A select group of America's leading entrepreneurs and businesspeople have joined together to collaborate and co-write the forthcoming business and marketing book titled, "Game Changers: America's Leading Entrepreneurs and How They're Changing The Game, and You Can Too!" Nick Nanton, Esq. along with business partner, JW Dicks, Esq., of Dicks + Nanton Agency, LLC, recently signed a publishing deal with each of these authors to contribute their expertise to the book, which will be released under their CelebrityPress label.
The group of businesspeople and entrepreneurs authoring the new book include:
Genevieve M. Lynott; Paul Davey; Thomas W. Clark, MS, MD, FACS; Alec Day; Dr. Arif Balagam; Dr. Chris Colloca; Justin C. Carter; Clifford Jones; Jennifer Bryden; Martha Fouts, Dan McCabe; C. Richard Triola; Brewa Kennedy; Scott Schumann, DDS; Garrett J. White; Pam Moore; Chuck Boyce; Charles D. Oliver; Amy Remmele; Fletcher M. Johnson, Jr.; Joseph Lam; Courtney Barnette; William R. Benner, Jr.; Anolia Orfrecio Facun; Tony Greco; Philip D. Bennett; John Bejarano; Mike Chaet; Clate Mask; Robert Reedy; Nick Nanton; JW Dicks; and Lindsay Dicks.
The forthcoming book, "Game Changers" will feature anecdotes, business strategies and real-life solutions to many of the challenges faced by small and large businesses across the country, in a rapidly changing economy.
Other books soon to be released by CelebrityPress include The Relationship Age featuring social media expert, Mari Smith; The New Masters of Real Estate: Getting Deals Done in the New Economy featuring real estate investment expert and mentor, Ron LeGrand; and Power Principles for Success featuring America's PremierExperts along with Brian Tracy.
To learn more about CelebrityPress, please visit http://www.celebritypresspublishing.com/
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Virtual Tales Acquires Her Dark Depths from Portland, Oregon Author Wendy Wagner
Virtual Tales, a privately held publisher of general and genre fiction in print and e-formats, announced the acquisition of the worldwide print and electronic publishing rights for the fantasy novel Her Dark Depths from Portland, Oregon author Wendy Wagner. This thrilling fantasy novel will take the reader deep into the heart of the political and personal intrigues of Imholt, where the Dinan have controlled all power within their nation for more than a millennium. But now a dying prince stands to challenge that rule, and only one woman can protect him from the Dinan's wrath. But first, she has to remember who she is.
Her Dark Depths is Wendy Wagner's first novel. It has been assigned to Virtual Tales staff editor Ti Locke of Decatur Island, Washington. Publication in both print and eBook formats is anticipated for the second half of 2011. Interested readers can sign up to preview the first four chapters of Her Dark Depths for free by visiting the Virtual Tales website, or by sending an email to her-dark-depths(.)virtualtales.com.
Virtual Tales (http://www.virtualtales.com/) is a privately held partnership founded in 2006 to publish original works of general and genre fiction in multiple formats, including print, eBooks and eSerials.
Her Dark Depths is Wendy Wagner's first novel. It has been assigned to Virtual Tales staff editor Ti Locke of Decatur Island, Washington. Publication in both print and eBook formats is anticipated for the second half of 2011. Interested readers can sign up to preview the first four chapters of Her Dark Depths for free by visiting the Virtual Tales website, or by sending an email to her-dark-depths(.)virtualtales.com.
Virtual Tales (http://www.virtualtales.com/) is a privately held partnership founded in 2006 to publish original works of general and genre fiction in multiple formats, including print, eBooks and eSerials.
Optioning Of 'Shadow Warrior' By Filmmaker Ryan Craig
Author Solutions, Inc. announced that the film rights to "Shadow Warrior: A Thriller" (AuthorHouse, 2005) by Dr. John Mayer have been optioned by filmmaker Ryan Craig to be adapted into a feature film. Craig, the writer and director of the recently released Lionsgate film "Small Town Saturday Night" discovered "Shadow Warrior" earlier this year.
"Mayer tells an emotionally complex story that examines the psychological turmoil of a fiercely independent American hero, torn between the covert operations of the CIA and a simpler way of life, while also exploring the themes of love, loss, honor, betrayal, and ultimately vengeance," Craig said. "I believe audiences are hungry for characters like John Stryker - he's a guy's guy with heart. It's stories like these that made me want to get into this business in the first place."
