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Donna Pudick
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ATTN: AUTHORS
AUTHORS PLEASE NOTE: Parkeast Literary Agency is permanently closed to queries from new authors. We will continue to service only our existing authors.
For fantasy and science fiction submissions, we recommend Charlene Visco at Standing Stones Literary Agency, standingstoneslit@outlook.com; send synopsis only.
Parkeast Literary is a 95% virtual and green business, and with few exceptions, deals only via email. Do not call or come.
Current Print Books (most are also offered as ebook):
Wild Card (Limitless), by Christine Hartmann
The Color of Snow (Taylor and Seale), by Brenda Stanley
A Stradivari Affair (Taylor and Seale), by Cal Thomas
See, I Can Do It (Taylor and Seale), by Gloria Koehler and Donna Eastman
To Parts Unknown (Taylor and Seale), by John Anthony Miller
One Man's Music (Black Lyon), Christina Britton Conroy
That's a Lot of Crock (Cedar Fort), Brenda Stanley
The Zucchini Houdini (Cedar Fort), Brenda Stanley
Who's Killing all the Lawyers (Savant), A.G. Hayes
The Judas List (Savant), A. G. Hayes
Imminent Danger (Savant), A. G. Hayes
The Chemical Factor (Savant) A.G. Hayes
Rich Johnson's Guide to Wilderness Survival (McGraw-Hill, International Marine)
Rich Johnson's Guide to Trailer Boat Sailing (Norlights)(PE best seller)
Einstein's Trunk (Cedar Fort),Jim Haberkorn
A Thousand Suns (Cedar Fort), Jim Haberkorn
Manifest Intent (Bold Venture), Mike Farris (PE best seller)
Kanaka Blues (Bold Venture), Mike Farris (PE best seller)
The Bequest (Stairway), Mike Farris (PE best seller)
Ah, Fudge (Cedar Fort), Lee Edwards Benning
The People in the Park (Pelican Book Group), Margaree King Mitchell
Dog's Best Friend: Will Judy, Founder of National Dog Week and Dog World Publisher (McFarland & Co.),Lisa Begin-Kruysman
The Flying Filly (Taylor and Seale),by Lee Arthur (Lee Edwards Benning)
Everyday Vegetarian (CFI), by Brenda Stanley
So Far, So Good (Untreed Reads), by Lee Goldstein
The Cave (Permuted Press), by M. R. Montgomery
The Aftermath (Permuted Press), by M.R. Montgomery
The Battle (Permuted Press), by M.R. Montgomery
Scruffy Brown Shoes (Taylor and Seale), by Gloria Koehler
Vienna in Violet (Blank Slate), by David W. Frank
Isle of Broken Dreams (Stairway), by Mike Farris (PE best seller)
Wild Within (Limitless), by Christine W. Hartmann
The Witch's Daughter (Champagne), by Ron D. Voigts
In Satan's Shadow (Taylor and Seale, print), by John Anthony Mille
In Satan's Shadow (Endeavour), ebook), by John Anthony Miller (PE best seller)
Terwilliger's Tale (Taylor and Seale), by Donna Eastman
Outrageous Kitty (Taylor and Seale), by Gloria Koehler and Donna Eastman
Paradise Wild (Limitless), by Christine Hartmann
Deadly Kiss (Black Opal), by Bob Bickford (PE best seller)
A Death in the Islands (Skyhorse), by Mike Farris
Girls in Pink (Taylor and Seale), by Bob Bickford (PE best seller)
The Reluctant Eagle (Taylor and Seale), by Gloria Koehler and Donna Eastman
The Scent of Rain (Amphorae), by Anne Montgomery (PE best seller)
A Song for Chloe (Taylor and Seale), by Bob Bickford
Having Fun with Aging Parents (Black Lyon), by Christina Conroy
That Olde White Magic (Kensington), by Sharon Pape
The Silent Lion (Taylor and Seale), by Gloria Koehler and Donna Eastman
When Darkness Comes (Taylor and Seale), by John Anthony Miller
Deadly Cargo (Endeavour), by Rich Johnson (PE best seller)
Hau Tree Green (Taylor and Seale), by Bob Bickford
The Violet Crab (Taylor and Seale), by Bob Bickford
But From Thine Eyes (Lume), by Christina Conroy
Truth and Beauty (Lume), by Christina Conroy
Beauty's Doom (Lume), by Christina Conroy
Code Name: Viper (Lume), by Rich Johnson
Eliza Jumel (Lume), by Diana Rubino
Oney-My Escape from Slavery (Lume), by Diana Rubino and Piper Hulugley (PE best seller)
Purpose Pitch (Taylor and Seale), by G. W. Kennedy
Magic & Mayhem (Kensington), by Sharon Pape
Magic Run Amok (Kensington), by Sharon Pape
The Treasure of Cedar Creek (Taylor and Seale), by Brenda Stanley
Wrongful Termination (Untreed Reads), by Mike Farris (PE best seller)
