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Creating and growing opportunities for new and established authors.

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​Northstar Literary is a boutique literary agency that supports, advises and represents authors on the best path to publication and partnerships across print, audio and digital publishing programs.

Forthcoming Titles 2023
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                           August 2023
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                        May 2023
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                             July 2023
                                            Titles In The Market Now 
Image of a book cover. Galaxy and planet in a dark sky. Book titled "Terminal Dispatch" by author Dawson Nichols.
Terminal Dispatch by Dawson Nichols Published by Permuted Press Distributed by Simon & Schuster
Image of a book cover. Female face. Book titled "Brave Enough" by authors Jessie Diggins and Todd Smith.
2018 Winter Olympic Gold Medalist Jessie Diggins biography University of Minnesota Press on sale March 10, 2020
Image of a book cover. Small boy looking out the window. Book titled "Odd One Out" by author Quinton Skinner.
Odd One Out by Quinton Skinner Published by Prospect Park Press
Image of a book cover. Female face with a city in the background. Book titled "Amnesia Nights" by author Quinton Skinner.
Amnesia Nights Quinton Skinner Published by Fentum Press
Image of a book cover.  Purple background with large gold text. Book titled "Gold Experience: Following Prince in the '90s" by author Jim Walsh.
Gold Experience by Jim Walsh Published by University of Minnesota Press
Image of a book cover. A modern home with green landscaping in the front. Book titled "Building a Sustainable Home: Practical Green Design Choices for Your Health, Wealth, and Soul" by author Melissa Rappaport Schifman.
Building A Sustainable Home by Lissie Schifman Published by Skyhorse Press
Image of a book cover. Hockey stick with puck on ice rink. Book titled "Hockey Strong: Stories of Sacrifice from Inside the NFL" by author Todd Smith.
Hockey Strong by Todd Smith Published by Simon & Schuster / Gallery Books
Image of a book cover. Book titled "Hockey Strong: Stories of Sacrifice from Inside the NFL" by author Todd Smith.
Hockey Strong by Todd Smith Published by Simon & Schuster / Gallery Books
Image of a book cover. Two females holding beats and a cocktail drink. Book titled "Chowgirls Killer Party Food: Righteous Bites & Cocktails for Every Season" by authors by Heidi Andermack and  Amy Lynn Brown.
Chowgirls Killer Party Food by Amy Brown and Heidi Andermack Published by Arsenal Pulp Press
Image of a book cover. Female standing strong with an American flag in the background. The woman is wearing a military uniform covering the left side of her body and a swimsuit covering the right side showing her lost limb. Book titled "The Power of Choice: My Journey from Wounded Warrior to World Champion" by author Melissa Stockwell.
The Power of Choice by Melissa Stockwell Published by Post Hill Press
Image of a book cover. Book titled "Fear and Loving in South Minneapolis" by author Jim Walsh. Forward by Tommy Mischke.
Fear and Loving in South Minneapolis by Jim Walsh Published by University of Minnesota Press
Image of a book cover.  Music tapes stacked. Book titled "Bar Yarns and Manic-Depressive Mixtapes: Jim Walsh on Music from Minneapolis to the Outer Limits"
Manic Depressive Mix Tapes by Jim Walsh Published by University of Minnesota Press
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Winter Stars by Dave Iverson published by Light Messages Publishing
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“Michael Croy and Northstar Literary Agency have the vision, expertise, hustle, grit, and stamina that it takes to help writers navigate the slog of publishing. I've been represented by Croy for a decade and he is my personal Jerry McGuire. He fights for my projects with heart, humor, and a passion that is unprecedented in the industry. Simply, I owe my career to him.”​

Todd Smith
Author of Hockey Strong
“Michael has been an enthusiastic friend and supporter, and I've treasured having his experience and friendship in my corner. He partnered with me on three collections ("Fear & Loving in South Minneapolis," "Gold Experience: Following Prince in the '90s," "Bar Yarns and Manic-Depressive Mixtapes: Jim Walsh on music from Minneapolis to the Outer Limits"), and he was a wise and warm counsel throughout every stage of the publishing process. Dude has a huge heart and great instincts and he makes things happen." ​

​Jim Walsh
Author of Bar Yarns and Manic Depressive Mixtapes, Fear and Loving in South Minneapolis, & Gold Experience
​“Michael was such a pleasure to work with on getting my book, Power of Choice, published. He explored every avenue, communicated well and ensured that we were happy with where the book landed. He continues to help us with sales and I would recommend him to anyone hoping to publish a book!”

​Melissa Stockwell
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Author of The Power of Choice
“Michael is a lifelong enthusiast of the Tribe of the Written Word. He lives and breathes books, writers, and their stories.”

​Quinton Skinner
Author of Amnesia Nights & Odd One Out
Headshot of Michael Croy the Founder of Northstar Literary Agency.

Meet Michael Croy

Founder, Northstar Literary Agency

Northstar Literary’s owner and principal agent is Michael Croy. Michael has two decades of experience working at both Random House and Simon & Schuster in New York City. After spending a year with a Silicon Valley start-up as vice-president of sales and business development at a digital conversion company he moved on to work for a small press distribution company. Keeping contacts at publishers both small and large allows Northstar to cast a wide net for proposals finding the right fit for your manuscript. 
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