Disgraced wellness author Belle Gibson fined £240k

Wellness blogger Belle Gibson, who lied about having cancer, has been ordered to repay $410,000 (£240,055) to the state of Victoria in Australia, it has been reported. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2017-09-29 00:00:00 UTC ]

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Bonnier Zaffre signs three debut authors to Memory Lane list

Bonnier adult fiction imprint Zaffre has signed debut authors Shirley Mann, Katie Hutton, and Gillie Holmes to its Memory Lane list of saga-writing. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-03-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Waterstones says it can't pay living wage, as 1,300 authors support staff appeal

Managing director says book chain ‘simply not profitable enough’, as Sally Rooney, Val McDermid and other authors write to protestMore than 1,300 writers including Kerry Hudson, David Nicholls, Sally Rooney, Michael Rosen and Val McDermid have backed a campaign for Waterstones booksellers to be... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2019-03-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The rise of robot authors: is the writing on the wall for human novelists?

Artificial intelligence can now write fiction and journalism. But does it measure up to George Orwell – and can it report on Brexit?Will androids write novels about electric sheep? The dream, or nightmare, of totally machine-generated prose seemed to have come one step closer with the recent... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2019-03-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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‘Feminist Fairy Tales’: Authors Talk About Writing ‘Other Kinds of Books’

An interest in ‘how women reframe stories in a feminist framework’ and more was part of the discussion in a Market Focus Indonesia panel at the London Book Fair earlier this month. Editor’s Note: As we look today at comments from women authors, particularly in the Indonesian market, we’d like to... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2019-03-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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‘The Old Drift’ author Namwali Serpell shares how Zambian Afronauts inspired her debut novel

For nearly 20 years, Namwali Serpell has been writing “The Old Drift.” If you don’t find that fact alone to be staggering, consider this: The 576-page book blends English with a multitude of Bantu languages spoken in Zambia. Incorporating elements of historical fiction, sci-fi, magical realism,... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2019-03-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Sheikh Zayed Book Award 2019 Winners: ‘World-Class Thinkers and Authors’

This year's recipients of the Sheikh Zayed Book Award, as announced to date, come from Morocco, Kuwait, Algeria, Lebanon, the United Kingdom, and the United Arab Emirates. The post Sheikh Zayed Book Award 2019 Winners: ‘World-Class Thinkers and Authors’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2019-03-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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North Canterbury author up for best International business book award

A book written by a North Canterbury author is up for a special international business book award in London next week.  Continue reading at Stuff

[ Stuff | 2019-03-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Authors praise Spufford’s Narnia ‘fan fiction’

Authors have praised Francis Spufford’s novel set in the world of Narnia, with some suggesting the C S Lewis estate should allow the book to be printed but others maintaining the work is fan fiction.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-03-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Wellcome’s 10th Anniversary Shortlist Names Authors from Five Nations

The Wellcome Book Prize shortlist highlights work from independent publishers Canongate, CB Editions, Oneworld, and Text Publishing. And the Selfies announce their first year's honors. The post Wellcome’s 10th Anniversary Shortlist Names Authors from Five Nations appeared first on Publishing... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2019-03-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Guide to children’s authors of colour launches at LBF

Live literature organisation Speaking Volumes will launch a guide to British writers and illustrators of colour. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-03-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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LBF Author of the Day: Seno Gumira Ajidarma

The London Book Fair Author of the Day reflects on the opportunities of the Market Focus scheme, and says writing from his homeland could reach more readers—at home and abroad. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-03-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Indie Authors Find Firm Footing in Christian Market

Self publishing in the Christian market is a viable option for authors seeking control and profits, and the books are gaining ground with readers. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-03-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Dan Jenkins, best-selling author who wrote ‘Semi-Tough,’ dies at 89

Dan Jenkins, the sportswriting great and best-selling author in a career that went from Ben Hogan to Tiger Woods and the manual typewriter to Twitter, has died. He was 89. Texas Christian University athletic director Jeremiah Donati confirmed Jenkins died Thursday in his hometown of Fort Worth.... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2019-03-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Author Barbara Brown Taylor Introduces ‘Holy Envy’

After 20 years of teaching Religion 101, Episcopal priest and acclaimed author Barbara Brown Taylor is reflecting on the lessons she learned from other religions, and why it’s important to do so, in her latest book. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-03-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Authorities investigating swastikas scrawled in blood near Holocaust museum

Los Angeles police opened an investigation Monday after discovering a “large amount” of blood and two swastikas written in blood in and around a bathroom near Pan Pacific Park in the Fairfax area, authorities said. Officers were called to the 100 block of North Gardner Street about 6:45 a.m.,... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2019-03-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Women dominate Authors’ Club longlist

Women dominate this year’s Authors’ Club Best First Novel Award, with books by eight women making up the 11-title longlist as chair of the judging panel Lucy Popescu praises the diverse list.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-03-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Scholastic pairs 11-year-old author with Rebecca Westcott for autism title

Scholastic has acquired Can You See Me? by 11-year-old Libby Scott and Rebecca Westcott, a novel inspired by Libby’s own experience with autism. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-03-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Lindsay Literary Agency scholarship for 'under-represented' author returns

The Lindsay Literary Agency is sponsoring a place at the Winchester Writers’ Festival for a children’s author from an “under-represented” background for the second year running. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-02-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Issues and Authors at London Book Fair 2019: Women’s Voices

Many events at March's London Book Fair will feature authors and others focusing on women in the business and issues of diversity.  The post Issues and Authors at London Book Fair 2019: Women’s Voices appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2019-02-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Gibson Square to publish first book on Khashoggi murder

Gibson Square is publishing the first book on Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi’s murder at the Saudi Embassy in Istanbul. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-02-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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