Imprint: Yucca Publishing license to Skyhorse, 20 titles per year (2014 - fiction and non-fiction, adult trade) "Diary of a Citizen Scientist" by Sharman Apt Russell Martin's, 2018)Ĥ2 book deal between Norstedts and Skyhorse (illustrated franchise) "Twinkle" series by Katharine Holabird and Sarah Warburton (Simon & Schuster) "Angelina Ballerina" Series by Katharine Holabird and Helen Craig (Simon & Schuster Worldwide, 2019 & Mattel Inc.) “A good and trusted colleague, thank you.” Brutus Ostling "…unerringly guided by Peter Riva, my literary agent." Gillies Turle “I wish you continued success as a great literary agent.” John Koehler ".without whom, nothing was possible, not even Marlene’s legacy." Maria Riva You know the old saying, “behind every successful man there is a great woman,” well behind every successful author there is a great agent.” Dennis A. ".my agent, Peter Riva, who has stood behind me (and often pushed me) for the last ten years and through the trials of writing my last eight books. “…to my agent Peter Riva, for championing my cause…” Steven Potter, PhD I wouldn’t trade him for anyone!" Debra Ann Pawlak "Peter Riva, my literary agent, has patiently guided me down the path of publication with his sound advice, keen insight into the industry and enthusiasm for my projects-not mention a terrific sense of humor. Peter Riva rolls the bones with the best of them." Robert Wintner Because a great agent is also willing to bet against the long odds on artistry. "The very best literary agent has a keen eye for talent as it relates to the marketplace-or as it must be introduced. “Without doubt, my agent, Peter Riva, is the most savvy, energetic, supportive, and enthusiastic advocate a writer could desire.” Mary Glickman One could not ask for a better agent or a better friend.” Mark Seth Lender “I would not be in print, or on the air, without the commitment and diligence of Peter Riva. “His suggestion led me to the most worthwhile writing project of my life.” Christopher L. Our deepest and most heartfelt thanks!” Mitmoorah Productions, NY “A better agent could not be expected.” Derek Lin whose advice, enthusiasm and connections brought my book to print." Herbert W. I rest my case on St Peter, he's my guy." Åke Edwardson In just a few years we've been doing this seven times (seven American books), and before this year is over it's probably going to be nine times me, a writer from the outskirts of the world, now taking Manhattan as we've previously taken Berlin. "If Peter Riva receives a 'Thank you, but no thank you' from a publisher he just gently brushes it aside and moves steadily onwards to THE CONTRACT, and I follow close behind, to rip my sword across that dotted line in the right moment. Without Peter, I would still only have a story. He’s exactly the sort of person I needed in my corner and I feel lucky to have him. “Peter Riva is a consummate professional, firmly grounded in the reality of the publishing business but with the vision to see the possible. I have been especially impressed by the way he goes about getting the most from the rights he obtains for his authors– both in the United States as well as abroad.” Bob Loomis, editor, Random House Peter is an especially diligent and hard-working agent - both for his many authors and the editors he pairs them with. “We have worked for almost two decades now with great satisfaction. There s no substitute for working with the pros.” John Enright In March, Thomas & Mercer will bring out the third of my Jungle Beat Samoan detective mystery series, To’aga–thanks to Peter and his relentless efforts on the books’ behalf. But Peter Riva heard me from afar and said yes, and that, as the saying goes, has made all the difference. “Writing novels is a lonesome job, especially if you are stuck in the jungle on a South Sea island. International Transactions is both aware of future trends as well as working towards maintaining a continuing viable literary market for its clients. In many marketing and production arenas, publishing is changing in parallel with the electronic and media world an electronic media world ever-more dependent on the written word - in short, CONTENT. That agent's role is to assist the client to refine, position, and then place their valuable asset with a producer or publisher - all the while building solid relationships with publishers and rights' licensees. The creative licensing process has always best included a business perspective enhanced by a good agent. Since 1975, International Transactions has been acting on behalf of authors, projects, corporations as a traditional representative agency with close associate offices in Munich, New York and Los Angeles.
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