Notable Literary Deaths in 2023

To the members of the literary community we lost this year, we say a last thank you, and goodbye. You will be missed. * “Belated literary star” Edith Pearlman, who broke out with Binocular Vision at the age of 74, died on January 1. She was 86. Suzy McKee Charnas, award-winning author of feminist science fiction, died […] Continue reading at 'Literrary Hub'

[ Literrary Hub | 2023-12-14 09:51:11 UTC ]
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BookCon 2016: YA Authors Take Center Stage at Literary Fan Fest

YA authors who were most feted at the annual mashup of literature and popular culture, which took place in Chicago on May 14. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-05-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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BEA 2016: Michael Schumacher: Life and Death on the Great Lakes

Michael Schumacher doesn’t know why he is so fascinated with the Great Lakes, but it’s been a lifelong passion. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-05-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Literary magazine Meanjin may close after losing Australia Council funding

Magazine with 76-year history in jeopardy after funding application to Australia Council rejected, ending council’s continuous support since 1974One of Australia’s longest-running literary magazines, Meanjin, may soon be forced to shut down after being told on Thursday its application for... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2016-05-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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BEA 2016: Emma Flint: ‘Little Deaths,’ Big Buzz

Growing up in the north of England, Emma Flint was 10 years old when she wrote her first fiction, an Agatha Christie pastiche replete with a thickly mustached French detective. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-05-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Private Donor Funds Calvin College Literary Festival

A donation from longtime Zondervan editor Bob Hudson will keep the doors open at The Calvin College Festival of Faith & Writing, which was nearly shuttered this year. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-04-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Calvin Literary Festival Recap: Celebrating 25 Years, A New Director

More than 2,000 readers and writers attended the Calvin College Festival of Faith & Writing in Grand Rapids, Mich. to celebrate religious expression in literature. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-04-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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BEA 2016: Welcome to Literary and Culinary Chicago

Wondering where to go and what to eat after you leave McCormick Place? We are here to help. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Literary world mourns Italian editor Giancarlo Bonacina

"Legendary" editor Giancarlo Bonacina has died in Milan, aged 78, following a long illness. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-04-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Author Greenwood stabbed to death in own home

Author and biographer Adrian Greenwood has died following a “vicious and sustained” attack in his home. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-04-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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AWP 2016: Book Fair Kicks Off; Penguin Random House Takes Notice of Literary 'Tastemakers'

The annual AWP conference opened Thursday at the L.A. Convention Center with nearly 11,000 attendees and a record number of exhibitors. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-04-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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AWP 2016: Discussions of Diversity and Inclusivity in Literary Communities Take Center Stage

Calls for increased diversity and inclusivity were the focus of poet Claudia Rankine's AWP keynote presentation as well as many panels and conversations throughout the conference. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Literary Agent Jenny Bent on Foreign Rights and Comp Titles

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[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-03-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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In Japan, Novel by Artificial Intelligence and Humans Vies for Literary Prize

A 'co-authored' novel made a respectable showing in a Japanese award designed for Artificial Intelligence and human collaboration. The post In Japan, Novel by Artificial Intelligence and Humans Vies for Literary Prize appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-03-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Pan Macmillan 'deeply saddened' by Cruyff's death

Pan Macmillan non-fiction publisher Robin Harvie has said he is “deeply saddened” by the news of footballing great Johan Cruyff. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-03-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'The time was ripe to create a professional organization that unites French and Francophone literary agents.' And so, the Alliance ALF is formed in Paris. The post French Literary Agents Create a Professional Alliance appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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[ AdWeek | 2016-03-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Author Lionel Shriver has said literary prizes just for women are "problematic", while calling International Women's Day "creepy" at an event to mark the occasion. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-03-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ The Bookseller | 2016-03-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-03-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Novelist Neil Griffiths is launching a new literary prize to honor the “small presses producing brilliant and brave literary fiction” in the UK and Ireland. The post For ‘a Vibrant Literary Life’: Neil Griffiths’ Small Press Prize appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-02-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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