Langtons International Agency

12/28/2022

Holiday Reads

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12/21/2022

Are you looking for some last minute gifts for the holidays? A well written page turner is always a great present.

Here are some recommendations from Langtons International Agency and Central Park South Publishing, that would be perfect gifts for all types of readers.

See the full list, with links to purchase, here: https://mailchi.mp/95f658204774/langtonsnewsletter-4978704

12/21/2022

Great Reads for the Holidays

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12/20/2022

As we look forward to the New Year, it is the perfect time to think about sharing your legacy, and writing your memoir.

In our memoir division, we help you write your unique story, whether it is your personal inspirational memoir, an entrepreneurial business success story, we would like to share your story with the world.

Our aim is to turn your story into a bestselling book, and we will shepherd your project ready for the commercial publishers or as a book to publish yourself.

Learn more on our website here: https://langtonsinternational.com/langtons-international/memoir/

12/20/2022

Happy Holidays

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12/19/2022

Looking for the perfect gift for the friend that is obsessed with true crime? ‘Killing Women’ by Rodney Sadler is a page turner and chilling read that is sure to keep them on the edge of their seat.

As a decorated police offer, Rodney Sadler takes his readers inside the mind of a serial killer and shares the real life horror story of Don Miller. A former youth pastor, Don Miller shocked his community by being arrested in 1978 for the attempted murders of two teenagers. It was only then that authorities discovered his connection to the disappearances and murders of four other women.

Order here: https://www.amazon.com/KILLING-WOMEN-Serial-Killer-Millers/dp/1952225272

12/16/2022

Books On Our Radar

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12/15/2022

Happy Birthday to ‘Love’ by Jefferson Blackburn-Smith, published by Black Rose Writing today.

In this heartfelt novel, Ed Gideon is navigating the loss of his wife, and raising his teenage daughters. When Ed meets Bobbi Love, the fifteen-year-old daughter of the drunk driver who killed his wife, his life is turned upside down again.

Order Jefferson’s moving book here: https://www.amazon.com/Love-Novel-Desire-Jefferson-Blackburn-Smith/dp/1685130852/

12/14/2022

Fayne Frey was recently interviewed for ‘Longevity,’ an international magazine and online publication.

Fayne spoke about her book “The Skincare Hoax”, which Langtons International Agency sold to Skyhorse Publishing. She provided skincare tips and educated us on the role the media plays which misleads us on the skincare products which we are using.

Read Fayne’s interview here: https://longevitylive.com/beauty/dr-fayne-frey-simplifying-skincare-and-challenging-the-beauty-industry/

Order her groundbreaking book which is a guide to skincare and what we should be looking for here: https://www.amazon.com/Skincare-Hoax-Tricked-Lotions-Potions/dp/1510771557

12/13/2022

Congratulations to our wonderful client Bonnie MacBird, whose Sherlock Holmes Christmas Adventure ‘What Child is This?’ was listed as one of the ‘Best Mystery Novels of 2022’ in the Washington Post.

The critic Michael Dirda says “MacBird neatly emulates the style and tone of Arthur Conan Doyle’s original stories… If you’re in the mood for light seasonal entertainment, albeit with a serious underlay, look no further.”

‘What Child is This?’ is the fifth book in Bonnie’s bestselling series, published by HarperCollins.

Order the book in time for Christmas here: https://www.amazon.com/What-Child-This-Christmas-Adventure/dp/000852128X

See the Washington Post article here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/books/2022/12/08/best-mystery-novels-2022/

12/12/2022

Set in the mountains of Utah in January, ‘The Sundance Revenge’ by Mike Pace is the perfect read for winter.

The first in a series, this thriller follows former combat Marine Belle Bannon, as she hunts down a vigilante killer who is targeting victims at the Sundance film festival.

Order this page turner here: https://www.amazon.com/Sundance-Revenge-Belle-Bannon-Novel/dp/1645830659/

12/08/2022

Welcome to our new author, Qaali Schmidt. Qaali’s books have been published in Denmark, and featured in educational programs. She is an author, educator, and social worker.

‘On the Roof of Judgement Day’ is Qaali’s inspirational and fascinating memoir about her time as a young girl surviving civil war in Somalia and subsequently as a refugee in Denmark.

Langtons International Agency is looking forward to finding a great publisher for Qaali’s memoir.

