Megan Stielstra at TriQuarterly Books (Northwest University Press) has acquired world English rights to Alex DiFrancesco’s absurdist novella THROUGH THE BOONDOCKS AND BACK. Pitched as a queer retelling of The Odyssey, it follows a trans man on a quest for home around Northeast Ohio and the towns along Lake Erie on a stolen jet ski. It will be published in Spring 2027!
Deal negotiated by Claire Cavanagh at The Rights Factory.
WHERE YOU LEAD by Melissa Grace has been sold to Hannah Smith at Michael Joseph by Nikki Carrero.
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.
Represented by Nikki Carrero at The Rights Factory.
MOTHERS, LOVERS, AND OTHERS: BLACK WOMEN IN HORROR FILMS has been sold to Amanda Manns at Creature by Natasha Mihell.
This academic work examines the representation of Black femininity in horror cinema, exploring the complexity, cultural significance, and evolving roles of Black women characters across the genre.
Represented by Natasha Mihell at The Rights Factory.
