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Amazon Publishing imprint Little A has signed We Can Be Heroes, a memoir by Paul Burston, from David Headley at DHH Literary Agency. Publication is scheduled for June 2023.
Burston is the founder of the Polari literary salon and the Polari Prize, the UK's only book prize for LGBTQ+ writing. He grew up in a small town in south Wales, before arriving in London at the start of the AIDS pandemic, and building a career as a journalist, TV presenter, novelist, activist and advocate. He almost died of an overdose at 38, and became sober in January 2021. His memoir charts this journey.
Editor Victoria Haslam said: "From the moment I started reading Paul's memoir, I was completely and utterly blown away by what a powerful story he has to tell. Working with Paul on this very special book feels like a once in a lifetime opportunity and I am humbled to introduce a memoir to our readers which contains so much passion and has so many learnings to take away."
Burston said: "I'm delighted to be working with Victoria, who really understands where I'm coming from and what I set out to do in this memoir. It's a deeply personal book and one that covers some sensitive subjects, so it was important to find just the right editor. With Victoria, I know I'm in safe hands."
Mouncif Faqar of Amazon Books Europe said: "We are delighted to welcome Paul Burston to Amazon Publishing's Little A list. The Little A list was originally created to shine a light on undiscovered stories, particularly those which have an emotional, perspective within bigger conversations, and I cannot imagine a better fit than We Can Be Heroes."
Headley said: "Paul's story is quite enthralling, incredibly moving and touching. I was gripped by Paul's narrative from the beginning and I think that it is going to be an important publication and will be the success that it deserves. I cannot thank Victoria enough for her passion, which she has shown from the moment she read the manuscript."
Burston is the founder of the Polari literary salon and the Polari Prize, the UK's only book prize for LGBTQ+ writing. He grew up in a small town in south Wales, before arriving in London at the start of the AIDS pandemic, and building a career as a journalist, TV presenter, novelist, activist and advocate. He almost died of an overdose at 38, and became sober in January 2021. His memoir charts this journey.
Editor Victoria Haslam said: "From the moment I started reading Paul's memoir, I was completely and utterly blown away by what a powerful story he has to tell. Working with Paul on this very special book feels like a once in a lifetime opportunity and I am humbled to introduce a memoir to our readers which contains so much passion and has so many learnings to take away."
Burston said: "I'm delighted to be working with Victoria, who really understands where I'm coming from and what I set out to do in this memoir. It's a deeply personal book and one that covers some sensitive subjects, so it was important to find just the right editor. With Victoria, I know I'm in safe hands."
Mouncif Faqar of Amazon Books Europe said: "We are delighted to welcome Paul Burston to Amazon Publishing's Little A list. The Little A list was originally created to shine a light on undiscovered stories, particularly those which have an emotional, perspective within bigger conversations, and I cannot imagine a better fit than We Can Be Heroes."
Headley said: "Paul's story is quite enthralling, incredibly moving and touching. I was gripped by Paul's narrative from the beginning and I think that it is going to be an important publication and will be the success that it deserves. I cannot thank Victoria enough for her passion, which she has shown from the moment she read the manuscript."
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