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November 2011

October 11, 2011 by Ethan Ellenberg Leave a Comment

We’ve had a run of strong list placements so let me provide the score card for starters:

Star Carrier by Ian Douglas
(#22 on the NEW YORK TIMES Mass-Market Best-Seller List in May)

Black Magic Woman by Christine Warren
(#30 on the NEW YORK TIMES Mass-Market Best-Seller List in May)

Undead and Undermined by MaryJanice Davidson
(#26 on the NEW YORK TIMES Hardcover Best-Seller List in July)

Bound by Night by Amanda Ashley
(#33 on the NEW YORK TIMES Mass-Market Best-Seller List in September)

The Dragon Who Loved Me by G.A. Aiken
(#35 on the NEW YORK TIMES E-book Best-Seller List in September)

We’re very excited about three new series debuting in 2012, one from a first time author, the next from an established veteran and the third from a top non-fiction author turned novelist.

The newcomer is first time novelist ROBIN BRIDGES whose first book THE GATHERING STORM is a young adult novel coming in January, 2012 in hardcover from Delacorte. The first book in THE KATERINA TRILOGY this story set in Czarist Russia is a wonderful cocktail of paranormal romance, mystery and intrigue. Vampires at the Russian Court? A necromancer beauty who just wants to be a doctor? THE GATHERING STORM has everything.

Our second pick is Sharon Shinn’s THE SHAPE OF DESIRE to be published by Ace in Hardcover in March, 2012. Fans of True Blood will instantly adore this rich, dark urban fantasy set in the complex world of contemporary shape-shifters. These aren’t monsters but recognizable friends and neighbors who’ve grown up with the ability to take animal form. The second book, STILL-LIFE WITH SHAPE-SHIFTER is coming in October 2012.

Our third pick is getting a major hardcover launch from Random House and thriller fans have a treat in store. THE DEEP ZONE by James M. Tabor rivals the best fiction written by Michael Crichton, James Rollins or Clive Cussler. An unstoppable virus is tearing its way through the U.S. Army medical system and only a unique life form found at the bottom of one of the deepest caves on earth can supply the antidote. Based on the unique research Tabor completed for his top selling non-fiction book BLIND DESCENT, THE DEEP ZONE introduces two compelling new characters and a world of authentic, high stakes adventure and mystery.

Other news:
Ian Douglas has sold 3 new Star Carrier novels to Avon and Harper UK has purchased his 15 book backlist.
John Scalzi has sold his 5th novel in the Old Man’s War series to Tor.
Ed Willett has sold a new series to Daw, entitled MASKS.
Christine Warren has sold a new series to St. Martin’s.
Claire Avery has sold a sequel to HIDDEN WIVES to Tor.
Bertrice Small has sold a new 3 book series set in Renaissance Italy to NAL.

Ethan Ellenberg

February 2011

February 1, 2011 by Ethan Ellenberg Leave a Comment

Everyone’s talking about the weather but we’d rather talk about books, the books of the authors we represent specifically.

I think our most exciting recent sale is clearly on behalf of James W. Tabor who has sold two new thrillers to Random House, the first one destined to be their lead title in Spring 2012 and currently titled THE DEEP ZONE. These books feature two great main characters and Jim’s hard won expertise in the world of deep cave exploration. His non-fiction book. BLIND DESCENT, set in this perilous world continues to sell well and the trade paperback edition will be out soon.

GAIL MARTIN’s first book for Orbit is out, THE SWORN and she continues to build a large audience for her compelling works of fantasy. She’s begun work on a new series.

KAREN MILLER has delivered A BLIGHT OF MAGES to both Harper/Australia and Orbit and both editions will be out by the end of the summer. I believe it’s her best book to date.

We have your scary, fun Halloween picture book ready, ERIC ROHMANN’s BONEDOG will be coming from Roaring Brook Press this Fall and its another example of his brilliant storytelling and exquisite illustrations.

For those of you who have been waiting for John Scalzi’s next novel, the wait is over, FUZZY NATION, his re-boot of the classic SF novel by H. Beam Piper is coming in July. John has some other big news coming via Hollywood but I’ve been embargoed. In two weeks time, the curtain will be parted and…….

MARYJANICE DAVIDSON’S Undead adventures continue and the new book is in for publication this July, do look out for UNDEAD AND UNDERMINED, Undead and as compelling as ever.

New York Times Bestselling author ELAINE COFFMAN returns with THE RETURN OF BLACK DOUGLAS in April.

Kim Terry has just signed a 3 book contract with St. Martin’s for a new paranormal series.

Enjoy

Ethan Ellenberg

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