Jon Krakauer's upcoming book 'Missoula' will center on stories he was told by those who said they experienced sexual assault at the University of Montana. Krakauer is also the author of 'Into Thin Air.' Continue reading >> [ Source: The Christian Science Monitor | 2015-02-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
Female authors account for the vast majority of this year’s Waterstones Children’s Book Prize this year, with 15 of the 18 titles written by women (see full shortlists below). The prize is divided into three categories – best illustrated book, best fiction for 5-12s and best book for teens –... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2015-02-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
Three male authors are among the many writers shortlisted for the Romantic Novel Awards 2015 (full lists below), which are traditionally overwhelmingly dominated by women. Stephen Burke is shortlisted in the Historical Romantic Novel category for his novel The Good Italian by (Hodder &... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2015-02-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
David and Jason Benham, authors of 'Whatever the Cost: Facing Your Fears, Dying to Your Dreams, and Living Powerfully' (W Publishing Group/HarperCollins, 9780718032999), will appear on 'Fox & Friends' on Tuesday, February 10. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2015-02-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
It was recently announced that 'To Kill a Mockingbird' writer Harper Lee, who famously only released her classic novel, will publish a second book this summer. 'If you read the book ... only Harper Lee could have written this novel,' said Jonathan Burnham, senior vice president and publisher of... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Christian Science Monitor | 2015-02-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
The AP reports that Harper Lee will publish her second novel this summer, a sequel to the Pulitzer Prize-winning classic To Kill a Mockingbird. The book, entitled Go Set a Watchman was completed in... To view the full story, click the title link. Continue reading >> [ Source: Crains New York | 2015-02-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
The program, which celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, recognizes great fiction and nonfiction debuts from authors at the start of their careers. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2015-02-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
More than 80 writers will participate in the Tuesday and Wednesday evening author receptions (February 10 and 11). Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2015-01-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
Drawing on her panoramic reading and her experiences of the authorly life cycle, Atwood surveys her trade with a mix of seriousness and gentle fun“You may find the subject a little peculiar,” warns Margaret Atwood, before she discusses the writer’s relationship with mortality. “It is a little... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Guardian | 2015-01-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
While January can suffer from a post-holiday publication lull, it's a great time room for cooler, less conventional reads. The post New Fantasy Writers and Internet-Haters Dominate Our Favorite Books This Month appeared first on WIRED. Continue reading >> [ Source: Wired | 2015-01-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
The bestselling author has partnered with her local bookstore on a writer-in-residence program in Scottsdale, Ariz. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2015-01-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
The robust children’s market in 2014 has been the main theme of The Bookseller’s Review of the Year features, and it is driven home in our look at last year’s bestselling authors. The top 50 writers are once again eclipsed by the shadow of the Gruffalo, with the mighty Julia Donaldson taking... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2015-01-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
Carmen Callil’s publishing company has set about proving that there are many excellent but neglected women writers well worth publishing and reprintingMore women than men buy books; more women read books and more women write books, especially novels, and they always have. Yet women writers are... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Guardian | 2015-01-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
Veteran author Warren Adler offers a reality check for would-be authors who believe fame and fortune is just a book away. The post So You Want to Be a Famous Self-Published Author? appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2015-01-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
A new blog and podcast launched this week by the Royal Literary Fund (RLF) aims to help the public acknowledge the contribution writers make to the cultural landscape, assist aspiring writers and provide professional authors with an extra income. The charity, which helps commercially published... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2015-01-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
The writers reportedly visited 22 schools over the course of one week for their children's book. 'Two' centers on prankster rivals living in the town of Yawnee Valley. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Christian Science Monitor | 2015-01-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
While ebooks are everywhere, electronic textbooks never really caught on, despite their potential to bring immersive learning at a lower cost. Amazon is trying to change that with the Kindle Textbook Creator, a free app from its newly formed Kindle ... Continue reading >> [ Source: Engadget | 2015-01-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
Marcus J. Borg, author of key books on the historical Jesus and champion of progressive Christianity, has died. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2015-01-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
Research shows median income for all authors is now below $5,000, though ‘hybrid’ authors who use both traditional and self-publishing are doing bestAlmost a third of published authors make less than $500 (£350) a year from their writing, according to a new survey, with around a half of writers... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Guardian | 2015-01-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
Brian Krebs, author of 'Spam Nation' (Sourcebooks, 9781402295614), will appear on the 'Diane Rehm Show' on Thursday, January 22. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2015-01-22 00:00:00 UTC ]