Nottingham, UK

2 December 2025

Nick Owen Publishing (NOP) today announces the beginning of a strategic dialogue with Lotus Leaf Books, a leading Delhi-based publishing company exploring expansion into the English-language comedy and humour market.

As part of this initial engagement, Lotus Leaf Books has appointed senior strategy lead Shaila Rao to undertake a study visit to the United Kingdom. The visit will include a structured programme hosted by Nick Owen Publishing, offering insights into the cultural, literary and commercial landscape of contemporary English humour.

The programme will focus on:
– Key characteristics and market drivers of English comedic writing
– Cross-cultural adaptation and global audience development
– Opportunities for international co-publishing and content exchange
– Emerging talent pipelines within the UK humour and satire sector

Julian Pilkington-Sterne, Marketing & Partnerships at Nick Owen Publishing, commented:
“We are delighted to welcome our colleagues from Lotus Leaf Books. Cross-cultural humour is one of the most dynamic areas of global publishing, and this collaboration represents an exciting opportunity to share expertise, explore creative possibilities and build meaningful international partnerships.”

The dialogue between Nick Owen Publishing and Lotus Leaf Books underscores the increasing global interest in English comedic writing and reflects NOP’s commitment to fostering international collaboration across the literary sector.

For further information, please contact:
press@nickowenpublishing.com