Foreign & Subsidiary Rights

Donovan Street Press Inc.

Donovan Street Press is a boutique Canadian publishing house specializing in speculative fiction, literary narrative, and memoir. Our catalog is vetted by top-tier institutional reviewers, including Booklist, Kirkus Reviews, and the Toronto Star.

We control foreign translation, film/television, and select audio rights for the following featured properties. Reading copies and PDF property sheets are available to verified industry professionals upon request.

Cherry Whip: Twentieth Anniversary Edition

By Michael Antman

Step into the vibrant, chaotic world of Hiroshi, a talented Japanese jazz musician navigating the complexities of life in New York City. Cherry Whip: The Twentieth Anniversary Edition is a beautifully crafted novel that explores themes of illness, identity, and self-acceptance with remarkable depth and humor.

• Institutional Validation: Starred Review from Booklist.
• Rights Available: World Translation, Film/TV Option.

The Gates of Polished Horn

By Mark A. Rayner

A whimsically unsettling collection of speculative fiction that navigates complex philosophical queries through the lens of sharp, satirical narrative frameworks.

• Institutional Validation: 2025 Toronto Star "Best of" Pick.
• Rights Available: World Translation, Film/TV Option.

A Time and a Place

By Joe Mahoney

A flagship science fiction novel exploring temporal mechanics once described as "Doctor Who on acid." Written by three-time Aurora Award nominee Joe Mahoney.

• Rights Available: World Translation, Film/TV Option.

Other Times and Places

By Joe Mahoney

The companion short story collection to A Time and a Place, offering expanded explorations of the author's speculative universes concepts.

• Rights Available: World Translation, Film/TV Option.

A Peculiar Symmetry

By Tanah Haney

Two women. Two extraordinary abilities. One dangerous secret war. A Peculiar Symmetry weaves together espionage, romance, and the supernatural in a page-turning thriller. 

• Rights Available: World Translation, Film/TV Option.

The Deer Yard and Other Stories

By Tom Mahoney

Step into the heart of rural New Brunswick, Canada, where family history comes alive through humor, warmth, and unforgettable storytelling. The Deer Yard and Other Stories is a touching collection that blends short fiction with memoir, creating a vivid portrait of life, family, and the land that shapes us.

• Rights Available: World Translation, Film/TV Option.

Adventures in the Radio Trade

By Joe Mahoney

A memoir detailing a 35-year career navigating the operational realities, personalities, and shifting technologies of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC). A critical historical document for media studies and broadcast enthusiasts.

• Rights Available: World Translation, Film/TV Option, Docuseries Adaptation.

Re-Creative (Podcast)

Hosted by Joe Mahoney & Mark A. Rayner

An established, niche-authority audio property exploring the mechanics of inspiration and creativity. Cited by prominent figures such as SF authors David Brin and John Scalzi, and featuring artists such as sculptor Ruth Abernethy and singer/songwriter Jenn Grant and over 60 others, the show dissects the creative process across multiple disciplines.

• Rights Available: Format Licensing, Network Syndication, TV/Docuseries Adaptation.

Acquisitions & Inquiries

To initiate a rights inquiry, request a reading copy, or request a complete Rights Guide PDF, please contact our business management team.

Direct Contact: Jenn DeLagran, Business Manager
Email: contact@donovanstreetpress.com
Location: Riverview, New Brunswick, Canada