Stanley B. Prusiner, MD, author of “Madness and Memory: The Discovery of Prions—A New Biological Principle of Disease” (Yale University Press, 9780300191141), will appear on “Tavis Smiley” on PBS on Friday, July 25. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-07-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
Nearly 900 authors across world back criticism of online retailer's business tactics in ebooks dispute with US publisher HachetteThey include some of the biggest literary names on the planet, among them Stephen King, Donna Tartt, Paul Auster, James Patterson and John Grisham; a Pulitzer prize... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Guardian | 2014-07-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
Literary agent Marly Rusoff is re-releasing, through her publishing imprint Maiden Lane Press, a debut novel by Jonathan Odell. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-07-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
Palahniuk is writing a sequel to his 1996 novel that will be in graphic novel form and released in 10 parts. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Christian Science Monitor | 2014-07-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
Numerous top authors are enlisting fellow writers to formulate a "long-term" strategy to combat Amazon's dominance of the market, writes The Bookseller. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2014-07-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
Independently published authors have responded with caution to Amazon’s launch of its new... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2014-07-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
Amazon has extended an olive branch to the newly formed Authors United group, and asked that the organization stop making statements that paint the e-tailer in a negative light as its terms dispute with Hachette drags on. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-07-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
As HBG's dispute with the e-tailer continues, authors are starting to prepare for the long haul by forming their own organization. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-07-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson, author of "Mama Doc Medicine: Finding Calm and Confidence in Parenting, Child Health, and Work-Life Balance" (American Academy of Pediatrics, 9781581108378), will appear on "Katie" on Tuesday, July 22. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-07-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
Authors United, the group of writers who signed a letter calling on Amazon to resolve its dispute... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2014-07-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
Lisa Bloom author of "Suspicion Nation: The Inside Story of the Trayvon Martin Injustice and Why We Continue to Repeat It" (Counterpoint, 9781619023277) will appear on "Dr. Phil" on Friday, July 18. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-07-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
After To Kill a Mockingbird author denies Marja Mills's book had her approval, Mills and publisher issue counterclaimsNews: Harper Lee denies cooperating with Marja Mills on The Mockingbird Next DoorThe author and publisher of a new book about Harper Lee have stood their ground after the To Kill... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Guardian | 2014-07-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
Hillary Rodham Clinton, author of "Hard Choices" (Simon & Schuster, 9781476751443), will appear on "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" on Tuesday, July 15. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-07-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
In the UK, the Society of Authors’ chief executive claims that traditional publishers’ terms 'are no longer fair or sustainable' for author's to make a living. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2014-07-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
The story of how journalist Marja Mills came to know the 'To Kill A Mockingbird' writer Lee is being called 'witty' and 'charming.' Continue reading >> [ Source: The Christian Science Monitor | 2014-07-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
Amazon has hit back at the American Author's Guild for calling its offer to temporarily give... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2014-07-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
Allan Ahlberg refused a lifetime achievement award because it was sponsored by the internet bookseller Amazon. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Christian Science Monitor | 2014-07-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
Chief executive of 9,000-member UK group argues that while 'authors' earnings are going down generally, those of publishers are increasing'After figures released this week showed professional authors' median annual incomes have collapsed to to £11,000, The Society of Authors' chief executive has... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Guardian | 2014-07-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
The Wall Street Journal reports that Amazon has gone directly to authors 'hoping to gain hearts and minds – and leverage' in its dispute with Hachette. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2014-07-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
Amazon recently offered Hachette writers 100 percent of ebook profits until the dispute between the publisher and the bookselling giant is resolved. The move prompted criticism from Hachette. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Christian Science Monitor | 2014-07-10 00:00:00 UTC ]