Rights Information

Sugarcane Publishing holds the U.S. rights to "Awoke." All international rights, including translation, audio, film, TV, and merchandising, are available for negotiation.

Marketing Information

1. Traditional and Online Retail Presence:
Since its release on February 1, 2024, "Awoke" has been available across major online and brick-and-mortar retailers in the U.S., including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Walmart, Target, and IndieBound, as well as directly through The Bookish Bazaar, an online bookstore specializing in diverse and unique titles. This presence has facilitated steady sales and visibility in key retail markets.

2. Virtual Book Tours and Influencer Campaigns:
The book has been promoted through a 45-stop virtual book tour that spanned various online book communities worldwide, significantly increasing its exposure among its target audience. Additionally, a targeted influencer campaign collaborated with over 15 influencers, collectively reaching an audience of over 820,000 across platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter. This engagement has helped build a strong online presence and community interest in "Awoke."

3. Exclusive Blockchain Release with Book.io:
In an innovative move, "Awoke" was released on the blockchain through Book.io, marking its entry into the digital asset market. This unique approach led to the sale of 45% of the available digital copies within the first 48 hours, demonstrating substantial interest in new and emerging formats. This exposure highlights the book's appeal to digitally savvy, tech-forward audiences, expanding its market reach beyond traditional publishing channels.

4. Positive Critical Reception:
"Awoke" has received favorable reviews from notable critics, including Kirkus, Readers' Favorite, and Feathered Quill. These reviews have praised the novel’s worldbuilding, diverse representation, and engaging plot, enhancing its desirability for both readers and potential adaptation opportunities.

5. International Rights Opportunities:
"Awoke" has high potential for expansion into international markets due to its compelling narrative, diverse characters, and universal themes. While the U.S. rights are held by Sugarcane Publishing, all other rights, including translation, film/TV adaptation, audio, and cross-media, remain available for acquisition, presenting a unique opportunity for partners looking to leverage a strong, diverse urban fantasy title.

Reviews

"Conte weaves a fast-paced tale where Katya enters a whole new realm and finds a new appreciation of life, death, and the beyond. The author’s worldbuilding skills are impressive, with Conte revealing new information at a steady clip that keeps the pages turning." ~ Kirkus Review

"K.T. Conte's 'Awoke' grabs the reader's attention, delivering a tale
that is as suspenseful as it is emotionally layered." ~ Feathered Quill

"An immersive experience... transcends the boundaries of traditional
fantasy... delicate in its emotional theming... cinematically described
action sequences." ~ Reader's Favorite

Author Biography

K.T. Conte, a devotee of the written word and all things wild and fascinating, first discovered her passion for books at the tender age of two. An African-American author with a flair for breathing life into stories, K.T. holds a B.A. in English from Boston College and a law degree from Suffolk University Law School.

Copyright Information

Copyright (c) 2024 K. T. Conte