Storm Publishing acquires six books from USA Today-bestselling author Jolie Vines
Storm Publishing is thrilled to announce the acquisition of six books from USA Today-bestselling dark romance author Jolie Vines. Publisher Kathryn Taussig acquired US and Canadian print rights from Brent Taylor at Triada US to three books in the Skeleton Crew series – Convict's Game, ...
Storm acquires more from crime writer Kate Wiley
Editorial Director Vicky Blunden has acquired World All Language rights, including film and TV, in two new books in Kate Wiley’s ongoing Margot Phalen FBI series. The series follows agent Margot Phalen as she works for an elite cold case team and attempts to leave ...
Storm signs two new psychological thrillers from award-winning multi-genre author S.E. Reed
We’re delighted to share that Publishing Director Emily Gowers has acquired World All Languages rights to two new psychological thrillers in S.E. Reed’s Broken Vows series, from Jenna Satterthwaite at Storm Literary Agency. The First Lie, in which a weekend getaway with a reclusive billionaire ...
Storm signs New York Times bestselling author K.A. Knight for dark fantasy romance duet
Storm Publishing has acquired a two-book dark fantasy romance series from New York Times and USA Today bestselling author K.A. Knight. Publisher Kathryn Taussig signed World All Language rights in ebook, paperback and audio from Nikki Groom at SBR Media, for the duet Fatebound and ...
Storm acquires twisty book club thriller from bestseller Amanda McKinney
Storm has acquired The Book Club Confessions by bestselling author Amanda McKinney. Deputy Managing Director Claire Bord secured World All Language rights from Jill Marsal of Marsal Lyon Literary Agency. Four friends arrive at The Gilded Spire for a luxury book club retreat built around ...
Storm expands Amanda Ashby’s Widows’ Detective Club series with three new books
We’re thrilled to announce that Publishing Director Emily Gowers has acquired three more books in Amanda Ashby’s beloved Widows’ Detective Club cosy crime series, now a bestseller in Italy. Ginny Cole and her fellow widows will be back solving mysteries in the idyllic village of ...
Storm signs Lea Geller’s witty and suspenseful novel inspired by the real librarian who spied on Nazis in 1930s New York
Deputy Managing Director Claire Bord has acquired World All Language rights for The Librarian’s Guide to Espionage and second novel by Lea Geller from Jill Marsal of Marsal Lyon Literary Agency. The Librarian’s Guide to Espionage, inspired by the true story of Florence Mendheim, follows ...
Storm acquires new historical romance series from million-copy bestselling author Daniela Sacerdoti
Editorial Director Vicky Blunden has acquired World All Language rights for three new historical romance novels by Daniela Sacerdoti. This sweeping and richly imagined multi-cultural historical trilogy follows four Italian sisters, torn apart by tragedy and displacement, as they struggle to find each other and ...
Storm Publishing announces new book in Stacey Reynolds’ beloved O’Brien Tales series
Storm Publishing is thrilled to announce the latest addition to Stacey Reynolds’ beloved The O’Brien Tales series – a Christmas novel set against the backdrop of London, publishing in autumn 2026. The novel follows Eira Pritchard, a fiercely talented architect, and Cián Carrington, the Irish-born ...
Storm signs a new cozy mystery series by Kim Griswell
Publishing Director Emily Gowers has acquired World All Languages rights for a new cozy mystery series by Kim Griswell. Set around a charming bookshop in a picturesque small town in Pennsylvania, the series promises warmth, wit, and plenty of intrigue. Book one will publish in ...
Storm Publishing acquires m/m hockey romance from bestselling author Zarah Detand
We’re thrilled to share the news that Publisher Kathryn Taussig has acquired World All Language rights in ebook, paperback and audio for a new M/M romance from Amazon bestselling author Zarah Detand. Zarah Detand is the author of many bestselling M/M romances. Known for her ...
Storm signs three-book dark romance series by Shalana Battles
Publisher Kathryn Taussig has acquired World English rights in ebook, paperback and audio for three books in the Ashenheart series by dark romance author Shalana Battles. Dark, cinematic and fiercely romantic, the Ashenheart series features men forged by violence who meet their match in women ...
Storm Publishing acquires spicy hockey romance series by Laura Marquez Diamond
Publishing Director Emily Gowers has acquired World All Language rights, including film and TV, for the Mavericks Hockey series by Laura Marquez Diamond. The 7-book-and- counting series of irresistible spicy hockey romances, featuring fierce, sassy women and the hot hockey players who fall for them, ...
Award-winning women’s fiction author Heather Morrison signs five-book deal with Storm Publishing
Publisher Kathryn Taussig has acquired World All Language rights in ebook and paperback for two existing and three new books from award-winning, bestselling women’s fiction author Heather Morrison. Set between a quiet English village and the wild Scottish Highlands, Morrison’s books are for readers who ...
Storm signs new Special Agent Emily Ray novel with author and Emmy-nominated actress Michele Dominguez Greene
Deputy Managing Director Claire Bord has acquired World English Language rights to The Ninth Girl, the fourth book in the Special Agent Emily Ray series by Michele Dominguez Greene, from Jill Marsal at Marsal Lyon Literary Agency. The series follows FBI Special Agent Emily Ray, ...
Storm Publishing at three: from blank page to 4 million copies sold and global expansion
Three years on from launch, the independent start-up has sold more than 4 million copies, signed over 100 authors, and is scaling its business through translation, US print, and genre expansion. Every publisher has a founding story. Storm’s began in 2022, when Oliver Rhodes – ...
Bestselling mystery author Emily Organ signs new three-book deal with Storm
Bestselling historical mystery author Emily Organ is to write three further books in her much-loved Emma Langley series for Storm, in a new deal that takes the series to nine titles. Deputy Managing Director Claire Bord has acquired World All Language rights, including Film and ...
Storm acquires new historical timeslip series from bestselling author Callie Langridge
Publisher Kathryn Taussig has acquired World All Language rights in ebook, paperback and audio for three novels in a brand-new historical timeslip series from bestselling author Callie Langridge. Callie’s first timeslip series with Storm, the Mandeville Mystery series follows the haunting story of the Mandeville ...
Storm Publishing acquires three-book Victorian mystery series by Lana Williams
We’re thrilled to announce that Publishing Director Emily Gowers has acquired World All Language rights, including film and TV, for three books in a new Victorian mystery series by Lana Williams: The St. Vrain Investigations. When a body is found hidden in the wall of ...
Storm Publishing signs beloved 10-book series of heartwarming lesbian romances by Harper Bliss
Publishing Director Emily Gowers has acquired World All Language rights excluding French and German for the beloved Pink Bean series by Harper Bliss. The 10-book series of heartwarming lesbian romances, set around a coffee shop, will be republished with stunning new covers from June 2026. ...
