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Becky Cummings’ Empowering Children’s Tale Arrives in Portugal

We are thrilled to announce that the enchanting children’s book, “Cindayella and the Fairy Wordmother: A Tale About Choosing Kind and Empowering Words,” is now available in Portugal!

Penned by bestselling author Becky Cummings and published by Penguin Random House Portugal, this modern reimagining of a classic tale teaches young readers the transformative power of their own words. Instead of a magic wand, this story focuses on the “magic” of kindness and self-affirmation.

At Montse Cortazar Literary Agency, we are proud to have facilitated this partnership, bringing a story that fosters emotional intelligence and confidence to Portuguese families and classrooms.

What readers are saying:

★★★★★ “Such a heartwarming and empowering book that beautifully teaches young readers about the transformative power of words, attitude, and self-reflection. I could definitely relate to my oldest daughter’s experiences where at times she may struggle with negativity, frustration and an unkind demeanor that pushes others away. Reading this book helped to reinforce new strategies.”

★★★★★ “This little adventure into the power of words is charmingly illustrated with lots of white space—which seems just right for the story. Not too preachy or ridiculous, it hits a sweet note in between. A cute read that may help children—and adults—consider the power of words.”

Publishers interested in acquiring rights, please contact us.

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Now available: The Japanese audiobook edition of “Fully Engaged” by bestselling author Thomas M. Sterner

We are thrilled to announce that Thomas M. Sterner’s transformative book, “Fully Engaged: Using the Practicing Mind in Daily Life,” is now available as an audiobook in Japanese!

This release marks a significant milestone in bringing the “Practicing Mind” philosophy to a global audience. Thomas Sterner’s “Practicing Mind” philosophy has helped thousands of people move away from the “anxiety of the end goal” and toward the “peace of the process.”

In the modern corporate landscape, “busy-ness” is often mistaken for productivity. However, true high performance comes from a state of being fully engaged—what Sterner calls the “Practicing Mind.”

What readers are saying:

★★★★★ “Given Thomas Sterner’s ability to tap into and awaken our consciousness, Fully Engaged promises to be the work of a modern-day philosopher that people actually care to read!” ~ Alysia Silberg, UN Women Empower Women Global Champion for Women’s Economic Empowerment

★★★★★ “I recently read this author’s previous book The Practicing Mind. The ideas presented in both, I am certain, will help me accomplish more in life than anything else I have ever read.”

★★★★★ “I’m in the process of reading several books about mindfulness and I found this one to have some great phrases and explanations. One worth the whole book: “Thought Awareness Training”. The explanation was very helpful.”

Publishers interested in acquiring rights, please contact us.

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Thomas M. Sterner’s bestseller “The Practicing Mind” is now out in Gujarati & Marathi editions!

We are thrilled to announce the release of the Gujarati and Marathi editions of Thomas M. Sterner’s international bestseller The Practicing Mind. This transformative book has inspired readers worldwide to embrace mindfulness, patience, and the art of progress.

With these new editions, millions of Gujarati and Marathi readers can now experience the timeless wisdom in their own language. Whether you’re seeking personal growth, professional excellence, or inner peace, The Practicing Mind is your guide to mastering focus and living with intention.

👉 Available now in leading bookstores and online platforms.

What readers are saying:

★★★★★ “As I use the wisdom given in this book, I found out that it’s working for me. And I encourage everyone to adapt to this new mindset for goal setting and goal achieving.”

★★★★★ “I would recommend all age people to read, especially for those starting their career. Author has made very interesting read by his life example and enables us to be more focused and more productive.”

★★★★★ “The book is great, and it’s one I’d certainly recommend. I’ll refer back to this book from time to time, because, as the author stated, the principles taught here need to be revisited because they are easily forgotten as life presents us with new challenges”

Worldwide rights available except English (world), Chinese Complex, Korean, Japanese, Russian, Spanish, Chinese Simplified, Japanese, Hungarian Serbian, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Kannada, Tamil, and Turkish. Publishers interested in acquiring rights, please contact us.

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The beloved children’s book “Be Mindful of Monsters” by Lauren Stockly is now available in Bulgaria.

We’re thrilled to announce the Bulgarian release of Be Mindful of Monsters, the internationally beloved children’s book by child therapist and author Lauren Stockly.

This beautifully illustrated story helps children understand and navigate big emotions through compassion, mindfulness, and imagination. With its gentle guidance and relatable characters, the book empowers young readers to embrace their feelings rather than fear them.

Now available for families, educators, and therapists across Bulgaria, Be Mindful of Monsters opens the door to meaningful conversations about emotional wellbeing, one mindful moment at a time.

Discover the magic. Explore the feelings. Meet the monsters.

What readers are saying:

★★★★★“This is such a great book for all ages. It hits the nail on the head about learning to sit and tolerate all emotions instead of distracting from them. I will be using this book in many of my sessions.” 

