What we’re looking for at Obsidian
(as I’m getting settled in) Friends, I’ve been sitting with the Obsidian list for a little while now—reading, listening, turning the pages […]
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First Obsidian Acquisition – No Crows by Zachary Porter
I’m so excited to work with Zachary Porter and I can’t wait for you all to read his amazing book, No Crows. […]
The ACX / Audible deadline — and why some authors are taking their books down
Pour the tea. This one has a calendar attached. If you have audiobooks on Audible through ACX, you have a decision to […]
PRH UK launched Dusk. Here’s what that actually means for your book.
There’s a new imprint at Penguin Random House UK called Dusk. It launched today. First books this fall. It’s a new-adult crossover […]
Stop Being Too Easy on Your Characters (And Everything Else That’s Flattening the Tension)
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Remembering 9/11: A Personal Story from Our Community
It wouldn’t feel right to let today pass without mentioning it. For many of us, September 11th still sits heavy. Arthur from […]
September 2026 Fireside Chat
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Busy Week!
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Seeing Through Your Characters’ Eyes & Writing Close to the Bone
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A New Chapter
I have some news, friends. I’m stepping away from literary agenting. I am so thankful for the writers who trusted me with […]