Storm signs Southern Gothic mystery from USA Today bestselling author Kristen Bird
Storm has signed The Jekyll Island Hunting Club by Kristen Bird. Deputy Managing Director Claire Bord agreed World All Language rights with Jill Marsal at the Marsal Literary Agency. The Jekyll Island Hunting Club is a Southern Gothic mystery with strong book club appeal, set ...
Storm Publishing signs Alexandra Barber for the third book in the beloved Hideaway House series
Assistant Editor Naomi Knox has acquired World All Language rights in e-book, paperback and audio for the third book in Alexandra Barber’s enchanting Hideaway House series. Set once again on the Isle of Wight in the magical Hideaway Cottage, book three continues the story of ...
Storm Publishing Launches Notorious Press with Two-Time Edgar Award–Nominated and #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Gregg Olsen
Storm Publishing today announced the launch of Notorious Press, a true crime imprint with one mission: to uncover the stories no one else has told. The imprint will be led by Claire Bord, Deputy Managing Director at Storm Publishing, who previously published Gregg Olsen’s bestselling ...
Storm Publishing signs Jackie Baldwin for the third book in the delightfully cozy Highland Bookshop Murders series!
Assistant Editor Naomi Knox has acquired World All Language rights in e-book, paperback and audio for the third instalment in Jackie Baldwin’s popular Highland Bookshop Murders series. Following Murder at the Wild Haggis Bookshop and Poison at the Wild Haggis Bookshop, the next mystery will ...
Storm signs court-room sketch artist thriller from number one bestseller Amanda McKinney
Storm has signed The Sketch Artist by number one bestselling author Amanda McKinney. Deputy Managing Director Claire Bord agreed World All Language rights with Jill Marsal at Marsal Lyon Literary Agency. Courtroom sketch artist Harper Leighton recognises her late mother’s handwriting immediately. Sifting through the ...
Storm signs dark paranormal why-choose romance series from bestselling dark fantasy romance author Isla Davon
Publisher Kathryn Taussig has acquired World English print rights, plus Italian and Spanish translation rights, in five books in The Blackened Blade series directly from bestselling dark fantasy romance author Isla Davon. The deal includes the three existing books in the series – The Blackened ...
Storm acquires new cozy adventure mystery series by bestselling author Gigi Pandian
Editorial Director Vicky Blunden has acquired World All Language rights for three books by Gigi Pandian from Jill Marsal of Marsal Lyon Literary Agency. The Scottish Treasure Hunt Mystery series is a new contemporary cozy adventure series set in the Scottish Highlands. In the first ...
Storm signs queer wartime love story inspired by true events from bestselling author Annabelle Marx
Deputy Managing Director Claire Bord has acquired World English Language rights for The Translator by Annabelle Marx from Jenny Brown of Jenny Brown Associates. Fifteen years after the woman she loved drowned in the Thames, Edie Adler receives a mysterious package of French novels. Her ...
Storm Publishing acquires three-book cozy fantasy series from bestselling author Jessica Rosenberg
Publisher Kathryn Taussig has acquired World All Language rights in ebook, paperback, and audio from bestselling cozy fantasy author Jessica Rosenberg. The new Scottish-set series features crossover characters from Rosenberg's beloved The Witches of Portney books, offering readers a warm and funny cozy fantasy journey ...
Storm acquires gripping standalone psychological thriller by author Kate Wiley
Editorial Director Vicky Blunden has acquired World All Language rights, including film and TV for The Disappearance of Daisy Jane. The novel is a dark and devastating psychological thriller in which a small town’s dark secret connects three women across thirty years. In 1990, Daisy Jane—quiet, ...
Storm signs heartwarming new novel from bestselling author Debbie Johnson
Publisher Kathryn Taussig has acquired World English rights in ebook, paperback and audio from Hayley Steed of Janklow & Nesbitt for A Perfect Summer in Starshine Cove, the heartwarming new novel from bestselling author Debbie Johnson. When Suzie returns to Starshine Cove after years away, ...
Storm Publishing signs Zarah Detand as bestselling m/m romantic comedy author
Publisher Kathryn Taussig has acquired World All Language rights for one new book and three previously published m/m romantic comedies from bestselling author Zarah Detand. The new book will publish in ebook, paperback and audio in autumn 2026. The previously published books are Second to ...
Storm signs extraordinary Arctic survival story inspired by the true life of Ada Blackjack from bestselling author Emerson Ford
Deputy Managing Director Claire Bord has acquired World All Language, audio, film and TV rights directly from Emerson Ford for her third historical novel with Storm. Inspired by the true story of Ada Blackjack, Beyond the Frozen Sea is set in Alaska in 1921 and ...
Storm signs Dylan Morrison for three new LGBTQ+ romantic comedies
Publisher Kathryn Taussig has acquired World All Language rights in ebook, paperback and audio for three new LGBTQ+ romantic comedies from Dylan Morrison, author of Fall Into You, Recipe for Trouble and Second Helpings. Dylan Morrison has quickly established a devoted readership with warm, funny ...
Storm Publishing signs gripping new gothic thriller from bestselling author Rachel Lynch
Publisher Kathryn Taussig has acquired World English rights in ebook, paperback and audio for The Gathering, a gripping new gothic thriller from bestselling author Rachel Lynch. The deal was made with Peter Buckman of The Ampersand Agency. When Del MacGulloch invites family and friends to ...
Storm signs bestselling authors Sally Rigby and Amanda Ashby for a gripping new psychological thriller
Publisher Kathryn Taussig has acquired World All Language rights in ebook, paperback and audio for Under the Influence, the gripping new psychological thriller from bestselling authors Sally Rigby and Amanda Ashby. Under the Influence follows four women who run a popular social media account from ...
Dana Hawkins to write two new high-concept sapphic romances
Publishing Director Emily Gowers has acquired World English and Italian rights for two high-concept standalone sapphic romances by Dana Hawkins from Jenna Satterthwaite at Storm Literary Agency. It’s in Her Kiss, follows a woman cursed to cause accidents every time she kisses someone who falls ...
Storm Publishing signs two-book deal for bestselling Detective Corstorphine series by Andrew James Greig
Storm Publishing is delighted to announce the acquisition of world all-language rights to two further novels in the acclaimed Detective Corstorphine series by CWA New Blood Dagger longlisted and McIlvanney Prize shortlisted author Andrew James Greig. The deal follows the outstanding performance of the series ...
Storm signs five titles from bestselling cozy fantasy author Ciara Blume
Publisher Kathryn Taussig has acquired World All Language rights in ebook and paperback for three existing books and two new ones in the Natural Magic series by bestselling cozy fantasy author Ciara Blume. Set in the enchanting community of Primrose Court, the Natural Magic series ...
