Deteriorating into Texan
Here’s an article in the UK’s Daily Mail about an abandoned celebrity memoir from Jerry Hall. These things happen so in and of itself, this article isn’t that remarkable. However, I found this statement from one of Hall’s friends amusing: “They seemed OK with her writing style but she couldn’t keep it up and it…
continue readingThe Life and Ambitions of a Patteson Co-Author
Most of the co-authors I know work with celebrities on their high profile memoirs. But bestselling author James Patterson has a stable of co-authors who churn out his chart topping books. In yesterday’s New York Times, Charles McGrath had an interesting profile of Peter de Jonge, a Patterson collaborator who is now promoting his own…
continue readingStep into the Devil’s Garden
As spring arrives and the grass finally turns green and flowers begin to bloom, our minds turn to fixing up the yard and digging in the dirt. But crime writer Ace Atkins gives us a reason to spend time in a different garden. One where fame, celebrity, sex, alcohol, and intrigue cloud the notorious story…
continue readingHarperCollins Digital Catalogs
Yesterday, Publishers Weekly posted an article on the plan to move to digital catalogs at Harper Collins. The article stated that this new “digital alternative that will feature a handful of PR-like bells and whistles, as well as various search capabilities.” On first glance, I’m thrilled about this move. I must admit that my mailbox…
continue readingEmergency Released
Neil Strauss’ new book, Emergency: This Book Will Save Your Life hits bookstore shelves today. And he’s kicking off a book tour with a 7pm appearance tonight at the Tribeca Barnes & Noble in New York City. In the next couple of weeks, he’s hitting DC, Chicago, Los Angeles, and San Francisco before heading to…
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