"Shadow Warrior" tells the story of John Stryker, a CIA agent given the assignment of taking the war on drugs to a new level by disrupting the drug business in the U.S. Based on actual cases from federal law enforcement files, Stryker employs high-tech and old-fashioned bravado in an attempt to destroy the illicit business of an American business magnate and drug money launderer, Jerry Roth. Along the way, Stryker develops a relationship with Roth's wife, whom he views as a way to get closer to Roth, but a genuine romance develops between them, fueled by erotic and passionate encounters.
Mayer hopes "Shadow Warrior" will join several other titles published by ASI, including "September Dawn" and "Legally Blonde," in realizing success on the silver screen. Author Solutions president and CEO Kevin Weiss said he believes opportunities like this will increase for indie authors as studios search new sources for quality content.
Ryan Craig is represented by manager Brian Sher at Category 5 Entertainment.
"Mayer tells an emotionally complex story that examines the psychological turmoil of a fiercely independent American hero, torn between the covert operations of the CIA and a simpler way of life, while also exploring the themes of love, loss, honor, betrayal, and ultimately vengeance," Craig said. "I believe audiences are hungry for characters like John Stryker - he's a guy's guy with heart. It's stories like these that made me want to get into this business in the first place."
"Shadow Warrior" tells the story of John Stryker, a CIA agent given the assignment of taking the war on drugs to a new level by disrupting the drug business in the U.S. Based on actual cases from federal law enforcement files, Stryker employs high-tech and old-fashioned bravado in an attempt to destroy the illicit business of an American business magnate and drug money launderer, Jerry Roth. Along the way, Stryker develops a relationship with Roth's wife, whom he views as a way to get closer to Roth, but a genuine romance develops between them, fueled by erotic and passionate encounters.
Mayer hopes "Shadow Warrior" will join several other titles published by ASI, including "September Dawn" and "Legally Blonde," in realizing success on the silver screen. Author Solutions president and CEO Kevin Weiss said he believes opportunities like this will increase for indie authors as studios search new sources for quality content.
Ryan Craig is represented by manager Brian Sher at Category 5 Entertainment.
Monday, June 21, 2010
Author Solutions, Inc. Launches Spanish-Language Self-Publishing Imprint Palibrio
Author Solutions, Inc. has launched Palibrio -- a new self-publishing imprint created exclusively for Spanish-speaking authors of all genres.
Palibrio will capitalize on the proven expertise of Author Solutions' English-language imprints. Prospective authors will receive a free publishing consultation, during which a professional publishing consultant will assess each author's publishing goals and find a solution to fit his or her needs. Throughout the process, Palibrio authors will work closely with a team of Spanish-speaking designers, consultants, marketing professionals, and customer service experts to transform their manuscripts to finished books efficiently, affordably, and professionally.
"For more than a decade, Author Solutions imprints have served the publishing, marketing, and book-selling needs of English-speaking authors worldwide. We thought it was important that we extend our industry-leading services to the expanding Spanish-speaking author community and provide them the opportunity to join the indie book publishing revolution," said Kevin Weiss, president and chief executive officer of Author Solutions.
Palibrio is Author Solutions' latest initiative to bring more opportunities to authors and more choice to readers. Since 2009, Author Solutions has entered groundbreaking self-publishing partnerships with four leading traditional publishers; begun offering its Xlibris service to authors in Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom; and entered into distribution pacts with nearly a dozen eBook providers including the Amazon Kindle, Barnes & Noble nook, and Apple.
In addition to providing professional publishing services, Palibrio will make available to authors a selection of integrated marketing and promotional services. As well, each Palibrio title will be made available for purchase through Author Solutions' extensive traditional and digital distribution channels.
For more information about Palibrio, please visit http://www.palibrio.com/. For a free publishing consultation, call 1-877-407-5847 today.
Palibrio will capitalize on the proven expertise of Author Solutions' English-language imprints. Prospective authors will receive a free publishing consultation, during which a professional publishing consultant will assess each author's publishing goals and find a solution to fit his or her needs. Throughout the process, Palibrio authors will work closely with a team of Spanish-speaking designers, consultants, marketing professionals, and customer service experts to transform their manuscripts to finished books efficiently, affordably, and professionally.
