DECEMBER

  • Eden Mine is an Amazon Best Book
    Congratulations to S. M. Hulse, whose sophomore novel Eden Mine is an Amazon Best Book of 2020.

NOVEMBER

  • The Ever Cruel Kingdom published

  • The Ever Cruel Kingdom, the sequel to Rin Chupeco’s The Never Tilting World, is out now!

  • Shelf Awareness reviews Storm the Earth
    In its review of Rebecca Kim Wells’ Storm the Earth, sequel to the Indie Next Pick Shatter the Sky, Shelf Awareness raves: “Storm the Earth has political intrigue and action galore, but the author leaves plenty of time for romantic entanglement…The tension throughout is heightened by cliffhangers at the end of each chapter--readers will likely barrel along at top speed to the finish.”

  • Hazel Bly sells in Germany
    German language rights for Ashley Herring Blake’s next middlegrade novel, Hazel Bly and the Deep Blue Sea, have sold to DTV Jr. in Germany.

OCTOBER

  • Storm the Earth published
    Storm the Earth, the sequel to Rebecca Kim Wells’ Shatter the Sky, is out now!

SEPTEMBER

  • Dr. Daniela Lamas writes for the Times
    In an opinion piece for The New York Times, critical care doctor Daniela J. Lamas (author of You Can Stop Humming Now) writes about the disparity of treatments available to Covid-19 patients depending upon the hospital; as much a factor in survival as age, gender, and pre-existing condition. Read the article here.

  • Not Your #Lovestory published

    Sonia Hartl’s sophomore YA novel, Not Your #Lovestory, is out now!

AUGUST

  • Holding On To Nothing Long Listed
    Elizabeth Chiles Shelburne's Holding On To Nothing was named to the Long List for the 2020 Clara Johnson Award for Women's Literature presented by the Jane's Stories Press Foundation.

  • Celebrate Shatter the Sky, virtually
    To celebrate the paperback release of Rebecca Kim Wells’ debut YA novel, Shatter the Sky, Porter Square Books will host a virtual kidlit panel on August 10, with guest authors Sara Farizan and Rory Powers. Find sign-up information here!

JULY

  • Pain Points sold
    Surgeon Rena Xu’s debut book Pain Points: Medicine’s Greatest Ailments, has sold to MIT Press.

  • Delilah Green Doesn’t Care sold

    Ashley Herring Blake’s debut adult romcom, Delilah Green Doesn’t Care, and an untitled second book, have sold to Berkley.

  • Inlander reviews Eden Mine
    In its review of S.M. Hulse’s newest novel, Eden Mine, the Inlander says, “Hulse has created an unusual and compelling lead character, a strong young woman who is faithful to the brother she loves even as she knows he has committed a terrible crime. The story ends, but Jo Faber will linger with readers, along with mysteries of love, truth, faith and friendship.”

  • Heartbreak for Hire sold

    Sonia Hartl’s debut adult romcom, Heartbreak for Hire, has sold to Gallery Books.

  • The Ken Blanchard Companies uses Conversational Capacity
    The Ken Blanchard Companies, the global leader in management training and coaching, have released Conversational Capacity, a program based upon Craig Weber’s acclaimed Conversational Capacity: The Secret to Building Successful Teams That Perform When the Pressure Is On. The program “teaches people the mindset, process, and skills to have open, balanced, non-defensive dialogue about difficult subjects.”

  • Amazon picks Eden Mine
    Amazon has included Eden Mine, the sophmore novel by S. M. Hulse, on their list of the Best Literature and Fiction of 2020 So Far. 

JUNE

  • The Dream Weaver published
    Reina Luz Alegre’s debut Middle Grade novel, The Dream Weaver, is out now!

  • Of Majesty & Mayhem sold
    Rebecca Rode’s YA novel, Of Majesty & Mayhem, has sold to JIMMY Patterson Books.

  • Kirkus reviews A Deception at Thornecrest
    In its review of Ashley Weaver’s A Deception at Thornecrest, Kirkus calls the next installment of the Amory Ames mystery series “A splendid resurrection of a formula popular in the 1930s combining romance and glamour with a tricky case of murder.”

MAY

  • Read Daniela Lamas in The New York Times
    Dr. Daniela Lamas, author of You Can Stop Humming Now, writes about the recovery of Covid-19 patients in The New York Times.

  • Of Blood and Briars sold
    Rebecca Kim Wells’ next YA novel, Of Blood and Briars, has sold to Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

  • Holding On To Nothing wins the IPPY
    Elizabeth Chiles Shelburne's  Holding On To Nothing has won the gold medal from the Independent Publisher Book Award (IPPY Award) for Best Regional Fiction, South. 

  • Weston Girls Take No Prisoners sold
    Samantha Markum’s debut YA novel has sold to Vicki Lame at Wednesday Books.

