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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 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

Author Jonathan Tepper speaks with Foreword about his memoir SHOOTING UP: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Addiction. đź“šđź“°In th...
05/08/2026

Author Jonathan Tepper speaks with Foreword about his memoir SHOOTING UP: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Addiction. đź“šđź“°

In this wide-ranging interview, Tepper reflects on his extraordinary upbringing in Madrid’s hardest-hit neighborhoods during the he**in epidemic, his family’s work with addiction recovery, and the deeply personal experiences that shaped his powerful memoir.

A fascinating look at the life behind the book—and the story behind the story.

đź”— Check out the full interview:
https://tinyurl.com/forewordreviewsjonathantepper

📚 Did You Miss It? 🎙️On April 27th, Alexis Stefanovich-Thomson joined Toronto Legends to talk about OPPOSITE SULLY’S GYM...
05/07/2026

📚 Did You Miss It? 🎙️

On April 27th, Alexis Stefanovich-Thomson joined Toronto Legends to talk about OPPOSITE SULLY’S GYM, the second novel in the Patrick Bird Mystery series.

In the episode, he discussed “Maple Noir,” incorporating real Toronto history into fiction—including the story of James Earl Ray—along with the realities of writing while working full-time and the inspirations behind the series.

🎧 Listen now:
https://tinyurl.com/torontolegendsalexis

📰✨ Don't miss it: Nicole Hackett is featured in Pure Wow with her latest piece: “It’s More Than Mom Brain—It’s Synaptic ...
05/05/2026

📰✨ Don't miss it: Nicole Hackett is featured in Pure Wow with her latest piece: “It’s More Than Mom Brain—It’s Synaptic Pruning (AKA The Necessary Losing of My Mind).”

In this thoughtful and personal essay, Nicole explores the science and lived experience behind “mom brain,” reframing it as something deeper, more complex—and even necessary.

đź”— Read the full piece here:
https://www.purewow.com/family/mom-brain-synaptic-pruning-nicole-hackett

🎤📚 PITCH EVENT 📚🎤Looking to get your work in front of editors and agents?Nikki Carrero will be one of the agents partici...
05/04/2026

🎤📚 PITCH EVENT 📚🎤

Looking to get your work in front of editors and agents?

Nikki Carrero will be one of the agents participating in the 2026 Online Pittsburgh Writing Workshop (May 8–9), a two-day “How to Get Published” event hosted by Writing Day Workshops.

Writers can attend from anywhere, receive intensive instruction, and pitch directly to agents and editors (optional).

Spots are limited—register early to secure your place.

đź”— Register now:
https://pittsburghwritingworkshop.com/

📰📚 An excerpt from OBLIVIOUS by Elaine Dewar is now live in The Walrus!In “How Residential School Students Became Victim...
05/01/2026

đź“°đź“š An excerpt from OBLIVIOUS by Elaine Dewar is now live in The Walrus!

In “How Residential School Students Became Victims of N**i Race Science,” Dewar uncovers a disturbing and little-known history, tracing the intersections of Canadian policy, racism, and unethical scientific practices.

đź”— Read the full piece here:
https://tinyurl.com/obliviousexcerpt

Literary agent and freelance editor Kat Foxx is joining the Story Nerd podcast team! 🎙️📚Kat will appear every other Frid...
04/30/2026

Literary agent and freelance editor Kat Foxx is joining the Story Nerd podcast team! 🎙️📚

Kat will appear every other Friday alongside Valerie Francis and Melanie Hill to talk all things publishing—reviewing queries, opening pages, and sharing insider insight on what works.

They’re kicking things off with an Ask Me Anything, followed by a practical how-to on crafting standout query letters.

🎧 Listen here:
https://valeriefrancis.ca/story-nerd
📬 Subscribe for submission details:
https://valeriefrancis.ca/innercircle

📰📚 MOM BRAIN by Nicole Hackett has been reviewed in Publishers Weekly!“Hackett’s skillful plotting and character work wi...
04/29/2026

đź“°đź“š MOM BRAIN by Nicole Hackett has been reviewed in Publishers Weekly!

“Hackett’s skillful plotting and character work will keep readers hooked… This one’s not for the faint of heart.”

Released April 21, this gripping novel takes a sharp, unsettling look at modern motherhood and the idea of control.

đź”— Read the full review:
https://www.publishersweekly.com/9781400350339

đź”— And don't forget to order your copy of MOM BRAIN today: https://a.co/d/0043SPG2

🎧📚 The audiobook edition of SHOOT ME IN THE FACE ON A BEAUTIFUL DAY by Emma E. Murray is out now from Tantor Audio!Narra...
04/28/2026

🎧📚 The audiobook edition of SHOOT ME IN THE FACE ON A BEAUTIFUL DAY by Emma E. Murray is out now from Tantor Audio!

Narrated by Veronica Fox and Matt Godfrey, this gripping, multi-POV novel follows Birdie as she navigates grief, an abusive partner, and the terror of a serial killer stalking her community. Dark, unflinching, and emotionally charged, it’s a story that shocks and devastates in equal measure.

🎧 Listen now:
https://www.audible.ca/pd/Shoot-Me-in-the-Face-on-a-Beautiful-Day-Audiobook/B0FSG94287?source_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp

📚✨ DEAL ANNOUNCEMENT ✨📚WHERE YOU LEAD by Melissa Grace—previously self-published as MARJORIE & ME—has been acquired by H...
04/27/2026

📚✨ DEAL ANNOUNCEMENT ✨📚

WHERE YOU LEAD by Melissa Grace—previously self-published as MARJORIE & ME—has been acquired by Hannah K. Smith at Penguin Michael Joseph for publication in September 2026 (UK & Commonwealth, excl. Canada).

Blending the emotional depth of women’s fiction with the charm of a paranormal romcom, the novel explores grief, growth, and the transcendent power of unconditional love—with a touch of Gilmore Girls-inspired ghostly magic.

The deal was negotiated by Nikki Carrero.

đź“°đź“š Did you catch the feature of Nicole Hackett in the Baltimore Sun discussing her new novel MOM BRAIN?In the interview,...
04/24/2026

đź“°đź“š Did you catch the feature of Nicole Hackett in the Baltimore Sun discussing her new novel MOM BRAIN?

In the interview, Nicole explores the idea of “mom brain” as a hidden strength, and the inspiration behind her sharp, thought-provoking take on modern motherhood.

Read the full feature on the Baltimore Sun website!

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