"For more than a decade, Author Solutions imprints have served the publishing, marketing, and book-selling needs of English-speaking authors worldwide. We thought it was important that we extend our industry-leading services to the expanding Spanish-speaking author community and provide them the opportunity to join the indie book publishing revolution," said Kevin Weiss, president and chief executive officer of Author Solutions.
Palibrio is Author Solutions' latest initiative to bring more opportunities to authors and more choice to readers. Since 2009, Author Solutions has entered groundbreaking self-publishing partnerships with four leading traditional publishers; begun offering its Xlibris service to authors in Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom; and entered into distribution pacts with nearly a dozen eBook providers including the Amazon Kindle, Barnes & Noble nook, and Apple.
In addition to providing professional publishing services, Palibrio will make available to authors a selection of integrated marketing and promotional services. As well, each Palibrio title will be made available for purchase through Author Solutions' extensive traditional and digital distribution channels.
For more information about Palibrio, please visit http://www.palibrio.com/. For a free publishing consultation, call 1-877-407-5847 today.
Harlequin Announces New Licensee in Russia
Harlequin Enterprises Limited (www.eHarlequin.com), a global leader in series romance and one of the world's leading publishers of books for women, announced today a new licensing deal in Russia with ZAO (Izdatelstvo Centrepolygraph), one of that country's foremost publishing houses.
"We are thrilled to be working with Centrepolygraph in Russia," said Donna Hayes, Publisher and CEO, Harlequin Enterprises Limited. "Russian readers are enthusiastic Harlequin readers and we're very excited to meet the country's growing appetite for women's fiction with as beloved and respected a publisher as Centrepolygraph in our corner."
"We are delighted to be partnered with a publisher of Harlequin's stature," said Nickolai Aleshin, General Director of Centrepolygraph. "Harlequin Russia is a unique endeavour, with books designed to entertain, enrich and inspire Russian readers."
Centrepolygraph will publish novels by international bestselling authors in both hardcover and paperback, as well as series romance in the mass-market paperback format. Centrepolygraph plans to release more than 170 titles in their first year, most under the Harlequin logo and trademark, and has worldwide rights to publish Harlequin titles in the Russian language.
Harlequin recognizes a rapidly growing market in Europe and Asia. In 2008, the publisher launched an office in Mumbai, India, to print and distribute books locally. In the first half of 2010, the women's publishing giant has already opened an office in Turkey and acquired full ownership of their German operation. In the past 18 months, Harlequin has also signed new licensing deals in Malaysia, Vietnam, the Philippines and Thailand. Harlequin currently has licensees in 15 countries.
"We are thrilled to be working with Centrepolygraph in Russia," said Donna Hayes, Publisher and CEO, Harlequin Enterprises Limited. "Russian readers are enthusiastic Harlequin readers and we're very excited to meet the country's growing appetite for women's fiction with as beloved and respected a publisher as Centrepolygraph in our corner."
"We are delighted to be partnered with a publisher of Harlequin's stature," said Nickolai Aleshin, General Director of Centrepolygraph. "Harlequin Russia is a unique endeavour, with books designed to entertain, enrich and inspire Russian readers."
Centrepolygraph will publish novels by international bestselling authors in both hardcover and paperback, as well as series romance in the mass-market paperback format. Centrepolygraph plans to release more than 170 titles in their first year, most under the Harlequin logo and trademark, and has worldwide rights to publish Harlequin titles in the Russian language.
Harlequin recognizes a rapidly growing market in Europe and Asia. In 2008, the publisher launched an office in Mumbai, India, to print and distribute books locally. In the first half of 2010, the women's publishing giant has already opened an office in Turkey and acquired full ownership of their German operation. In the past 18 months, Harlequin has also signed new licensing deals in Malaysia, Vietnam, the Philippines and Thailand. Harlequin currently has licensees in 15 countries.
Alister McGrath to Write C. S. Lewis Biography for Tyndale House Publishers
Definitive Work will Release in 2013, the Fiftieth Anniversary of Lewis's Death
Carol Stream, Illinois--Alister McGrath, internationally-known apologist, educator and bestselling author, is writing a definitive biography of C. S. Lewis, coming from Tyndale House Publishers in 2013, the fiftieth anniversary of the death of Lewis.
"We are honored to be working with Dr. McGrath; not only is he one of the world's most respected Christian theologians of this century; he is also a champion of C. S. Lewis's importance for Christian apologetics and understands the academic culture within which Lewis developed his ideas," said Ron Beers, senior vice president, group publisher. "He is ideally placed to write this biography."
