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Literary agency representing fiction, nonfiction, children's and YA books since 2004. Learn more abo

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 M

ihell - 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

10/07/2025

We're excited to share that NEGOTIATE IT RIGHT by Kamal Gupta is out now!

In today’s world of corporate dominance and rising inequality, the power to negotiate is one of the most valuable skills you can have. Wall Street veteran and former professional blackjack player Kamal Gupta shares sharp, practical strategies to help you outsmart the system, win against even the most powerful corporations, and get paid what you truly deserve.

Because negotiating well isn’t just about money—it’s about fairness, confidence, and control.

Find out more here: https://www.jaicobooks.com/shop/business/career-business/negotiate-it-right/

10/06/2025

WILDERNESS MOTHER by Deanna Barnhardt Kawatski is OUT NOW as a fully revised and updated 30th anniversary edition from Ronsdale Press!

First published in 1994, WILDERNESS MOTHER tells the remarkable true story of raising a young family in the remote wilds of Northern BC. Over a hundred miles from the nearest paved road, Deanna and her husband built a home, lived off the land, and raised their children in staggering isolation and beauty.

This new edition adds candid new chapters on her relationship with her husband, his struggles with mental health, and the challenges that led to the end of their marriage. Kawatski brings her deep love of the natural world and her lifelong work as a naturalist into every page, offering an honest and unforgettable portrait of pioneer life.

Order your copy here: https://www.amazon.ca/Wilderness-Mother-Memoir-Years-Grid/dp/1553807308

10/04/2025

🐺✨ We’re thrilled to share the release of THREADS OF TIME, the second book in A WOLF IN THE SUN series by Coltrane Seesequasis, out now from Kegedonce Press!

Silversong is thrust into a battle for the soul of the Four Territories, caught between the Heretic’s destructive ambition and the Warden’s oppressive rule. With newfound powers, he must unite the packs and break boundaries to ensure wolfkind’s survival.

Get your copy today: https://www.amazon.ca/Threads-Time-Coltrane-Seesequasis/dp/1928120512

10/03/2025

⭐ Publishers Weekly has given a glowing review to Steven Sandor's LEVELING THE ICE: CONFRONTING RACISM IN HOCKEY, praising its urgent look at how racism continues to shape Canada’s game and what needs to change. 🏒📖

Read the full review here: https://www.publishersweekly.com/9780807020463

10/02/2025

A big thank you to everyone who came out to The Word On The Street’s 36th Annual Festival in Toronto! 📚✨

Wayne Ng joined fellow authors Rachel Phan, Wanda Taylor, and Zehra Allibhai for the panel “Setting the Table: On Food and Friendship,” where they shared stories on the ways food and community shape our lives and writing.

It was a joy to see JOHNNY DELIVERS connect with readers at David Pecaut Square, and to celebrate the power of storytelling with such a vibrant audience. 💛

10/01/2025

📚✨ Mark your calendars! On Sunday, October 5 at 6:30PM, Caitlin Galway will be reading from A SONG FOR WILDCATS as part of Junction Reads, alongside Catherine Bush and Michelle Winters.

The event takes place in person at Type Books Junction (2887 Dundas St. W, Toronto) and will also be livestreamed on Zoom.

Join this incredible evening of prose—whether you’re there in person or tuning in from home!

🔗 Learn more: https://junctionreads.ca/upcoming-schedule/
🎟 Register for the Zoom live-stream: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/catherine-bush-caitlin-galway-michelle-winters-livestreaming-tickets-1592496944229

09/30/2025

HEMO SAPIENS by Emily Weedon is out now from Dundurn Press in Canada, and will be coming to US readers on October 28th! 🩸

Detective Luke Stockton’s world unravels when his pregnant wife becomes entangled with a medspa offering leech treatments and vampire facials. As a string of exsanguinated bodies surfaces, he’s pulled into a shadowy web of desire, danger, and secrets that threaten his family.

Don't miss out! Get your copy here: https://www.dundurn.com/books_/t22117/a9781459755673-hemo-sapiens

09/29/2025

It's been a busy few weeks at The Rights Factory, and we have more agent news to share with you!

Trisha Telep has been promoted to literary agent, and we are beyond excited to celebrate with her on this hard-earned achievement.

Trisha has held many different jobs and lived many different places. She hosted film nights in East London where writers chose a favourite film to screen (eg Rachel Caine & Lost Boys; Don Winslow & The Friends of Eddie Coyle). She has a knack for meeting curious people with interesting stories.

Trisha is currently closed to queries.

09/26/2025

🌍✈️ We’re heading to Frankfurt!

Members of The Rights Factory team will be at the Frankfurt Book Fair from October 14–17. You can find us in Hall 6.2, Stand 31E. 📚✨

We still have a few meeting slots available—please reach out if you’d like to connect. Or simply swing by our stand to say hello and learn more about the incredible stories and voices we’re representing this year.

Get your ticket to the fair here: https://www.buchmesse.de/en

09/25/2025

📣 Big news from the The Rights Factory!

Please join us in congratulating Literary Agents Alexandra D'Amico and Natasha Mihell on their well-deserved promotions to Co-Associate Film & TV Agents! 🎉📚🎬

Their passion for storytelling and sharp industry insight continue to elevate our authors and projects across both the publishing and screen worlds. We’re so proud to see them take this exciting next step!

09/24/2025

🌙✨ We’re over the moon to share that Katie Ortiz’s THE SOUTHERN SORORITY OF SUPERSTITIOUS WITCHES has been acquired at auction by Alcove Press for publication in Fall 2026!

A spellbinding Southern Gothic historical novel, SOUTHERN SORORITY follows three fierce women in post–Civil War Alabama who harness witchcraft to combat sexism and educational discrimination—fighting for the right to higher education for women across the state.

Think sisterhood, spells, and systemic change. 🔮🖤

Represented by Alexandra D'Amico at TRF.

09/23/2025

We're excited to announce our newest agent, Nikki Carrero!

Nikki has been with TRF since the start of the year and has worn many hats, but she's excited to continue building her list and advocating for authors and their stories.

Currently open to queries, Nikki is looking for adult, new adult, and young adult fiction in the mystery, thriller, suspense, romance, women's fiction, and contemporary fiction spaces.

You can find her detailed wishlist on MSWL: https://www.manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/nikki-carrero/

Query Nikki today: https://bit.ly/QueryNikkiCarrero

We're excited to see Nikki thrive as an agent!

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