12/07/2022

The Skincare Hoax: How You're Being Tricked into Buying Lotions, Potions & Wrinkle Cream

The Skincare Hoax: How You're Being Tricked into Buying Lotions, Potions & Wrinkle Cream

The Skincare Hoax: How You're Being Tricked into Buying Lotions, Potions & Wrinkle Cream

12/07/2022

Yesterday Linda enjoyed lunch with her friend, client and renowned artist, Emilia Kabakov. It was a wonderful conversation as always and spoke of Emilia’s incredible successes as world renowned, international artist. We talked about Emilia and her husband Ilya’s work, which has been shown throughout the world, in such well-known international art galleries including the Museum of Modern Art, New York, the Tate Gallery, London, the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam, and The Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, among many others.

Langtons International Agency is so proud to be representing Emilia and her memoir ‘Between Two Worlds’, which shares her story of growing up in Russia under the Stalin regime, living in Ukraine, and then emigrating to America via Israe and Linda to count Emilia as a close personal friend.

12/06/2022

‘The Spa at Lavender Lane’ by Phyllis Melhado is a page turning women’s fiction novel, that is a perfect gift for the woman in your life for the holidays.

Set in the world’s premier spa, the novel follows a diverse group of women as they arrive at Lavender Lane. Full of secrets and ambition, the women compete for the attention of the eligible bachelor and owner of the spa itself.

Order here: https://www.amazon.com/Spa-at-Lavender-Lane/dp/1684334640

12/05/2022

Congratulations to our client Stephen Wunderli, who recently had a short fiction piece published in Kalahari Review. The story ‘Before I Formed Thee in the Belly’ explores a clash of cultures, and how difficult it can be to find acceptance.

Langtons International Agency is currently representing Stephen’s middle grade novel, ‘Glow’, a story of two siblings who discover magical glow worms that contain the key to all knowledge.

Read Stephen’s short story here: https://kalaharireview.com/before-i-formed-thee-in-the-belly-9282d4094e8c

12/02/2022

Book Lover's Gift Guide

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12/01/2022

Welcome to our new author, Doug Kari.

Doug is an attorney and journalist, focusing on law and crime. He has had articles featured in ‘LA Weekly,’ ‘San Diego Union-Tribune,’ ‘San Francisco Daily Journal,’ and many more.

Langtons International Agency is happy to be representing his fascinating true crime ‘Gone to the Vanishing Point’ which delves into the murders of Barry and Louise Berman. Kari’s extensive research connects the prime suspect, Marine Corps Captain Michael Pepe, to human trafficking in Cambodia.

We look forward to finding a great publisher for your book, Doug.

11/30/2022

Congratulations to Bonnie MacBird whose book ‘What Child is This?’ who was listed as a Holiday Pick for 2022 in ‘The Wall Street Journal’. In the list, Tom Nolan said “What could be a better present this season than a new Christmas case for Sherlock Holmes.”

‘What Child is This?’ is the fifth book in the Bonnie’s best-selling Sherlock Holmes series, published internationally by HarperCollins.

Order the book in time for the holidays here: https://www.amazon.com/What-Child-This-Christmas-Adventure/dp/000852128X

11/29/2022

‘Menachem Begin: A Life’ by Avi Shilon was published by Yale University Press 10 years ago, and continues to sell well today.

This riveting biography is based on wide-ranging research among archival documents and on testimonials and interviews with Begin's closest advisers, and presents a detailed portrait of Israel's founding leader.

Langtons International Agency is proud to have been the agent for the biography of this outstanding Israeli statesman.

Order here: https://www.amazon.com/Menachem-Begin-Life-Avi-Shilon/dp/0300162359

11/28/2022

As the weather gets colder, Linda continues to feed her feathered friends in Central Park. A passerby took this photo.

It is a great way to start the morning!

11/25/2022

Are you a first time author looking to get published? Langtons International Agency is accepting submissions. We have worked with several debut authors, to help them sell their books to the commercial publishers. We would love to hear from you.

Send your query to [email protected]

11/24/2022

Langtons International Agency would like to wish everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving.

We would like to give our thanks to our talented authors and clients, and to everyone, for all your support.

We hope you have a wonderful holiday, surrounded by friends and family.

11/23/2022

Happy Thanksgiving from Langtons International Agency

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11/23/2022

As the year comes to an end, and we begin to work on our new year resolutions, it is a great time to revamp your personal and leadership skills.

