Self-Published Author Signs Big Deal
I’m almost loathe to post this, since it only adds fuel to the whole self-publishing debate, but it is an interesting news item about an amazing accomplishment, so oh well. The informative industry news resource, Publishers Marketplace reported that Kathleen McGowan sold The Magdalene Line series of three thrillers to Touchstone, Fireside in a deal that was…
continue readingClevenger’s Offer of Redemption to the Leroy Scammers
Besides being a hugely more talented writer than I’ll ever hope to be, Craig Clevenger is far, far more magnanimous in his treatment of the Leroy bunch. In this calm, measured, and well-stated open letter to Laura Albert, Geoffrey Knoop, and Sarah Knoop, Clev offers a wonderful suggestion for how some good can come of…
continue readingVomit
I’m really at the point of puking up last night’s dinner right now which wouldn’t be cool since I doubt hoisin sauce and Thai chili paste would be very tasty the second time around. I’ve debated whether or not to mention this or not, but it’s reached a point where you almost have to say something,…
continue readingAll Those Cover Prices Sure Add Up
Friends and family members often predict my death. As a bit of a pack rat, a not-terribly-neat person, and an obsessive book reader, it’s pretty obvious to everyone how the Grim Reaper will come for me. Undoubtedly, my so-called friends claim, I will be buried under an avalanche of books, from all the texts stacked…
continue readingLagardère to Buy Time Warner Books
The publishing industry was abuzz yesterday afternoon with the announcement that French publishing behemoth Lagardère will acquire Time Warner Book Group. The deal is valued at $537.5 million. The French company has pursued a business objective of creating a portfolio in French, English, and Spanish. Publishers Weekly‘s coverage included a quote from Lagardère General and Managing…
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