Renegade secures Harrison's 'unflinching' memoir

Dialogue Books has signed the “inspiring memoir-meets-manifesto" of reality TV star turned activist Georgia Harrison, Taking Back My Power: Our bodies, our consent, following her experience of non-consensual filming. 

Christina Demosthenous, publisher of Renegade Books, an imprint of Dialogue, acquired world all rights including audio from senior agent Oscar Janson-Smith at Gleam Futures, and Renegade will publish the title on 19th October 2023. “The ground-breaking, eye-opening and inspiring memoir-meets-manifesto won’t just be a book, but a whole movement,” Dialogue said.

The blurb reads: “In 2020, Georgia Harrison’s world was ripped apart when her ex-boyfriend, Stephen Bear, shared intimate footage of her online without consent. Georgia’s story captured the hearts, minds and eyes of the nation and, thanks to her brave campaign, Bear was found guilty of revenge porn, voyeurism, and two counts of disclosing private sexual photographs and films with intent to cause distress. This culminated in a 21-month jail sentence, a ruling that has been widely celebrated as a win for women – and which has cemented Georgia as a feminist icon." Harrison waived anonymity in the case to stand in solidarity with other victims.

Dialogue said: “In the unfiltered and unflinching Taking Back My Power, Georgia tells her empowering story. Through her powerful personal narrative, this important and inspirational book calls attention to the urgent need to address the issue of non-consensual filming that affects so many young girls and women today. It also shines a light on how to navigate traumatic times – the importance of hope, building resilience and a positive mindset.”

Demosthenous said: “I couldn’t be prouder that Renegade is publishing Taking Back My Power, and I feel massively grateful that Georgia has trusted us with her story. Georgia is a true renegade herself – an activist and star who is trailblazing real change for women. Her courageous campaign has had a profound impact on me personally, and it’s a genuine honour to work with her professionally.

“This landmark book is just as important as it is inspirational, hugely heartbreaking but even more hopeful – and I know that readers will be just as moved by Georgia’s empowering story as I have been. Georgia has already had a transformative impact on the lives of women, and we believe that the sky is the limit with Taking Back My Power.”

Harrison said: “I’ve had a passion for reading from a young age and writing a book has always been something I’d dreamed of doing. Now just seems like the perfect time. I have so many women reaching out to me on a daily basis, asking for advice on some pretty serious subjects, and I feel the best way to address these issues is by putting pen to paper. Hopefully this will not only give my readers the tools to navigate themselves through troublesome times, but also have a positive impact on society as a whole.”

Janson-Smith says: “I didn’t take this out widely for a reason – I knew Christina and Renegade would make the perfect team for this book, and I’m thrilled that we were able to agree a deal. Taking Back My Power is a really special project – it represents a significant step in Georgia’s work to redress the way we, as a society, think about sex and relationships, while simultaneously allowing her to shine a light on the realities of what she, and countless thousands of people around the globe, are experiencing at the hands of the selfish, puerile individuals who, unfortunately, do not consider the consequences of their actions.

“The immense courage Georgia displayed in taking her story public is only the tip of the iceberg – she is a remarkably impressive, truly resilient and inspiring person, and I know there’s so much that people will take from all that she shares in this book. I cannot wait for people to read it.”

Harrison, reality TV star and influencer, has appeared on “Love Island”, “The Only Way is Essex”, “Ex on the Beach” and “The Challenge”.