Fifty Shades of Black & White (Stairway), by Mike Farris & Jennifer Pedroza
Deep Cherry Red (Taylor & Seale), by Bob Bickford
Not From The Stars (Lume), by Christina Britton Conroy
Decoy (Taylor & Seale), by Cal Thomas
A Necessary Hero (Black Opal), by G. W. Kennedy
For the Love of Hawthorne (Taylor & Seale), by Diana Rubino
Last Gasp (Black Opal), by Howard Levine
The Darkest Current (Taylor & Seale), by Meagan Kish
Caves in the Rain (Champagne Books), by Bob Bickford
Chasing the Dead (Taylor & Seale), by Tom Towslee
Poor Innocent Lad (Untreed Reads), by Mike Farris
The Shoreline Murder(s) (Black Opal), by William H. Smith
Like Ravens in Winter (Black Opal), by Brenda Stanley
Magical Mystery Lore (Kensington), by Sharon Pape
Chasing the Dead (Taylor & Seale), by Tom Towslee
Artifacts of the Dead (Bold Venture), by Tony Black
Nimitz at Ease (Stairway), by Michael A. Lilly
A Taste of Ashes (Bold Venture), by Tony Black
The Catch (Bold Venture), Mike Farris
Graves Point (Taylor & Seale), by Tom Towslee
Survival Can Be Deadly (Amphorae) by Charlotte Stuart
For Those Who Dare (The Next Chapter), by John Anthony Miller
VanOps, The Lost Power (Black Opal), by Avanti Centrae
Why Me? (Taylor & Seale), by Charlotte Stuart
Sinner, Saint or Serpent (Lume), by John Anthony Miller
Summoning the Dead (Bold Venture), by Tony Black
Her Cold Eyes (Bold Venture), by Tony Black
Kanaka Blues (Bold Venture), by Mike Farris
Manifest Intent (Bold Venture, by Mike Farris
Rules of Privilege (Bold Venture), by Mike Farris
His Father's Son (The Next Chapter), by Tony Black
The Last Tiger (The Next Chapter), by Tony Black
This Magic Marmot (Kensington), by Sharon Pape
HOJO Girl (Black Opal), by Dorothy Fletcher
Wild Horses on the Salt (The Next Chapter), by Anne Montgomery
Strike the Right Chord (The Next Chapter), by Paul Alexander
Murder Mile (Bold Venture), by Tony Black
Paying for It (Down & Out Books), by Tony Black
HOJO Girl (Black Opal), by Dorothy K. Fletcher
50-Plus Condo (The Next Chapter), by Janie Owens
A Job for Tabitha (Taylor & Seale), by Donna Eastman and Gloria Koehler
Gutted (Down & Out Books), by Tony Black
A Blueberry Moon for Corah (Paranomalice Press), by Bob Bickford
Something Unfortunate (The Next Chapter), by Mike Farris
Blood on the Bayou (Taylor & Seale), by J,T. Kunkel
Murder in the Extreme (Taylor & Seale), by J.T.Kunkel
Death in Santa Clara (Taylor & Seale), by J. T. Kunkel
Secrets in Silicon Valley (Taylor & Seale), by J. T. Kunkel
Shelter from the Storm (Taylor & Seale), by Dorothy K. Fletcher
Smiles (Taylor & Seale) by Mary Ellen Donat
The Watergate Post (Black Opal), by Bruce Loper
Bogged Down (Taylor & Seale), by Charlotte Stuart
Truth Lies Bleeding (Stark Books), by Tony Black
Loss (Down & Out Books), by Tony Black
Campaigning Can Be Deadly (Amphorae), by Charlotte Stuart
50 Plus Condo, The Daughter (The Next Chapter), by Janie Owens
Long Time Dead (Down & Out Books), by Tony Black
Miles Apart (Taylor & Seale), by Mike Farris
The Drug Lord's Daughter (Taylor & Seale), by Tom Towslee
Current ebooks:
Deadly Waters (Endeavour), by Theodore Judson
The Fortune Teller's Secret (Champagne Books), by Ron D. Voigts
Books in contract:
Chaos in the Canyon (Taylor & Seale), By J.T. Kunkel
Song of Gabrielle (Taylor & Seale), by John Anthony Miller
Redfish (Black Opal), by Jim Haberkorn
The Castle (Touchpoint), by Anne Montgomery
Wrecked (Down & Out), by Tony Black
The Drop (Touchpoint) by John Anthony Miller
Bay of Martyrs (Down & Out Books), by Tony Black and Matt Neal
Slings & Arrows (Down & Out Books), by Tony Black and Tom Maxwell
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TRADE REFERENCES
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I have had a wonderful experience working with both Donna and Gloria. Their advice and accessibility has made my journey as an author enjoyable and rewarding. I will never be able to repay them for their support and encouragement. I look forward to many more successes with them by my side!--Brenda Stanley, The Zucchini Houdini, The Color of Snow, Like Ravens in Winter, That's a Lot of Crock, I Am Nuchu, Everyday Vegetarian.
