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​”The Man Who Was Afraid to Live” by Miguel Angel Montero has been ranked among the top 10 books in Poland

We are thrilled to announce the remarkable success of “The Man Who Was Afraid to Live” by Miguel Angel Montero. The book has been ranked among the top 10 books in Poland, according to Ateneum, a leading book distributor in the country.

This achievement speaks to the power of Montero’s storytelling, which has been compared to the works of renowned authors like Don Miguel Ruiz, Robin Sharma, and Paulo Coelho. We are incredibly proud to be associated with this book and its continued success.

“The Man Who Was Afraid to Live” is also a top #100 seller on Amazon Spain, with over 3,800 positive reviews. Readers have praised the book’s ability to inspire, motivate, and resonate on a deep emotional level.

We believe this book has the potential to captivate readers worldwide and are excited to see it reach new audiences.

​Worldwide rights available except Spanish (world), Russian, Serbian, Bulgarian, Croatian, Polish, Portuguese (Portugal), Hungarian, German, Czech. and Italian. Publishers interested to know about the rights availability, please get in touch with us.

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The bestselling & multi-award-winning novel “The Five Wishes of Mr. Murray McBride” by Joe Siple is now available in Polish!

★★★★★ The book has sold over 300,000 copies in English alone and has received 34,000 positive ratings on Amazon.

★★★★★ It has been licensed in 12 international languages.

★★★★★ Joe Siple is #1 Amazon Bestselling Author & Maxy Awards Book of the Year Winner. The book is also recipient of the following recognitions: 2018 Maxy Award “Book of the Year”, 2018 PenCraft Award 1st Place “Fiction-Drama”, 2018 American Fiction Awards Finalist, 2018 ScreenCraft Cinematic Book Award Finalist, 2018 Independent Author Network Awards Finalist in “Debut Fiction”, 2018 Wishing Shelf Award (UK) Finalist, #1 Bestseller-Kindle “Coming of Age Fiction” (Canada) and #1 Bestseller-Kindle “Coming of Age Fiction” (Australia).

With all his family and friends gone, one-hundred-year-old Murray McBride is looking for a reason to live. He finds it in Jason Cashman, a ten-year-old boy with a terminal heart defect and a list of five things he wants to do before he dies. Together, they race against the limited time each has left, ticking off wishes one by one. Along the way, Murray remembers what it’s like to be young, and Jason fights for the opportunity to grow old. But when tragedy strikes, their worlds are turned upside-down, and an unexpected gift is the only thing that can make Jason’s final wish come true.

What readers are saying:

★★★★★ “I have one chapter left to go, but it was after breaking down in complete tears from reading this amazing book out loud.”

★★★★★ “The world needs more stories like this one!”

★★★★★ “An emotional story that will leave readers meditating on the life-saving magic of kindness.”

Worldwide rights available except English (world), Russian, Korean, Spanish (world), French (world), Simplified Chinese, Czech, Hungarian, Romanian, Vietnamese, Turkish, Serbian and Polish. Publishers interested to know about the rights availability, please get in touch with our agency.

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“My Magical Choices” by Becky Cummings will soon be available in Brazil!

This delightful book introduces children to positive, conscious language, empowering them to choose responsibility, calmness, confidence, and more. With its beautiful illustrations and fun rhymes, “My Magical Choices” captivates boys and girls alike, teaching them to take charge of their own happiness.

Parents and teachers appreciate the book’s valuable social-emotional message: true greatness comes from making positive choices and taking action towards one’s goals. These actions foster inner happiness and cultivate lifelong healthy habits.

“My Magical Choices” is a must-have addition to any child’s library or primary teacher’s collection.

What readers are saying:

★★★★★ “This is a very cute book filled with wisdom for children and adults as well it is a fun read. It’s a wonderful gift.”

★★★★★ “This book is beautifully written and it teaches the children that they always have a choice to do nice things and how the nice things they do affect other children or people in a positive way. The illustrations are lovely. My children loved it and we were talking about each page of the book.”

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

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This is the Simplified Chinese edition of the adorable children’s book “I’m a bit shy” by Elisabeth Longridge. It will be released shortly!

This charming children’s book tells the tale of a timid peacock who discovers how to embrace his individuality with the support of new friends.

“I’m a Bit Shy” is an original and heartwarming storybook for children ages 3-6, written and illustrated by the talented Elisabeth Longridge. It has the potential to become a cherished classic for young children as they navigate their early social interactions.

Worldwide rights are available, except in German, Simplified Chinese, and Portuguese (Brazil). If you are a publisher interested in learning more about rights availability, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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“The Billionaire and the Monk” by Vibhor Kumar Singh will soon be available in a Spanish pocket edition

This delightful fable offers a unique blend of motivation and wisdom, as it narrates the story of a billionaire and a monk who unexpectedly cross paths and, in doing so, impart valuable lessons to one another about the true meaning of happiness.

The book challenges conventional notions of happiness, posing thought-provoking questions such as: What if everything you’ve been taught about happiness is wrong? What if happiness isn’t a goal to be achieved, but a state of being? What if the path to extraordinary treasure lies in the ordinary?

