Fleet takes two more from Stubborn Archivist author Fowler

Fleet has signed two new titles from Yara Rodrigues Fowler author of Stubborn Archivist, and Sunday Times Young Writer Award shortlistee. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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Atkinson Takes the Helm at Atlantic

Will Atkinson has been appointed managing director and publisher of Atlantic, ending a 20-year sojourn at Faber and replacing Toby Mundy who stepped down earlier this year. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-08-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Child hits back at indie authors in Amazon debate

Author Lee Child has come out swinging in the manner of Jack Reacher on The Passive Voice website... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2014-08-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Author Lindsey Kelk on Participating in a Virtual Book Festival

Lindsey Kelk a the bestselling British Chick-Lit author and participated in HarperCollins' virtual Romance Festival. Here she reflects on the experience. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2014-08-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Authors on the Air August 13, 2014: Marybeth Hicks

Marybeth Hicks, author of 'Teachable Moments' (Howard Books, 9781476757438), will appear on Fox News Channel’s 'Hannity' on Wednesday, August 13. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-08-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Short Takes: Religion Publishing News Briefs, August 13, 2014

A signing with singing; astronomer/priest honored with Carl Sagan Medal; romance writers recognize winners; a book tour in Amish country; Christian fiction conference coming up. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-08-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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iBooks Bestsellers: Adaptations Take the Lead

Just over a week ahead of the release of the film adaptation of 'If I Stay,' Gayle Forman's novel, once again, took the top spot on Apple's iBooks bestseller list. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-08-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Virtual Book Festivals Run By Major Publishers Take Off in UK

HarperCollins UK's June virtual Romance Festival was a success; this week SF publisher Gollancz is hosting a festival combining online Q&As with real life events. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2014-08-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon misrepresents Orwell and takes on Disney, as the pricing war intensifies

In a statement about its dispute with publisher Hachette, Amazon cited '1984' author George Orwell – while failing to understand the author's words, critics charged. Meanwhile, Amazon appears to be entering into a dispute with Disney. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2014-08-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon misrepresents Orwell and takes on Disney, as the pricing war intensifies (+video)

In a statement about its dispute with publisher Hachette, Amazon cited '1984' author George Orwell – while failing to understand the author's words, critics charged. Meanwhile, Amazon appears to be entering into a dispute with Disney. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2014-08-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon Returns Fire: The Battle With Hachette and Authors United Continues

Amazon has responded to an open letter by Authors United, signed by 900-plus authors in support of Hachette, with their own open letter, Readers United. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2014-08-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon ebook pricing battle intensifies after 'Authors United' ad

Compares Hachette dispute to past paperback fears, but partially quoting George Orwell is a risky moveAmazon has hit back following an open letter from more than 900 authors criticising its licensing dispute with publisher Hachette, which was published as an ad in the New York Times.However, the... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2014-08-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon Urging Authors, Others to Email HBG's Pietsch

The Amazon Book Team urges KDP authors and others to email HBG CEO Michael Pietsch to tell him what they think of the publisher’s attempt to what Amazon says is its effort to keep ebook prices artificially high. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-08-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Adult Authors at the FALL 2014 Regionals

Below is a sampling of some of the many authors who will be at this season’s eight regionals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-08-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Children's Authors at the Fall 2014 Regionals

Here is a sampling of some of the many authors who will be at this season’s eight regionals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-08-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Comics Publishers Lure Bestselling Book Authors

Bestselling authors George R.R. Martin and Chuck Palahniuk and director Quentin Tarantino, along with their respective comics publishers Avatar Press, Dark Horse, and Dynamite Entertainment, generated a lot of attention at the recent Comic-Con International about their forthcoming comics projects. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-08-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Authors on the Air August 7, 2014: Judy Melinek

Judy Melinek, author of 'Working Stiff: Two Years, 262 Bodies, and the Making of a Medical Examiner' (Scribner, 9781476727257), will appear on NPR's 'Science Friday' on Friday, August 8. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-08-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Authors back call for Scotland 'No' vote

Authors including Sebastian Faulks, P D James, Howard Jacobson, India Knight and Richard Dawkins... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2014-08-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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iBooks Bestsellers: 'If I Stay' Takes #1

Gayle Forman's 'If I Stay,' adapted into a film to be released on August 22, landed in the top spot on Apple's iBooks bestseller list for the week ended August 4. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-08-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'Game of Thrones' author George R.R. Martin's children's book will be republished this fall (+video)

The book, 'The Ice Dragon,' appears to be set in the 'Game of Thrones' fictional universe. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2014-08-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Over 900 Authors Sign Open Letter to Amazon

Authors United, the loosely knit group of authors who joined forces to formally ask Amazon to end its sales terms dispute with Hachette Books, is preparing to run a full-page ad in Sunday's "New York Times." Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-08-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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