Religion Book Deals: Feb. 23, 2022

'Wall Street Journal' reporter John West is bringing a debut memoir to Eerdmans; Kar-Ben takes a picture book biography of 19th century leader, Rabbi Wise; and Convergent nabs a young astronaut’s inspiring story. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-02-23 05:00:00 UTC ]

Other news stories related to: "Religion Book Deals: Feb. 23, 2022"


Picture Book or Short Story? Which is it?

Literary agent for children's book authors Mary Cummings explains the biggest mistake she sees in picture book pitches—and how you can avoid making that mistake. The post Picture Book or Short Story? Which is it? appeared first on Writer's Digest. Continue reading at Writer's Digest

[ Writer's Digest | 2025-05-03 12:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this


The Art of Imagination and Finding Voice in Memoir

Author Natasha Williams shares three tips for exploring the art of imagination and using that to find voice in memoir. The post The Art of Imagination and Finding Voice in Memoir appeared first on Writer's Digest. Continue reading at Writer's Digest

[ Writer's Digest | 2025-05-01 19:09:09 UTC ]
More news stories like this


Gruffalo to return with first new book in more than 20 years

Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler have announced they are working on a new outing for the monster in the deep dark wood, due out in September 2026He’s got knobbly knees, turned-out toes, a poisonous wart at the end of his nose … and he’s back, for the first time in more than 20 years: Julia... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2025-04-30 11:30:50 UTC ]
More news stories like this


Christie Brinkley details turbulent marriage with Billy Joel: 'I hesitated to put that scene in the book'

In her memoir 'Uptown Girl,' Christie Brinkley writes about the scary incident that led her to divorce Billy Joel. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2025-04-29 10:00:58 UTC ]
More news stories like this


Book Review: ‘The Golden Hour: A Story of Family and Power in Hollywood,’ by Matthew Specktor

In the unsentimental memoir “The Golden Hour,” Matthew Specktor ponders, among others, the father who succeeded in a punishing business now in its waning glory. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2025-04-27 09:01:23 UTC ]
More news stories like this


Book Riot’s Deals of the Day for April 25, 2025

A memoir on leaving a cult, a retelling of the legend of Achilles, a meditation on the American South, and more in this mega batch of book deals Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2025-04-25 16:37:48 UTC ]
More news stories like this


Tina Knowles, Mother of Superstars, Owns Her Own Story

“Matriarch,” a memoir out Tuesday, explores the trials and hard-worn triumphs that shaped Beyoncé and Solange Knowles’s mom. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2025-04-22 13:00:08 UTC ]
More news stories like this


Book Riot’s Deals of the Day for April 20, 2025

Lots of deals today! From an amazing southern mystery to an award-winning Puerto Rican American memoir to a Hugo Award-winning fantasy, and more! Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2025-04-20 11:30:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this


Storyboarding for Writers: How Sketching Can Strengthen Your Picture Book or Graphic Novel!

Bestselling author Joan Holub shares her expertise at storyboarding picture books and graphic novels, with both authors and illustrators. The post Storyboarding for Writers: How Sketching Can Strengthen Your Picture Book or Graphic Novel! appeared first on Writer's Digest. Continue reading at Writer's Digest

[ Writer's Digest | 2025-04-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this


Not One Vietnam, But Many: Vinh Nguyen on Capturing a Multifarious Country in Memoir

After several late nights scrolling through Instagram, I chance upon the perfect image for the cover of my memoir The Migrant Rain Falls in Reverse. Taken by a Vietnamese street photographer, the image is a long shot of an intersection; at the top, a truck is entering the frame while a car is... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2025-04-17 08:58:14 UTC ]
More news stories like this


Book Review: ‘Searches,’ by Vauhini Vara

“Searches,” by Vauhini Vara, is both a memoir and a critical study of our digital selves. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2025-04-14 09:01:57 UTC ]
More news stories like this


Book Riot’s Deals of the Day for April 13, 2025

Trevor Noah's memoir adapted for young readers, a female spy in the late '40s, a Christmas-time whodunit, fun fantasy romance, and more of the best book deals of the day Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2025-04-13 11:30:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this


How to Write Your Memoir as a Thriller and Your Thriller as a Memoir

Author Art Bell shares a quick exchange with Walter Mosley and how he went about writing his memoir as a thriller and vice versa. The post How to Write Your Memoir as a Thriller and Your Thriller as a Memoir appeared first on Writer's Digest. Continue reading at Writer's Digest

[ Writer's Digest | 2025-04-10 20:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this


Patti Smith to publish ‘intimate’ new memoir, Bread of Angels

Published in November, it will cover everything from Smith’s childhood to her rise as a punk rock star and later retreat from public lifePatti Smith has written a memoir that her publishers are describing as her “most intimate and visionary work” yet, which is due out this autumn.Bread of Angels... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2025-04-09 14:51:02 UTC ]
More news stories like this


4 of the Best Mystery Books to Read Right Now

Plus, the new memoir from Gisèle Pelicot's daughter, a puzzle book series, another season of Watson, and more. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2025-04-09 12:30:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this