  • The Orphan Witch sold
    Paige Crutcher’s adult fantasy novel and a second untitled novel has sold to Monique Patterson at St. Martins.

APRIL

  • The Lost Girls sold
    Sonia Hartl’s third YA novel, The Lost Girls, has sold to Page Street Kids.

  • The Love Song of Ivy K. Harlowe sold
    Award-winning YA author Hannah Moskowitz’ next YA novel, The Love Song of Ivy K. Harlowe, has sold to Entangled Teen.

  • Ashley Herring Blake and Rebecca Podos’ Fools in Love sold
    Fools in Love, a YA romance anthology co-edited by agents and authors Ashley Herring Blake (The Mighty Heart of Sunny St. James) and Rebecca Podos (Like Water) has sold to Running Kids Press.

  • Read Daniela Lamas in The Times
    Dr. Daniela Lamas, author of You Can Stop Humming Now: A Doctor's Stories of Life, Death, and In Between, writes about the difficult decisions that critical care doctors may soon face in The New York Times.

  • Mystery Scene Magazine reviews Murder at the Mena House
    In its review of Erica Ruth Neubauer's Murder at the Mena House, Mystery Scene Magazine says, “In addition to the very engaging mystery itself, I really enjoyed the vivid descriptions of the plush hotel and the surrounding area…A very good start to a new historical mystery series.”

MARCH

  • The JGL picks The Dream Weaver
    Reina Luz Alegre’s forthcoming middle grade debut, The Dream Weaver, is a Junior Library Guild Selection.

  • Read Daniela Lamas in The New York Times
    Dr. Daniela Lamas, author of You Can Stop Humming Now: A Doctor's Stories of Life, Death, and In Between, speaks about life in the I.C.U before and duringn the Coronavirus in The New York Times.

  • Sunny makes the WSRA list
    The Mighty Heart of Sunny St. James, Ashley Herring Blake’s critically acclaimed middle-grade novel, has made Wisconson’s Just One More Page 2020 recommendation list.

  • Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine reviews Murder at the Mena House
    In its review of Erica Ruth Neubauer's Murder at the Mena House, Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine gave the book 4 out of 5 stars.

  • Wicked As You Wish released
    Rin Chupeco’s new Young Adult novel, Wicked As You Wish, which begins the A Hundred Names for Magic series, is out now!

FEBRUARY

  • Eden Mine published
    Eden Mine, the sophomore novel by author S. M. Hulse (Black River) is out now!

  • Have a Little Faith in Me a feminist pick
    Sonia Hartl’s debut YA novel, Have a Little Faith in Me, has been selected for the Rise: A Feminist Book Project List, which seeks to recommend well-written, well-illustrated books for young readers with significant feminist content.

  • Rees books among ALA’s Best YA Fiction
    Listed among the ALA’s 2020 Best Fiction for Young Adult’s List are Hannah Moskowitz’ Sick Kids in Love, Rin Chupeco’s The Never Tilting World, and London Shah’s The Light at the Bottom of the World. Congratulations to all!

JANUARY

  • Sick Kids in Love a Sydney Taylor Honor Book
    Congratulations to Hannah Moskowitz, whose YA novel Sick Kids in Love has been named a Sydney Taylor Honor Book. Medals are awarded annually for outstanding books that authentically portray the Jewish experience.

  • PW reviews Eden Mine
    Publishers Weekly calls Eden Mine, the sophomore novel of S.M. Hulse, “A taut, poignant tale … The dramatic conclusion kicks like a mule, a testament to Hulse's storytelling acumen."  

  • PW stars Wicked As You Wish
    Rin Chupeco’s fourth young adult series starts with a star! In its starred review, Publishers Weekly exclaims, “Combining legends, myths, fairy tales, and classic children’s literature from Oz to Neverland, Chupeco creates an enchanting story that is both a feast for the senses and a unique spin on the hero’s journey…a nail-biting quest that introduces a gripping new series.”

  • Nice Girls Don’t Speak Up or Stand Out released
    Lois P. Frankel’s Nice Girls Don’t Speak Up or Stand Out, the audiobook described as a “must-listen for every smart, capable woman who wants to succeed” is out now!

  • Library Journal stars Murder at the Mena House
    In its starred review of Murder at the Mena House by Erica Ruth Neubauer, Library Journal raves, “Stunning revelations, romance, adventure, and intrigue abound in this multilayered, delightfully entertaining whodunit. Neubauer’s debut dazzles, with a smart plot, remarkable scenery, and skilled execution.”

  • Booklist reviews From the Grave
    In its review of Jay Brandon’s From the Grave, Booklist says, “The pace is brisk and the writing elegant… Fans of legal thrillers should give this top priority.”

  • Murder at the Mena House a spring must-read
    Publishers Weekly has chosen Erica Ruth Neubauer's forthcoming Murder at the Mena House as one of their “Adult Books for Spring 2020”  to put on your radar.