Women Writers Spotlight 2020

Find more Religion & Spirituality coverage here on women authors writing books aimed at female audiences. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-11-21 05:00:00 UTC ]

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The Guardian view on modern writers: the myth of the reclusive author | Editorial

These days, most writers cannot afford to live secluded from their public. But when a very private author like Thomas Harris announces a new novel, there’s always special excitementAuthors – at least as far as their relationship with the public goes – fall into several distinct categories. There... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2018-10-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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New Women's Prize longlist fee could pose 'serious barrier to entry', fear indies

The Women’s Prize for Fiction has introduced a new £1,000 fee for publishers whose books make its longlist of 16. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-09-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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British and Irish Writers Condemn No-Deal Brexit

The Society of Authors (SoA) and The Irish Writers' Union have released a joint statement warning of the impact of a no-deal Brexit on publishing and literature in the two countries. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-09-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Stripes signs LGBTQ+ thriller by debut writer Darren Charlton

Little Tiger imprint Stripes Publishing has bought an LGBTQ+ YA thriller by debut author Darren Charlton. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-09-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Debut middle-grade writer Nicola Skinner signs with Harper Collins

HarperCollins Children’s Books has bought a "wickedly funny" middle-grade debut, about a girl who finds a packet of surprising seeds, by copywriter and journalist Nicola Skinner. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-09-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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New Religion Books Embrace Women’s Sexuality

One topic in religion and sexual ethics hasn’t been addressed much: the ways women’s sexuality has been suppressed and distorted by religions. That's changing. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-09-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Industry Notes: 2020 World Book Capital; Political Book Sales in the US; PRH Names New CFO

Kuala Lumpur is the 2020 World Book capital; more political books in the US released and compete with growing sales of Woodward's 'Fear'; and PRH has a new CFO. The post Industry Notes: 2020 World Book Capital; Political Book Sales in the US; PRH Names New CFO appeared first on Publishing... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-09-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Lightning Books acquires latest from bestselling NZ writer

Eye Books imprint Lightning Books has acquired The Beat of the Pendulum by New Zealand author Catherine Chidgey. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-09-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Profile's Hannah Ross to pen book on women cyclists

Weidenfeld & Nicolson has won an auction to publish Revolutions, a celebration of women cyclists around the world from Hannah Ross, publicity director at Profile Books & Serpent's Tail. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-09-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Books on the Blockchain: Spotlight on Morgan James Publishing

Morgan James Publishing is partnering with ebook platform Publica to enable authors to take advantage of the powers of cryptocurrency. (Sponsored) Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-09-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Christian Writers Conferences Confront Sexual Harassment

Women within the Christian writing and publishing community are coming forward with allegations and complaints of sexual misconduct. These accusations follow the #MeToo movement as well as the more recent #ChurchToo movement, in which several church leaders’ sexual indiscretions surfaced. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-09-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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HC buys joyful cookery book from food writer Rosie Birkett

HarperCollins has bought world all language rights for The Joyful Home Cook by Rosie Birkett, described as "an inspirational, practical and modern approach to cooking at home, with a strict eye on reducing waste". Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-09-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Cape to publish 'battle cry for difficult women'

Jonathan Cape has acquired Difficult Women, a history of modern feminism by journalist Helen Lewis. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-09-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Author launches new writing prize for 'thinking women'

Author Kate Jegede has set up a new writing prize that aims to increase the visibility of women writers in the UK writing non-fiction works with a philosophical or critical thinking theme. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-09-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Nicola Davies becomes BookTrust writer-in-residence

Nature writer Nicola Davies has been appointed BookTrust’s new writer-in-residence. Davies, who takes over the role from Nadia Shireen, will use her six-month residency to encourage children to explore the natural world around them. “I’m very happy to have been chosen to be a Writer in... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-09-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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100 Women: The artist redrawing 'sexist' comic book covers

An artist in India is challenging sexist drawings of women in comic books, by reimaging male heroes. Continue reading at BBC News

[ BBC News | 2018-08-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Comics in the Classroom: Spotlight on Manga Classics

Teachers are excited about these faithful adaptations of classic literary books in the style of Japanese manga. (Sponsored) Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-08-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Vertebrate Publishing’s New Climb: Bringing Adventuring Women Into the Picture

An independent publisher in the UK sees how sports are changing, and is taking steps to address the gender gap in outdoor adventure literature–with an anthology by and about women. The post Vertebrate Publishing’s New Climb: Bringing Adventuring Women Into the Picture appeared first on... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-08-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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L.A. Comic Con and Women of Wrestling team up for matches to be aired on AXS TV

Royal Caribbean will no longer allow passengers to bring emotional support animals on its ships, such as the Mariner of the Seas. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2018-08-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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