Kicking off 2020, we are so excited to announce Courttia Newland’s two-book deal with Canongate for his first speculative fiction novel and short story collection.

Check out the article here: https://www.thebookseller.com/news/courttia-newlands-speculative-fiction-novel-and-short-story-collection-goes-canongate-1154396

Another incredible addition to the OWN IT! Literary, Film & TV Agency – Quincy the Award-winning Comedian.

Quincy the Comedian also known as the Cockney Prince, is the latest addition to the OWN IT! Collective. A regular on the British stand up circuit since 2005, Quincy has performed all over the world and has supported the likes of an early Kevin Heart, Chris Rock, Dave Chappelle and other top comics from the USA.

Having also set up Quincy’s Comedy Lounge, this has enabled him to showcase up and coming comedians from the mainstream and the black comedy scene and continues to be a regular sell-out. Quincy has also combined the art of stand up, with addressing topical issues, in his successful breakfast show on Supreme FM, which came to an end in 2014.

Quincy will be represented by Crystal Mahey-Morgan who commented:

“Quincy has been a force within comedy for a number of years and his witty observations and creative approach means he is truly able to spark important conversations around fatherhood, masculinity, mental health and more. His talent is not limited to the stage so we’re very excited to be developing his material with him across books and screen too.

Quincy commented:

“I can’t tell you how excited I am to be joining OWN IT! –  2020 can’t come quick enough for me.”

Born and raised in Hackney, Jackman was tagged as the ‘Singing Politician’ by Sir Tom Jones and referred to as Britain’s first singing Black Prime Minister by leading tabloids.

Jermain is now actively using his voice to make political interventions which seek to create a fairer future for the children and young people in Hackney and beyond. This includes Jermain’s most recent, passionate plea to Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, drawing attention to the fact that in the past, stop and search too often labelled young people of colour as criminals, and urging police to step up policies.

Through his work as the Chair of the Young Futures Commission and advising capacity with the National Citizens Service, Jermain is raising awareness of how the youth of London are feeling disenfranchised and left without opportunities.

Jermain will be represented by Crystal Mahey-Morgan who commented:

“Jermain is an exciting and necessary voice committed to doing all that he can to make sure that future generations are not left voiceless. He is a super talented singer with a unique career path and has many exciting ideas in development. We feel hugely lucky to be working with Jermain and welcoming him to the OWN IT! collective”

A selection of photographs taken throughout the day by The Bookseller @ the Futurebook Live 2019 conference.

A truly fascinating and necessary panel, discussing the past, present and future steps for women in publishing.
Full article HERE: https://www.thebookseller.com/news/gail-rebuck-calls-more-female-publishing-heads-1117041