10 Groundbreaking Urban Fantasy Novels

David R. Slayton, author of the new urban fantasy novel 'White Trash Warlock,' picks 10 urban fantasies that beak new ground. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-10-15 04:00:00 UTC ]
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SMP to Publish Day's Last 'Crossfire' Novel

St. Martin's Press will publish 'One With You' on April 5 in the U.S., taking the series over from Penguin's Berkley imprint, which released the previous four books in the series. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-11-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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iTunes Terms and Conditions: The Graphic Novel

Robert Sikoryak hit a cultural sweet spot when he adapted the complete text of an Apple legal document into a graphic novel. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-11-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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MacLehose Press signs Mytting novel

MacLehose Press has bought a novel by Lars Mytting, author behind "surprise Christmas gift book" Norwegian Wood. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-11-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Pushkin sells Finnish fantasy to US for six-figures

Pushkin Press has sold US rights for The Red Abbey Chronicles by Finnish author Maria Turtschaninoff to Abrams Books in a six-figure deal. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-11-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The 10 Commandments of Selling Rights to French Publishers

The first commandment of selling book rights to French publishers: know their list! Nine others follow, courtesy of Anne Michel of Albin Michel. The post The 10 Commandments of Selling Rights to French Publishers appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-11-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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How to write a book – top tips for National Novel Writing Month

Welcome to NaNoWriMo! MG Leonard (who wrote her first book Beetle Boy in six months, one hour a day) has tips on how to do it. And it starts with writing EVERY SINGLE DAY NaNoWriMo stands for National Novel Writing Month, and takes place every November. It’s for anyone thinking about writing a... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2015-11-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Gary Oldman set to publish debut novel

Sphere is set to publish a debut novel co-authored by actor and filmmaker Gary Oldman and film producer Douglas Urbanski (pictured). Blood Riders tells the story of “vampire cowboys” and involves a mysterious man fleeing a curse in a town that the gold rush left behind. The collaboration... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-10-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Novels taught Obama 'how to be a citizen'

US President Barack Obama has revealed he learned the "most important" things about being a citizen from reading novels. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-10-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Irish author Louise O'Neill on her controversial novel Asking For It

The bit in her book that readers are reacting to the most, says Louise O'Neill, is not the gang rape. Continue reading at Stuff

[ Stuff | 2015-10-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon Commits $10 Million to Translations, Prompting Questions

As Amazon invests $10 million its translation project, Susan Bernofsky ask if Amazon is turning translation into a 'glorified form of self-publishing.' The post Amazon Commits $10 Million to Translations, Prompting Questions appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-10-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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NYCC 2015: Publishers Chase Growth in Kids', Girls’ Graphic Novels

Led by girl-focused comics, sales of kids' and YA graphic novels continue to grow and publishers used New York Comic Con to launch a spate of new properties targeting girls and young women. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-10-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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New Zealand lifts ban on YA novel

New Zealand has lifted its temporary ban on Into the River, a novel aimed at teenage boys by Ted Dawe, saying putting restriction on sales of the book is "unjustifiable". Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-10-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Frankfurt Book Fair 2015: HarperCollins to Release YA Novel in 16 Languages Next May

As part of the marketing campaign for the new young adult novel by Alyson Noël, 'Unrivaled,' HarperCollins will publish the book simultaneously May 10, 2016 in 16 languages. The novel will feature covers that will be coordinated across the different markets. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-10-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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At Frankfurt: AmazonCrossing's new $10 million translation bid

Meet Sarah Jane Gunter today, Wednesday, 3 p.m. Frankfurt Book Fair In a move that answers a constant question both from independent authors and from publishers, AmazonCrossing has announced that it now is accepting submissions.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-10-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The world's first true Instagram novel

Instagram has seen its share of photo essays, profiles and short stories. But no one has used the image-sharing network to publish an entire novel - at least not until Matilda and Harry. Continue reading at Stuff

[ Stuff | 2015-10-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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UK-based Romanian author's first novel in English becomes a sensation

Murder mystery The Book of Mirrors, snapped up by publishers in 18 countries, is expected to make Eugene Chirovici a seven-figure sumHe came to live in Britain only three years ago, now Eugene Chirovici’s first attempt at writing a novel in English has become a global publishing phenomenon.The... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2015-10-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Elsewhen Press backs graphic novel hybrid

Independent publisher Elsewhen Press is releasing a novel/graphic novel hybrid, An Android Awakes. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-10-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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High hopes for 2016's début novels

Publishers are kicking off 2016 with débuts they hope to launch as the next big thing. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-10-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Harry Potter novels now available on Apple's iBooks

Apple has announced that enhanced editions of all seven books in J K Rowling’s Harry Potter series are exclusively available on the iBooks store. Until now, the Harry Potter digital books have only been available through the Pottermore Shop. The digital books, which can be read on the iPhone,... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-10-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Graphic Novel Sales Hit $460 Million in 2014

Graphic novel sales hit a high of $460 million in 2014, and remain strong this year, even as comics periodical sales have hit a soft patch. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-10-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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