Bestselling romance writer and former editor KJ Charles signs with Storm Publishing
Bestselling historical romance writer KJ Charles has signed a one-book deal with Storm for a new historical mystery, Come to Dust. Publisher Kathryn Taussig struck a World English rights deal with Courtney Miller-Callihan of Handspun Literary for ebook, paperback and audio rights to the book, ...
Storm acquires two domestic thrillers from author Angela Henry
Commissioning editor Kate Smith has acquired World All Language rights, including film and TV, for two domestic thrillers by award-winning author Angela Henry. The first book, The Perfect Affair, is scheduled for publication on 1st December 2023. The lives of a college professor and his ...
Storm signs award-winning playwright and screenwriter Jeff Stetson
Storm has acquired World All Language rights for two books from the internationally acclaimed award-winning playwright of The Meeting and screenwriter of more than two-dozen films and television series, Jeff Stetson. The first novel, slated for release in February 2024, opens with the abduction of a ...
Storm acquires new crime thriller series by Kate Wiley
Editorial Director Vicky Blunden has acquired World All Language rights in a new five-book series by Kate Wiley. The first book, In the Blood, will publish in February 2024, and introduces homicide detective Margot Phalen. Margot wishes she could forget who she is. At fifteen, ...
Storm signs Joffe Books Prize for Crime Writers of Colour Winner, Christie J. Newport
Storm have signed two psychological thrillers by the critically acclaimed author of The Raven’s Mark, Christie J. Newport. Deputy Managing Director Claire Bord agreed a deal for World English Language rights for two books with Elizabeth Counsell at Northbank Talent. The first book will be published ...
Historical fiction author Clare Flynn signs six-book deal with Storm
Editorial Director Vicky Blunden has acquired World All Language rights (excl. French and German) in two series by established historical novelist Clare Flynn. The Penang series will publish in ebook and paperback in October 2023, with the first in a new series set in the ...
DK Senior Acquisitions Editor Becky Alexander Lands Debut Book Deal with Storm
Becky Alexander’s debut psychological thriller, The Actress, has been acquired by Storm Publishing. Publisher Kathryn Taussig agreed a deal for World English rights for two books with Charlie Campbell of Greyhound Literary Agents. Alexander, who is currently a Senior Acquisitions Editor in the DK division ...
Storm signs new Scottish crime series from debut author Doug Sinclair
Commissioning Editor Kate Smith has acquired World All Language rights to three books in a new Scottish crime series by debut author Doug Sinclair from Kevin Pocklington of The North Literary Agency. The series centres around a West Lothian detective called DS Malkie McCulloch who ...
Storm signs 3 books in Scottish Private Investigator series from CWA New Blood Dagger and McIlvanney Prize finalist author
Deputy Managing Director Claire Bord has acquired World All Language rights to three books in a new Scottish crime series from CWA New Blood Dagger Longlist and McIlvanney Best Scottish Crime Novel Finalist 2020 author Andrew James Greig. The first in the series sees Private ...
Storm signs 3 books in small-town California set FBI Agent Susan Parker series
We’re delighted to announce that Deputy Managing Director Claire Bord has acquired World All Language rights to three books in a new detective series from debut author Keshka Baron. The first book, The Therapy Room, introduces us to Susan Parker, an FBI Agent who investigates ...
USA Today bestselling author Nancy Warren signs with Storm
Deputy Publishing Director Claire Bord has acquired World All Language rights, including film and TV, for five books from the USA Today bestselling author of over 100 novels, Nancy Warren. Writing as Sara Jane Bailey, the first two books in the Clamshell Bay series will launch ...
Storm signs two-book deal with historical romance author Allison Grey
Storm Publishing has acquired two books in a new historical romance series by author Allison Grey. Commissioning Editor Kate Smith acquired World All Language rights in e-book, paperback and audio as part of a two-book deal. The first book in the series is set to ...
Storm signs bestselling author Sue Fortin
We’re over the moon to announce that Editorial Director Emily Gowers has acquired World English Language rights from Hattie Grünewald of The Blair Partnership, for two psychological thrillers from USA Today and Amazon #1 bestseller Sue Fortin. The first thriller will publish in February 2024. ...
We’re so excited to share the news that Naomi Knox will join Storm Publishing as Editorial Assistant
Before joining Storm, Knox was a freelance writer and actor. After achieving a first-class degree in acting she’s been involved with a number of theatre and film projects, including writing and starring in a play called Seeds which she performed at Fringe Festivals around the ...