Alister McGrath, a former atheist who grew up in Belfast, Northern Ireland, studied at Oxford University, where he became a Christian. McGrath subsequently served as Professor of Historical Theology at Oxford University until 2008, before taking up the newly-established chair of Theology, Religion, and Culture at King's College, London.
Dr. McGrath has a special interest in Christian apologetics. He has debated leading atheists, including Richard Dawkins, Daniel Dennett, and Christopher Hitchens.
He is the author of numerous notable books, including A Life of John Calvin; Historical Theology: An Introduction to the History of Christian Thought; Knowing Christ; The Twilight of Atheism: The Rise and Fall of Disbelief in the Modern World; and many more.
Tyndale House plans to launch the biography in 2013 correlating with the fiftieth anniversary observance of the death of C. S. Lewis (which occurred on November 22, 1963.)
Carol Stream, Illinois--Alister McGrath, internationally-known apologist, educator and bestselling author, is writing a definitive biography of C. S. Lewis, coming from Tyndale House Publishers in 2013, the fiftieth anniversary of the death of Lewis.
"We are honored to be working with Dr. McGrath; not only is he one of the world's most respected Christian theologians of this century; he is also a champion of C. S. Lewis's importance for Christian apologetics and understands the academic culture within which Lewis developed his ideas," said Ron Beers, senior vice president, group publisher. "He is ideally placed to write this biography."
Alister McGrath, a former atheist who grew up in Belfast, Northern Ireland, studied at Oxford University, where he became a Christian. McGrath subsequently served as Professor of Historical Theology at Oxford University until 2008, before taking up the newly-established chair of Theology, Religion, and Culture at King's College, London.
Dr. McGrath has a special interest in Christian apologetics. He has debated leading atheists, including Richard Dawkins, Daniel Dennett, and Christopher Hitchens.
He is the author of numerous notable books, including A Life of John Calvin; Historical Theology: An Introduction to the History of Christian Thought; Knowing Christ; The Twilight of Atheism: The Rise and Fall of Disbelief in the Modern World; and many more.
Tyndale House plans to launch the biography in 2013 correlating with the fiftieth anniversary observance of the death of C. S. Lewis (which occurred on November 22, 1963.)
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Glamour and Hyperion Announce Three Book Deal
Ellen Archer, President and Publisher of Hyperion, and Cindi Leive, Editor-in-Chief of Glamour magazine, today announced a publishing partnership. This collaboration begins with three books to be published in 2011 and 2012. This deal marks a strategic partnership that draws on each company's promotional and marketing strengths to reach and cater to women readers. Both Hyperion and Glamour will support the books with multi-tiered publicity and marketing campaigns. Glamour, which has a readership of 12.2 million, was just selected Magazine of the Year at the National Magazine Awards, given by the American Society of Magazine Editors. The website Glamour.com has an online monthly readership of three million unique visitors and is the #1 women's magazine website in the country. Hyperion is known for its innovative digital outreach, exemplary publicity campaigns, and strategic ability to build upon platforms and leverage partnerships.
The first book, ENGAGEMENT CHICKEN and 99 Other Recipes to Get Everything You Want Out of Life by Cindi Leive, Editor-in-Chief of Glamour, and the Glamour team will be published in hardcover on Valentine's Day, 2011. ENGAGEMENT CHICKEN earned its title after a young Glamour editor was proposed to by her boyfriend the week after she used the magazine's recipe for a simple roast chicken and wrote about it in Glamour. Since then the magazine's editors have heard from many readers who have become engaged soon after trying the recipe. Hyperion Editor-in-Chief Elisabeth Dyssegaard acquired World English rights via auction, negotiating with David Kuhn at Kuhn Projects.
The second book, JAKE'S LAWS, will be published in May 2011. For more than 50 years, Glamour's Jake columnist has served as dating consigliere for millions of American women, explaining why single men act the way they do and how to use that knowledge to female advantage.
The third title, a gift book called 30 THINGS EVERY WOMAN SHOULD HAVE AND SHOULD KNOW BY THE TIME SHE'S 30, is scheduled for publication in Spring 2012. Originally penned by a Glamour columnist and published in the magazine 13 years ago, it found a second life when women began to forward it to one another all over the web. It became a viral sensation, mis-attributed to everyone from Maya Angelou to Hillary Clinton -- but there's only one original, and it stands the test of time.
