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On the Air with Dr. Doodlebug By Susan E. Goodman has received a starred review from Booklist!

Susan is represented by Elizabeth Bennett.

Congratulations, Susan!

Transatlantic Agency @transatlanticagcy.bsky.social · 6h

Deal News - Karen van Kampen's THE BRAIN NEVER SLEEPS: WHY WE DREAM AND WHAT IT MEANS FOR OUR HEALTH!

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Deal News - Karen van Kampen's THE BRAIN NEVER SLEEPS: WHY WE DREAM AND WHAT IT MEANS FOR OUR HEALTH!

Spanish language rights to Karen van Kampen's THE BRAIN NEVER SLEEPS: WHY WE DREAM AND WHAT IT MEANS FOR OUR HEALTH have been sold to two different publishers! Editorial Pinola will publish the book i...

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Deal News - Astrid Sheckels's HECTOR FOX AND THE GIANT QUEST!

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Deal News - Astrid Sheckels's HECTOR FOX AND THE GIANT QUEST!

Bulgarian rights to Astrid Sheckels's HECTOR FOX AND THE GIANT QUEST, have been sold to Stefan Nedkov at InfoDar, by Kalina Stefanova at ELST Literary Agency, on behalf of Amy Tompkins at Transatlanti...

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Transatlantic Agency @transatlanticagcy.bsky.social · 6h

Catch Nick Medina at New York Comic-Con this Friday as he joins the Voices in the Dark panel to talk all things horror audiobooks! You’ll never listen to fear the same way again…

📍NYCC | River Pavilion Stage 2
🕛 12:30–1:15 PM

Nick is represented by Amanda Orozco.

Congratulations, Nick!

Transatlantic Agency @transatlanticagcy.bsky.social · 7h

DEAL NEWS - Marty Chan's MIRROR MIRROR!

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DEAL NEWS - Marty Chan's MIRROR MIRROR!

Aurora and High Plains award-winning author Marty Chan's MIRROR MIRROR, a spooky adaptation of the Bloody Mary legend, in which Nathan become trapped in a mirror world while a shadowy boy is trying to...

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Transatlantic Agency @transatlanticagcy.bsky.social · 7h

We’re thrilled to announce that I Am Wind by Rachel Poliquin & Rachel Wada has won the Youth Category at the SWCC Book Awards!

Rachel Poliquin (Author), Rachel Wada (Illustrator) are both represented by Amy Tompkins.

Congratulations to all!

Transatlantic Agency @transatlanticagcy.bsky.social · 1d

Congratulations on the publication of Feeling Your Feelings by Tanya Lloyd Kyi and illustrated by Phil Nicholls - out now with Kids Can Press!

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Happy Book Publication Day to Feeling Your Feelings by Tanya Lloyd Kyi and illustrated by Phil Nicholls!

Congratulations on the publication of Feeling Your Feelings by Tanya Lloyd Kyi and illustrated by Phil Nicholls - out now with Kids Can Press! A one-of-a-kind tour through the body that looks at how, ...

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Transatlantic Agency @transatlanticagcy.bsky.social · 1d

Congratulations on the publication of Queers at the Table: An Illustrated Guide to Queer Food by Alex D. Ketchum and Megan J. Elias - out now with Arsenal Pulp Press!

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Congratulations on the publication of Queers at the Table: An Illustrated Guide to Queer Food by Alex D. Ketchum and Megan J. Elias!

Congratulations on the publication of Queers at the Table: An Illustrated Guide to Queer Food by Alex D. Ketchum and Megan J. Elias - out now with Arsenal Pulp Press! An anthology of essays, comics, a...

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Transatlantic Agency @transatlanticagcy.bsky.social · 1d

Congratulations on the publication of Vesselless by Cortney L. Winn - out now with Harper Voyager!

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Congratulations on the publication of Vesselless by Cortney L. Winn!

Congratulations on the publication of Vesselless by Cortney L. Winn - out now with Harper Voyager! Cortney L. Winn’s sensational debut Vesselless is an addictive enemies-to-lovers romance following th...

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Transatlantic Agency @transatlanticagcy.bsky.social · 1d

Congratulations on the publication of The Marionette by Terry Fallis - out now with McClelland & Stewart!

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Congratulations on the publication of The Marionette by Terry Fallis!

Congratulations on the publication of The Marionette by Terry Fallis - out now with McClelland & Stewart! Bestselling and beloved author Terry Fallis' tenth novel, The Marionette, introduces readers t...

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Transatlantic Agency @transatlanticagcy.bsky.social · 1d

Congratulations on the publication of The Christmas Cure by Kristine Winters - out now with Simon & Schuster!

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Congratulations on the publication of The Christmas Cure by Kristine Winters!

Congratulations on the publication of The Christmas Cure by Kristine Winters - out now with Simon & Schuster! A cozy holiday rom-com in which ER physician Dr. Libby Munro travels back in time to the

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Transatlantic Agency @transatlanticagcy.bsky.social · 1d

Congratulations on the publication of WAVELENGTH by Cale Plett - out now with Groundwood Books!

