Lydia Cacho and Anabel Hernández – two of Mexico’s bravest journalists in the UK to talk about the risks of speaking truth to power

Bill Swainson on two Mexican journalists who are relentless in their pursuit of the truth. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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The Transformative Power of Trauma: Spotlight on Yvonne Martinez

In her debut memoir, the author explores trauma and resilience—her own and that of her family—and, in telling her story, finds catharsis and freedom. (Sponsored) Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Why Lydia Millet writes about what frightens her most

Lydia Millet, author of 'A Children's Bible,' joins the L.A. Times Book Club to discuss her new novel, 'Dinosaurs.' Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2022-10-10 13:00:58 UTC ]
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The Truth About Fiction

A longtime librarian discovers that a healthy love of fiction is actually, well, healthy. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Cursed Princess Club: Talking with Lambcat

Launched in 2019, Cursed Princess Club is an original vertical-scroll online comic created by the artist Lambcat that has quickly grown into one of the most popular series on the Webtoon platform. A graphic novel adaptation of the series will be released in print in January 2023. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-10-05 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Opening Doors: PW Talks to Toni Shiloh

Toni Shiloh, author of ‘To Win a Prince’ and numerous other romance novels, discusses DEI efforts within the Christian fiction industry, how she chooses her characters, and what it takes to write a good love story. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-09-28 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The UK’s £25,000 Royal Society Science Book Prize Names Its 2022 Shortlist

Five of the six titles on the UK's Royal Society Science Book Prize list are from independent publishers, two from Profile Books. The post The UK’s £25,000 Royal Society Science Book Prize Names Its 2022 Shortlist appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Alexie, Evison, Hopkins Speak Up in Defense of Banned Books

The Authors Guild hosted a virtual panel yesterday evening with Sherman Alexie, Jonathan Evison, and Ellen Hopkins discussing banned books and what authors can do to support books that are under attack. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-09-20 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The UK’s Nosy Crow Opens a US Company

The 12-year-old English powerhouse in independent children's publishing is distributed in the States by Hachette Book Group. The post The UK’s Nosy Crow Opens a US Company appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Journalists at rightwing Daily Express set to strike over pay

Staff from newspaper that rails against ‘militant trade unions’ will join sister outlets in striking on FridayThe Daily Express has repeatedly warned its readers that “militant trade unions” are bringing Britain to its knees – but this week many of the newspaper’s own staff will go on strike in... Continue reading at The Guardian

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Poison pens: leading writers call for overhaul of UK’s Society of Authors

Literary world riven by conflict as trade union is accused of inappropriately taking sides in culture warIt is a literary row that threatens to consume the very organisation set up to protect authors’ rights. And, in spite of the involvement of three prominent names in children’s books, it has... Continue reading at The Guardian

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UK: Publishers Association Opposes Copyright Exception

The post-Brexit introduction of a new copyright exception by the British government sets off alarms among publishers. The post UK: Publishers Association Opposes Copyright Exception appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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A reporter probes a powerful university — and fights with his editors

Paul Pringle's work exposed serious abuses at the University of Southern California, but the dispute with his former co-workers may overshadow his book. Continue reading at The Washington Post

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Stars Add Power to Devotionals

Well-known figures such as Roma Downey, Tim Tebow, and Lysa TerKeurst are writing devotionals in order to reach audiences in new ways. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Why is it so hard to talk about marriage?

Elizabeth Crane's new memoir is an excavation of a 15-year union that proves just how hard it is to talk about marriage, even when it's your own. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

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From child gossip columnist to acclaimed author: K-Ming Chang’s search for the truth

The 24-year-old’s debut novel Bestiary gained plaudits in 2020. Now her love of fairy tales and queer literature has led to a collection of short storiesK-Ming Chang’s origins as a writer can be traced back to when she was approximately eight years old. At school in California, she would amuse... Continue reading at The Guardian

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‘The Boys’ author Katie Hafner on her path from journalist to novelist

Going from nonfiction to fiction can be both liberating and paralyzing, Hafner explains. Continue reading at The Washington Post

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The UK’s Society of Authors Adds a New Disability-Focused Book Award

The Society of Authors in London opens its 2023 submission program, having awarded 32 writers and illustrators with 2022 prizes. The post The UK’s Society of Authors Adds a New Disability-Focused Book Award appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Let’s talk about science fiction and horror by new, promising writers

In our final column for The Post, we revisit books we have savored and many more we hope to read. Continue reading at The Washington Post

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What’s the point of Saudi Arabia’s giant sideways desert skyscraper? ‘A big, long symbol of power’

A linear city in the desert is a provocative vision of the city of the future—but it’s been tried before. Saudi Arabia’s proposal for a 105-mile-long building called the Line has all the stuff of a science fiction paperback. The stark desert setting. The kingdom in control of vast amounts of one... Continue reading at Fast Company

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Sasha Marianna Salzmann To Speak at the German Trade Peace Prize Ceremony

The two-time German Book Prize nominee Sasha Salzmann will speak when Serhiy Zhadan is given the German Trade's Peace Prize. The post Sasha Marianna Salzmann To Speak at the German Trade Peace Prize Ceremony appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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