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How This Author Recorded His Audiobook—in a Mine Shaft 900 Feet Underground

When it came time for debut author Brent Underwood to record the audiobook for his book 'Ghost Town Living,' about the California mining town he calls home, he decided to build a makeshift studio in the long-abandoned silver mine at the heart of his story. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-03-14 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Novelist's book is canceled after she acknowledges 'review bombs' of other writers

A debut author who used fake accounts to “review bomb” other writers on the influential online platform Goodreads has been dropped by her agent and had her book deal cancelled Continue reading at 'ABC News'

[ ABC News | 2023-12-13 02:46:01 UTC ]
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Exclusive: See the cover for Amy Lin’s Here After.

Literary Hub is pleased to reveal the cover for Amy Lin’s debut memoir Here After, which will be published by Zibby Books in March. Here’s a bit more about the book from the publisher: Here After is an intimate story of deep love followed by dizzying loss; a stunning, taut memoir from debut... Continue reading at 'Literrary Hub'

[ Literrary Hub | 2023-09-20 14:00:02 UTC ]
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This Week's Bestsellers: July 17, 2023

A viral TikTok sends a debut author's self-published YA murder mystery soaring. Plus a Legend of Zelda guide receives a royal reception, and new book club picks hit the lists. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-07-14 04:00:00 UTC ]
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England: Christine Pillainayagam, Leah Thaxton Win the Branford Boase

Honoring both a debut author and his or her editor, England's Branford Boase Award goes this year to Christine Pillainayagam and Leah Thaxton. The post England: Christine Pillainayagam, Leah Thaxton Win the Branford Boase appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2023-07-13 18:46:03 UTC ]
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YA author shoots to No 1 on Amazon bestseller list after viral TikTok video

TikToker Jerrad Swearenjin approached Shawn Warner during a book signing because he looked ‘super defeated’A debut author struggling with sales became Amazon’s No 1 bestseller this week after a video of the writer at a quiet book signing went viral on TikTok.58-year-old Shawn Warner was sitting... Continue reading at 'The Guardian'

[ The Guardian | 2023-07-07 13:47:16 UTC ]
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Tiffany Hammond Believes Stories Are the Best Teachers

In her No. 1 best-selling picture book, “A Day With No Words,” the debut author shows an average day in the life of a boy who has autism. Continue reading at 'The New York Times'

[ The New York Times | 2023-05-25 09:00:12 UTC ]
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Religion Book Deals: March 8, 2023

Tim Keller, whose books have sold over two million copies, is bringing four new titles to Zondervan; Tyndale Refresh signs a debut author’s guide to intentions and wellness, and more. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-03-08 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Lit Hub Daily: February 6, 2023

“Will this book, like so many cultural products made by creatives of color, be expected to somehow prove the viability of Black novels in the marketplace?” Debut author Laura Warrell on publishing while Black. | Lit Hub Memoir Rapid-fire reviews of the literary adaptations that premiered at... Continue reading at 'Literrary Hub'

[ Literrary Hub | 2023-02-06 11:30:35 UTC ]
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Meet the Champion of Debut Authors

If you are a debut author or a literary fiction and nonfiction stan, you’ve likely heard of Debutiful. Adam Vitcavage launched the podcast and website dedicated to highlighting the work of debut authors in January 2019. It has since become a beacon in the literary community, helping over 100,000... Continue reading at 'Electric Literature'

[ Electric Literature | 2023-01-18 12:00:00 UTC ]
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Beneath Its Pink Cover, ‘Lessons in Chemistry’ Offers a Story About Power

The best-selling debut author Bonnie Garmus created Elizabeth Zott, a chemist battling a sexist 1950s establishment, as the role model she craved — and found that readers wanted the same. Continue reading at 'The New York Times'

[ The New York Times | 2022-11-16 14:07:21 UTC ]
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Jonathan Escoffery on Navigating Identity, Blackness, and Literary Fame

Jonathan Escoffery’s first book, the superbly crafted, kinetic linked story collection If I Survive You, arrives with four starred pre-publication reviews and an early rave from The New Yorker’s Katy Waldman, with more to come. He’s a rare debut author with a lengthy track record. His stories... Continue reading at 'Literrary Hub'

[ Literrary Hub | 2022-09-06 08:57:51 UTC ]
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Usborne triumphs in seven-way auction for middle-grade debut by Linton

Usborne has triumphed in a seven-way auction for a middle-grade story by debut author G M Linton celebrating family, friendship and being proud of who you are and your heritage. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2022-01-12 02:12:44 UTC ]
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Welbeck Flame lands Scott Whyte's children's comedy in two-book deal

Welbeck Flame has acquired The Asparagus Bunch, a "fresh, irreverent" children’s novel by debut author Jessica Scott Whyte, secured in a two-book deal.  Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2021-12-12 18:19:43 UTC ]
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Religion Book Deals: Dec. 8, 2021

Atria Books is publishing a memoir by former Washington Football Team’s quarterback Robert Griffin III; Baker signed a two-book deal with debut author and speaker on race Ally Henny; Center Street is spotlighting the faith lives of George H.W. and Barbara Bush, and more. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-12-08 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Canelo signs 'cinematic' saga by debut author Clague

Canelo has landed a historical fiction saga which navigates the fall out of the Great Sheffield Flood, by debut author Joanne Clague. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2021-11-26 10:12:45 UTC ]
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Yinka… are you ready for media?

In her series of columns Lizzie Damilola Blackburn, debut author of Yinka, Where is Your Huzband? (Viking), reveals all about the reality behind the dream of being published. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2021-11-24 18:40:43 UTC ]
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Fueled by Passion: Spotlight on Jeff “J.S.” Wilson

A debut author draws on real life to write a novel that doesn’t shy away from telling the truth. (Sponsored) Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-11-22 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Hachette Children's scoops Fox's 'richly told' debut

Hachette Children’s Group has acquired The Sky Over Rebecca, a "richly told" middle-grade tale of two worlds colliding from debut author and winner of the Bath Children’s Novel Award 2019, Matthew Fox. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2021-11-10 13:38:51 UTC ]
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Sutanto wins £3,000 CWIP Prize with debut 'crackling with comic energy'

Debut author Jesse Sutanto has won the CWIP Prize for Published Comic Novel, for her "deliciously frantic comedy caper" Dial A for Aunties (HarperCollins), with Dolly Alderton coming runner-up. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2021-11-08 09:52:15 UTC ]
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