Maggie Knox is the pen name for bestselling Canadian writing duo Karma Brown and Marissa Stapley. Brown is an award-winning journalist and bestselling author of five novels, including the #1 national bestseller Recipe for a Perfect Wife, as well as the non-fiction bestseller The 4% Fix: How one hour can change your life. Her writing has appeared in publications such as Self, Redbook, Today’s Parent, and Chatelaine. She lives just outside Toronto with her family and a labradoodle named Fred. Stapley is a former magazine editor and New York Times bestselling author of Reese’s Book Club Pick Lucky, as well as international bestsellers Mating for Life, Things to Do When It’s Raining, and The Last Resort. Many of her novels have been optioned for television and her journalism has appeared in The Globe and Mail, Toronto Star, Elle, Today’s Parent, and Reader’s Digest. She lives in Toronto with her family and a pre­cocious black cat named Oscar. The Holiday Swap was their first novel writing together as Maggie Knox and is a Canadian bestseller.

A HOLIDAY TREAT OF A NOVEL: With appealing settings, a high-concept hook, a sparkling narrative voice, and a healthy dose of Christmas charm, The Holiday Swap is a warm, feel-good read perfect for those looking for a seasonal escape.

AN EXCITING AUTHOR DUO: Internationally bestselling authors Karma Brown and Marissa Stapley are both well-known names in the commercial women's fiction arena, and Brown is published by Dutton. As individual authors, they're reader and bookseller favorites; as the brand-new Maggie Knox author duo, they'll use the combined might of their respective writing chops, impressive networks, and promotional savvy to position The Holiday Swap for success. The Maggie Knox pen name is an open secret, allowing both authors to promote The Holiday Swap from their robust individual platforms under their real names.

A WINNING FORMAT FOR THE SPACE: As we've seen with Mutts and Mistletoe, The Twelve Dates of Christmas, and This Time Next Year, trade paperback is an ideal format for both the holiday and rom-com markets. Our packaging will be designed to appeal to consumers looking for a cozy seasonal read or for a fun stocking stuffer for friends and family.

CO-PUBLISHING WITH PENGUIN CANADA: Putnam will publish The Holiday Swap as a joint venture with Penguin Canada, allowing for great opportunities for promotion, marketing, and building buzz. Hodder & Stoughton in the UK will publish the British edition simultaneously with ours.

WE OWN TWO BOOKS: Putnam will publish a second stand-alone holiday rom-com from Knox in Fall 2022, further cementing the duo's brand in the rom-com arena.