Jacaranda and Andersen Press team up for Black History month author event

Jacaranda Books and Andersen Press will join forces to host an author reading event with Kwame Alexander, as part of its Black History Month celebrations.  Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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Authors on the Air May 18, 2015: Erin Kelly and Rifqa Bary

Erin Kelly, author of 'Kelly Tough: Living Courageously by Faith' (BroadStreet, 9781424550180), will appear on 'Today' and the 'Doug Gottlieb Show' on Monday, May 18. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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A Canadian Author’s Adventures in International Book Marketing

Pakastani-born Canadian children's book author Rukhsana Khan explains how to leveraging appearances at book fairs for the greatest benefit and impact. The post A Canadian Author’s Adventures in International Book Marketing appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-05-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Allen Lane wins double for Wolfson History Prize

Two Allen Lane books have won this year’s annual Wolfson History Prize. National Service: Conscription in Britain, 1945-1963 by Richard Vinen and Ring of Steel: Germany and Austria-Hungary at War, 1914-1918 by Alexander Watson were announced as the winners of the prize at a reception at... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-05-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Does writing a memoir help an author to heal?

Three writers share their thoughts and concerns about sharing deeply personal secrets in a memoir. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

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Author Solutions lawsuit continues

Lawyers acting for Author Solutions are due to file new papers with a New York court this week in the latest development in the lawsuit against the assisted publisher. The Penguin Random House-owned company Author Solutions provides a variety of services direct to authors under a series of... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-05-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Facebook Publishing for Local News Outlets Could Arrive ‘in the Coming Months’

When Facebook on Wednesday unveiled its new Instant Articles feature that allows news organizations to publish directly to the social media platform—and, in the process, set off an avalanche of commentary and speculation about the future of ... Continue reading at Editor & Publisher

[ Editor & Publisher | 2015-05-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Galley Beggar presses into non-fiction

Galley Beggar Press (GBP) will launch a non-fiction list in early 2016 with a memoir by novelist Toby Litt and a title from début writer Megan Dunn.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-05-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Headteacher wins New Children’s Author Prize

Emma Cox, a headteacher from Devon, has won this year’s New Children’s Author Prize, organised by the National Literacy Trust and Bloomsbury. Malkin Moonlight, chosen from a shortlist of six books, is about a cat who is looking for his friend Roux. He comes across a group of cats at a recycling... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-05-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Authors on the Air May 13, 2015: Alan C. Fox

Alan C. Fox, author of 'People Tools for Business: 50 Strategies for Building Success, Creating Wealth, and Finding Happiness' (SelectBooks/Midpoint, 9781590792872) will appear on the 'Meredith Vieira Show' on Wednesday, May 13. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Authors on the Air May 12, 2015: Cookie Monster

'Sesame Street's' Cookie Monster will appear on 'Rachael Ray' on Tuesday, May 12 to promote 'Sesame Street Let's Cook' (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 9780544454361). Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-05-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Ministers to make call on 'Netflix tax' in a few months

Online shoppers will find out within a few months whether they  will have to pay GST on ebooks, music, games and television services downloaded or streamed from overseas. Continue reading at Stuff

[ Stuff | 2015-05-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Authors debate digital-first publication

Publishing digitally first can help authors to learn about the publishing process, make writers more critical of their own work and help reinvent an author. However, the author Stark Holborn warned that the format should only be used in the right context as there is “a difficulty in marketing... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-05-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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AAP Monthly StatShot, January 2015

Sales of adult trade books rose 7.3% in January 2015, compared to January 2014, according to AAP’s StatShot program. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Authors on the Air May 7, 2015: General Ann Dunwoody

General Ann Dunwoody, author of 'A Higher Standard, Leadership Strategies from America’s First Female Four-Star General' (Da Capo Press, 9780738217796), will appear on MSNBC TV’s 'Andrea Mitchell Reports' on Thursday, May 7. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-05-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PRH creates one Children's editorial team

Penguin Random House UK Children’s today (6th May) announced it is creating one editorial team in what it described as "the next chapter in the evolution of the PRH UK Children’s division". Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-05-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Authors on the Air: Pedro Martinez

Pedro Martinez, author of 'Pedro' (HMH, 9780544279339), will appear on NBC's 'Late Night with Seth Meyers' on Tuesday, May 5. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-05-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Sharjah Book Authority to Offer Regional Printing, Distribution

In the UAE, the new Sharjah Book Authority will offer printing services to regional publishers, as well as offer distribution, research and events. The post Sharjah Book Authority to Offer Regional Printing, Distribution appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-05-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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CNL makes a stand on event fees

The French National Book Centre (Centre National du Livre, CNL) will cut subsidies for the 90-plus book fairs and literary festivals it supports next year if organisers do not agree to pay authors for giving talks and participating in debates.  Meetings are being held with organisers, none of... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-05-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Legend Press launches campaign with Virgin Trains

Legend Press has partnered with Virgin Trains to celebrate its 10 year anniversary and the launch of the Legend Collection, repackaged editions of five of the publisher’s titles.  This is Legend Press’ second promotion with Virgin, after it donated books to be given to Virgin Trains customers... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-05-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The International New York Times Chinese Monthly Launches in Hong Kong and Macau

The International New York Times (NYTimes.com) and The New York Times’ Chinese website (cn.NYTimes.com) today published the first edition of the International New York Times Chinese Monthly, a print publication that presents news, opinion a ... Continue reading at Editor & Publisher

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