Storm secures five more novels from bestselling author Irina Shapiro
Bestselling author Irina Shapiro is continuing to work with Publishing Director Emily Gowers, who has acquired World All Language rights for a tenth novel in the beloved Echoes from the Past timeslip series, three more gripping novels in the Tate and Bell Victorian mystery series, ...
Storm Publishing secures two-book deal with award-winning author Carrie Walker
Storm Publishing is delighted to announce a two-book deal with award-winning author Carrie Walker for her newest Romantic Women’s Fiction series. Assistant Editor Naomi Knox has acquired World All Language rights in e-book, paperback and audio. Carrie’s upcoming series brings a blend of heartfelt romance, ...
Eliza J. Scott signs three-book deal with Storm
Commissioning Editor Kate Smith has acquired World All Language rights, including film, TV and audio, for three new novels from the bestselling women's fiction author Eliza J. Scott. The deal includes the eighth book in the much-loved Micklewick Bay series, featuring newcomer Hannah Merryweather and ...
Storm signs multi-award-winning author Tara Lynn Masih for a powerful new historical novel
Assistant Editor Naomi Knox has acquired World All Language rights in e-book, paperback and audio, including film and TV, for a new historical novel by Tara Lynn Masih, the multi-award-winning author of My Real Name Is Hanna. The book will publish in 2026. Tara’s newest ...
Storm signs Louise Marley for another English Village Mystery
Assistant Editor Naomi Knox has acquired World All Language rights in e-book, paperback and audio, including film and TV, for the next book in Louise Marley’s English Village Mystery series. Building on the rich atmosphere and intrigue of the series, Louise returns with another gripping ...
Storm signs S. E. Reed for three atmospheric thrillers
We’re delighted to announce that Publishing Director Emily Gowers has acquired World English rights for three atmospheric thrillers by S.E. Reed from Jenna Satterthwaite of Storm Literary Agency. The first novel, publishing in June 2026, follows a spa manager who uncovers a decades-old community conspiracy ...
Storm signs Dawn Brookes for two more books in the Lady Marjorie Snellthorpe Mystery series
Assistant Editor Naomi Knox has acquired World English Language rights, excluding audio, for two new books in Dawn Brookes’ beloved Lady Marjorie Snellthorpe Mystery series. The next instalments will see the memorable Lady Marjorie and her friends return to uncover more twisty, quintessentially British murders. ...
Storm signs new series from million-copy bestseller Nicola May
Editorial Director Vicky Blunden has acquired World English Language rights in ebook, print and audio, to a new rom-com series by Nicola May, from Lorella Belli of the Lorella Belli Literary Agency Ltd. With a similar charm, humour and emotion to the million-copy bestselling Cockleberry ...
Storm Publishing Announces Exciting New Contemporary Cosy Series by Pam Lecky
Storm Publishing is thrilled to announce the acquisition of a new contemporary cosy crime series by bestselling author Pam Lecky. The multi-book deal, negotiated by Publisher Kathryn Taussig, includes three books in the series, with publication beginning in early summer 2026 across ebook, paperback and ...
Storm Publishing acquires three-book WW2 trilogy inspired by real women of the resistance by bestselling author Jenny O’Brien
Deputy Managing Director Claire Bord acquired World All Language rights in ebook, paperback, and audio directly from the author Jenny O’Brien. The Threads of Resistance series follows Flora Toussaint, a seamstress forced to give up her newborn twins in 1924. Eighteen years later, packing parachutes ...
Taussig Promoted to Global Role at Storm
Kathryn Taussig has been promoted to Publisher and Director of Global Ventures at Storm Publishing. In her new role, Taussig will be responsible for leading the growth of Storm’s international joint ventures, publishing in translation, and rights, including Storm’s recent partnership with major Italian publisher ...
Storm Publishing ventures into dark romance with Jolie Vines’ Body Count trilogy
Storm Publishing is thrilled to announce its first venture into dark romance with Jolie Vines' mega-bestselling series, the Body Count trilogy. The three-book deal marks a milestone for Storm as the publisher expands into the dark romance genre, with the first book in the series, ...
Storm Publishing Acquires Fourth Detective Corstorphine Novel from Acclaimed Scottish Crime Writer Andrew James Greig
Storm Publishing is thrilled to announce the acquisition of World All Language rights to the highly anticipated fourth instalment in the Detective Corstorphine series from bestselling author Andrew James Greig, a CWA New Blood Dagger Longlist author and McIlvanney Best Scottish Crime Novel Finalist. Following ...
Storm signs more historical romance from bestselling author Clare Flynn
Editorial Director Vicky Blunden has acquired World English Language rights in ebook, POD and audio, to two new historical novels by established novelist Clare Flynn. The Tea Planter’s Secret will publish in May 2026, followed by The Monsoon’s Gift in November 2026. The new books ...
Storm signs four more from rom-com bestseller Kristen Bailey
Editorial Director Vicky Blunden has acquired World All Language rights in ebook, paperback and audio, including film and TV, in four new titles from bestselling author Kristen Bailey. The first, Glow Job, publishing in June 2026, is a steamy summer rom-com for anyone who’s ever needed ...
Storm signs Stacey Reynolds for fifteen captivating contemporary novels
We are delighted to announce that Publisher Kathryn Taussig has acquired World all-language rights for fifteen captivating contemporary novels by Stacey Reynolds, beginning with Raven of the Sea, the first book in The O'Brien Tales series. The books will be available in ebook and paperback ...
Storm and Giunti Editore Launch Joint Venture to Bring New Bestsellers to Italian Readers
Storm Publishing are thrilled to announce a joint venture with Italian publishing powerhouse Giunti Editore, marking a bold new chapter of international expansion and creative collaboration. Under the agreement, Giunti Editore will acquire a 20% stake in Storm Publishing, becoming both investor and strategic partner. ...
Storm signs new thriller from S.J. King
Editorial Director Vicky Blunden has acquired World All Language rights in a new psychological thriller from author S.J. King. While You Sleep will publish in ebook, paperback and audio in May 2026. Eve is a drained single parent to a distant teen, consumed by financial ...
Storm acquires three-book Vietnam War series from Lelita Baldock
We're delighted to share that commissioning editor Kate Smith has acquired World All Language rights in e-book, paperback and audio, including film and TV, for three new historical novels by the author Lelita Baldock. The series follows women reporters navigating institutional barriers as they fight ...
Storm signs new Western romance series from USA Today bestselling author Sofia Aves
Editorial Director Vicky Blunden has acquired World All Language rights in a new series from bestselling romance author Sofia Aves. The first book in the Valiant Peak Rodeo series, Hollow Mountain, will publish in ebook, paperback and audiobook on 4 February 2026. A reclusive billionaire ...
