Boldwood is delighted to announce the acquisition of thirteen new authors – bringing the total number of writers on their list to 217.
The new authors range from the bestselling psychological thriller writers Patricia Dixon, AJ Carter and DE White to the masters of the craft of political thriller writing DC Alden and Michael Ridpath; the latter bringing a new historical Foreign Correspondent series set across various European capitals in the 1930s to Boldwood.
As the home of bestselling saga writing, Boldwood is also delighted to welcome four more highly successful historical fiction authors to their list – Kay Brellend, Liz Harris, Glynis Peters and Maggie Sullivan – with series ranging in subject from Victorian factory girls to orphans in World War 2, and set from London to Scotland. To enhance their romance list Boldwood is joined by Ella Cook and Lucy Mitchell – both of whom bring a touch of magic, in turn mischievous and speculative to their writing, alongside the laugh-out-loud writer of romantic comedies Heidi Stephens. And Kirsty Ferry will bring her own brand of gothic witchy time-slip fiction to the list.
All authors have been contracted on multi-book deals and will be published in every format simultaneously in all English-language territories.
To support their ever increasing list of titles, Boldwood is also delighted to announce the hiring of Hannah Sawyer as Senior Marketing Manager. Currently Group Digital Marketing Manager at Headline, she will bring even more focus to Boldwood’s growing genre communities and social media audiences. She says: ‘I’m beyond excited to be joining the team at Boldwood, a company I’ve long admired for their dynamism and innovation. I can’t wait to introduce even more readers to their brilliant list of books and authors.’
And finally, Boldwood rounds off an extremely successful year with their five existing European translation partners by confirming an additional partnership with the preeminent commercial Polish publisher Dressler Dublin – who will publish 20 titles a year from across the Boldwood catalogue and in all formats. The deal was brokered by translation rights agent Vicki Satlow.
Amanda Ridout, Founder and CEO comments: ‘It is thrilling to finish another hugely exciting Boldwood year by welcoming such a stellar list of authors to our family, reflecting the breadth of our commercial offering. As we approach the National Year of Reading, we really can offer stories in every format to delight every reader. And – with our sixth translation partnership – to an increasing number of readers outside the English speaking world. ‘
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The Latest Boldwood Authors
DC Alden is a former soldier and police officer and the bestselling writer of military and political thrillers. Boldwood will re-publish his gripping Invasion UK series beginning in June 2026, as well as a brand new apocalyptic thriller series.
Kay Brellend is a bestselling saga author, previously published by Piatkus. Her new Victorian era series for Boldwood The Match Factory Girls is set at the time of the infamous Ripper murders, the first title of which will be published in January 2026.
A J Carter is the author of more than 20 psychological thrillers. He will write razor-sharp suspense fiction set in glamorous locations with affluent characters for Boldwood. His first title Rich Little Liars will be published in June 2026.
Ella Cook writes heartwarming cosy romance. Previously published by Choc Lit, she joins Boldwood to write a cosy fantasy series set in the village of Hudsbury, with mischievous magic and plenty of romance. The first of which will be published in August 2026.
Patricia Dixon is an internationally bestselling author of psychological thrillers and women’s fiction. Previously published by Bloodhound, Boldwood will re-publish several of her backlist titles alongside new psychological thrillers from July 2026.
Kirsty Ferry is the author of historical and romantic novels published by Choc Lit. She joins Boldwood to write witchy, gothic timeslip fiction set across the country and across the centuries. The first book The Witch’s Stone will be published in June 2026.
Liz Harris is the bestselling author of numerous historical novels set all over the world. She brings a new Scottish saga series to Boldwood alongside her sweeping Linford Family trilogy which will be re-published from February 2026.
Lucy Mitchell is an author of uplifting contemporary romance. Previously published by Bloodhound, she joins Boldwood to write romance with a magical, speculative twist. Her first title Every Time We Touch will be published in May 2026.
Glynis Peters is the internationally bestselling author of acclaimed historical fiction set in WWII, previously published by One More Chapter. Her first book with Boldwood The Orphan’s Mission will be published in April 2026.
Michael Ridpath is the bestselling author of over 20 crime and thriller novels. He joins Boldwood with his Foreign Correspondent series set across various European capitals in the 1930s. The first of which Operation Berlin will be published in April 2026.
Heidi Stephens is an award-winning author of laugh-out-loud, acutely observed romantic comedies. Previously published by Headline, she will publish her first book with Boldwood Not Over You, Actually in May 2026.
Maggie Sullivan is the much-loved author of saga and historical fiction, including the Coronation Street prequels published by HarperCollins. She joins Boldwood to write The McVities Girls saga series, the first of which will be published in September 2026.
D E White is the author of gripping crime and psychological thrillers, previously published by Joffe and Storm. Her first title with Boldwood, a locked-room thriller entitled The Girl on Floor 29 will be published in June 2026.
The Latest Boldwood Team Member
Hannah Sawyer is currently Digital Marketing Manger for the Headline Group, spearheading their digital strategy with a focus on heritage brands and social media advertising. She joins Boldwood as Senior Marketing Manager with a particular responsibility for Instagram strategy and the action adventure and historical adventure communities.