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Sam Hiyate - President and CEO
Stacey Kondla - Literary Agent
Natalie Kimber - Literary Agent
Lindsay Leggett - Associate Agent
Haskell Nussbaum - Associate Agent
Kathryn Willms - Associate Agent
Tim Moore - Associate Agent
Wayne Arthurson - Associate Agent
Trisha Telep - Associate Agent
Tasneem Motala - Assistant Agent
Jennifer Chevais - Assistant Agent
Kaitlin Sooklal - Assistant Agent
Natasha Mihell - Assistant Agent

Milly Ruggiero - Foreign Rights Manager
Karmen Wells - Associate Agent, Film & TV

Diane Terrana - Executive Editor
Tamanna Bhasin - Associate Editor
Talya Pardo - Editorial Assistant

Anne Sampson - Brand Manager

Congratulations to Xan van Rooyen on the publication of Born of Malice, out now with Ruadán Books!Set in an explosive ne...
10/02/2026

Congratulations to Xan van Rooyen on the publication of Born of Malice, out now with Ruadán Books!

Set in an explosive new world inspired by a fusion of South African and Finnish mythology, Born of Malice is a q***r dark fantasy of epic stakes, where old gods walk among mortals, magic is under threat and a god-sized sibling rivalry could bring entire worlds to ruin.

In the ancient city of Savat, the tyrannical Sodality is determined to replace magic with technology and eradicate devotion to the old gods. But with Chaos seeking revenge, War plotting destruction, Nightmare desperate to escape her family, and a scholar on the verge of making magic accessible to anyone, reality itself is beginning to fracture.

If that sounds like your next favourite read, be sure to check out the virtual launch of BORN OF MALICE - happening October 4th at 2pm: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/31D_KqLiSv6LChlVklgSxA #/registration

Xan is represented by Clara Chuiton.

Congratulations to Tristan Hay Lee of UBC for winning the 2026 Bridge Prize (grad student category) for her story Margo ...
10/01/2026

Congratulations to Tristan Hay Lee of UBC for winning the 2026 Bridge Prize (grad student category) for her story Margo Makes a YouTube Channel.

Tristan is represented by Julia Kim.

Author Noah Farberman has two upcoming events celebrating the launch of The Death of Greaseboy!First up, join Noah at UT...
10/01/2026

Author Noah Farberman has two upcoming events celebrating the launch of The Death of Greaseboy!

First up, join Noah at UTSC on October 15 at 3 PM for a free, public alumni book launch on campus.

Then on October 17 at 5 PM, Greaseboy Live! takes over Comedy Bar Bloor for an evening of stand-up, comedy music and, of course, the book launch.

🎟️ Comedy Bar tickets are $18, or $30 with a copy of The Death of Greaseboy included: https://comedybar.ca/shows/greaseboy-live

Noah is represented by Kathryn Willms.

Ashley Cowan is taking Not Another Christmas Movie on the road!From San Francisco to Vancouver and across Connecticut, A...
09/30/2026

Ashley Cowan is taking Not Another Christmas Movie on the road!

From San Francisco to Vancouver and across Connecticut, Ashley is bringing plenty of holiday romance, festive fun, and bookish cheer to five stops this autumn. ✨

📍 Oct. 8 - The Love Portion Library (San Francisco): https://luma.com/5qa0mtpm?lm_source=embed �

📍 Oct. 15 - Perfect Match Bookshop (Vancouver): https://perfectmatchbookshop.com/events/6357520261015�

📍 Oct. 18 - River Bend Bookshop (West Hartford, Connecticut): https://riverbendbookshop.com/event/2026-10-18/evening-ashley-cowan-not-another-christmas-movie�

📍 Nov. 5 - Eno Hall (Simsbury, Connecticut): https://simsburytv.org/ �

📍 Nov. 21 - Bank Square Books (Mystic, Connecticut): https://thisismystic.com/event/kim-harrington-a-killer-for-christmas-and-ashley-cowan-not-another-christmas-movie-weekend-book-signing/

Ashley is represented by Claire Cavanagh.

TRF’s Natasha Mihell was recently in Vancouver for the BC and Yukon Book Prizes Gala, where she caught up with her clien...
09/29/2026

TRF’s Natasha Mihell was recently in Vancouver for the BC and Yukon Book Prizes Gala, where she caught up with her client, author Nicholas Pullen. 📚

A great chance to connect in person while celebrating BC and Yukon’s literary community!

