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THE PURCELL AGENCY
NEWS
Stay up to date with all the latest from The Purcell Agency, including new book releases, award announcements, and author and agent appearances.
Recent Release: Dung & Bo Series
The Purcell Agency is proud to announce the recent release of DUNG & BO, a six-book middle-grade chapter book series by Melanie Uteg, published by ABDO Publishing.
Feb 24
TPA Bi-Annual Scholarship Winner: Brea Ruddy, January 2026
Congratulations to our January 2026 Bi-Annual Scholarship Winner, Brea Ruddy! Scholarship Winners to Date : January 2022 - Dannie Olguin July 2022 - Paul DeStefano Janu 2023 - Brittany Plumeri July 2023 - Ellen Zheng Janu 2024 - Christine Alemshah July 2024 - Jamie Bills Janu 2025 - Melissa Trempe July 2025 - Steven B. Salmon January 2026 - Brea Ruddy
Feb 20
Forthcoming Titles coming from TPA Authors
Upcoming titles from The Purcell Agency authors include picture books, middle grade fiction, women’s fiction, and a memoir, with releases slated for 2025 and beyond.
Dec 1, 2025
TPA Bi-Annual Scholarship Winner: Steven Salmon, July 2025
Steven Salmon has been named the TPA Bi-Annual Scholarship Winner for July 2025!.
Jul 30, 2025
Leslie Johnson Piotrowski's ESCAPE FROM THE COTTON FIELDS won SCBWI-IL's "Many Voices Prize"
Leslie Johnson Piotrowski wins SCBWI-IL’s 2025 Many Voices Prize for Escape from the Cotton Fields, recognized for outstanding storytelling and fresh perspectives.
May 1, 2025
Upcoming Romance Titles
Explore the latest upcoming romance titles from The Purcell Agency authors! This collection features new releases you won’t want to miss, and you can view highlights and cover previews in the gallery.
Feb 1, 2025
IN THE RING (Young Adult fiction by Sierra Isley) made it on the American Library Association's Rainbow Book list in 2025
Sierra Isley’s young adult novel In the Ring earned a spot on the American Library Association’s 2025 Rainbow Book List, celebrating diverse and inclusive storytelling.
Jan 29, 2025
Third Annual TPA Writer's Retreat – June 2024
The Third Annual TPA Writer's Retreat took place in June 2024 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Deerfield, IL. Writers gathered for workshops, networking, and inspiration. View the highlights in the photo gallery.
Jun 29, 2024
IN THE RING (Young Adult) by Sierra Isley has been named on a "Must Read" list.
Sierra Isley’s young adult novel In the Ring has been named a “Must Read” on the Books All Georgians and Young Georgians Should Read 2024 list by the Georgia Center for the Book.
Jan 29, 2024
A MARK IN THE ROAD (Young Adult) by Angelique Burrell has been honored as ILLINOIS' "Soon to be Famous" Illinois Author Project Winner 2023
Angelique Burrell’s young adult novel A Mark in the Road has been recognized as Illinois’ “Soon to be Famous” Illinois Author Project Winner for 2023.
Dec 1, 2023
Second Annual TPA Writer's Retreat – July 2023
The Second Annual TPA Writer's Retreat took place in July 2023 at the Embassy Suites in Deerfield, IL. Writers came together for workshops, networking, and inspiration. View the highlights from the event in the photo gallery below.
Jul 30, 2023
First Annual TPA Writer's Retreat – October 2022
The First Annual TPA Writer's Retreat took place in October 2022, bringing writers together for workshops, networking, and creative inspiration.
Oct 30, 2022
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