Storm Publishing Acquires Timeslip Romance Series from USA Today Bestselling Author Kennedy Kerr
Storm Publishing has acquired World rights to two timeslip romances from USA Today-bestselling author Kennedy Kerr, with the first set for publication in early 2026. Publisher Kathryn Taussig acquired World all language rights in ebook, print and audio formats to Kerr's atmospheric new series. The ...
Obituary: Hannah Langdon
Storm Publishing is deeply saddened to share the sudden passing of Hannah Langdon, who died unexpectedly after a brief illness. Hannah first made her mark on the romance community as part of the RNA’s New Writers’ Scheme (NWS) and was subsequently shortlisted for the Joan ...
Storm Publishing Acquires Moving WWII Novel Inspired by True Stories of Women Who Used Knitting to Encode Intelligence
The Resistance Knitting Club explores the untold story of brave women who turned their needlework into acts of espionage. Deputy Managing Director Claire Bord acquired World All Language rights in ebook, paperback, and audio from Nicola Barr at The Bent Agency. The Resistance Knitting Club ...
Storm re-signs multi-million-best-selling author Simon McCleave for three-book destination thriller series
Deputy Managing Director Claire Bord has acquired World English Language rights from Millie Hoskins at United Agents to a trilogy of destination psychological thrillers by script writer and bestselling author of the Marshall of Snowdonia and DI Ruth Hunter series’ Simon McCleave. Simon’s destination thrillers ...
Storm signs powerful historical novel from Emma Fraser
Publishing Director Emily Gowers has acquired World English Rights, from Euan Thorneycroft of AM Heath, for a powerful historical novel by Emma Fraser, who also writes as Morag Pringle. Valley of the Fireflies, which is based on a true story and set between wartime Tuscany ...
Storm Publishing secures two new novels from bestselling author Hannah Langdon
Storm Publishing is thrilled to announce the acquisition of two new novels by Hannah Langdon. The deal, negotiated by Publisher Kathryn Taussig, includes World rights in ebook, paperback and audio for both titles. The first will be a Christmas romance, publishing in autumn 2026, followed ...
Eliza J. Scott signs twelve-book deal with Storm
Commissioning Editor Kate Smith has acquired World All Language rights, including film, TV and audio, for twelve novels from the bestselling women's fiction author Eliza J. Scott. The deal includes three books in a brand-new series set in Yorkshire called The Inkwell Cottage, plus nine ...
Storm signs bestselling historical mystery author Emily Organ for more books in the Emma Langley series
Storm has re-contracted bestselling historical mystery author Emily Organ for three new books in the Emma Langley series, following the successful launch of The Whitechapel Widow which has got off to a flying start. Deputy Managing Director Claire Bord has acquired World All Language rights ...
Storm signs Phillipa Nefri Clark’s cosy crime series
We’re excited to announce that Publishing Director Emily Gowers has acquired a compelling four-book cosy crime series from USA Today bestselling author Phillipa Nefri Clark. The Travelling Celebrant Mysteries introduces readers to middle-aged sleuth Daphne Jones, a wedding and event celebrant whose work takes her ...
Storm signs Zarah Detand for two M/M romantic comedies
We're thrilled to share the news that Publisher Kathryn Taussig has acquired World all language rights in ebook, paperback and audio for two gay romantic comedies from Amazon bestselling author Zarah Detand. The first book, Operation Boyfriend, which will publish in early 2026, follows Dr. ...
Storm signs new series from USA Today bestselling author Rachel Wesson
We’re delighted to announce that Storm has acquired a new dual timeline series from USA Today bestselling author Rachel Wesson. Editorial Director Vicky Blunden signed a deal for World rights, including film and TV, in three books with Wesson. The first book in the series, ...
Amanda Ashby returns with The Widows’ Detective Club
We're delighted to share that Editorial Director Emily Gowers has secured two more books in Amanda Ashby’s Widows’ Detective Club cosy crime series. The sleuthing adventures of Ginny Cole and her fellow widows in the charming village of Little Shaw will continue with The Widows’ ...
Storm signs Callie Langridge for A Mandeville Christmas
We are delighted to announce the acquisition of A Mandeville Christmas, a heart-warming festive novella by bestselling author Callie Langridge. This enchanting addition to the popular Mandeville Mystery series will be available in ebook and paperback formats from October 2025. A Mandeville Christmas centres around ...
Storm to publish three new books from Benedict Brown
USA Today bestselling author Benedict Brown is expanding his relationship with Storm in an exciting three-book deal. Editorial Director Emily Gowers has gained World All Language rights, including film and TV for three recent novels. The Marius Quin mysteries will continue with two fresh adventures ...
Storm Publishing partners with Two Rivers for US print distribution
Storm Publishing has announced that it will partner with Two Rivers Distribution, part of Ingram Publisher Services (IPS), for the US sales and distribution of its print titles. Storm’s first books with broad distribution in the US will be published in the first quarter of ...
Storm signs bestselling author Amanda McKinney for two more spine-tingling psychological thrillers
Storm has signed two more psychological thrillers by chart-topping and award-winning author Amanda McKinney. The first novel, Killer Twist, follows author Savanna ‘Savi’ Portman who discovers a local murder eerily mirrors her unpublished manuscript. Deputy Managing Director Claire Bord agreed World English Language rights for ...
Storm Publishing Celebrates Two Years of Success, Promotes Key Talent, and Announces Expansion
We're marking two years of publishing this week, and are celebrating signing over one hundred authors; selling 1.5 million ebooks, audiobooks and paperbacks; and generating close to half a billion pages read in Kindle Unlimited! Storm is also announcing two promotions to coincide with its ...
Storm signs three new cosy mysteries from Kate Hardy
Editorial Director Emily Gowers has secured World All Language rights, including film and television, for three new titles in the popular Georgina Drake cosy crime series by Kate Hardy. The new books will see Georgina and Doris tackle a fresh set of mysteries, beginning with ...
Storm to publish two more cozies from Louise Marley
Publisher Kathryn Taussig has acquired World rights to Murder at Castle Vyne and Murder at Raven's Gate by Louise Marley. They will be released in autumn 2025 and summer 2026, respectively. Louise began her publishing journey at Storm with the Raven's Edge series, the first ...
Storm acquires heart-warming new series from Alexandra Barber
Publisher Kathryn Taussig has acquired World All Language rights in ebook, paperback, and audio for two novels from debut author Alexandra Barber. The deal includes The Sanctuary Keepers and a second book in this uplifting new series. The Sanctuary Keepers follows Carrie Adams who flees ...
A Novel Acquisition! Storm Publishing Scoops Up New Cosy Mystery Series by Jackie Baldwin
Storm Publishing is delighted to announce the acquisition of a new cosy mystery series by acclaimed author Jackie Baldwin. The deal, negotiated by Publisher Kathryn Taussig, includes World rights in all languages for the first two books in the series, beginning with Murder at the ...
