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Five years and 2m copies later, self-published author lands UK book deal

Norfolk-based crime writer JM Dalgliesh topped the Amazon and Kindle bestsellers before being signed by a traditional publisher In 2018, JM Dalgliesh was a stay-at-home father when he sent his first crime novel to six literary agents, only to receive polite rejection letters – or no response at... Continue reading at 'The Guardian'

[ The Guardian | 2023-12-17 09:00:23 UTC ]
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Children’s author who sued John Lewis over Christmas ad loses case

Fay Evans alleged similarity between the 2019 Excitable Edgar TV campaign and her self-published book A self-published author who sued John Lewis over its 2019 Christmas advert about a trouble-making dragon has lost her case.Fay Evans brought a case for copyright infringement, alleging that... Continue reading at 'The Guardian'

[ The Guardian | 2023-04-03 12:29:46 UTC ]
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‘Let the fun begin!’ Why did romance writer Susan Meachen fake her own death? | Arwa Mahdawi

Two years after her apparent suicide, the novelist has announced she is still very much alive. Is this what it takes to sell books nowadays?‘All publicity is good publicity,” Susan Meachen thought to herself as she prepared to stage her suicide. In September 2020, Meachen, the self-published... Continue reading at 'The Guardian'

[ The Guardian | 2023-01-11 07:00:12 UTC ]
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Undisputed “World’s Greatest Author” finally lands Big 5 publishing deal.

Yes, it’s Tingle Time. One of my all-time favorite literary personalities, the greatest self-published author to ever live, Chuck Tingle, has signed a two-novel deal with Tor’s Nightfire imprint. Per the Publishers Marketplace announcement, the first book, Camp Damascus, is about “a group of... Continue reading at 'Literrary Hub'

[ Literrary Hub | 2022-07-29 15:04:14 UTC ]
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Cockleberry Bay author Nicola May moves to traditional publishing with Hodder

Bestselling self-published author Nicola May has signed with Hodder & Stoughton to publish a new character-driven series, based around a fictitious street market in Cornwall. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2020-11-12 13:40:29 UTC ]
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Bookstat chart: Ross' The Shrine makes a pilgrimage to the top

L J Ross' The Shrine, the self-published author's latest DCI Ryan title, has divined straight into the Bookstat e-book number one. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2020-05-18 22:56:13 UTC ]
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Amazon Charts: Kay and Ross ‘most-read’ since Christmas Day

Adam Kay’s Twas the Nightshift Before Christmas (Picador) and Ryan’s Christmas by self-published author L.J. Ross were the most read books since Christmas Day, according to Amazon. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2020-01-02 10:20:56 UTC ]
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W F Howes snaps up audio for new trilogy from L J Ross

Audiobook and large-print publisher W F Howes has acquired the Dr Alexander Gregory trilogy by self-published author Louise Ross. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2019-08-04 18:27:22 UTC ]
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Trapeze signs blogger's running novel

Trapeze has signed a novel by Elle Spellman, a former book blogger and self-published author, after she approached the publisher on Twitter.  Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2019-01-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A 68-year-old aspiring writer accuses the Iowa Writers' Workshop of age discrimination

A 68-year-old man who was rejected by the prestigious Iowa Writers' Workshop has filed a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education, claiming he was discriminated against because of his age. Dan Thomson, a former lawyer and self-published author, was among the 97% of applicants to the... Continue reading at 'Los Angeles Times'

[ Los Angeles Times | 2017-07-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Tempest, Beale and Alexander championed in next W H Smith Fresh Talent dozen

The city of New York and themes of loneliness and disconnection are prevalent among the titles championed in the new W H Smith Fresh Talent promotion, which includes one self-published author. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2017-03-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Controversial Africa memoir draws fire for Louise Linton, actress, self-published author and Trump dining companion

Until last week, Louise Linton was a little-known Scottish actress living in California, whose most prominent roles were guest spots in the television shows "CSI: NY" and "Cold Case" and the movies "Intruder" and "Cabin Fever." Now, thanks to a self-published memoir she wrote about her... Continue reading at 'Los Angeles Times'

[ Los Angeles Times | 2016-07-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'Biggest-selling' self-published book of 2016 lands Amazon deal

Self-published author Adam Croft has been snapped up for a publishing deal by Amazon imprint Thomas & Mercer after releasing what he says is the biggest-selling book by a self-published author in 2016. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2016-06-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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HarperCollins graduate scheme re-opens

HarperCollins has reopened its graduate programme for 2015, with applicants now asked to make an application online with a home-made video interview. During the video, applicants will have to describe the best designed product they can think of, and explain how they would persuade a... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2015-04-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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On Becoming a (Self) Publisher

Nick Ruffilo transitioned from technologist to a self-published author, and shares tips and lessons learned from experiments with various platforms. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2014-01-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Choc Lit deal for self-published author

Choc Lit has bought world rights in self-published author Kirsty Ferry’s adult fantasy The... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2013-12-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Pan Macmillan deal for self-published author

Pan Macmillan has acquired five self-published and two unpublished novels by bestselling ebook... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2013-11-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Self-published book among Commonwealth regional winners

A self-published author has featured among the regional winners of the Commonwealth Book Prize.... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2013-05-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Penguin takes Breathing series by self-published author

Penguin Children's has snapped up rights to The Breathing series by self-published author... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2012-10-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Spalding success for Amazon

Amazon UK has announced another self-published author has sold well though its retail site,... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2012-07-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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