Storm signs 5 books in Yorkshire set Detective Kate Summers series
We’re excited to announce that Deputy Managing Director Claire Bord has acquired World All Language rights to five books in new detective series from Paul J. Teague – author of the Morecambe Bay trilogies plus several psychological thrillers and Sci-Fi & dystopian novels. The first ...
Storm signs two psychological thrillers from debut author S.A. Falk
We’re thrilled that Editorial Director Emily Gowers has acquired World English Language rights from Liza Fleissig of the Liza Royce Agency, for two psychological thrillers from debut author S.A. Falk. The first book will publish in February 2024. After a decade-long manhunt for the serial ...
Storm signs two historical fiction novels from Lelita Baldock
Commissioning Editor Kate Smith has acquired World English Language rights to two historical novels by author Lelita Baldock from Anna Klerfalk of InterSaga Literary Agency. The Baker’s Daughter is set in Latvia during the Second World War and follows the journey of a young woman ...
Storm signs a new cozy crime series from US author Ellie Alexander
Editorial Director Vicky Blunden has acquired World All Language rights in a new cozy crime series from bestselling US author Ellie Alexander. The first book in the Mystery Fest series, The Body in the Bookstore, will publish in ebook, paperback and audio in April 2024, ...
Nichole Severn signs with Storm
We’re delighted to announce that Editorial Director Emily Gowers has acquired World English Language rights from Jill Marsal of the Marsal Lyon Literary Agency, for three books in a new FBI thriller series by Publishers Weekly bestselling author Nichole Severn. Criminologist Leigh Brody is called ...
Storms signs debut author Annabelle Marx
Deputy Managing Director Claire Bord has acquired World English Language rights in a historical novel by debut author and Faber Academy graduate Annabelle Marx from Jenny Brown of Jenny Brown Associates. The Lost Garden of Ardbray House, set in the remote Scottish Highlands and Glasgow ...
Bestselling Author Debbie Johnson Signs with Storm
Million-copy bestselling author of the Comfort Food Café series, Debbie Johnson, has signed a three-book deal with Storm for a new series. Publisher Kathryn Taussig agreed a deal for World English rights in ebook, paperback and audio for three books with Hayley Steed of Madeleine ...
Thriller writer Sally Royer-Derr joins Storm
We’re so pleased to announce that Editorial Director Emily Gowers has acquired World All Language rights, including film and TV, for two psychological thrillers from Sally Royer-Derr. The first book will publish March 2024. Twin sisters Talia and Tabitha live a picture-perfect life, but when ...
Morag Pringle’s Scottish-set detective series signed by Storm
We’re thrilled to announce that Editorial Director Emily Gowers has acquired World English Language rights for three books in a new detective series by Morag Pringle, from Euan Thorneycroft of AM Heath. Morag also writes historical and romance novels under the pen names Emma Fraser ...
Debut author Caroline Young signs with Storm
We’re delighted to announce that Commissioning Editor Kate Smith has acquired World English Language rights, in addition to film, TV and translation rights, for two contemporary women’s fiction books by debut author Caroline Young. Both novels are set on the island of Anglesey and explore ...
Debut author Dana Hawkins signs with Storm
We’re thrilled that Editorial Director Emily Gowers has acquired World All Language rights, including film and TV, for two queer romances from debut author Dana Hawkins. The first book, Love and Rainbow Lattes, a fun, opposites attract romance, will publish January 2024. Free-spirited struggling barista ...
Bestseller Helen Phifer Signs Three-Book Deal with Storm
Storm Publishing has signed three books in a new supernatural crime series by bestselling author Helen Phifer. Commissioning Editor Kate Smith acquired World English rights in e-book, paperback and audio as part of a three-book deal, with the first in the series set to publish ...
USA Today Bestseller and Kindle All-Star author Benedict Brown joins Storm
We’re so pleased to share the news that Editorial Director Emily Gowers has acquired World All Language rights, including film and TV, for three books in a brand new historical cosy crime series by bestselling author Benedict Brown. The first book in the Marius Quin ...
Natalie Butlin joins Storm Publishing as Editorial and Commercial Insight Director
We’re thrilled to announce that Natalie Butlin, previously Head of Commercial Analysis at Bookouture, will join Storm Publishing in the newly created role of Editorial and Commercial Insight Director in July this year. Natalie will acquire her own publishing list of fiction authors and provide ...