Hyperion and Glamour plan to promote the books with targeted campaigns, utilizing both traditional and new media and marketing methods including national media, regional tours, strategic partnerships, advertising, contests, videos, social networking, and other digital initiatives.
The first book, ENGAGEMENT CHICKEN and 99 Other Recipes to Get Everything You Want Out of Life by Cindi Leive, Editor-in-Chief of Glamour, and the Glamour team will be published in hardcover on Valentine's Day, 2011. ENGAGEMENT CHICKEN earned its title after a young Glamour editor was proposed to by her boyfriend the week after she used the magazine's recipe for a simple roast chicken and wrote about it in Glamour. Since then the magazine's editors have heard from many readers who have become engaged soon after trying the recipe. Hyperion Editor-in-Chief Elisabeth Dyssegaard acquired World English rights via auction, negotiating with David Kuhn at Kuhn Projects.
The second book, JAKE'S LAWS, will be published in May 2011. For more than 50 years, Glamour's Jake columnist has served as dating consigliere for millions of American women, explaining why single men act the way they do and how to use that knowledge to female advantage.
The third title, a gift book called 30 THINGS EVERY WOMAN SHOULD HAVE AND SHOULD KNOW BY THE TIME SHE'S 30, is scheduled for publication in Spring 2012. Originally penned by a Glamour columnist and published in the magazine 13 years ago, it found a second life when women began to forward it to one another all over the web. It became a viral sensation, mis-attributed to everyone from Maya Angelou to Hillary Clinton -- but there's only one original, and it stands the test of time.
Hyperion and Glamour plan to promote the books with targeted campaigns, utilizing both traditional and new media and marketing methods including national media, regional tours, strategic partnerships, advertising, contests, videos, social networking, and other digital initiatives.
Sunday, June 06, 2010
Mind Candy Partners with Penguin Group to Publish a Range of Moshi Monsters Books
Mind Candy, developer of the popular children’s online game, Moshi Monsters, today announced its first major licensing deal with Penguin Group to publish a series of books based on the Moshi Monsters property. The online game allows children around the world to adopt their own free pet monster, play games, customize their homes, explore the virtual world and solve educational puzzles. More than 20 million players have registered to-date at http://www.moshimonsters.com/, making it one of the world fastest growing children’s games.
The first book to be published during the deal will explore one of the most popular elements of the game - Moshlings. These cute, colourful and collectible little creatures are pets of the Moshi Monsters and the book will delve into their back-story, habitats, quirks and provide other valuable information for dedicated Moshling hunters. The book will also contain a unique code to unlock a secret Moshling at the Moshi Monsters website. Two books are planned for release in 2010 globally and a further five to follow in 2011.
The first book to be published during the deal will explore one of the most popular elements of the game - Moshlings. These cute, colourful and collectible little creatures are pets of the Moshi Monsters and the book will delve into their back-story, habitats, quirks and provide other valuable information for dedicated Moshling hunters. The book will also contain a unique code to unlock a secret Moshling at the Moshi Monsters website. Two books are planned for release in 2010 globally and a further five to follow in 2011.
Hurts Poetry/Hurts Publishing Joint Venture Agreement
International acclaimed poet, speaker, and best-selling author Isiah Hurts has joined Hurts Publishing with a management and joint venture book agreement. Isiah will write under a newly formed joint venture with the company's premiere poetry-based book division, Hurts Poetry. His highly-anticipated book, Water For Your Soul, is scheduled for a 2011 fourth quarter release on Hurts Poetry/Hurts Publishing.
As a best-selling author, Isiah, has sold hundreds of thousands of groundbreaking books. His popular writings offer powerful leadership inspirations with hope, strength and spirituality. His innate charisma and enlightening sermons have drawn thousands to conferences and events around the world.
Fueled by a deep spirituality, Isiah Hurts delivers thought provoking and relevant messages in his writings, within the media and through his powerful and anointed voice in poetry. His writings has inspired multicultural and intergenerational audiences worldwide.
As a best-selling author, Isiah, has sold hundreds of thousands of groundbreaking books. His popular writings offer powerful leadership inspirations with hope, strength and spirituality. His innate charisma and enlightening sermons have drawn thousands to conferences and events around the world.
Fueled by a deep spirituality, Isiah Hurts delivers thought provoking and relevant messages in his writings, within the media and through his powerful and anointed voice in poetry. His writings has inspired multicultural and intergenerational audiences worldwide.