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Congratulations on the publication of WAVELENGTH by Cale Plett!

Congratulations on the publication of WAVELENGTH by Cale Plett - out now with Groundwood Books! Hannah Montana meets Heartstopper in this story of a teen pop star on the run from fame who finds family...

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Transatlantic Agency @transatlanticagcy.bsky.social · 1d

Congratulations on the paperback publication of THIN PLACES by Kay Chronister - out now with Counterpoint Press!

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Congratulations on the paperback publication of THIN PLACES by Kay Chronister!

Congratulations on the paperback publication of THIN PLACES by Kay Chronister - out now with Counterpoint Press! A finalist for the Shirley Jackson Award, Thin Places is a gothic and atmospheric coll...

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Transatlantic Agency @transatlanticagcy.bsky.social · 1d

Congratulations on the paperback publication of THE BOG WIFE by Kay Chronister - out now with Counterpoint Press!

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Congratulations on the paperback publication of THE BOG WIFE by Kay Chronister!

Congratulations on the paperback publication of THE BOG WIFE by Kay Chronister - out now with Counterpoint Press! Finalist for best novel at the World Fantasy Awards. "A lush, beautifully written no...

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Transatlantic Agency @transatlanticagcy.bsky.social · 1d

Congratulations on the publication of The Dark Cove Theatre Society by Sierra Marilyn Riley - out now with Annick Press!

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The Dark Cove Theatre Society by Sierra Marilyn Riley!

Congratulations on the publication of The Dark Cove Theatre Society by Sierra Marilyn Riley - out now with Annick Press! An aspiring young actor must find her place at a cutthroat arts boarding school...

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Transatlantic Agency @transatlanticagcy.bsky.social · 2d

Target’s Circle Week B2G1 promo is here — and it features some familiar faces from TLA!⁠

Now’s the perfect time to grab the latest from Hannah Mary McKinnon and Jean Meltzer — plus dive into their backlists!⁠
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📚 Buy 2, Get 1 Free | October 5–11 only⁠

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Transatlantic Agency @transatlanticagcy.bsky.social · 2d

DEAL NEWS - Cortney L. Winn's VESSELLESS and MERCILESS!

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DEAL NEWS - Cortney L. Winn's VESSELLESS and MERCILESS!

Cortney L. Winn's VESSELLESS and MERCILESS, to Swiat Ksiazki (Poland), in a two-book deal, by Martyna Kowalewska at Book/lab Literary Agency; and to Konyvmolykepzo (Hungary), at auction, in a two-book...

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Transatlantic Agency @transatlanticagcy.bsky.social · 2d

WHAT YOU NEVER KNEW by Jessica Hamilton is part of Amazon Prime’s Big Deals!

For a limited time, the ebook is just $1.99 — now through 10/9 — grab your copy before it’s gone!

Jessica is represented by Carolyn Forde.

Transatlantic Agency @transatlanticagcy.bsky.social · 2d

This fall, get tangled in the twists of The Marionette by Terry Fallis — his gripping new read that debuts tomorrow!

As featured in Canadian Living's Back to the Books, this smart, suspenseful read is perfect for fall’s cozy, chilly nights.

Pre-order your copy today!

Transatlantic Agency @transatlanticagcy.bsky.social · 2d

Thrilled to share that A Killer Motive by Hannah Mary McKinnon was featured in The Globe and Mail’s “Seven Mysteries to Get Cozy With This Fall”! 🍂🔍📚

Looking for your next gripping read? Add this one to your fall TBR.

Hannah is represented by Carolyn Forde.

Congratulations, Hannah!

Transatlantic Agency @transatlanticagcy.bsky.social · 2d

The Awaken Your Roots tour is here — a journey into ancestral wisdom, belonging, and healing. Join Lorena Saavedra Smith in conversations, signings, and community gatherings across the U.S.

For more information on the dates listed above: www.lorenasaavedrasmith.com/awaken-your-...

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Transatlantic Agency @transatlanticagcy.bsky.social · 2d

The 2025 Giller Prize shortlist was announced today, and we’re beyond proud to see two of our incredible clients among the finalists!

Congratulations to all of the finalists!

Transatlantic Agency @transatlanticagcy.bsky.social · 6d

I Am Wind by Rachel Poliquin and illustrated by Rachel Wada has breezed its way onto the 2025 Lane Anderson Award Shortlists in the Young Readers category!

Both Rachel Poliquin and Rachel Wada are represented by Amy Tompkins.

Congratulations!

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Transatlantic Agency @transatlanticagcy.bsky.social · 6d

The Transatlantic Agency is delighted to announce that Kate Moody has joined as Assistant to Samantha Haywood and Assistant Agent. Kate was formerly at The Rights Factory and will be selectively sharing clients with senior agents as she apprentices at the Transatlantic.

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Transatlantic Agency @transatlanticagcy.bsky.social · 6d

Join Farzana Doctor, author of The Beauty of Us, at the 2025 Wordstock Sudbury Literary Festival!

Get your tickets today as tickets are limited!

Farzana is represented by Rachel Letofsky.

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