Candid Comments on What It Takes To Run a Small Press

Long, unpaid hours, feelings of being overlooked, having one's work "disregarded"...there's reward in the trenches, yes, but also a lot of lonely labor. The post Candid Comments on What It Takes To Run a Small Press appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

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Audible takes 'eye-opening' exploration of race and relationships

Audible is releasing an “eye-opening” exploration of race and relationships from couple Tineka Smith and Alex Court. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-07-26 18:03:26 UTC ]
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The attacks on press freedom in Portland

This week Dave Miller, who hosts a daily talk show on Oregon Public Broadcasting, interviewed “two very tired people”: Tuck Woodstock and Sergio Olmos, both independent journalists. Since late May, daily protests in solidarity with Black lives and against police brutality have taken place in... Continue reading at Columbia Journalism Review

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Borough Press pre-empts Millner epic

The Borough Press has pre-empted “multigenerational epic” One Blood from author—and Simon & Schuster US editor—Denene Millner, in a six-figure deal. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-07-24 10:16:26 UTC ]
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Pandemic Success Highlights Rockridge Press’s Data-Driven Strategy

The primary imprint of 10-year-old Callisto Media began to dip its toes into the children’s sector just two years ago—and is now seeing big results. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Corvus takes two thrillers from Irish bestseller Sam Blake

Atlantic imprint Corvus has bagged two psychological thrillers from number one Irish Times bestseller Sam Blake. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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She dreamed of a Black-owned bookstore in Inglewood. Now, she's going to run one

As a child, Asha Grant didn't know where to find books about people who looked like her. Next year she'll open that place, the Salt Eaters, in Inglewood. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

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History Press to publish 'feline biography' by Oliver Soden

The History Press will publish a novel about an 18th-century cat, Jeoffry: The Poet’s Cat by Oliver Soden. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Katharine Nelson joins Canbury Press

Independent Canbury Press has appointed Katharine Nelson to the newly created position of director of sales, marketing and publicity.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Herring to take on International Men’s Day in new book

Sphere has acquired The Problem with Men: When is International Men’s Day—and Why it Matters, from writer and comedian Richard Herring. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Andersen Press among winners at V&A Illustration Awards

Andersen Press and small publisher Design for Today have both released winning books at this year's V&A Illustration Awards.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Hamish Hamilton takes second helping from Supper Club writer Williams

Hamish Hamilton has landed a second novel by Lara Williams, the 2019 Not the Booker Prize-winning author of Supper Club (Hamish Hamilton). Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Borough Press signs Jeans' 'moving' tale of 'lavender marriage'

The Borough Press has signed a “hilarious, heart-breaking and sometimes utterly filthy” new book by Crystal Jeans. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-07-19 23:59:04 UTC ]
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Skein lifts off with aim of taking underrepresented writers to new heights

After the huge success of This Hostel Life, which grew out of a chance meeting about asylum seeker accommodation, Skein Press has its sights set high Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Colin Jost has a new memoir — and some thoughts on the end of his SNL run

In ”A Very Punchable Face,” the comedian pulls back the curtain on 30 Rockefeller Plaza and shares sidesplitting anecdotes from an uncannily eventful life. Continue reading at The Washington Post

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Borough Press wins three-way auction for Danforth adult debut

The Borough Press has won a three-way auction for the adult debut by Emily M Danforth, an “utterly immersive and hugely compelling” queer gothic novel. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Tramp Press to publish Mona Eltahawy's 'fearless' manifesto

Tramp Press will publish The Seven Necessary Sins for Women and Girls by Egyptian-American journalist and commentator Mona Eltahawy.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Avon takes two from Big Issue contest winner Sharland

Avon has signed two books from debut author Louise Sharland following a competition with the Big Issue to find a new crime writing voice. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-07-08 04:45:22 UTC ]
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Wayne State U Press Appoints New Director

Wayne State University Press, which endured three weeks of internal chaos in February after three senior employees were fired but later reinstated, announced that Stephanie Williams has been appointed director. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-07-08 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Crime-fighting pigeons take flight to Hollywood

James Corden to produce film and TV series based on Australia’s Real Pigeons children’s booksThe humble pigeon may be an unlikely breed of star but an author-illustrator duo from Melbourne have been turning the birds into a crime-fighting troupe of superheroes – and they’re about to take flight... Continue reading at The Guardian

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6 of the Best Audiobook Mysteries That Will Take You Around the World

Armchair detectives, get ready for a voyage around the world. You don't need to pack a bag--just pick up these audiobook mysteries and get sleuthing. Continue reading at Book Riot

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