Talking with George Guidall

When the APA hands out the prizes at its annual Audie Awards Gala on May 29, actor and narrator George Guidall, who has given voice to more than 1,100 audiobooks, will receive a Special Achievement Award. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

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The Healing Power of Words: PW Talks with Danielle Tummino Hansen

The author of 'Speaking of Rape: The Limits of Language in Sexual Violations' (Fortress, Mar. 2024) discusses why she wrote the book and her hopes for its success. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Forever Shelf Talking (shelftalker)

ShelfTalker’s first blogger, Alison Morris, returns to reflect on the blog’s 16 years, and her hopes and concerns for children’s publishing. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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‘A bellwether for the industry’: why Warner-Paramount talk is no surprise

Investors seemed unimpressed but analysts say even talk of a merger reflects moves to consolidate in a tough market Barbie and Tom Cruise’s Top Gun are planning on getting hitched. Warner Bros Discovery, the Hollywood studio that brought us the Batman, Harry Potter and Barbie films, and... Continue reading at The Guardian

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God’s Gift of Emotions: PW Talks with Jennie Allen

Jennie Allen, a bestselling author and founder of an annual gathering of evangelical Christian women designed to charge them up to disciple others, discusses her forthcoming book, 'Untangle Your Emotions: Naming What You Feel and Knowing What to Do About It' (WaterBrook, Feb. 2024). Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-11-17 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Book Review Podcast: Talking Rebecca Yarros and Barbra Streisand

Alexandra Alter talks about her profile of the best-selling author behind “Fourth Wing” and Alexandra Jacobs discusses her review of “My Name is Barbra.” Continue reading at The New York Times

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John le Carré’s son to write new George Smiley novel

Nicholas Cornwell will return his father’s best-loved spy to the page in a new novel set between The Spy Who Came in from the Cold and Tinker Tailor Soldier SpyFans of thriller writer David Cornwell – better known by his pen name John le Carré – may have thought they had seen the last of... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2023-11-10 14:00:10 UTC ]
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Adweek Podcast: NBA Champion Matt Barnes on the Evolution of Locker Room Talk

Retirement typically leads to rest, relaxation and enjoying the fruits of one's labor. But for athletes like NBA Champion Matt Barnes, it can open the door to another world of opportunities and ventures. In the latest episode of Yeah, That's Probably An Ad, community editor Luz Corona is joined... Continue reading at AdWeek

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Sharing the Gospel of Silence: PW Talks with Sarah Anderson

Sarah Anderson, who founded the Travel Bookshop in London before becoming a writer and painter, discusses the value of quiet in 'The Lost Art of Silence' (Shambhala, Dec.). Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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A Black Father Illustrated the Importance of “The Talk” in His Graphic Memoir

Darrin Bell didn’t set out to write his much anticipated graphic memoir, The Talk. He’d initially sold another project delving into the lives of three generations of men in his family, all descendants of an enslaved man named Addison Bell, in a two book deal to Henry Holt and Co. But as he was... Continue reading at Electric Literature

[ Electric Literature | 2023-10-30 11:00:00 UTC ]
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BuzzFeed in Advanced Talks to Sell Complex, Backtracking on Digital Media Bet

BuzzFeed is negotiating a sale of much of Complex Networks for under $140 million, less than half of what it paid to acquire it two years ago. Continue reading at The New York Times

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We Don't Talk About Harry Potter

In her essay for PW, author Dhonielle Clayton reflects on the perils of publishing a diverse magic school series in the shadow of Harry Potter and its creator. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Teju Cole Talks About His New Novel, “Tremor”

“Tremor,” his first novel in over a decade, is set in Massachusetts and Lagos, and came from a desire to capture the last moments of a pre-Covid world. Continue reading at The New York Times

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Talking AI at Frankfurt: A Look at Some of the Programming Ahead

The upcoming Frankfurter Buchmesse has programming looking at many aspects of artificial intelligence and related issues. The post Talking AI at Frankfurt: A Look at Some of the Programming Ahead appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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An AI Game of Thrones prequel? No wonder George RR Martin’s raining ice and fire on ChatGPT | Tim Adams

Authors have entered a war over words with OpenAI for using their books as ‘training’ feedstockBattles between human and artificial intelligence are no longer science fiction. The strikes in Hollywood led by the united guilds of actors and screenwriters have a common, intangible enemy: the... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2023-09-23 15:03:31 UTC ]
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Media Briefing: Digiday Publishing Summit is approaching and media execs are ready to talk shop

DPS is right around the corner and as more ad revenue sneaks back into the market, publishing execs are looking for new ways to capture as many dollars as they can. Continue reading at Digiday

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Calling for a Core Jewish Identity: PW Talks to Donniel Hartman

Rabbi Donniel Hartman urges Jews to forge a connection between themselves and 3,000 years of Jewish life in his new book, Who Are the Jews—and Who Can We Become?. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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NBCUniversal Becomes First Major Publisher to Wrap Upfront Talks

That's a wrap for NBCUniversal. Today, the company announced it had closed upfront talks, becoming the first major publisher to cross the finish line in what's been the slowest upfront season in years. Despite ongoing economic uncertainty, NBCU is ending its 2023 upfront negotiations with total... Continue reading at AdWeek

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Adams, council reach $107B budget deal after tense talks

The deal reverses proposed cuts to libraries despite financial strains on the city Continue reading at Crains New York

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Escape from Dude Culture: PW Talks with Mattie Lubchansky 

Cartoonist Mattie Lubchansky talks about their debut graphic novel 'Boys Weekend' (Pantheon) which translates their trans-femme experience into a biting lampoon of tech culture and a humorous recap of the relentless disrespect trans folk face every day. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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