Parkeast Literary is a great agency. Donna Eastman is a brilliant, highly experienced, no nonsense editor with a wonderful sense of humor. She is fearless go-getter, pursuing publishing opportunities for her authors. Gloria Koehler is a marvelous negotiator, getting the most for her clients, while staying friendly with publishers. I am very grateful these charming and powerful women are my literary agents. Christina Britton Conroy--One Man's Music, His Majesty's Theatre
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LEADING CLIENTS
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Lee Edwards Benning, author of eleven books,including best selling "Ah, Fudge" cookbook and The Flying Filly (Lee Arthur).
Rich Johnson, expert sailor and renowned survival expert. He is the author of Rich Johnson's Guide to Wilderness Survival, published in 2008, and Rich Johnson's Guide to Trailer Boat Sailing, published in 2009. His wonderful Christian thrillers, Deadly Cargo and Code Name: Viper will be available later this year. He is also the author of two fine Christian stories, A Lump of Clay and The Castle Gate. His newest survival book, The Ultimate Survival Guide is a top seller, both national and in the outdoor genre.
Brenda Stanley, award winning former News Director and Anchorwoman for an NBC affiliate in Eastern Idaho. She is the author of The Zucchini Houdini (CFI), released in August, 2010. She is also the author of I Am Nuchu (WestSide Books, November, 2010) and The Color of Snow (Taylor and Seale)both YA stories, and Like Ravens in Winter, a wholesome romance, and another cookbook, That's a Lot of Crock, and coming soon, Everyday Vegetarian.
Mike Farris, award winning screenwriter and multi-book co-author. He is the author of Kanaka Blues, released in June, 2010. He is also the author of Manifest Intent, December, 2010, Wrongful Termination, all mysteries. His books are PE's best sellers, enjoying brisk sales. Mike is also the lawyer who won the Fifty Shades lawsuit.Coming soon: A Death in the Islands
Jan Drabek, former diplomat to the Czech Republic, author of 16 books, including Grungia, a political satire.
Christina Britton Conroy, daughter of actress Barbara Britton. Christina is an actress, musician and music therapist, creator of Music Gives Life, a therapy program for seniors. She is the author of One Man's Music, a romance published in 2009. She is also the author of His Majesty's Theatre, an historical novel.
Jody Overend, over-the-top author, artist and ad person. Jody has a background of 15 years in Toronto advertising, writing for television and print. She has had magazine articles published as well. In her first year in advertising, she won 17 awards for print and broadcast at the Toronto Art Directors Club Show. Later on in her career, she was Writer of The Year at the Bessies, winning Gold and Silver in both broadcast and radio. She has written UPHILL, a romantic comedy.
Sharon Pape, best-selling author of the Sketch cozy mystery series.
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BEST-KNOWN PROJECTS
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The Rich Johnson Guides
Brenda Stanley's cookbooks The Zucchini Houdini, That's a Lot of Crock and YA novel, The Color of Snow
Lee Edwards Benning cookbooks, Ah, Fudge and KIDchen Magic, The Flying Filly (Lee Arthur)
Margaree King Mitchell's The People in the Park, her first YA novel.
Mike Farris' mysteries and others (best selling author)
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MOST RECENT SALES / FORTHCOMING BOOKS
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See Books in Contract
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OTHER LEADING RIGHTS OFFERINGS
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Edith Roosevelt, Mrs. Police Commissioner of New York, by Diana Rubino
A Fearsome Moonlight Black, by David Putnam
Pro Se, by Mike Farris
The Widow's Walk, by John Anthony Miller
The Still Small Voice, by Brenda Stanley
Only in Darkness, by Brenda Stanley
Stolen Paradise, by Michael Lilly and Mike Farris
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SPECIALIZED TRAINING, WORK EXPERIENCE, HONORS
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Donna Eastman: BS from Simmons College School of Publication. Work: Pearson Group--Allyn and Bacon; Little, Brown; McGraw-Hill. She has had 55 years experience in book and magazine editing/writing and writing for magazines and newspapers. She is in charge of Parkeastlit. Member: American Pen Women, Who's Who in American Women.She is the author of Terwilliger's Tale. She is the co-author, with Gloria Koehler of See, I Can Do It!,The Reluctant Eagle, The Silent Lion, A Job for Tabitha, and Outrageous Kitty.
Gloria Koehler, the founder and CFO of Parkeast Literary, has passed away.
Gloria Koehler had a career in writing contracts for the U.S. Army. Her long experience in business administration qualified her to run the business end of Parkeastlit. She was in charge of all contract negotiations and royalty distributions for our authors. Member: American Pen Women.She is the author of Scruffy Brown Shoes, Outrageous Kitty (with Donna Eastman), and See, I Can Do It! and The Reluctant Eagle (With Donna Eastman), and The Silent Lion (with Donna Eastman).
She will be sorely missed.
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KEY PERSONNEL
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Donna Eastman, Agency Director
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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
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Submissions from new authors are permanently closed.
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