★★★★★ “Absolutely magnificent emotional intelligence book for kids”

★★★★★”Wonderful! Help for anxious, fearful or angry kids”

Worldwide rights available except English (world), Romanian,  Chinese Complex, Hungarian, German, Bulgarian, and Portuguese (Brazil). Publishers interested in acquiring rights, please contact us.

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The Romanian edition of Eoin Dempsey’s acclaimed novel “The German Girl” (The Monika Ritter Series Book 1) has just been released!

It is 1942, and war is raging in Europe. Monika Ritter is in New York with her husband, Michael. Haunted by memories of her childhood in Germany and her father’s death at the hands of the Nazis, she longs to do her bit against Hitler’s rampaging armies. When Michael joins the new Army Air Force as a bomber pilot, Monika takes advantage of an invitation she receives to join the OSS, a fledgling group of spies with the mission to turn the war by gathering the most vital asset of all—information.

As Michael begins to fly missions in B-24 bombers over Europe, Monika attends a top-secret training camp in the Maryland forest. After graduating, she is sent on a mission to infiltrate a clandestine ring of Nazi saboteurs dispatched from Germany to attack the American war machine on home soil. Soon, she will uncover a plot that could shift the entire momentum of the war in the Nazis’ favor. Racing against time and a dangerous adversary, Monika will have to foil a deadly plan that could change the face of the war forever.

What readers are saying:

★★★★★ “Eoin Dempsey has spun off another trilogy based on the Ritter family. He knows how to tell a great story, develops rich characters and delves creatively into different family members. I’m heading into book 2 of the Monika Ritter series….”

★★★★★ “This series one of the best in historic fiction I’ve read in years.”

★★★★★ “Could hardly put this exciting story down. I now can’t wait to start reading Book 3 in the series.”

This series is already a global sensation. Publishers interested in acquiring rights, please contact us.

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The Estonian edition of Bruce Bryans’ international bestseller “Never Chase Men Again” is finally here.

“Never Chase Men Again” is resonating deeply with Gen Z women who are rewriting the rules of modern romance. Tackling topics like self-respect, emotional independence, and personal boundaries, Bryans offers sharp insights into how men evaluate potential partners—and what truly earns their respect. 

With empowering advice and candid truths, this book is helping young women date with confidence, clarity, and purpose. No chasing. No compromising. Just unapologetic self-worth.

✅ Over 162,000 copies sold in English — a proven global hit

✅ Honored with the 2024 Best Dating Books Editor’s Choice Award

✅ Backed by high ratings on Amazon & Goodreads

✅ Written by Bruce Bryans, a respected author known for his research-based approach to dating and relationships

Packed with 38 powerful secrets, this book helps women attract the right partner, keep him interested, and avoid dead-end relationships.

What readers are saying:

★★★★★ “I’ve read a lot of books about dating but this one for some reason really opened my eyes.”

★★★★★ “Ladies, this author gives great advice as to how a man thinks differently than a woman, in general. Once you read this and understand it, it can be very helpful to the success of relationship between male and female. I have read a few of his books and they have made a big difference for me. It works. Get it. You won’t regret it.”

Worldwide rights are available except for English (world), Spanish (world), Portuguese (world), Lithuanian, Estonian, and Vietnamese. Publishers interested in acquiring rights, please contact us.

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Touch, Boundaries, and Justice: “The Art of Receiving and Giving: The Wheel of Consent” by Dr. Betty Martin now available in Czech!

This transformative work explores the subtle dynamics of touch, boundaries, and authentic connection. It offers a deeply nuanced framework for practicing consent as an agreement rooted in integrity, responsibility, and empowerment, beginning with relationships and extending to broader social issues of equality and justice.

Whether you are a therapist, coach, educator, or someone seeking deeper intimacy and clarity in relationships, this book provides powerful insights into communication and human connection.

What readers are saying:

★★★★★ “Over the years I have talked about this with Fritz Perls, Abe Maslow, Marilyn Ferguson, Albert Ellis, Byron Katie and many many others. And now the voice of Betty Martin takes the conversation further, and in intriguing detail, in this great book!” – Brad Blanton, Ph.D. author of Radical Honesty

★★★★★ “This is one of the most brilliant books I’ve read in years. Yes, it’s a self-help book, but the conceptualization of the four quadrants is a significant contribution to philosophy. It has immediately revolutionized my understanding of the dimensions of person-to-person touch and, more largely, to human interaction. So the book is both practically helpful and mind-expanding if one pays attention to its implications.”

★★★★★ “What’s so unclear about giving and receiving that necessitates a book? Lots, it turns out. Martin and Dalzen are masters of their craft, laying out subtle intra- and inter- personal dynamics in clear simple language. The frameworks and clarity this book provided have already started to transform my relationships and day-to-day interactions with friends and colleagues. Highly recommended!”

Worldwide rights are available except for English (world), Turkish, Estonian, French (world), and Czech. Publishers interested in acquiring rights, please contact us.

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Janet MacLeod Trotter’s bestselling novel “The Tea Planter’s Daughter” is now available in Czech!

