Wall Street Journal: “As always, Murderbot is snarky and deadly but unsure of where it stands in the world of humans when it isn’t the one holding the gun. For some foul-mouthed and lethal summer fun, this is a perfect escape.”
Aug 212026
Jul 312026
Arabic rights to Aggie Blum Thompson’s YOU DESERVE TO KNOW, to Falak (Saudi Arabia), by Iklele Montaser at Bears Factor Literary Agency, on behalf of Katie Shea Boutillier.
French rights to Nebula Award winner Premee Mohamed’s THE SIEGE OF BURNING GRASS, to L’Atalante, by Sarah Dray at Anna Jarota Agency in association with Michael Curry.
German rights to Elle Madison and Robin D. Mahle’s The Frostbound Court series, to Von Morgen, in a three-book deal, by Sarah Knofius at Thomas Schlueck Agency, on behalf of Katie Shea Boutillier.
Turkish renewal rights to New York Times bestselling author Tamsyn Muir’s GIDEON THE NINTH, the first book in the Locked Tomb series, to Ithaki, by Ayşenur Tural at AnatoliaLit Agency in association with Michael Curry for Jennifer Jackson.
Jul 172026
DMLA extends its congratulations to the Murderbot team on becoming an Emmy-nominated television program! Based on the original works of DMLA author, Martha Wells, Murderbot on Apple TV+ has been nominated for an Emmy in the following three categories:
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- Title Design
- Main Title Theme Music
- Sound Editing
Jun 302026
Daryn Yutzy’s three orphaned nieces are now his responsibility—but the Amish bachelor is clueless when it comes to raising little girls, especially one who refuses to speak. When kindhearted food-trailer owner Carrie Detweiler coaxes smiles from them with french fries, he turns to her for assistance. Carrie agrees to help the grieving children—if Daryn helps out her troubled teenage cousin. Carrie has always been focused on business instead of marriage, and Daryn’s still reeling from a past betrayal. Yet working together stirs something neither expected. Can they open their hearts to a future they never planned for?
Jun 262026
Podium Publishing has secured trade print rights to #1 New York Times bestseller Jim Butcher’s THE LAW, originally released in a limited edition by Subterranean Press. This new edition will pair with the recently released OUT LAW. Taking place after the events of BATTLE GROUND, THE LAW is a novella in the popular Dresden Files series. Kate Runde acquired the rights in negotiation with Jennifer Jackson.
Jun 192026
Excited to see that both PLATFORM DECAY by Martha Wells and TWELVE MONTHS by Jim Butcher are part of this amazing line up of Amazon’s Best Science Fiction Fantasy for 2026!
Jun 122026
Congratulations to DMLA authors Thomas Ha and Martha Wells for their 2025 Nebula Award wins!
Best Novelette
- “Uncertain Sons”, by Thomas Ha (Uncertain Sons)
Ray Bradbury Nebula Award for Outstanding Dramatic Presentation
- Murderbot: Season One, by Chris Weitz & Paul Weitz (Apple TV+)
Jun 112026
The 2026 Ignyte Award finalists have been announced, and we’re thrilled to see some DMLA names on the list!
Outstanding Novel: Adult
- A Song of Legends Lost – M. H. Ayinde (Saga Press)
Outstanding Novelette
- Uncertain Sons – Thomas Ha (Undertow Publications)
The Ember Award
(for unsung contributions to genre)
- Martha Wells
May 312026
Arabic rights to Katherine Addison’s THE GOBLIN EMPEROR, to Wahet Al Kotob (Egypt), by Ruqaya Tareq at Bears Factor Literary Agency, on behalf of Katie Shea Boutillier for Cameron McClure.
Czech rights to Gretchen Powell Fox’s SMOKE AND SCAR and SPLINTERED KINGDOM to Grada by Nada Popovic at Prava I Prevodi, on behalf of Katie Shea Boutillier.
Polish rights to Kel Kade’s RITUAL OF RUIN and SANCTUM OF THE SOUL, to Fabryka Slow (Poland), by Nada Popovic at Prava I Prevodi, on behalf of Katie Shea Boutillier for Cameron McClure.
Turkish rights to New York Times bestselling author Martha Wells’ EMILY AND THE HOLLOW WORLD and EMILY AND THE SKY WORLD, to Ithaki, by Ayşenur Tural at AnatoliaLit Agency in association with Michael Curry for Jennifer Jackson.
May 202026
PLATFORM DECAY by Martha Wells has been selected as a LibraryReads Hall of Fame Pick for May!