In addition, Philo intermittently publishes "Philomel", a literary magazine. It was first published in 1994 by Philomel Books. It was published by Philomel (Penguin Young Readers Group) in 1989. It was published by Philomel Books in New York, NY. Released in 2008 by Philomel Books, the book is a sequel to "Things Hoped For". That could have better sowed then Philomel. HMS "Philomel" was an old cruiser which functioned as New Zealand's first naval base. April 2006, his second children's book, "Heat," was published by Philomel. "Philomel" escorted the convoy as far as Western Australia. Philomel is another name for Philomela, a character from Greek mythology. "Philomel" was launched on 28 August 1890, and completed the following March. For six years, "Philomel" served on station, intercepting slave traders along the coast of Africa. "Philomel Cottage" (Radio 4, 2002) and "The Time Machine" (Radio 3, 2009).