Storm signs Andrew James Greig for three books in acclaimed Detective Corstorphine series
Storm Publishing is delighted to announce the acquisition of World All Language rights to three new books in the Detective Corstorphine Scottish crime series from bestselling author Andrew James Greig. Deputy Managing Director Claire Bord has secured the deal with Greig, whose previous work includes ...
Storm acquires two more gripping thrillers from #1 bestselling author Gregg Dunnett
Publisher Kathryn Taussig has acquired World all language rights excluding Spanish in ebook, paperback, and audio for two new thrillers from bestselling thriller writer Gregg Dunnett. The deal includes the standalone psychological thriller Deep Blue Lies and The Kill, the fourth instalment in his popular ...
Storm Publishing falls for Dylan Morrison’s queer apple farm romance in three-book deal
Storm Publishing has acquired World rights to three queer romantic comedies from established fanfiction writer Dylan Morrison, with the first set for publication in June 2025. Publisher Kathryn Taussig acquired World all language rights in ebook, print and audio formats to Morrison's debut novel. The ...
Storm signs KC Carmichael for two hockey romances
Editorial Director Emily Gowers has acquired World All Language rights, including film and TV, for two MM hockey romances from author KC Carmichael. The first book, a rivals-to-lovers romance set against the backdrop of the Winter Olympics, will publish November 2025. Under the intense pressure ...
Storm signs all 9 books in Irina Shapiro’s Echoes from the Past series
Editorial Director Emily Gowers has acquired World All Languages rights, including film and TV, for Irina Shapiro’s complete nine-book Echoes from the Past series. The series follows renowned archaeologist Dr. Quinn Allenby, who possesses a remarkable ability: she can see into the past when holding ...
Storm signs ten more books from US bestseller Ellie Alexander
Editorial Director Vicky Blunden has acquired World All Language rights, including film and TV, in two gripping new cozy crime series and two festive rom-coms from bestselling US author Ellie Alexander. The Novel Detectives series is a spin-off from Ellie Alexander’s bestselling Secret Bookcase series ...
Storm signs paranormal women’s fiction series from bestselling author Annabel Chase
Commissioning Editor Kate Smith has acquired World All Language rights in ebook, paperback and audio, including film and TV, for a four-book series – the Midlife Magic Cocktail Club series – from Annabel Chase, author of Spellbound and The Bloomin’ Psychic series. A delightful blend of ...
Storm signs debut author Sylvia Leatham for two romantic comedies
We’re thrilled to share the news that Publisher Kathryn Taussig has acquired World English rights in ebook, paperback and audio from Laura Bennett of The Liverpool Literary Agency for two quirky romantic comedies from debut author Sylvia Leatham. The first book, which will publish in ...
Storm signs two new rom-coms from bestselling author Kristen Bailey
Editorial Director Vicky Blunden has acquired World All Language rights in ebook, paperback and audio, including film and TV, in two new books – a new summer-set rom-com, Hot to Go, and a Christmas rom-com, Big Nick Energy – from bestselling author Kristen Bailey. Hot ...
Storm acquires new crime thriller series by Kate Wiley
Editorial Director Vicky Blunden has acquired World All Language rights, including film and TV, in three books in a new series by Kate Wiley. The series follows former SFPD homicide detective Margot Phalen as she attempts to leave her past – and the legacy of ...
Storm signs more gripping emotional women’s fiction from US author Caitlin Weaver
Editorial Director Vicky Blunden has acquired World All Language rights, including film and TV, in two new women’s fiction novels by US author Caitlin Weaver. The first, publishing in January 2026, is a powerful and suspenseful drama about a mother battling for her own independence ...
Storm signs two psychological novels from S. E. Reed
We’re thrilled to announce that Editorial Director Emily Gowers has acquired World All Language rights, including film and TV, for two gripping linked psychological novels from S.E. Reed. The first domestic thriller, publishing in September 2025, introduces Hannah Price, a young mother haunted by her ...
Storm signs acclaimed author Jane Robins for two emotionally gripping psychological suspense novels under pen name Lara Finch
Deputy Managing Director Claire Bord has acquired World English Language rights for The Lost Death of Lucy Bliss, a compelling debut novel plus one further novel by Lara Finch (a pseudonym for Jane Robins) from Jon Wood at Rogers, Coleridge & White. A propulsive read ...
Two black-comedy thrillers to Storm
Editorial Director Emily Gowers has acquired World English Language rights from Kate Rizzo of Greene & Heaton to two darkly humorous crime thrillers by debut author Harry John Garbett. In his first novel Vows, readers will meet Fran and Gareth – a married couple with ...
Storm signs bestselling author Sophie Ranald in two-book deal
Deputy Managing Director Claire Bord has acquired World English Language rights for two contemporary novels by Amazon chart-topping author Sophie Ranald from Alice Saunders at The Soho Agency. Sophie’s previous novels have achieved multiple top 10 positions in the Amazon charts, with combined sales exceeding ...
Storm signs two psychological thrillers by award-winning author Danielle M. Wong
Commissioning editor Kate Smith has acquired World All Language rights in e-book, paperback and audio for two psychological thrillers by Danielle M. Wong from Liza Fleissig of Liza Royce Associates. Before I Fade will be published in July 2025. An ambitious journalist’s career-making interview with ...
Storm signs breathtaking historical novel from bestselling author Clare Flynn
Editorial Director Vicky Blunden has acquired World English Language rights in ebook, POD and audio, to a new historical standalone by established novelist Clare Flynn. The Star of Ceylon will publish in May 2025. Clare Flynn is the author of seventeen books and is loved ...
Storm Signs Third in Lost Lake Series from Multi-Million-Copy Bestseller Kate Hewitt
Storm Publishing is delighted to announce that we have signed a third book in the Lost Lake series, the follow-up to multi-million-copy bestselling author Kate Hewitt’s acclaimed novel The Last Stars in the Sky (January 2024) and its sequel The Midnight Hour (January 2025). Vicky ...
Storm signs emotionally gripping novel from Sharon Maas
Editorial Director Vicky Blunden has acquired World All Language rights in ebook, print and audio to Girl in a Red Silk Sari by Sharon Maas, and will publish in April 2025. Girl in a Red Silk Sari is a powerful tale of redemption, courage, and ...
Storm acquires three cosy crime novels in a new series by author Kim Griswell
We’re delighted to announce that commissioning editor Kate Smith has acquired World All Language rights in e-book, paperback and audio, including film and TV, for three cosy crime novels set in the Pacific Northwest by author Kim Griswell. Murder at Last Chance Cove is the ...
