to the transformative power of reading through a variety of programs aimed at all age groups. By collaborating with public libraries, prisons, hospitals, and other community organizations, they reach over two million people annually.
However, with a UK population exceeding 67 million, their mission remains ongoing, as they strive to inspire more people to embrace reading, recognizing the profound changes it can bring.
ARPress proudly displayed its bestselling books at the London Book Fair, held at Olympia London (Hammersmith Road, London, W14 8UX) from March 11-13, 2025. Both the publisher and author are honored to participate in an event that fosters “a culture of diversity and inclusion.”
Recently, a Hollywood-style script, Janine: Tale of an Abandoned Wife and Mother by Mark Eric Johansen, was released. ARPress’ Movie Script Coverage Service aims to provide a written outline of an author’s book—specifically, a screenplay—that will be stored in a database accessible to major studios seeking stories to adapt into films.
The journey from novel to screenplay involves essential intermediate steps that pave the way for success. One critical step is the transition from coverage, which provides an initial analysis of the source material, to film treatment. This transition is not only a natural progression but also a pivotal moment in the adaptation process.
Once coverage is complete and the decision to proceed with an adaptation is made, the next logical step is creating a film treatment—a detailed document outlining how the source material will be translated into a screenplay. It serves as a bridge between the novel and the final script, providing a roadmap for adaptation. The film treatment is the crucial intermediary step that moves the adaptation from concept to concrete screenplay development.
A screenplay serves as common ground for producers, directors, actors, and the production team, guiding them from start to finish and determining what will be seen on the big screen. The purpose of the Movie Script Coverage Service is to lay the foundation for screenplay production.
Mark E. Johansen is an acclaimed author known for his ability to create deeply moving narratives that explore the complexities of human emotions and real-life struggles. His work often focuses on themes of survival, betrayal, and perseverance, with an emphasis on the extraordinary resilience that emerges from life’s most difficult trials. Johansen’s writing style is immersive and emotionally gripping, drawing readers into the lives of his characters with meticulous detail and raw authenticity.
The novel opens with an idyllic family vacation, setting the stage for what appears to be a happy and fulfilling life for Janine. However, the illusion of stability is quickly shattered when her husband, Brent, announces that he has to leave unexpectedly for a work-related emergency. Reassuring her that everything will be fine, he departs, leaving Janine and their children to enjoy the remainder of their trip. But as days pass without any communication, Janine’s growing unease turns into full-blown panic.
Returning home, she is met with an unthinkable reality—her once-secure life has crumbled. Credit cards are declined, the family home is no longer theirs, and Brent is nowhere to be found. His office has been cleared out, his accounts emptied, and his entire presence erased, as if he had never existed. With no financial means and two children to care for, Janine is forced to navigate a harsh and judgmental world where she must fight for survival while uncovering the truth about her husband’s disappearance.
Central to Janine’s journey is Eric Piersen, a retired carpenter who first serves as her protector and guide. Initially offering shelter and stability, Eric’s role shifts as he develops conflicted feelings for Janine—seeing her both as someone to protect and a woman he is drawn to. As Janine transforms from victim to strategist, Eric becomes her partner in survival and, eventually, in love.
Together, they navigate a dangerous game of deception, power, and moral compromise. This character-driven thriller blends family drama with crime, mystery, and psychological tension. It explores how desperation pushes people to unexpected limits, how resilience emerges in the face of adversity, and how love can be found even in the darkest of times.
Purchase the book via these links:
- ARPress: https://authorreputationpress.com/bookstore/janine-tale-of-an-abandoned-wife-and-mother/
- Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Janine-Tale-Abandoned-Wife-Mother/dp/B0DT513DT7
- Barnes&Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/janine-mark-johansen/1146347231