Today, I am thrilled to be a part of announcing a new publishing company that blends selectivity and approachability. Velvet Morning Press, the brainchild of two American authors living in Paris, Adria J. Cimino and Vicki Lesage, will take a unique approach by investing in new authors who haven't been picked up by a major agency but want the added professionalism that comes … [Read more...]
Shark Week: Fact or Fiction?
Today marks the beginning of Shark Week on Discovery Channel, a week-long event that will surely dominate the airwaves and Twittersphere. Growing up, I always loved Shark Week because it was interesting, entertaining, and educational. While these may still be accurate descriptors of certain aspects of Shark Week, it has, in recent years, gone from being an educational and … [Read more...]
Two Year Anniversary!
Today is my two year anniversary! Well, it's the anniversary of the day I bought my domain, which is close enough. It's been an incredible year and I can't thank all of you enough for coming along with me for the ride, especially the more than 11,000 who have subscribed to my site and forum (which will become more active, I swear!) I've met some amazing people, both … [Read more...]
Authors Petition Bezos and the Future of #ReadHachette
Thank you all for your messages of support. We're working to make sure authors and readers can stay connected. Keep reading! #ReadHachette — Hachette Book Group (@HachetteUS) May 27, 2014 The fight between Amazon and Hachette is back in the news with more than 300 authors signing a petition imploring Jeff Bezos to resolve the issue. As many of you know, I started a … [Read more...]
BookCon’s Lack of Diversity Isn’t the Problem
First, some facts: Last year, only 3 of the 124 bestsellers were written by people of color. That's 2.5%! Of those three authors, only one wrote a book in which the main character was a character of color (part Latina). Contrast that to 2012, when there were zero African Americans on the list. If you want more information, try Google'ing "lack of diversity in … [Read more...]