Olathe, Kansas, 1st August 2025, ZEX PR WIRE, Andy Dodds at Podium Audio won audio rights to gothic psychological thriller by USA Today Bestselling author L.A. Detwiler, from Erica Christensen at Metamorphosis Literary Agency. THE WHISPERING, a gothic psychological thriller set at a secluded estate in Salem, and its sequel THE RECKONING sold as a duology in a two book deal.
Heidi Kilgras at Random House Children’s acquired rights to CORA’S FANCY SHAWL DANCE, an early reader book that brings Native children into the mainstream and shows how all children have the same troubles and victories. The book is to be illustrated by Alex Nees. Stephanie Hansen at Metamorphosis Literary Agency represented the author and Sarah Dillard at Painted Words represented the illustrator. Publication is slated for the fall of 2026.
Olivia Wildenstein’s HOUSE OF STRIKING OATHS hit the USA Today Bestseller list. The book is published by Sourcebooks through a deal brokered with Stephanie Hansen at Metamorphosis Literary Agency.
Chelsea Villareal at Podium Audio took audio rights to G.M. Fairy’s POUNDED BY PRODUCE, a humorous yet yearning-filled tale of two cursed priests turned produce tempted to break their vows with their new parish cook, from Amy Brewer at Metamorphosis Literary Agency.
Zoranne Host at Bindery Books purchased rights to Jeremy Jacobson’s RESONANT, in which a group of strangers respond to the powerful summons known as the firesong by traveling through vast lands and dense cities to save the world, from Des Salazar at Metamorphosis Literary Agency. Publication is slated for the fall of 2026.
Lisa Roberts Carter’s IF YOU KNEW MY NAME won an Indies award for Young Adult Fiction (Children’s) from Foreword Reviews. The book is published by Central Avenue Teen through a deal brokered with Katie Salvo (now retired) at Metamorphosis Literary Agency.
Potiah won Ukranian rights to Ketley Allison’s BROKEN BEAUTY and LOYAL VOWS, from Iza Cupial at Anna Jarota Agency on behalf of Erica Christensen at Metamorphosis Literary Agency, in a four book deal.
BookChef won rights to Karen Lynch’s RELENTLESS, REFUGE, and ROGUE, from Iza Cupial at Anna Jarota Agency on behalf of Stephanie Hansen at Metamorphosis Literary Agency, in a three book deal.
Shauna Brittenham Reiter’s YOU ARE THE BOSS OF YOU hit the USA Today Bestseller list. The book is published by Regalo Press through a deal brokered with Stephanie Hansen at Metamorphosis Literary Agency.
About Metamorphosis Literary Agency
At Metamorphosis Literary Agency, we are dedicated to helping authors achieve their goal of publication. Our mission is to represent exceptional commercial fiction and nonfiction, ensuring every manuscript reaches its potential. With a wealth of experience and a deep network in the publishing industry, we collaborate closely with our clients to prepare their work for success. Passionate about literature, Metamorphosis Literary Agency remains committed to supporting authors throughout their publishing journey.
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