Storm signs three standalones from crime thriller writer D. E. White
We are delighted to announce that Editorial Director Vicky Blunden has acquired World English Language rights from Kate Nash of Kate Nash Literary Agency to three standalone thrillers from established crime thriller writer D. E. White. The first book, Kill Your Darlings, is a tautly ...
Storm Publishing hires Elke Desanghere
We are over the moon to announce that Storm Publishing has expanded its team, recruiting Elke Desanghere as Head of Digital Marketing. Desanghere will join Storm immediately and report to Oliver Rhodes, Storm’s Managing Director. Elke Desanghere recently finished a maternity leave cover as ...
Storm signs debut author Imogen Martin
We are delighted to announce that Editorial Director Vicky Blunden has signed a deal for World rights with debut author Imogen Martin for two historical novels. Imogen writes sweeping, romantic historical fiction set in the US in the nineteenth century; stories of brooding, charismatic men ...
Storm signs three women’s fiction novels from debut author Ola Tundun
We’re thrilled that Editorial Director Emily Gowers has acquired World English Language rights from Emily Glenister of DHH Literary, for three novels from debut author Ola Tundun. Following the messy, chaotic lives of Ariella, Caleb and their extended family and friends, the first part of ...
Storm Publishing announces new partnership with Dreamscape
Storm Publishing is delighted to announce today that we're partnering with Dreamscape Select, the personalized audiobook publishing arm of the award-winning independent publisher of audiobooks, Dreamscape Media to bring our titles to the global audiobook market beginning in May. Storm Publishing’s audiobook program will launch ...
USA Today bestselling author Rachel Wesson signs with Storm for two historical series
We’re thrilled to announce that Storm has acquired two Second World War series by USA Today bestselling author Rachel Wesson. Editorial Director Vicky Blunden signed a deal for World rights, including film and TV, with Wesson. The Resistance Sisters series will be rebranded for release in ...
Storm signs two new rom coms from RNA Award-shortlisted author Kristen Bailey
We’re delighted that Editorial Director Vicky Blunden has acquired World All Language rights, including film and TV, for two new rom coms by Kristen Bailey, recently shortlisted for the RNA Jane Wenham-Jones Romantic Comedy Novel Award. The first book, Sex Ed, publishing in July, tells ...
Storm snap up two books in new Victorian mystery series from Irina Shapiro
We’re delighted to announce that Editorial Director Emily Gowers has acquired World All Language rights, including film and TV, for two books in a new Victorian mystery series, as well as rights excluding audio to the Wonderland series by Irina Shapiro. The Wonderland series will ...
Sunday Times bestselling thriller author Daniel Cole signs with Storm for ambitious new novel
Jackdaw, the first in a new series by the Sunday Times and internationally bestselling author Daniel Cole, has been acquired by Storm Publishing. Publisher Kathryn Taussig signed a deal for World English rights with Susan Armstrong of C+W Agency, part of the Curtis Brown Group. ...
Storm signs sparkling Christmas romcoms from debut author Hannah Langdon
We are completely thrilled to be signing debut author Hannah Langdon to the Storm Publishing list. Publisher Kathryn Taussig acquired World rights in ebook, paperback and audio to three novels by Hannah Langdon. The first book, Christmas with the Lords, follows Penelope, who impulsively decides ...
Psychological thriller author Elena Wilkes chooses Storm
Storm has signed two psychological thrillers from bestselling author Elena Wilkes. Publisher Kathryn Taussig acquired World rights, including audio and Film and Television, directly from the author. The first book, The Son, will publish in September 2023, followed by a second in January 2024. In ...
Storm to publish new Dublin-set detective series by bestselling author Jenny O’Brien
Storm is thrilled to share the news that bestselling author Jenny O’Brien has signed a contract for three books in a new police procedural series featuring detective Alan Mack. World English Language rights, including audio, were acquired from Nicola Barr of The Bent Agency. Jenny ...
Bestselling crime fiction author M.L. Rose signs Oxford-set detective series with Storm
Storm is delighted to announce that Amazon bestselling author M.L. Rose has signed a contract for three books in a new detective series. World language rights, including audio and translation, were acquired directly from the author. Deputy Managing Director Claire Bord will publish the Oxford-set ...
New series by bestselling author Phillipa Nefri Clark to Storm
We’re thrilled that Editorial Director Emily Gowers has acquired World All Language rights, including film and TV, for three books in a new women’s fiction series by author Phillipa Nefri Clark. Sadie has returned home to Rivers End after her estranged father’s sudden death. She ...
