Harlequin have recently launched a new digital-first imprint that is destined to bring the dreams of many talented novelists to fruition. The digital-first format opens the doors to many more aspiring authors than would find their way to publication in more traditional formats, and e-reading is definitely growing in popularity. Even I am beginning to broaden my horizons and … [Read more...]
Bom Bali: Life after Death…Ten Years On
2012 marks the 10 year anniversary of the terrorist attack in Bali that devastated millions. Andrew Csabi was one of them, left with permanent injuries and memories that will always haunt him. He was on holiday with friends when the The Sari Club in Kuta was rocked by the blast that claimed the lives of 202 innocent people, 88 of them fellow Australians. Andrew Csabi has … [Read more...]
The Traitor Queen – Trudi Canavan
August 14th was the big day for the Traitor Spy Trilogy grand finale in Australia, a little later than the UK. The UK release of the book, WOW! It went straight to number #1, which is super exciting in itself but to top it off the sales in the first 4 days were pretty fantastic. Little, Brown published the book in the UK and in those 4 days this book became the company's … [Read more...]
iCrib Tablet Bean Bag
The iCrib Tablet Bean Bag is a fun little invention which makes reading those e-books a cosy, more relaxing experience. Effectively it is a small beanbag which sits on your lap or other surface and holds your touch screen device allowing you to go hands free. You can use it to watch your favourite movie or TV show, but for virtual book lovers this really is ideal. You … [Read more...]
Simon and Schuster deal for Jamie McGuire
Bestselling self-published author Jamie McGuire has recently scored a global two book deal with Simon & Schuster, negotiated by Atria editor Amy Tanenbaum with Rebecca Watson of Valerie Hoskins Associates Ltd. If that agency seems to be familiar it could be because of all the recent publicity surrounding Fifty Shades of Grey, yes this is the agency that represents author EL … [Read more...]
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