Author Solutions, Inc. Launches Spanish-language Self-publishing Imprint Palibrio
Author Solutions, Inc. announced the launch of Palibrio--a new self-publishing imprint created exclusively for Spanish-speaking authors of all genres.
Palibrio will capitalize on the proven expertise of Author Solutions' English-language imprints. Prospective authors will receive a free publishing consultation, during which a professional publishing consultant will assess each author's publishing goals and find a solution to fit his or her needs. Throughout the process, Palibrio authors will work closely with a team of Spanish-speaking designers, consultants, marketing professionals, and customer service experts to transform their manuscripts to finished books efficiently, affordably, and professionally.
Palibrio is Author Solutions' latest initiative to bring more opportunities to authors and more choice to readers. Since 2009, Author Solutions has entered groundbreaking self-publishing partnerships with four leading traditional publishers; begun offering its Xlibris service to authors in Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom; and entered into distribution pacts with nearly a dozen eBook providers including the Amazon Kindle, Barnes & Noble nook, and Apple.
In addition to providing professional publishing services, Palibrio will make available to authors a selection of integrated marketing and promotional services. As well, each Palibrio title will be made available for purchase through Author Solutions' extensive traditional and digital distribution channels.
For more information about Palibrio, please visit http://www.palibrio.com/.
Palibrio will capitalize on the proven expertise of Author Solutions' English-language imprints. Prospective authors will receive a free publishing consultation, during which a professional publishing consultant will assess each author's publishing goals and find a solution to fit his or her needs. Throughout the process, Palibrio authors will work closely with a team of Spanish-speaking designers, consultants, marketing professionals, and customer service experts to transform their manuscripts to finished books efficiently, affordably, and professionally.
Palibrio is Author Solutions' latest initiative to bring more opportunities to authors and more choice to readers. Since 2009, Author Solutions has entered groundbreaking self-publishing partnerships with four leading traditional publishers; begun offering its Xlibris service to authors in Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom; and entered into distribution pacts with nearly a dozen eBook providers including the Amazon Kindle, Barnes & Noble nook, and Apple.
In addition to providing professional publishing services, Palibrio will make available to authors a selection of integrated marketing and promotional services. As well, each Palibrio title will be made available for purchase through Author Solutions' extensive traditional and digital distribution channels.
For more information about Palibrio, please visit http://www.palibrio.com/.
Black Screen Pictures Acquires Kristin A. Ward's screenplay "HIDDEN AGENDA"
Newly founded Toronto based company Black Screen Pictures has acquired the movie rights to Kristin A. Ward's action thriller, "Hidden Agenda" it was announced today by Melissa Verwey, the head of development at the company.
Alex Hanna CEO and founder of Black Screen Pictures will produce and will potentially direct the film.
Pre-production will go underway April 2011 and principal photography will begin June 2011.
The producers and director on the film is already keeping an eye out for potential shooting locations and are also casting talent for the film.
The project centers on a convicted killer Jack Morgan who heads for the town where he was sentenced to life imprisonment. On his journey he meets Clair Kinsey, a once prominent author -- destroyed by fame -- wandering across the country, desperately hoping to rekindle an interest in living. But is Jack innocent or guilty? A justifiably, paranoid underdog, determined to overturn his conviction or a brilliant, devious psychopath, using Clair in a twisted plan of revenge.
A release date has not been set, but Black Screen Pictures is shooting for February 2012.
Alex Hanna CEO and founder of Black Screen Pictures will produce and will potentially direct the film.
Pre-production will go underway April 2011 and principal photography will begin June 2011.
The producers and director on the film is already keeping an eye out for potential shooting locations and are also casting talent for the film.
The project centers on a convicted killer Jack Morgan who heads for the town where he was sentenced to life imprisonment. On his journey he meets Clair Kinsey, a once prominent author -- destroyed by fame -- wandering across the country, desperately hoping to rekindle an interest in living. But is Jack innocent or guilty? A justifiably, paranoid underdog, determined to overturn his conviction or a brilliant, devious psychopath, using Clair in a twisted plan of revenge.
A release date has not been set, but Black Screen Pictures is shooting for February 2012.
