Usborne goes to next level with Appelhans

Written By: Caroline Horn Publication Date: Fri, 29/07/2011 - 11:20 Usborne has bought a debut novel from prolific young adult blogger Lenore Appelhans, which the publisher expects to be “massive” following the sale of film rights to CBS Film and interest from YA bloggers. Fiction editorial director Rebecca Hill bought the novel, called Level Two, from sample chapters. The novel won’t be completed until September. Hill said the acquisition is part of the company’s plans to make its teen lit more commercial, enabling it to compete with larger publishing houses. read more Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2011-07-29 00:00:00 UTC ]

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Written By: Caroline Horn Publication Date: Fri, 29/07/2011 - 11:20 Usborne has bought a debut novel from prolific young adult blogger Lenore Appelhans, which the publisher expects to be “massive” following the sale of film rights to CBS Film and interest from YA bloggers. Fiction editorial... Continue reading at The Bookseller

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