Robinson has picked up worldwide rights in all languages to fisherman Ashley Mullenger My Fishing Life: A Story of the Sea.
Acquired by Emma Smith from Andrew Lownie at Andrew Lownie Literary Agency. It will be published in hardback, e-book and audio on May 2nd.
The synopsis reads: “Ashley Mullenger never planned to be a fisherman. A chance trip – catching mackerel off the Norfolk coast – was the start of an obsession. One that resulted in a transformation from tidy office worker to commercial ‘Fisherman of the Year’, and proud working owner of two boats, Fairlass and Saoirse, with skipper Nigel.
“This is a memoir of that journey, a life swept away by water and elements, strength of mind and body, of old ways and new struggles,” the publisher continues. “It’s about the bravery of crews, early mornings, weather-beaten characters and those who can sink pints as fast as pots. These coastal communities and old livelihoods are built on trust, courage and skill – but they are also resistant to politics, poverty and climate change. The reality of commercial fishing is rarely seen, but Ashley takes us on the waves and around UK waters in vivid detail to show what really goes on in the sea to get fish to our plates.
Mullenger is a commercial fisherman working off the North Norfolk coast. She is one of the few women working in the industry and was named ‘Fisherman of the Year’ in 2022.
