Skyhorse Publishing has unveiled a new imprint, Yucca Publishing, that is being done through a partnership with the literary agency, International Transactions. Skyhorse said in an announement about Yucca that it will feature both new and established authors who have "intent, literary strength, and fresh, new visions."
President of International Transactions, Peter Riva, will oversee Yucca, which is launching in fall 2014, as executive editor. The imprint will debut with a list of 20 titles, releasing books in both digital and print formats. With the addition of Yucca, Skyhorse will have a total of 12 imprints.
Riva founded his agency with his wife, in 1975. The outfit, which is based in New Mexico, caters its business to international representation.