Storm signs million-copy bestselling author Fiona McIntosh in seven-book deal
Deputy Managing Director Claire Bord has acquired World English Language rights (excluding Australia and New Zealand) for seven of Fiona McIntosh's bestselling novels from Lisa Highton at Jenny Brown Associates. The acquired titles are The Orphans, The Spy's Wife, The Pearl Thief, The Chocolate Tin, ...
Dana Hawkins signs three-book deal with Storm for new sapphic romance series
Editorial Director Emily Gowers has acquired World All Language rights for Dana’s new series Meet Cute in Minnesota. The three-book deal was negotiated with Jenna Satterthwaite at Storm Literary Agency. The first book in the series, Unhappily Ever After, follows a struggling wedding planner who ...
Storm signs bestselling debut author Annabelle Marx for a second historical novel
Deputy Managing Director Claire Bord has acquired World English Language rights for the second novel by bestselling author Annabelle Marx from Jenny Brown of Jenny Brown Associates. Set against the backdrop of Edinburgh, New York, and Hollywood from 1910 to 1958, The Rebel of Seventh ...
Storm acquires psychological thriller from debut author Sara Pucci
Commissioning editor Kate Smith has acquired World All Language rights in e-book, paperback and audio, including film and TV, for one psychological thriller by the debut author Sara Pucci. Lost on You is scheduled for publication in May 2025. Set in New York, the novel ...
Storm signs emotional women’s fiction from author Heather Dixon
Editorial Director Vicky Blunden has acquired World English Language rights, in ebook, print and audio, to an emotional women’s fiction novel from author Heather Dixon, through agent Carolyn Forde at Transatlantic Agency. At the Ocean’s Edge will publish in May 2025. When journalist Meg Adamson, ...
Storm acquires three more psychological thrillers from author Samantha Vérant
Commissioning editor Kate Smith has acquired World All Language rights in e-book, paperback and audio, including film and TV, for three psychological thrillers by Samantha Vérant. Vérant’s first psychological thriller with Storm, The Lucky Widow, was published in July this year to rave reviews. Vérant’s ...
Storm signs two more from Scottish crime writer Doug Sinclair
Commissioning editor Kate Smith has acquired World All Language rights to two more books in the DS Malkie McCulloch crime series by Scottish author Doug Sinclair from Kevin Pocklington of The North Literary Agency. The first book in the series, Blood Runs Deep, was published ...
Storm signs Irina Shapiro for four more books
Kindle and Audible bestseller Irina Shapiro is continuing her Tate and Bell series with three more thrilling Victorian mysteries featuring the intrepid investigators. Editorial Director Emily Gowers has acquired World All Language rights in the series. Irina will also be penning a hooky standalone contemporary ...
Storm signs two from rom-com superstar and number one bestseller Nicola May
Editorial Director Vicky Blunden has acquired World English Language rights in ebook, print and audio, to two women’s fiction novels by Nicola May, author of the bestselling Cockleberry Bay series, from Lorella Belli of the Lorella Belli Literary Agency Ltd. The books will publish in ...
Storm Publishing Partners with Rich Lit Rights for Translation Rights
We are thrilled to announce an exciting new partnership that will enhance our ability to bring Storm Publishing's exceptional fiction to readers around the world. Starting this autumn, Rich Lit Rights will be representing the translation rights for our adult fiction titles. Rich Lit Rights ...
Storm signs Dawn Brookes for the Lady Marjorie Snellthorpe Mystery series
Editorial Assistant Naomi Knox has acquired World All Language rights, excluding German and audio, for seven books in Dawn Brookes’ Lady Marjorie Snellthorpe Mystery series. The six-book series, which follows eccentric Lady Snellthorpe and her friends as they uncover twisty murders, will be rebranded for ...
Storm signs two more gripping, emotional women’s fiction novels from US author Caitlin Weaver
Editorial Director Vicky Blunden has acquired World All Language rights in two new women’s fiction novels by US author Caitlin Weaver. Weaver’s first novel, Such a Good Family, was an instant hit when it published to rave reviews in the spring, and her second novel, ...
Storm signs tenth book in Gwyn Bennett’s Dr Harrison Lane Mystery series
Publisher Kathryn Taussig has acquired World All Language rights to a new book in the Dr Harrison Lane Mystery series by Kindle top-20 bestselling author Gwyn Bennett. The book will be edited and published by Storm editorial assistant Naomi Knox while Kathryn is on maternity ...
Storm acquires two crime thrillers from author Alex Sigmore
Commissioning Editor Kate Smith has acquired World All Language rights in e-book, paperback and audio, including film and TV, for two standalone crime thrillers by the author Alex Sigmore. The first book, The Darkest Game, is scheduled for publication in June 2025. In the novel, ...
Bestselling author Sally Rigby signs with Storm for four more books
Publisher Kathryn Taussig has acquired World All Language rights to two more titles in the instant bestselling Cornwall Murder Mystery series and a further book in the Detective Sebastian Clifford crime series publishing in 2026 plus a psychological thriller The Housesitter for July 2025. Sally ...
Storm Publishing Clinches US Rights to Rachel Abbott’s Latest Thriller
Publisher Kathryn Taussig has acquired US & Canadian rights to the newest book in the Stephanie King series, The Last Time I Saw Him by Rachel Abbott. Kathryn acquired ebook and paperback rights from Lizzy Kremer and Maddalena Cavaciuti at David Higham Associates and the ...
Storm signs two new psychological thrillers from Rebecca de Winter
We are thrilled to announce that Publisher Kathryn Taussig has acquired World English rights in ebook, paperback and audio for two new psychological thrillers by Rebecca de Winter. The deal was negotiated by Alison Bonomi at LBA. Rebecca's debut psychological thriller, Best Friends, published to ...
Storm signs breathtaking World War II family saga inspired by true events from debut Emerson Ford
Deputy Managing Director Claire Bord has acquired World All Language rights for two historical novels by debut author Emerson Ford. The first book, What the Silent Say, is an epic tale of love, loss and resilience, set against the backdrop of World War II. The ...
Storm snaps up second destination thriller from number one bestselling author Simon McCleave
Deputy Managing Director Claire Bord has acquired World English Language rights to a psychological thriller by script writer and multi-million-best-selling author of the DI Ruth Hunter series Simon McCleave. Claire acquired the rights from Millie Hoskins at United Agents and the book will publish in ...
Storm signs more of the Secret Bookcase cozy crime series from bestseller Ellie Alexander
Editorial Director Vicky Blunden has acquired World All Language rights in two new books in a gripping cozy crime series from bestselling US author Ellie Alexander. The fourth book in the Secret Bookcase series, A Holiday Homicide, will publish in ebook, paperback and audio in ...
