Pratchett's daughter rules out Discworld follow-ons

Terry Pratchett’s daughter has said she does not intend to write any Discworld novels, or give “anyone else permission to do so”. The legendary fantasy writer died in March this year at the age of 66. He had been suffering from Alzheimer’s. Pratchett finished writing the 41st book of his hugely popular Discworld series in the summer of 2014: The Shepherd’s Crown will be released in the UK in August by Doubleday Children’s. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2015-06-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Judge rules Pandora has to increase royalty payouts to BMI

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Howard Marks follow-up for Pan Mac

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UK booksellers have welcomed the news that Penguin Random House will release the final novel in Sir Terry Pratchett’s Discworld series this September, saying it will sell “amazingly well”. Danielle Culling, a bookseller at Mr B's Emporium of Reading Delights in Bath, said The Shepherd’s Crown... Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Is an upcoming book by Cheney and daughter aimed at 2016 elections? (+video)

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Final Pratchett title to be released in September

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ACNI slammed for 'fundamental misunderstanding' following cuts

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