Storm signs multi-million-copy bestselling author Nick Alexander
Storm Publishing has announced the signing of Nick Alexander, who will be published by Deputy Managing Director Claire Bord. World All Language rights including audio, film, and translation were acquired in a one-book deal directly from the author. Nick Alexander’s novels, including The Photographer’s Wife ...
Critically acclaimed science fiction author M V Melcer to Storm
We’re overjoyed to share the news that Publisher Kathryn Taussig has acquired World English rights, including audio, from Lisa Rodgers at JABberwocky Literary Agency for two books by author M V Melcer. The first book, Refractions, is pitched as Six Wakes meets Interstellar: a dying ...
Anna McKerrow joins Storm Publishing team
We are excited to share the news that Anna McKerrow will be joining Storm as a Freelance Publicity Manager. The former Reviews Editor at BookTrust, the UK’s largest children’s reading charity, Anna also teaches creative writing and is a USA Today bestselling author, writing under the ...
Two new fantasy novels by Sophie Williamson signed by Storm
We are over the moon to welcome Sophie Williamson to Storm! Publisher Kathryn Taussig acquired World English rights in ebook, paperback and audio to two fantasy novels by author Sophie Williamson from Marlene Stringer at The Stringer Literary Agency. The first two books in a ...
Melissa Boyce-Hurd joins Storm Publishing team
Melissa Boyce-Hurd has joined the Storm Publishing team as Editorial Assistant, reporting to Kathryn Taussig, Publisher. Melissa has experience as an editorial Intern at Cornerstones Literary Consultancy, working on their Elevate Mentorship Programme for underrepresented authors where she learnt invaluable editing skills. She also ...
New cosy mystery series from award-winning author Kate Hardy to Storm
We’re delighted to announce that Editorial Director Emily Gowers has acquired World All Language rights, including film and TV, for three books in a new cosy crime series by award-winning author Kate Hardy. When Georgie Drake, 52, widowed, and deaf, finds a dead academic in ...
Storm bags twisty psychological thrillers from Jane Jesmond
We are delighted to announce that Storm has signed two psychological thrillers by author Jane Jesmond. Publisher Kathryn Taussig acquired World English rights in ebook, paperback and audio from Amanda Preston at Luigi Bonomi Associates. The first book, which will publish in May, follows sculptor ...
USA Today bestselling author Brooke Harris signs with Storm
We’re so excited to announce that Editorial Director Emily Gowers has acquired World English Language rights for two books by women’s fiction author Brooke Harris, who is represented by Hannah Todd at Madeleine Milburn Literary Agency. Book one, currently titled The Remember Plan, will be ...
Storm Publishing to work with SoloSon Media on Film & TV rights.
We're thrilled to announce that Storm Publishing will partner with Marc Simonsson of SoloSon Media to represent film and television rights for our authors. Storm, with our first books publishing in May, has a rapidly growing editorial team and publishing list. As well as ...
Storm appoints Greyhound Literary for translation rights
We are delighted to announce that Greyhound Literary will represent translation rights in all languages for Storm, effective immediately. After an enthusiastic response from authors and agents and some significant hires for our editorial team, we expect to release more than seventy titles with ...
Storm signs two psychological thrillers from debut author Rebecca de Winter
We are delighted to share the news that Publisher Kathryn Taussig has acquired World English rights including audio from Alison Bonomi at Luigi Bonomi Associates for two psychological thrillers by debut author Rebecca de Winter. The first book will publish in May 2023 and is about Evie, ...
Alexandra Holmes joins Storm Publishing team
We are thrilled to announce that Alexandra Holmes, currently Head of Editorial Management at Bookouture, is moving to Storm Publishing, where she will take up the newly created role of Editorial Operations Director in April. Holmes will oversee Storm’s editorial systems, project management and ...
Storm hires Kate Smith as Commissioning Editor
We're delighted to announce that Storm Publishing continues its rapid expansion, with Kate Smith joining our editorial team from Penguin Press, where she is currently Publicity Manager. During her time at Penguin Press, Kate has worked on campaigns for books, including Edible Economics by ...
Acclaimed Ten-Book Historical Series by Madalyn Morgan Signed by Storm
We are excited to tell you that Storm Publishing has secured a ten-book series from the talented historical author and former actress Madalyn Morgan. Publisher Kathryn Taussig has acquired World all language rights, including Film and Television, for the novels, which will be released throughout ...
