by Cassandra Drudi

Agony Editor: Spotting a reader of your book is a moment to savour

Dear Agony Editor, The other day, I experienced what many writers might consider the Holy Grail: I spotted someone reading my novel on the subway. I thought about introducing myself, but my nerves got the ... Read More »

February 21, 2024

Anita Chong named fiction editorial director at M&S

By Cassandra Drudi

McClelland & Stewart executive editor Anita Chong has been promoted to editorial director, fiction. Chong has worked at Penguin Random House Canada for more than 25 years, and books she has worked on are often ... Read More »

February 21, 2024

Personnel change: Baraka Books

By Cassandra Drudi

Melissa Bull has been named fiction editor at QC Fiction, an imprint of Baraka Books. Bull takes over the role from Peter McCambridge, who founded the imprint in 2015 and led it until January 2024. ... Read More »

February 21, 2024

Five Canadian books among finalists for Libby Book Awards

By Cassandra Drudi

OverDrive e-book borrowing app Libby is lending its name to a new award. For the first time, the Libby Book Awards (Libbys for short), will be awarded to books in 17 categories. Finalists were nominated ... Read More »

February 20, 2024

Personnel changes: Penguin Random House Canada

By Cassandra Drudi

Emma Dolan has been promoted to senior designer at Penguin Random House Canada. Andrew Roberts has been promoted to senior designer. Noah Kahansky has been promoted to studio coordinator. Melody Tacit has been promoted to academic sales manager. Hilary Lo has been promoted ... Read More »

February 20, 2024

Personnel changes: Penguin Random House Canada

By Cassandra Drudi

Cheryl Nurse has been promoted to royalty accountant manager at Penguin Random House Canada. Naomi Pinn has been promoted to senior contracts manager. Jamie ... Read More »

February 16, 2024

Rights Deals: M.S. Berry, Frank Lewinberg and Vincenzo Pietropaolo + eight more

By Cassandra Drudi

Turnstone Press’s Jamis Paulson has acquired world rights to M.S. Berry’s The Tenant. The thriller is described as telling the story of famous author Amy Ellis who relocates to Germany for a year with her ... Read More »

February 15, 2024

Hilary Peach wins 2023 Edna Staebler Award for Creative Non-Fiction

By Cassandra Drudi

Hilary Peach has been awarded the 2023 Edna Staebler Award for Creative Non-Fiction. Peach was named the winner of the $10,000 prize for her memoir Thick Skin: Field Notes from a Sister in the Brotherhood, ... Read More »

February 15, 2024

Naomi Klein longlisted for inaugural Women’s Prize for Non-fiction

By Cassandra Drudi

Author Naomi Klein has been longlisted for the inaugural Women's Prize for Non-fiction. The £30,000 ($50,900 CAD) award was established by the Women's Prize Trust in 2023 to honour exceptional nonfiction written by women. Books ... Read More »

February 15, 2024

Personnel changes: Penguin Random House Canada

By Cassandra Drudi

Dulce Rosales has been promoted to senior manager, advertising services at Penguin Random House Canada. Dara Sheere has joined the marketing team as marketing coordinator on a 1-year contract. Jasmin Shin has joined the marketing team as marketing coordinator on a ... Read More »

February 14, 2024

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Agony Editor: Spotting a reader of your book is a moment to savour

Anita Chong named fiction editorial director at M&S

Personnel change: Baraka Books

Five Canadian books among finalists for Libby Book Awards

Personnel changes: Penguin Random House Canada

Personnel changes: Penguin Random House Canada

Rights Deals: M.S. Berry, Frank Lewinberg and Vincenzo Pietropaolo + eight more

Hilary Peach wins 2023 Edna Staebler Award for Creative Non-Fiction

Naomi Klein longlisted for inaugural Women’s Prize for Non-fiction

Personnel changes: Penguin Random House Canada

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