Storm signs USA Today bestselling author Kristen Bird’s A Beauty Queen’s Guide to Murder and Mayhem
Storm has acquired World English Language rights for a new contemporary mystery series by USA Today bestselling author of Watch It Burn, Kristen Bird. The first book, A Beauty Queen's Guide to Murder and Mayhem, follows Dakota Green, a stable hand who would rather compete ...
Storm signs new crime series from author and Emmy nominated actress Michele Dominguez Greene
Deputy Managing Director Claire Bord has acquired World English Language rights to three books in a new special agent series by Michele Dominguez Greene from Jill Marsal at Marsal Lyon Literary Agency. The first book, My Name Is Emily Ray, introduces us to Emily, a ...
Storm signs chart-topping and multi-award-winning Amanda McKinney for two more psychological thrillers
Storm has signed two more psychological thrillers by bestselling author Amanda McKinney. The first novel, The Stone Secret, introduces us to Sylvia Stone, the daughter of a woman who was murdered twenty years ago. Rhett Cohen, the man wrongly convicted of the murder, is released ...
Storm signs bestselling historical mystery author Emily Organ
Storm has signed Emily Organ, the bestselling author of historical mysteries including the Augusta Peel series, Churchill and Pemberley series, and the Penny Green series which have reached millions of readers worldwide. Deputy Managing Director Claire Bord has acquired World All Language rights in 12 ...
Storm acquires two WW2 novels by debut author Lindsay Marie Morris
We’re delighted to announce that commissioning editor Kate Smith has acquired World All Language rights in e-book, paperback and audio for two WW2 novels by debut author Lindsay Marie Morris. Inspired by a true story, the first novel follows the story of 17-year-old Concetta who ...
Guernsey author to write WW2 novel inspired by the true story of the emergency hospital on the island
Deputy Managing Director Claire Bord has acquired World English Language rights in ebook, paperback, and audio for a WW2 Guernsey set novel by Jenny O’Brien from Nicola Barr at The Bent Agency. The Nightingale List follows the story of Evelyn Nightingale, a teacher turned nurse who ...
Storm signs two thrillers from debut author S. J. King
Editorial Director Vicky Blunden has acquired World All Language rights in two psychological thrillers from debut author S. J. King. Taut, propulsive and gripping, King’s first novel is a high-concept domestic thriller in which a woman who moves her family to an idyllic, high-tech community ...
Storm signs Hannah Langdon for three more books
We are delighted to share the news that Publisher Kathryn Taussig has acquired World All Language rights in ebook, paperback and audio for three new books by bestselling author Hannah Langdon. Hannah’s debut novel – Christmas with the Lords – was an Amazon ebook and audio bestseller ...
Storm signs a second gripping emotional women’s fiction novel by US author Caitlin Weaver
Editorial Director Vicky Blunden has acquired World All Language rights in a women’s fiction novel by US author Caitlin Weaver. Weaver’s second novel, Things We Never Say, will publish in ebook, paperback and audiobook in September 2024. Things We Never Say tells a riveting and ...
Storm acquires two more historical crime novels from Benedict Brown
USA Today bestselling author Benedict Brown is continuing his successful Marius Quin series in a two-book deal with Storm. Editorial Director Emily Gowers acquired World All Language rights, including film and TV, for the new novels. Benedict says, “It’s been such a pleasure working with ...
Amanda Ashby joins Storm
We’re thrilled to announce that Editorial Director Emily Gowers has acquired World All Language rights, including film and TV, for three books in Amanda Ashby’s The Widows’ Detective Club cosy crime series. When Ginny Cole moves to the quaint village of Little Shaw, she hopes ...
Debbie Johnson Signs Two More with Storm
Million-copy bestselling author of the Starshine Cove and Comfort Food Café series, Debbie Johnson, has signed a two-book deal with Storm. Publisher Kathryn Taussig agreed a deal for World English rights in ebook, paperback and audio with Hayley Steed of Janklow & Nesbit UK. The ...
Kristen Bailey follows success of Five Gold Rings with new Christmas rom-com
Editorial Director Vicky Blunden has acquired World All Language rights in ebook, paperback and audio in a new Christmas rom-com from bestselling author Kristen Bailey. Bailey’s two previous books with Storm – Sex Ed and Five Gold Rings – have been huge hits with readers ...
Storm signs a new historical novel from bestseller Imogen Martin
We’re delighted to announce that Editorial Director Vicky Blunden has acquired World All Language rights in ebook, paperback and audio in a sequel to Imogen Martin’s bestselling success To the Wild Horizon. Imogen Martin’s sweeping, romantic historical debut Under a Gilded Sky, set in nineteenth ...
Storm acquires three novels in a new women’s fiction series from debut author Elayne Grimes
We’re delighted to announce that commissioning editor Kate Smith has acquired World All Language rights in e-book, paperback and audio, including film and TV, for three Highlands-set contemporary women’s fiction books by debut author Elayne Grimes. When Marcie Moss receives news that her grandmother is ...
Storm Publishing signs new historical fiction from author Clare Flynn
Editorial Director Vicky Blunden has acquired World All Language rights in the third book in the Hearts of Glass series by established historical novelist Clare Flynn. Clare Flynn is the author of sixteen books and is loved by readers for her epic, sweeping novels set ...
Two more gripping psychological thrillers from Sally Royer-Derr
Editorial Director Emily Gowers has acquired World All Language rights, including film and TV, for two more psychological thrillers from Sally Royer-Derr. Sally’s third book with Storm will be released in January 2025. When single mother Natalie starts working at her daughter’s new primary school, ...
Storm signs new psychological thrillers from author Angela Henry
Commissioning editor Kate Smith has acquired World All Language rights in e-book, paperback and audio, including film and TV, for three new psychological thrillers by Angela Henry, set to be published in October 2024, May 2025 and October 2025. The Perfect Affair, Henry’s first novel with ...
Storm signs Kate Hardy for three more cosy crime novels
Editorial Director Emily Gowers has acquired World All Language rights, including film and TV, for three more books in the Georgina Drake cosy crime series by Kate Hardy. When a photography job at a historic lighthouse goes awry, Georgina becomes embroiled in another complex mystery… ...
Storm acquires two more historical novels from Lelita Baldock
We’re delighted to share that commissioning editor Kate Smith has acquired World All Language rights in e-book, paperback and audio, including film and TV, for two new historical novels by the author Lelita Baldock. Her new novels, both set during the Second World War, will ...
Storm signs emotional women’s fiction story from USA Today bestseller Brooke Harris
We’re thrilled to announce that Editorial Director Emily Gowers has acquired World English Language rights for a gripping women’s fiction novel by Brooke, from agent Hannah Todd at Madeleine Milburn Literary Agency. Her new novel will be released in March 2025. When a single mother ...