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Hurts Poetry/Hurts Publishing Joint Venture Agreement
International acclaimed poet, speaker, and best-selling author Isiah Hurts has joined Hurts Publishing with a management and joint venture book agreement. Isiah will write under a newly formed joint venture with the company's premiere poetry-based book division, Hurts Poetry. His highly-anticipated book, Water For Your Soul, is scheduled for a 2011 fourth quarter release on Hurts Poetry/Hurts Publishing.
As a best-selling author, Isiah, has sold hundreds of thousands of groundbreaking books. His popular writings offer powerful leadership inspirations with hope, strength and spirituality. His innate charisma and enlightening sermons have drawn thousands to conferences and events around the world.
Fueled by a deep spirituality, Isiah Hurts delivers thought provoking and relevant messages in his writings, within the media and through his powerful and anointed voice in poetry. His writings has inspired multicultural and intergenerational audiences worldwide.
As a best-selling author, Isiah, has sold hundreds of thousands of groundbreaking books. His popular writings offer powerful leadership inspirations with hope, strength and spirituality. His innate charisma and enlightening sermons have drawn thousands to conferences and events around the world.
Fueled by a deep spirituality, Isiah Hurts delivers thought provoking and relevant messages in his writings, within the media and through his powerful and anointed voice in poetry. His writings has inspired multicultural and intergenerational audiences worldwide.
Baker and Taylor Signs Deals with Two Major Publishers
Baker and Taylor Inc., the world's largest distributor of physical and digital books and entertainment products, at Book Expo America announced it has signed agreements to provide print-on-demand services -- via its TextStream Digital Print Service unit -- to Simon & Schuster and German academic publisher De Gruyter.
"These world-class publishers have put their trust in Baker & Taylor and TextStream, and that speaks volumes about our commitment to becoming the leader in digital services for our publishing partners," said Tom Morgan, CEO of Baker & Taylor.
The agreements with Simon & Schuster and De Gruyter illustrate Baker & Taylor's latest success in expanding TextStream's presence in the publishing community. Working with a combination of on-site and near-site facilities, TextStream provides publishers with a truly comprehensive suite of print-on-demand and print-to-order services and a wide variety of formats and trim sizes.
TextStream's flexibility and industry-leading customer reach, coupled with its capabilities in private label consumer direct fulfillment and Web hosting, make it especially advantageous to publishers by providing product to specialized audiences and academic libraries on an as-needed basis.
"These world-class publishers have put their trust in Baker & Taylor and TextStream, and that speaks volumes about our commitment to becoming the leader in digital services for our publishing partners," said Tom Morgan, CEO of Baker & Taylor.
The agreements with Simon & Schuster and De Gruyter illustrate Baker & Taylor's latest success in expanding TextStream's presence in the publishing community. Working with a combination of on-site and near-site facilities, TextStream provides publishers with a truly comprehensive suite of print-on-demand and print-to-order services and a wide variety of formats and trim sizes.
TextStream's flexibility and industry-leading customer reach, coupled with its capabilities in private label consumer direct fulfillment and Web hosting, make it especially advantageous to publishers by providing product to specialized audiences and academic libraries on an as-needed basis.
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Mahogney Ink Publications is a new publishing house searching for raw and new talent
Mahogney Ink Publications is currently seeking manuscripts for street lit, erotica, urban, poetry, romance, and Christian books.
Mahogney Ink Publications mission is to develop and to publish stories that inspire the average person to keep reading. In doing so, the company has started an annual book scholarship that is awarded every February to a deserving high school or college student.
Shaneisha Dodson, founder, commented: “Starting Mahogney Ink Publications is a dream come true. I have always had a passion for writing and look forward to helping others reach their publishing goals. Mahogney Ink Publications is a independent publishing company founded in 2009 after I successfully self published my novel Cheating On My Mistress.”
Mahogney Ink Publications pays royalties. The company’s goal is to focus on author development and marketing support. We are committed to giving our authors the support they need to make their literary work a success.
The company will initially release books in trade paperback and E-Book format. Books will be released in 2010. Submission guidelines are available on the company's website.
Members of the media requesting additional information are asked to contact Mahogney Ink Publications at mahogneyinkpublications@gmail.com or visit the website http://www.mahogneyinkpublication.com/.
Mahogney Ink Publications mission is to develop and to publish stories that inspire the average person to keep reading. In doing so, the company has started an annual book scholarship that is awarded every February to a deserving high school or college student.