Storm signs Birmingham-set crime series by author Nicky Downes
We are delighted to announce that Storm has signed three books in a new crime series by author Nicky Downes starring Detective Inspector Jacqueline “Jack” Kent. Publisher Kathryn Taussig acquired World rights, including Film and Television, to the first three books in the series. Book ...
Three Books by Historical Author Callie Langridge to Storm
We are excited to share the news that Publisher Kathryn Taussig has acquired World All-Language rights for three evocative time-slip novels in a new series by Callie Langridge. The first book was previously published under the title A Time to Change and follows Lou, who visits a ...
Bestselling Historical Author Eliza Graham Signed by Storm
We are thrilled to share the news that internationally bestselling historical author Eliza Graham has joined Storm. Kathryn Taussig signed World All-Language rights, including Film & Television, for two new books, The Girl in Lifeboat Six and The Midwife. The Girl in Lifeboat Six will ...
Author Louise Marley Chooses Storm
Publisher Kathryn Taussig has acquired World All-Language rights including Film & Television for a three crime-thriller novels in a new series by critically acclaimed self-published author Louise Marley. All three books will publish in early 2024. Set around the English village of Raven’s Edge, the series ...
Storm signs two from million-copy bestselling author Kate Hewitt
We are delighted to announce that Storm Publishing has acquired two new novels from Kate Hewitt, Kindle and USA-Today bestselling author of The Secrets We Keep and The Edelweiss Sisters. Kathryn Taussig, Publisher at Storm, has acquired world all language rights, including audio, film ...
Storm welcomes Vicky Blunden as Editorial Director
Storm Publishing are thrilled to announce the hire of Vicky Blunden as Editorial Director. Vicky will join Storm in February 2023 and report to Claire Bord, Storm’s Deputy Managing Director. She will be acquiring commercial fiction. Vicky is currently a successful and much sought-after freelance ...
Psychological Thriller Author Deirdre Palmer Joins Storm
We are thrilled to share the news that Storm has signed four psychological thrillers from self-published author Deirdre Palmer. Publisher Kathryn Taussig acquired World rights, including Film and Television, to four standalone psychological thrillers by the author. The first book will publish in June 2023, ...
Debut Author Heather Dixon Signed by Storm
We are delighted to announce that Publisher Kathryn Taussig has acquired World All-Language rights in all formats and including Film & Television for two books in a new series by Canadian debut author Heather Dixon. Heather’s first book follows sisters Alex, Samantha and Jessica, as they are ...
Twelve Books from Author Gwyn Bennett to Storm
Publisher Kathryn Taussig has acquired World All-Language rights including audio for twelve books from critically acclaimed crime author Gwyn Bennet. A former journalist, Gwyn has previously self-published standalone thrillers and women’s fiction, as well as the multi-book Harrison Lane crime-thriller series under the name Gwyn GB. Storm ...
Storm Signs New Historical Novels by Luisa A. Jones
We are delighted to share the news that Publisher Kathryn Taussig has acquired World All-Language rights including Film & Television for two page-turning historical novels by author Luisa A. Jones. The first will publish in June 2023, and is about a young woman, Rosamund, who is ...
Author Jackie Baldwin Moves to Storm
Publisher Kathryn Taussig has acquired World All-Language rights including Film & Television for a new, character-driven cosy crime series by Scottish author Jackie Baldwin. Jackie has previously been published by One More Chapter, a division of HarperCollins. This series, set outside Edinburgh, follows private detective ...
Kindle All-Star Author Sharon Booth Joins Storm
We are overjoyed to announce that Publisher Kathryn Taussig has acquired World All-Language rights including Film & Television for three books in a new series by Kindle All-Star author Sharon Booth. Set in the picturesque Yorkshire town of Tuppenny Bridge, these warm-hearted novels are perfect ...
Storm Publishing signs first authors
We are excited to announce that Storm Publishing has signed its first authors. Kathryn Taussig has agreed publishing deals with Sally Rigby, Gregg Dunnett and Juliet Greenwood. Of the three acquisitions, Kathryn said: “I couldn’t be happier to have found three authors like Gregg, Sally ...
Storm Publishing Launch
We’re delighted to announce today the launch of Storm Publishing. Oliver Rhodes, the founder and former CEO of Bookouture, will be the Managing Director of Storm and will be joined in the new company by several former colleagues. Claire Bord joins as Deputy Managing ...
