Since 2011, all my book editors have been white. Why wouldn’t I want another perspective on the characters I invent?Until a few years ago, only publishing industry insiders would have understood the role of the sensitivity reader. Then came American Dirt. The Jeanine Cummins novel sold to a US... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Guardian | 2022-03-08 09:00:06 UTC ]
T.J. Newman received a seven-figure advance for “Falling,” her debut book imagining what could happen in not-so-friendly skies. Continue reading >> [ Source: The New York Times | 2021-06-30 15:05:08 UTC ]
When it was still a manuscript, The Woman in the Window inspired a publishers' bidding frenzy, reportedly earning its author Daniel Mallory a seven-figure advance. Film rights were optioned and it has now topped The New York Times bestseller list. Daniel Mallory (aka AJ Finn) talks to Stephen... Continue reading >> [ Source: Stuff | 2018-03-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
Putnam buys a French bestseller, Roaring Book revamps an Eleanor Roosevelt picture book, Karen Robards lands a seven-figure advance, and more in this week's notable book deals. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2017-09-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
Major deals have become the new normal in book publishing, thanks to steeper competition for fewer high-profile projects Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-11-21 00:00:00 UTC ]