Irish Cultural Centre launches free literary interview series

The Irish Cultural Centre in London is launching a series of literary interviews, Northern Irish Voices, this weekend which will form part of its spring 2021 cultural programme.  Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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Robertson Murray Literary Agency launches

Charlotte Robertson's new literary agency with Arlington Management has launched as the Robertson Murray Literary Agency. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-01-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Rachel Mills leaves Furniss Lawton to launch literary agency

A new literary agency specialising in books “to make people happier” is launching today, founded by Rachel Mills , who has left Furniss Lawton for her own venture.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-01-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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First Scottish SFF literary festival to launch next summer

A new book festival for fans of fantasy, science fiction and horror is launching in Edinburgh next summer featuring authors including Scottish sci-fi writer Ken MacLeod and The Bone Season's Samantha Shannon. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-11-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Graphic Novel and Picture Book Series from Kids Can Press to Launch on TV

Canadian children’s book publisher Kids Can Press will see two of its book properties transformed into television shows next fall: Ashley Spires’ graphic novels about Binky the Space Cat and a picture-book series by Geneviève Côté. By Porter Anderson, Editor-in-Chief | @porter_anderson... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-09-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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OWN IT! founder launches literary agency

Multimedia publisher OWN IT! has launched a literary agency arm, signing author Courttia Newland as its first client. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-08-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Thames & Hudson launches Big Ideas series

Thames & Hudson is to launch a Big Ideas series on 6th September, with titles investigating capitalism, democracy, gender and space. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-08-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'Electric Literature' Launches New Series As Counterpoint to 'By the Book'

Electric Literature has launched a new biweekly series, in partnership with FSG's MCD imprint and as part of its "Read More Women" campaign, that it bills as a feminist corrective to the 'New York Times' column "By the Book." Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-07-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Alice Williams launches children’s literary agency

Literary agent Alice Williams has left David Higham Associates after 10 years to launch her own agency. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-07-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Riot founder Hooson launches literary agency

Anwen Hooson, co-founder and former co-managing director of Riot Communications, is launching the Bird Literary Agency. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-05-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Feast and Waterstones launch literary supper clubs

Luxury catering company Feast and Waterstones Tottenham Court Road (TCR) have teamed up to present a four-part seasonal series of literary-inspired supper clubs. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-04-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Boston Literary Coalition Gets Boost for Cultural Hub Plan

Led by the writing non-profit Grub Street, a Boston literary coalition proposal for a cultural center along the city's waterfront got a boost this week with the announcement of a $2 million grant from the Calderwood Charitable Foundation should their plan be approved. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-03-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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UK's first Muslim literature and culture festival launches

Novelists Elif Shafak and Kamila Shamsie are set to headline the UK’s first dedicated festival of Muslim culture, literature and ideas, at the British Library in April. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-03-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Lindsay Literary Agency launches scholarship for under-represented children's writers

The Lindsay Literary Agency is sponsoring a scholarship place for an "under-represented" writer of children's fiction at the Winchester Writers’ Festival 2018. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-02-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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S&S UK launch monthly podcast series

Simon & Schuster UK has launched a new podcast offering interviews, insights, discussions and ideas as well as exclusive essays from authors, on the world of books, culture and society. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-01-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Kerr MacRae launches literary and creative production agency

Former Simon & Schuster executive director Kerr MacRae has launched a literary agency and creative productions business, presenting himself as “London publishing’s first literary producer” with two major deals already secured. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-01-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Selling Rights Into China: Interview with Literary Agent Jackie Huang

For advice on selling rights into the Chinese market, we speak with Andrew Nurnberg Associates' Jackie Huang of Beijing, who will address the Taipei International Book Exhibition's Frankfurter Buchmesse professional program next week. The post Selling Rights Into China: Interview with Literary... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-01-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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New literary publisher Fairlight reveals 'stonking' launch title

Newly-established publisher Fairlight Books has revealed the first of its new titles for 2018. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-01-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'Irish Bridget Jones' series gets six-figure deal

Gill Books has struck a six-figure two-book deal with journalists Emer McLysaght and Sarah Breen to continue their series about stereotypical Irish girl Aisling, hailed as Ireland's answer to Bridget Jones.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-12-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Six-figure deal for 'Irish Bridget Jones' series

Emer McLysaght and Sarah Breen sign two-book deal to follow their breakout debut, Oh My God, What a Complete AislingTwo friends whose novel about a “complete Aisling” is being hailed as the Irish answer to Bridget Jones have landed a six-figure two-book deal.Emer McLysaght and Sarah Breen... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2017-12-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Transportation Pub Motorbooks Launches Two New Series

The Minneapolis-based house is hoping to expand beyond hard-core transportation enthusiasts with the new lines, which are aimed at readers who want to know more about cars, motorcycles, and the culture surrounding them. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-09-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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