- Shuggie Bain author Douglas Stuart was victim of brutal homophobic attack BOOKER-longlisted novelist Douglas Stuart has spoken about the time he was brutally attacked in Pollok when he was 15. In conversation with The Herald Magazine about his hugely acclaimed debut novel Shuggie Bain, Stuart said he had suffered almost daily …
- Lake Union splashes out on Spalding in three-book deal Published August 7, 2020 by Mark Chandler Amazon imprint Lake Union has signed a three-book deal with comedy author Nick Spalding. Amazon imprint Lake Union has signed a three-book deal with comedy author Nick Spalding. Editor Sammia Hamer acquired world …
- How ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ became one of the summer’s most popular shows — 15 years after its debut “I remember specifically starting it because there was talk about it, but also I needed something that is lighter,” Drepaul says. While seeing the spiraling news about the novel coronavirus and the protests for racial justice, she found that watching “ …
- Fourth Estate signs PRH editor's 'dazzling' debut for six figures Published August 7, 2020 by Mark Chandler Fourth Estate has won a five-publisher auction for the “dazzling” debut novel from PRH assistant editor Kasim Ali, in a six-figure two-book deal.... Fourth Estate has won a five-publisher auction for the “dazzling” …
- Stansted author holds an online launch party for her debut novel and finds her book climbing the book charts PUBLISHED: 10:25 07 August 2020 | UPDATED: 10:25 07 August 2020 Louise Dunderdale Stansted author AJ Campbell during her online book launch. Picture: Facebook AJ Campbell A Stansted author who held her launch party online because of coronavirus is …
- Indies express fears ahead of autumn crush Independent publishers have voiced their concerns about the “unstoppable juggernaut" of titles anticipated in September and the need to recuperate earnings after lockdown. Although many presses have moved release dates to avoid publishing during the …
- Faber pre-empts Hickson-Lovence's second novel Published August 7, 2020 by Ruth Comerford Faber has pre-empted Ashley Hickson-Lovence's second novel, due for publication in spring 2022. Faber has pre-empted Ashley Hickson-Lovence's second novel, due for publication in spring 2022. Publishing …
- Fairfax, VA Author Publishes Multicultural Romance Novel The Sweetheart Combo!, a new book by Hala Amer, has been released by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc. The Sweetheart Combo! takes place in a hospital in New York City. Dr. Rajeev and his best friend, Dr. Nader, boldly unveil the romantic relationships' …
- Lebanon, NJ Author Writes Children's Novel Mommy Chicken and Her Babies, a new book by Helmut Hoeflinger, has been released by RoseDog Books. Mommy Chicken and Her Babies is a story of the author as a young boy experiencing a special moment of kindness and love on his childhood farm. About the …
- New York fashionista uses Glasgow's Sighthill as inspiration for novel Sometimes, riding the subway to his Manhattan fashion job, Douglas Stuart would get a faraway look in his eyes. He was not dreaming of exciting new things to do with extra fine merino. In his mind, he was back in the grim schemes of his childhood. Seeing …
