New Deal: THE SOUTHERN SORORITY OF SUPERSTITIOUS WITCHES by Katie Ortiz

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 The Rights Factory.

New Deal: THROUGH THE EYES OF ANOTHER by Ellen Chang-Richardson

Ellen Chang-Richardson, author of the acclaimed debut BLOOD BELIES, will publish their follow-up poetry collection THROUGH THE EYES OF ANOTHER with Buckrider Books in spring 2027.

Acquired by Paul Vermeersch, the collection promises to expand on Ellen’s bold and evocative voice, offering readers a powerful new lens on connection, perspective, and truth.

Representation by Tasneem Motala while at The Rights Factory.

New Deal: WHEN I SING: A MEMOIR OF MUSIC, MOTHERS AND MOVIES by Anne Wheeler

Acclaimed filmmaker Anne Wheeler’s WHEN I SING: A MEMOIR OF MUSIC, MOTHERS AND MOVIES will be released by ECW Press in 2027.

This moving collection of personal stories traces Wheeler’s journey to becoming an artist—through her lifelong love of music, the pursuit of filmmaking, and a deeper understanding of her mother’s life.

Represented by Wayne Arthurson at The Rights Factory.