Touré Roberts: Focusing Through Faith

Touré Roberts excelled in business, but ended up founding a church in L.A. with many musicians and actors in the congregation. Now his business savvy and unique pastoral experiences have led to a book he hopes will help readers “understand how to move in one direction," using faith to conquer fear, self-doubt, and sin. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-03-06 00:00:00 UTC ]

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Simon & Schuster acquires two new Robert Hunter thrillers

Simon & Schuster UK has struck a deal for two new Robert Hunter thrillers by author Chris Carter. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-04-29 09:09:44 UTC ]
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Obituary: Robert Kimmel Smith

Writer and children's book author Robert Kimmel Smith, widely known for such popular middle grade novels as 'Chocolate Fever' and 'The War with Grandpa,' died on April 18 at his home in Manhattan; he was 89. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-04-28 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Netflix to release documentary centred on Michelle Obama's book tour

Following the publication of Michelle Obama's autobiography Becoming (Viking) in 2018, Netflix is releasing a documentary film of the same name, directed by Nadia Hallgren. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-04-28 03:41:08 UTC ]
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Cosmopolitan Has Many Platforms, But Just One Focus: Its Readers

Innovation means a lot of different things to a lot of different people in a lot of different industries. In publishing, the word has typically been tethered to data-driven digital products, rather than ideas and ideators. But at Cosmopolitan, innovation is taking on a more complex meaning that... Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2020-04-23 19:03:42 UTC ]
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Now is the time to 'focus on achievements', Healy tells #Bookchat

Vintage Books is prioritising different methods of measuring success during the pandemic, its marketing director Chloe Healy has said. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-04-21 20:41:25 UTC ]
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Robert Loomis, Who Edited Angelou, Styron and Morris, Dies at 93

He wielded his pencil at Random House for more than 50 years, nurturing the writing of Seymour Hersh, Neil Sheehan, Pete Dexter and other authors. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2020-04-20 22:42:26 UTC ]
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Robert Pinsky: “Heavy with longing, in my mind, is preferable to hollow”

Pinsky explains the neighborhood memories that spurred him to write “House Hour” and how he is using walks to cope with the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2020-04-17 12:18:21 UTC ]
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New Faith-Based Books for Parenting During the Pandemic

New and forthcoming titles are offering parents advice on how to find peace, calm, and connection in a time of uncertainty. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-04-08 04:00:00 UTC ]
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An unvarnished look at the troubled life of novelist Robert Stone

Madison Smartt Bell’s “Child of Light” is a revealing biography of the author of “Dog Soldiers” and “A Flag for Sunrise.” Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2020-03-27 17:30:40 UTC ]
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Novelists Ignite A Mighty Blaze in Response to Extinguished Book Tours

Two novelists have partnered to build A Mighty Blaze, a initiative to promote other authors and their new books on social media. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-03-23 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The Terrible Ripple Effect of Canceled Book Tours

An author examines how tours canceled due to Covid-19 impact all parts of the book world. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-03-20 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Polari Prize launches tour to celebrate 10 year anniversary

The Polari Prize will celebrate a decade of championing fresh literary talent this year with a UK tour for its literary salon as submissions open for its flagship First Book Prize.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-03-12 11:36:23 UTC ]
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Amid Public Health Crisis, MN Legislature Focuses Instead on Drag Queen Story Hour

Minnesota House Republicans threaten to slash funding to public libraries hosting Drag Queen Story Time. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2020-03-12 10:43:18 UTC ]
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In a time of crisis, poetry can help focus our fears and transform ‘noise into music’

These days, many elegiac poems have an unwelcome resonance — and yet offer solace, too. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2020-03-10 16:00:00 UTC ]
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Pandora Sykes to tour UK

Journalist and The High Low podcaster Pandora Sykes will tour the UK in July to celebrate the publication of her debut book How Do We Know We’re Doing it Right? in a collaboration between events organiser Fane and publisher Hutchinson. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-03-08 23:56:59 UTC ]
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Ruth Jones to embark on UK book tour this May with Fane

Ruth Jones will be embarking on a UK tour to celebrate the publication of her new novel Us Three in a collaboration between Fane and Transworld. The tour, combining a Fane-produced theatre tour with bookshop events organised by Transworld, will comprise seven dates across the UK. It begins at... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-02-28 11:07:04 UTC ]
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London Book Fair 2020: Sharjah Stars As Market Focus

At the London Book Fair, the United Arab Emirates plan a wide range of events to highlight its authors and culture. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-02-28 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Why Questex Is Focusing on Experiences

Among former Informa, Penton and UBM executive Paul Miller's early initiatives after taking over as CEO of Questex late in 2018 was a reorganization of the company's media and events properties, reducing the number of divisions in the portfolio in an effort to foster more cross-brand... Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2020-02-27 19:00:10 UTC ]
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Sharjah at London Book Fair: The 2020 Market Focus

The Sharjah Market Focus program at London Book Fair brings two pavilions to the trade show, as well as a stand featuring Sharjah's World Book Capital year. The post Sharjah at London Book Fair: The 2020 Market Focus appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2020-02-27 14:08:34 UTC ]
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New Ottolenghi cookbook slated for September with author tour

Penguin Random House is publishing a new cookbook by Yotam Ottolenghi in September, written alongside Ixta Belfrage: Ottolenghi Flavour.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-02-26 00:45:48 UTC ]
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