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Now Hear This is pleased to announce that Los Angeles-based recording artist Raine Stern has joined the agency's client roster.

A singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist, Stern is currently involved in several projects. In addition to her work as a solo artist, she recently formed a duo with Ryan Peace and is part of the Climate Music Project (CMP), which uses science-guided music to inspire engagement and action on climate change. Stern is also preparing for the release of her song, Feel It All, created in conjunction with CMP.

Now Hear This is pleased to announce that northern California memoirist and speaker Sarah Lopez has become the newest client of the agency.

Now Hear This is pleased to announce that author and educator Brooke Carnwath has chosen the agency to support the upcoming release of her debut middle-grade novel, Far From the Ocean's Edge, which will be published on September 1.

Now Hear This is pleased to welcome songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, composer, and Recording Academy voting member John Ludwig as the newest client of the public relations agency.

Based in the Chicago area, Ludwig brings a diverse and accomplished creative background to the Now Hear This roster. Along with his solo work — including a planned 25th anniversary re-release of one of his albums this September — Ludwig is also involved with the band Out of the Whirlwind and operates his own record label.

GRAMMY-winning recording artist Darlene Koldenhoven has engaged Now Hear This for public relations support surrounding the release of her debut memoir and newest album, both scheduled for an August 7, 2026 release, agency president Bruce Wawrzyniak announced today.

Based in the Los Angeles area, Koldenhoven has enjoyed a distinguished music career that includes performing with Yanni at the Acropolis — a performance viewed millions of times on YouTube — and appearing in the motion picture "Sister Act," starring Whoopi Goldberg.

Author and poet D M Gordon has partnered with Now Hear This for public relations support surrounding the Spring 2026 release of her poetry collection Loosestrife for Porcupines, agency president Bruce Wawrzyniak announced today.

Based in Massachusetts, Gordon’s upcoming collection Loosestrife for Porcupines explores themes of nature, resilience, and the complexities of the human experience through thoughtful and evocative poetry.

Author Carol Efron is now working with Now Hear This on communications initiatives surrounding the upcoming release of her debut novel, A Hidden Fate, it was announced today by agency president Bruce Wawrzyniak.

Based south of San Francisco, Efron will release her first novel in late 2026. A Hidden Fate tells the story of intertwined lives shaped by secrets, destiny, and unexpected discoveries, introducing readers to a new storytelling voice as Efron prepares for the debut of her first novel.

Los Angeles-based Chris Mancini is the newest Now Hear This client, agency president Bruce Wawrzyniak announced today.  The agreement brings a creative into the fold who wears many hats.

In the leadup to the release of his third book, Northern California-based author Brian Brady has signed with Now Hear This for public relations services.

San Francisco-based author Donna Levin – whose fifth novel is on the way – is the newest Now Hear This client, agency president Bruce Wawrzyniak announced today.

The Los Angeles Times called her, “a novelist to keep high on your reading list,” and she has been reviewed by the New York Times as well.  Her newest book, The Talking Stick (Skyhorse Publishing), comes out on April 23rd.