Dana Hawkins continues her series with Storm
Editorial Director Emily Gowers has acquired World All Language rights, including film and TV, for a third lesbian rom com in Dana’s Single in Seattle series. The new book centres on series regular Sophie, in a sparkly enemies-to-lovers story and will be released in January ...
Storm signs two more from USA Today bestseller Phillipa Nefri Clark
We’re delighted to announce that Editorial Director Emily Gowers has acquired World All Language rights, including film and TV, for two more books in Phillipa’s emotional and heartwarming women’s fiction series. The fourth and fifth Temple River books will be released in 2025. Phillipa says, ...
Storm Signs Much-Anticipated Sequel from Kate Hewitt
Storm Publishing is delighted to announce that we have signed a sequel to multi-million-copy bestselling author Kate Hewitt’s acclaimed novel The Last Stars in the Sky. Publisher Kathryn Taussig signed World all language rights in ebook, paperback and audio for The Midnight Hour. Hewitt’s first ...
Storm signs bestselling author Sophie Ranald
Deputy Managing Director Claire Bord has acquired World English Language rights in ebook, paperback, and audio for two contemporary set romantic comedies by bestselling author Sophie Ranald from Alice Saunders at The Soho Agency. Ranald said: “I’m thrilled to be joining the Storm family and ...
Storm signs million-copy bestselling author Eoin Dempsey
Deputy Managing Director Claire Bord has acquired World All Language rights in ebook, paperback, and audio for a psychological thriller by bestselling author Eoin Dempsey. The deal was agreed with the author directly. Eoin commented: “I am beyond excited to delve into a new genre ...
Storm signs Pam Lecky for four historical mysteries
Publisher Kathryn Taussig has acquired World English rights for four historical mysteries by Pam Lecky from agent Thérèse Coen at Susanna Lea & Associates. The first three books in the Lucy Lawrence mystery series will publish in July 2024, with a fourth book to follow ...
Storm signs USA Today mega-selling historical fiction author Roberta Kagan
Deputy Managing Director Claire Bord has acquired World All Language rights in ebook, paperback, and audio, including film and TV, for two new linked WW2 set novels from best-selling author Roberta Kagan. The first will be published in October 2024, with the second scheduled for ...
Storm signs Irina Shapiro for the Hands of Time series and three more Tate and Bell Mysteries
Editorial Director Emily Gowers has acquired World All Language rights, including film and TV, for three more books in Irina Shapiro’s Tate and Bell historical mystery, as well as World rights excluding audio to the Hands of Time series. The six-book Hands of Time series ...
Storm signs two more from historical author Luisa A. Jones
Publisher Kathryn Taussig has acquired World rights including film and TV in ebook, paperback and audio for two new books from author Luisa A. Jones. Luisa’s first book, The Gilded Cage, was published to critical acclaim in June 2023. Its sequel, The Broken Vow, published ...
Storm acquires two psychological thrillers from author Samantha Vérant
Commissioning editor Kate Smith has acquired World All Language rights in e-book, paperback and audio, including film and TV, for two psychological thrillers by the author Samantha Vérant. The first book, The Lucky Widow, is scheduled for publication in July 2024. A woman returns home ...
Storm Publishing signs two more books with Sharon Booth
We are thrilled to share that Naomi Knox has acquired World All-Language rights, including Film & Television, for two more books in Sharon Booth's beloved Tuppenny Bridge series. As a Kindle All-Star talent, Sharon Booth has earned high acclaim for her ability to captivate readers, ...
Storm signs brand new psychological thriller from million-copy bestselling author Rachel Lynch
Storm has acquired a new novel from Rachel Lynch, bestselling author of the DI Kelly Porter series. Kathryn Taussig, Publisher at Storm, has acquired World English rights in ebook, paperback and audio from Peter Buckman at The Ampersand Agency. The new novel is a domestic ...
Storm signs Sally Rigby for fourteen books in the acclaimed Cavendish & Walker series
Publisher Kathryn Taussig has acquired World All Language rights in ebook and paperback for fourteen books in the acclaimed Cavendish & Walker series by Sally Rigby. The first book, Deadly Games, was first published in 2019, and since then Sally has released 11 more bestselling ...
Storm signs gripping emotional women’s fiction debut by US author Caitlin Weaver
Editorial Director Vicky Blunden has acquired World All Language rights in a women’s fiction debut by US author Caitlin Weaver. How Far We’ll Go will publish in ebook, paperback and audiobook in June 2024. How Far We’ll Go tells a riveting, dark and heart-wrenching story ...
Number One, multi-million-copy bestselling author Simon McCleave signs with Storm for a psychological thriller
Deputy Managing Director Claire Bord has acquired World English Language rights to a psychological thriller by the multi-million-best-selling author of the DI Ruth Hunter series and, most recently, the Anglesey series. Claire acquired the rights from Millie Hoskins at United Agents and the book will ...
Storm signs bestseller Gregg Dunnett for three more books
Publisher Kathryn Taussig has acquired World All Language rights in ebook, paperback and audio for three new books from bestselling author Gregg Dunnett – two psychological thrillers and the third book in his Erica Sands police procedural series. The first of the three books will ...
Storm acquires two psychological thrillers by Michelle Dunne
Deputy Managing Director Claire Bord has acquired World All Language rights for two domestic psychological thrillers by Michelle Dunne with agent Nicky Lovick at WGM Atlantic & Literary Group. Michelle's Lindsey Ryan series is currently in development for television, and she is also the organiser ...
Storm signs two more from timeslip author Callie Langridge
We are delighted to announce that Storm will publish two more books in the Mandeville mystery series by author Callie Langridge. Publisher Kathryn Taussig finalised a deal for World All Language rights in ebook, paperback and audio formats. The books will continue to follow the ...
Storm signs bestselling author of Yellow Crocus, Laila Ibrahim
Storm has signed an emotional family drama by Laila Ibrahim which will publish in March 2024. Laila is the bestselling author of Yellow Crocus, Mustard Seed, Paper Wife, Golden Poppies and Scarlet Carnation. Deputy Managing Director Claire Bord acquired World English Language rights from Annelise ...
Eliza J. Scott signs three-book deal with Storm
Commissioning Editor Kate Smith has acquired World All Language rights, including film, TV and audio, for three novels from the bestselling women’s fiction author Eliza J. Scott. The first books in the Welcome to Micklewick Bay series will launch in May 2024. Based in Yorkshire, ...
Storm signs bestselling and multi-award-winning author Amanda McKinney
Storm has signed a psychological thriller by Amanda McKinney, writing as Amanda Tisevich. Amanda is the author of more than thirty romantic suspense and thriller novels. Her books have received over fifteen literary awards and nominations, including the prestigious Daphne du Maurier Award for Excellence, ...
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 ...
