Editor’s Choice August 2021

Fan of mysteries? Podcasts? 


Stacey Abrams to Publish Children’s Debut with HarperCollins
Her first picture book, Stacey’s Extraordinary Words, launches on December 28 with HarperCollins Children’s Books imprint Balzer.


An empowering picture book by Senator Elizabeth Warren


From Shut Up and Write – Submissions: The Harsh Reality and How to Improve Your Odds Posted by Thea Pueschel


Short Story Collections as Portals to Literary Magazines and Other Writings by Lyndsie Manusos on Book Riot


Taking on a Charming Dog’s Life – Talking with Spencer Quinn at the Bit Thrill, the magazine from the International Thriller Writers


Big Question = Big Girl Panties… Cathy Ace Talks about Changes in Publishing on the Criminal Minds Blog

 


YouTube interview with Richard Krawiec, editor of One Magazine, which has a different approach to submissions. Each poet may submit only one poem. When the editors have twenty-one poems they like, they publish.


May bookstore sales were up 130% over May 2020 sales, to a total of $632 million.


Kindle Vella has launched!


How Do Kindle Unlimited Subscribers Behave in 2021 (And How Does it Impact Authors)? By Clayton Noblit posted by Written Word Media


PRH (Penguin Random House) has tentatively scheduled the reopening of their offices for mid-September. Vaccinations will be required. Work from home will still be available.


The American Booksellers Association included an anti-trans book along with other materials and books sent to 750 booksellers, who feel the association’s apology was weak and lacking in transparency.


Six Mistakes to Avoid in Your BookBub Ads


Beacon to Produce, Distribute Histria Audiobooks


Where the Heart Is: Close-up on Maverick
A new graphic novel imprint tells tales that reflect readers’ own stories

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