Welsh writer Jo Lloyd scoops £15k BBC National Short Story Award 2019

Welsh writer Jo Lloyd has unanimously won the £15,000 BBC National Short Story Award with Cambridge University 2019 for her story inspired by a real-life 18th century woman who claimed to be friends with an invisible family living in an invisible mansion. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2019-09-30 18:57:26 UTC ]

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Are African Writers Trumping African-American Authors?

In the NYTimes, Felicia R. Lee asks if the 'new wave of African writers' with an international appeal are drawing attention away from African-American voices. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2014-07-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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ALA Awards 2014 Will Eisner Graphic Novel Grants for Libraries

Michigan’s Ypsilanti District Library and Montana’s Lewis & Clark Library were both awarded 2014 Will Eisner Graphic Novel Grants for Libraries at the recent American Library Association convention in Las Vegas. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-07-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Driscoll Rift Stories Not True, Tyndale Says

In spite of news stories citing a rift between Tyndale House Publishers and controversial pastor Mark Driscoll, the publisher stated on Tuesday that the relationship is still intact. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-07-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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German Writers Rely on Readings, Fellowships for Income

It may surprise many Americans, but German authors are paid to read in bookstores, have access to numerous fellowships and discounted health insurance. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2014-07-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Detroit to Host 75th Anniversary of the National Newspaper Publishers Association

PORTLAND, Ore. – Detroit will serve as the host city for the 75th Anniversary celebration of the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA)–an African-American organization which focuses on supporting and advocating for publ ... Continue reading at Editor & Publisher

[ Editor & Publisher | 2014-07-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Mina eyes third Theakstons crime award

Novelist Denise Mina is in the running to win the Theakstons Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2014-06-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Filer and McBride among SoA award winners

More than £82,000 has been awarded to 29 authors and poets at the Society of Authors... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2014-06-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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San Diego 2014: And the Award Goes to...

From the long view, Comic-Con International: San Diego (SDCC) has been the same for years: big, loud, and unforgettable. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-06-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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National Book Foundation Taps Snicket as 2014 NBA Ceremony Emcee

Daniel Handler, aka Lemony Snicket, will serve as master of ceremonies for the 65th National Book Awards on November 19, 2014. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-06-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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BBC's James Harding to newspaper publishers: let's work together

Corporation's news executive seeks local journalism deal with press owners, saying differences have been 'overdone'James Harding, the BBC's director of news and current affairs, opened a conference on local journalism today by arguing that the differences between the corporation and newspaper... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2014-06-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Fiction at ICRS: Awards to Celebrate while Publishers Trim Efforts

Even while publishers at the International Christian Retail Show celebrated top books in Christian fiction, publishing programs are being cut back in this crowded category. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-06-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Shortlist for the 2014 Encore Award Honors Second Novels

Six novels have been shortlisted for the 2014 Encore Book Award, which honors outstanding second novels. The list includes The Luminaries, This is the Way, and others. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2014-06-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Short Takes: Religion Publishing News Briefs, June 25, 2014

An Amish weekend; Catholic Press Association selects best books; awards and honors. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-06-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Shortlists for the 2014 PEN USA Literary Awards

The numerous shortlists for the PEN USA Literary Awards have been released, with the awards being presented September 29 in New York City. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2014-06-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Rushdie awarded 2014 PEN/ Pinter Prize

Salman Rushdie has been awarded the 2014 PEN/Pinter Prize.   The award will be presented... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2014-06-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bookshop memories: your pictures and stories

When we asked you to share anecdotes and photos of your favourite independent bookshops, the stories poured in. From romance surrounded by Shakespeare to an encounter with a falconry-loving policeman, here is a selection of your bookshop memoriesSee all the contributions and add your own on... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2014-06-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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S&S Children’s acquires YA suicide story

Simon and Schuster Children’s Books has acquired the UK and Commonwealth rights to a YA... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2014-06-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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6 Reasons Why English Writers Should Self-publish in Germany

The German ebook self-publishing market is exploding and here are 6 reasons why smart English-speaking writers should take advantage of the opportunity. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2014-06-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Media Monkeys Diary: BBC traitors, the Sun, John Ryley and Robert Peston

Professor Jean Seaton, the BBCs official historian, has at last agreed a title with it for her volume on the 1974-87 period, due in January. These were years of endless friction with the Thatcher government over reporting of Northern Ireland, the Falklands War and the bombing of Libya, and ended... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2014-06-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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IQRAni: The Story of a Pioneering Emirati Publishing House

Aisha Al-Kaabi discusses the history and mission of her publishing house IQRAni, which is at the forefront of a publishing boom in the UAE. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2014-06-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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