Set against the lush tea plantations of India, this unforgettable first book in The India Tea Series has captivated readers worldwide with its sweeping romance, historical depth, and inspiring resilience. Now, Czech readers can immerse themselves in this timeless tale of love and courage.

In the fertile valleys of India, the passionate and resourceful women of the Belhaven and Robson tea planter families have always dreamt big, even in the momentous early years of the 20th century. From the majestic mountains of Assam to the industrial streets of northern Britain, they must learn to cope with hidden secrets, forbidden love, betrayal and adversity as they strive to make life better for themselves and their loved ones. But as they embark on epic adventures across a fast-changing world, will the upheavals of war and the dying days of the British Raj stop their dreams from becoming a reality?

Janet says; “rediscovered Indian diaries of my forester grandfather set me off on a quest to discover more about my intrepid grandparents who had worked in the foothills of the Himalayas in the 1920s and 30s.

Praise for The India Tea Series:

★★★★★ “It’s so nice to be able to follow these characters for generations ! Janet Trotter is such a talented author. I feel like I’m living right in the story ! On to book 4 !!!!!!”

★★★★★ “This has been a terrific series. Trotter has such a nice way of creating characters and plots- she’s a classic storyteller.”

★★★★★ “Thoroughly absorbing and well researched, this series of books has kept me glued to the page. One more book to go – well worth reading!”

This international bestselling series has sold till date over 1,146,000 copies and has received over 34k positive reviews on Amazon.

“The Tea Planter’s Daughter” was nominated for the RNA Romantic Novel of the Year and was an Amazon top #10 bestseller. It has gone on to be a bestseller in translation, including in Russian, French, Italian, German, and Spanish. Publishers interested in acquiring rights, please contact us.

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Now available in Turkish: Dr. Betty Martin’s groundbreaking book “The Art of Receiving and Giving: The Wheel of Consent”.

This transformative work explores the subtle dynamics of touch, boundaries, and authentic connection, now accessible to Turkish-speaking readers.

It offers a deeply nuanced way to practice consent as an agreement that brings integrity, responsibility, and empowerment into human interaction, starting with touch and relationships, and further expanding our understanding of consent to social issues of equality and justice.

Whether you’re a therapist, coach, educator, or simply someone seeking deeper intimacy and clarity in relationships, this book offers a powerful framework for understanding consent and communication.

What readers are saying:

★★★★★ “Over the years I have talked about this with Fritz Perls, Abe Maslow, Marilyn Ferguson, Albert Ellis, Byron Katie and many many others. And now the voice of Betty Martin takes the conversation further, and in intriguing detail, in this great book!” – Brad Blanton, Ph.D. author of  Radical Honesty

★★★★★ “This is one of the most brilliant books I’ve read in years. Yes, it’s a self-help book, but the conceptualization of the four quadrants is a significant contribution to philosophy. It has immediately revolutionized my understanding of the dimensions of person-to-person touch and, more largely, to human interaction. So the book is both practically helpful and mind-expanding if one pays attention to its implications.”

★★★★★ “What’s so unclear about giving and receiving that necessitates a book? Lots, it turns out. Martin and Dalzen are masters of their craft, laying out subtle intra- and inter- personal dynamics in clear simple language. The frameworks and clarity this book provided have already started to transform my relationships and day-to-day interactions with friends and colleagues. Highly recommended!”

Worldwide rights are available except for English (world), Turkish, Estonian, French (world), and Czech. Publishers interested in acquiring rights, please contact us.

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The Maureen Ritter series by Eoin Dempsey debuts in Czech Republic with bestseller “The American Girl”

This powerful novel marks the beginning of the acclaimed “Maureen Ritter” series, a historical fiction saga that has captivated readers around the world with its unforgettable characters, emotional depth, and heart-racing suspense.

Set against the harrowing backdrop of Nazi-occupied Europe, “The American Girl” follows the story of Maureen Ritter, a courageous young woman who finds herself entangled in a dangerous web of espionage, resistance, and survival. As secrets unravel and loyalties are tested, Maureen must summon every ounce of strength to fight for justice—and for her life.

With its gripping narrative and richly drawn historical detail, “The American Girl” is a must-read for fans of WWII fiction, strong female protagonists, and stories that stay with you long after the final page.

What readers are saying:

★★★★★ “Hard to put down once you start reading. Love the characters and can’t wait to see what happens next. Love the way this author writes.”

★★★★★ “This series is so exceptional it’s hard to describe. WWII in itself is such an anomaly to those of us who saw people later in life who had served and the hardships they endured. Maureen Ritter is such an original character that she captivates the mind. Having France as the backdrop enriches every scene. The most important part is that we have no concept about the reality of war and destruction and devastation on a daily basis for years. Eoin paints vivid imagery that will stick with you long after you finish one of his books. His writing is so solid, you will never forget it. So step back in time and go on the adventure of a lifetime.”

Publishers interested to know about the rights availability, please get in touch with our agency.