Fans of Practical Magic, this one’s for you. 🔮🍸Goodreads is giving away 10 copies of Hexes Go Well With Tequila - a witc...
09/29/2026

Fans of Practical Magic, this one’s for you. 🔮🍸

Goodreads is giving away 10 copies of Hexes Go Well With Tequila - a witchy, whimsical story filled with found family, female friendship, mysterious lost souls, accidental graveyard hexes and a little unexpected romance.

When Ursula Cambridge receives a magical invitation to start over in Salem, Massachusetts, she finds herself living in a house with a graveyard, surrounded by secrets, magic and a group of women who might just help her find herself again.

Add in a centuries-old mystery, a modern-day witch hunt and a very grumpy (and very intriguing) local bachelor, and things are bound to get a little spellbinding.

Head to Goodreads for your chance to win today: https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/452331-hexes-go-well-with-tequila

U.S. residents only.

LeAnna is represented by Alex D’Amico.

Cover reveal for SEAFOAM SHALLOWS by Emma E. Murray - coming Fall 2027 with Shortwave Publishing. It's the end of the wo...
09/28/2026

Cover reveal for SEAFOAM SHALLOWS by Emma E. Murray - coming Fall 2027 with Shortwave Publishing.

It's the end of the world, a family checks into a luxury euthanasia resort to avoid a horrific societal collapse, before realizing there's no way out of the resort, and the world might not end after all.

Emma is represented by Clara Chuiton.

The Undertow of Evelyn Graymore by Matteo Franco was recently featured in Romantasy Illustrated! In the feature, Matteo ...
09/28/2026

The Undertow of Evelyn Graymore by Matteo Franco was recently featured in Romantasy Illustrated!

In the feature, Matteo chats about bringing Evelyn’s story into the world, the lessons learned on the road to publication, and why readers drawn to female rage, morally complicated characters and a certain “ocean shadow daddy” might want to dive in. 👀

The Undertow of Evelyn Graymore is out October 20th - pre-order yours today.

Matteo is represented by Alex D’Amico.

Congratulations on the publication of Boo's Big Achoo! by Xiao Jing "Iris" Wang M.D. - out now with Mayo Clinic Press Ki...
09/22/2026

Congratulations on the publication of Boo's Big Achoo! by Xiao Jing "Iris" Wang M.D. - out now with Mayo Clinic Press Kids.

Don’t let sniffles scare you―laugh and learn with Boo’s Big Achoo.

This delightfully silly board book will have little ones laughing through their sneezes! Join Boo the ghost as he wakes up with a big “Achoo!” and learns all about germs, viruses, and the amazing immune system army inside us all. With playful rhymes and charming illustrations, Boo’s Big Achoo is perfect for reading aloud―whether your little one is under the weather or just loves a good giggle!
Written by Mayo Clinic physician Xiao Jing "Iris" Wang, M.D., Boo’s Big Achoo also includes helpful tips for parents on keeping kids healthy, from handwashing and healthy foods to the power of vaccines. With Boo’s brave spirit and a dash of humor, this book makes learning about sickness and staying well fun for the whole family.

Whether you’re facing a case of the sniffles or just want a fun, educational read, Boo’s Big Achoo is a wonderful addition to any child’s bookshelf.

Mayo Clinic Press Kids creates empowering health and wellness content in partnership with pediatric experts. Proceeds from the sale of every book go to benefit important medical research and education at Mayo Clinic.

Iris is represented by Jes Trudel.

Deal News - Brigid Kaelin's MASTERMIND: HOW TAYLOR SWIFT'S MUSIC WORKSKentucky-born musician Brigid Kaelin's MASTERMIND:...
09/22/2026

Deal News - Brigid Kaelin's MASTERMIND: HOW TAYLOR SWIFT'S MUSIC WORKS

Kentucky-born musician Brigid Kaelin's MASTERMIND: HOW TAYLOR SWIFT'S MUSIC WORKS, a deep dive into the theory behind the music and how Swift's intentional use of the science, psychology, and emotionality of music and her masterful technical composing has enabled her to build a global empire and smash the ceilings of a historically male-dominated industry, paving the way for other women artists around the world, to Chris Chappell at Backbeat, with Emily Burr editing, for publication in 2027, by Kathleen Foxx at The Rights Factory (world English).

Brigid is represented by Kathleen Foxx.

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