Vermilion acquires Pennicotte-Collier's Sleep Reset after four-way auction

Vermilion has acquired Sleep Reset: The New Tools of Rest and Recovery from sleep expert Natalie Pennicotte-Collier. 

Editorial director Samantha Jackson acquired world rights in a four-way auction from Valeria Huerta at Valeria Huerta Literary Agency. Sleep Reset will publish 22nd February 2024. 

Over the past decade Pennicotte-Collier has pioneered “a unique mind-body approach to enhance sleep health, performance and well-being" the publisher said. “She has helped thousands through her London clinic, as well as supporting elite sport athletes, those in the workplace and NHS GPs in the community.” 

It continued: “In Sleep Reset, over a five-week programme, Natalie shares her own personal journey from insomnia to healthy sleep and helps readers harnesses mindfulness-based cognitive therapy techniques, breathwork exercises and meditation practices, to rebuild sleep confidence, support the nervous system, and improve overall sleep health. The book is also pioneering in its 15 guided audio tracks supporting the text.” 

Pennicotte-Collier said: “We all deserve to know how to access the best tools for better sleep, starting from the moment you wake up. Everyone has unique relationship to their sleep health, and I am so excited to help uncover the restorative magic of better sleep for life, through this accessible and targeted roadmap.” 

Jackson added: “We cannot wait to publish this hugely practical sleep book by the brilliant sleep expert Natalie Pennicotte-Collier. So many of us struggle with sleep and need a relatable guide to access those simple tools, and this book will help you completely reframe sleep. Packed with so many tips and tricks, I challenge anyone to read it and not learn to prioritise sleeping well!”