Through the experiences of two men from vastly different backgrounds, the story reveals that neither material wealth nor ascetic renunciation is necessary for achieving happiness. It portrays happiness not as an elusive philosophical concept, but as an attainable state of mind, accessible to all through the simplest acts of daily life.

This book will offer readers a fresh perspective on the pursuit of happiness.

Worldwide rights are available except in English (world), Bulgarian, French (world), Greek, Italian, Portuguese (Brazil & Portugal), German, Spanish (world), Turkish, and Korean. Publishers interested to know about the rights availability, please get in touch with our agency.

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This is the Simplified Chinese edition of the adorable children’s book “Shadowfish” by accomplished artist, Elisabeth Longridge. It will soon be coming to bookstores!

Sometimes the world can seem like a big scary place. Especially to small things.

“Shadowfish” is a heartwarming and empowering story about a little fish who finds a friend. With the confidence this brings, he achieves things he would never have had the courage to do on his own. But when he realizes the true nature of his friend he understands that he has always been much braver than he thought and that things aren’t always as scary as they seem.

This story inspires children to develop confidence to realize their own potential. We are all braver, stronger and capable of achieving much more than we think. It is an excellent tool for parents and educators to teach children about social skills and self-empowerment.

Worldwide rights available except German, Simplified Chinese and Korean. Publishers interested to know about the rights availability, please get in touch with us.

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Publishers have on average more than half of their catalog non-monetized, meaning that publishers are only able to monetize the rights that they own in 50% of the cases.

Opportunity: In challenging economic times, maximizing existing assets like international rights is crucial for revenue growth.

In these tough times, it is more important than ever to sweat all your assets to generate cash.

Montse Cortazar Literary Agency: Specializes in licensing books in over 40 languages/territories across diverse global markets. The agency focuses on best-selling books in various genres, including:

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Crack the Code: International Publishing with Montse Cortazar Literary Agency

This podcast discusses our agency and its success in helping authors achieve international publishing deals. The conversation features testimonials from authors who praise the agency’s speed, global network, and ability to secure lucrative contracts.

It also includes a Q&A, covering topics such as crafting effective book pitches, understanding royalties, and recognizing legitimate publishers.

Furthermore, the podcast explores the agency’s selection criteria for authors, emphasizing the importance of a proven track record and a strong author platform.

Finally, it advises aspiring authors on avoiding common pitfalls, such as underestimating the business aspects of publishing.

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The Spanish bestseller “The man who was afraid to live” by Miguel Angel Montero is now available in Croatian!

★★★★★ “The man who was afraid to live” is a bestseller in Spain (28th reprint). It has sold over 60,000 copies in Spanish alone and has received 3,700 positive reviews on Amazon.es.

★★★★★ Discover the emotional and inspiring story that has touched the heart of thousands of readers. Its style and genre reminds us of Don Miguel Ruiz, Robin Sharma and Paulo Coelho’s works.

Imagine being the master of your own mind and emotions, having a sense of wonder about everything you experience and living an epic life.

This is a story about a man named Marcos who is afraid of living. Through happenstance, he meets a Quechuan sage who guides him on a beautiful journey of self-discovery and his life would never be the same. It is through this pilgrimage (El Camino de Santiago) that he understands that despite of life’s hardships there are multiple blessings in our path.

What readers are saying:

★★★★★ “A lesson in reinventing yourself and keeping in mind what’s really important”

★★★★★ “It hooks you from the first pages and you never want it to end”.

★★★★★ “A wonderful book, one of those that are difficult to forget.”

★★★★★ “Thank you for giving hope with this masterpiece.”

★★★★★ “I cried with gratitude with this book.”

Worldwide rights available except Spanish (world), Russian, French (world), Serbian, Bulgarian, Croatian, Polish, Portuguese (Portugal), and Italian. Publishers interested to know about the rights availability, please get in touch with us.

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The bestseller “My Magical Dreams” by Becky Cummings is now available in Spanish!

“The Magic of Me” series teaches children their words have power and how they speak about themselves is important!

This series is on the global top selling charts on Amazon consistently (#1 Best Seller in over 3 Amazon categories). The series has received over 12,000 5 Star Amazon Reviews.

The author has sold over 300.000 copies of her books in English alone.

What readers are saying:

★★★★★ “So, I was shocked by the illustrations – so detailed – and the colors are so vibrant. I love how the author included representation for many kids. This is so important! Visibility and inclusion! I didn’t think I would like the rhyming, but it gave the story kind of a… positive flow to go along with the messages.”

★★★★★ ”This book is so beautiful. The illustrations, the narrative, so sweet and powerful, I loved reading it and my 4 month old was so enchanted by the pictures, this is one of the best reading books I have ever seen, every child should have one!”

★★★★★”Read this to my 6-yr-old nephew to teach him that he has the “magic” to decide how he is going to behave. Associating “magic” with their decision-making ability is a fun way to teach children they have the power to decide how they choose to react or behave.”

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