‘Pivot, Disrupt, Transform’ by Marcia Daszko is an innovative business how-to, which to guides leaders at any level through a process to radically improve their businesses to a more cohesive, resilient company.

Order this groundbreaking book here: https://www.amazon.com/Pivot-Disrupt-Transform-Leaders-Survive/dp/1635764742

11/22/2022

Congratulations to our client Greg Cummings, who had an article published in ‘GoNomad’ about his travels in Malindi, Kenya. Greg writes about the beauty of the coastal town, and its outlying wildlands, while sharing some tips for tourists.

Langtons International Agency sold Greg’s memoir ‘Gorilla Tactics’ to Chicago Review Press. To be published in September 2023, his fascinating memoir details his experience working to save gorilla habitats in Africa, and working as executive director of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund.

Read Greg’s article here: https://www.gonomad.com/210167-malindi-kenya-worth-the-slog

11/21/2022

The National Examiner is holding a giveaway for Fayne Frey’s groundbreaking book ‘The Skincare Hoax,’ so that readers can “feel empowered and beautiful at any age with this enlightening guide to skincare.”

Published by Skyhorse Publishing last month, Fayne’s book exposes how many well-known skincare ingredients have no scientific basis, and recommends truly effective skincare products and regimens that are easy and affordable.

If you are a subscriber of the newspaper, be sure to enter the giveaway.

Buy Fayne’s book here: https://www.amazon.com/Skincare-Hoax-Tricked-Lotions-Potions/dp/1510771557

11/17/2022

Are you looking for a riveting new murder mystery, with twists and turns?

‘A Deadly Mermaid Fetish’ by Pamela Mones follows homicide detectives Miranda Morales and Matt Selva into a dark underworld of human trafficking. Can they solve the twisted murders of women dressed as mermaids?

Order this page turner here: https://www.amazon.com/Deadly-Mermaid-Fetish-Pamela-Mones/dp/1954907257

11/16/2022

Langtons International Agency’s client TJ Champitto is currently on a book tour to promote his new thriller ‘The Shadowmaker’, recently published by WildBlue Press.

The first in a series, this fast paced thriller follows world renowned jewel thief and FBI informant Henry Sirola, as he hunts down a priceless artifact for the Croatian Mob, while outrunning an assassin.

TJ will be holding a book signing this Saturday at M. Judson Booksellers in Greenville, SC.

Order your copy for the signing here: https://www.amazon.com/SHADOWMAKER-Book-One-Shadowmaker/dp/1957288973

11/15/2022

Our client Fayne Frey was recently interviewed on the Jim Master’s Show.

Enjoy this eye opening, informative and entertaining conversation about healthy skin and skincare where Dr. Frey reveals industry secrets, and discusses her new book, ‘The Skincare Hoax,’ which makes for a perfect holiday gift.

Watch the interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9G2gKT00UwQ

Order Fayne’s book here: https://www.amazon.com/Skincare-Hoax-Tricked-Lotions-Potions/dp/1510771557

11/14/2022

Glenn Kaplan has started a YouTube account for his thriller ‘Angel of Ambition,’ with book trailers, reading excerpts, and more.
Published by Woodhall Press, this female driven thriller follows advertising executive Angela Hanson, as she ruthlessly fights for power among the elite.
Visit the YouTube page here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5rArTmueqHqBeg72IIeI6Q
Order ‘Angel of a Ambition’ here: https://www.amazon.com/Angel-Ambition-Glenn-Kaplan/dp/1954907346

11/10/2022

As the weather gets cooler and we begin to stay indoors, it is difficult to stay active. ‘The Miracle Ball Method’ by Elaine Petrone is a great way to relieve stress and keep your body agile.

Published by Workman Publishing, Elaine’s innovative, best-selling method uses two small balls and a series of simple routines to reshape your body, and relieve pain.

Order here: https://www.amazon.com/Miracle-Ball-Method-Revised-Relieve/dp/1523510749/

11/09/2022

‘The Secret Apparatus’ by Cynthia Farahat currently has a 5 star rating on Amazon. Dr. William Gawthrop said “This text will be an invaluable resource for intelligence analysts, security practitioners, and the staffs of the Congressional Intelligence Committees.”

Langtons International Agency sold this in depth analysis of the Muslim Brotherhood to Bombardier Books.

Order here: https://www.amazon.com/Secret-Apparatus-Muslim-Brotherhoods-Industry/dp/1642938653