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Rise Literary Launches New Imprint with Joy Coalition

2/5/2026

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Rise Literary partnered with Joy Gorman, founder of the Joy Coalition, to launch a new publishing imprint.
The Joy Coalition will work with Rise Literary CEO Kristen McGuiness on development and strategy.
Simon & Schuster will distribute the imprint.
Their first project is The Revenge Party, set for release in May 2026.
Gorman praised Rise for empowering authors, especially women.

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Story summary

Rise Literary partnered with Joy Gorman, founder of the Joy Coalition, to launch a new publishing imprint.
The Joy Coalition will work with Rise Literary CEO Kristen McGuiness on development and strategy.
Simon & Schuster will distribute the imprint.
Their first project is The Revenge Party, set for release in May 2026.
Gorman praised Rise for empowering authors, especially women.