DHH News Roundup 1st - 14th June 2026
Ed Crocker
Happy publication day to Ed Crocker, whose second novel, Moonfall (St Martin’s Press), was published in the US. This is the second in the ‘Everlands Trilogy’.
Jo Thomas
Another publication day, this time for Jo Thomas’ Summer at the French Bakery (Pan Macmillan), the Czech rights for which have also been sold to Moravska Bastei MOBA.
Melissa Munro
A very warm welcome to Melissa Munro, who joins Emily Glenister’s list. Melissa is a Scottish writer of horror fiction living in Wales. She was longlisted for the Yeovil Literary Prize in 2024. She is currently working on her first novel, a folk horror set in North Wales.
Emma Orchard
Happy publication day to Emma Orchard, whose new Regency romance, How Not to Marry A Lord (Boldwood Books) was published last week.
David Fennell
Greek rights for David Fennell’s The Silent Man (Zaffre) have been sold to Harlenic Hellas.
Layla McCay
Congratulations to Layla McCay, whose book The Queer Bookshelf (Scribe) was published. The Queer Bookshelf is your guide to this essential queer history, and to its contemporary flourishing.
David Goodman
David Goodman’s new book, Solitary Agents (Headline), was published. The book was also a Pick of the Month in The Sunday Times:
“Goodman adroitly orchestrates a multistranded narrative … a terrific blend of psychological probing [and] terrific action scenes.”
Catherine Kurtz
The debut novel from Catherine Kurtz, Feast (Dialogue Books), has been published in hardback; a sumptuous dark fairytale brimming with intrigue and wonder.
Noelle McCarthy
Welcome to Noelle McCarthy, who joins Diana Beaumont’s list. Noelle is an Irish-born, New Zealand-based author, broadcaster and producer. Her first memoir, Grand, won best first book at the New Zealand Book Awards in 2023. Her second memoir, Stakes, is out now.
M. A. Hunter
The brand new gripping psychological thriller by M. A. Hunter, The Teacher’s Pet (Boldwood Books) has been published. It’s always a risk when you go searching for trouble, because sometimes trouble will hunt you back.
Lauren du Plessis
Bulgarian rights for Lauren du Plessis’ Tender (Influx Press), an eco-folkloric horror, has sold to Shaer Publishing.
Chris McDonald
Happy publication day to Chris McDonald, whose new book, The Wrong Man (HarperNorth), has been published. This is the first book in a new series of gripping and twisty PI crime thriller novels starring Ethan Adler.
Phillipa Ashley
Phillipa Ashley’s new book, A Wedding Under the Cornish Sky (Century) has been published. Additionally, Dutch rights to the three books in Phillipa’s ‘Cornish Cafe’ series, Summer; Christmas; and Confetti at the Cornish Cafe has sold to AW Bruna.
Richard Swan
We were delighted to see Richard Swan’s The Infinite State (Orbit), given a coveted starred review in Publisher’s Weekly:
“Part scathing critique of fascism, part political science experiment, this page-turner is packed full of satisfying intrigue and game-changing reveals.”
Brian McGilloway
French rights to Brian McGilloway’s Little Girl Lost (Constable), have been sold to Gallimard.
Sunyi Dean
The Girl with a Thousand Faces by Sunyi Dean (HarperVoyager), has been given a starred review in Booklist:
“Dark, mythological, and beautifully written, this novel brings unexpected twists and an engaging pace to a compelling narrative.”
Daisy Buchanan
The brand new novel from Daisy Buchanan, All Grown Up (Century), has been published. This is a hilarious and heartwarming story inspired by Little Women and perfect for fans of Marian Keyes and Jojo Moyes.
Andrea Mara
We are utterly thrilled for Andrea Mara, whose most recent book Such A Nice Girl (Transworld), has been snapped up by Carnival Films, and is in the works with Peacock - with the same team who produced the Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated All Her Fault, starring Sarah Snook.