Shaneisha Dodson, founder, commented: “Starting Mahogney Ink Publications is a dream come true. I have always had a passion for writing and look forward to helping others reach their publishing goals. Mahogney Ink Publications is a independent publishing company founded in 2009 after I successfully self published my novel Cheating On My Mistress.”
Mahogney Ink Publications pays royalties. The company’s goal is to focus on author development and marketing support. We are committed to giving our authors the support they need to make their literary work a success.
The company will initially release books in trade paperback and E-Book format. Books will be released in 2010. Submission guidelines are available on the company's website.
Members of the media requesting additional information are asked to contact Mahogney Ink Publications at mahogneyinkpublications@gmail.com or visit the website http://www.mahogneyinkpublication.com/.
Sunday, May 16, 2010
Clarion to Publish Read for Your Life, New Serialized eBook
Clarion Books, an imprint of the Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company, announces a new digital project with the Newbery medalist and National Book Award–winning author Katherine Paterson.
Clarion will publish a series of Ms. Paterson's essays on writing and literature for young people in digital format. Collectively entitled Read for Your Life: Speeches and Writings of Katherine Paterson, the essays will be available through all major online book retailers and will be compatible with a variety of different digital reading devices
Clarion will publish a series of Ms. Paterson's essays on writing and literature for young people in digital format. Collectively entitled Read for Your Life: Speeches and Writings of Katherine Paterson, the essays will be available through all major online book retailers and will be compatible with a variety of different digital reading devices
HarperCollins Signs Colin Meloy and Carson Ellis for 'Wildwood' Series
HarperCollins Publishers announced today that it has acquired North American rights to Wildwood, a middle-grade series by Colin Meloy, illustrated by acclaimed artist Carson Ellis. Wildwood is a classic tale of adventure, magic, and danger, set in an alternate version of modern-day Portland, Oregon. Meloy is the lead singer and songwriter of The Decemberists, the highly celebrated and uncommonly literary band.
The three-book deal was negotiated by Donna Bray, Co-Publisher of the Balzer & Bray imprint at HarperCollins, with Steven Malk of Writers House, after an auction involving five other publishers. The first book is scheduled for publication in Fall 2011.
The three-book deal was negotiated by Donna Bray, Co-Publisher of the Balzer & Bray imprint at HarperCollins, with Steven Malk of Writers House, after an auction involving five other publishers. The first book is scheduled for publication in Fall 2011.
Sunday, May 09, 2010
Website Homepage Design Tips and Tools
The Internet's reach grows every second. In order to compete with the mass of websites on the Web today, it is imperative to have a well designed website.
A website homepage should be designed with the user in mind. In most cases, users want an experience that is rewarding, one that engages them and does not waste their time.
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Our 25-page Website Homepage Design Basics free white paper discusses ways of implementing a user-friendly website by giving tips, tools and mistakes to avoid while planning your website's design. The following information can be found within the free report:
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A website homepage should be designed with the user in mind. In most cases, users want an experience that is rewarding, one that engages them and does not waste their time.
Designers and online business owners always want their website to be aesthetically pleasing, but with that comes the risk of having a website that loads slowly.
Our 25-page Website Homepage Design Basics free white paper discusses ways of implementing a user-friendly website by giving tips, tools and mistakes to avoid while planning your website's design. The following information can be found within the free report:
-Website Homepage Design Basics Take-Away #1: When and how to test your website.
-Website Homepage Design Basics Take-Away #2: Free tools for optimizing your website.
-Website Homepage Design Basics Take-Away #3: The best practices of the Mequoda Website Scorecard.
-Website Homepage Design Basics Take-Away #4: Things to avoid while designing your website.
-Website Homepage Design Basics Take-Away #5: Essentials for making a good impression to first time website visitors.
-Website Homepage Design Basics Take-Away #6: Insight from an experienced Systems Director.
To learn tips on how to design a user-friendly website start with our free white paper Website Homepage Design Basics.
To receive your free digital copy of Website Homepage Design Basics, visit http://www.mequoda.com/free-reports/website-homepage-design-basics/ now.
Mequoda Group constantly strives to help publishers succeed online by providing them with an array of services, including free daily tips, free reports, webinars, live events, consulting services and software services.
Howard, Grazer to adapt 'Dark Tower' books
Hollywood director Ron Howard, producer Brian Grazer and screenwriter Akiva Goldsman will try to bring Stephen King's "The Dark Tower" novels to the big screen.
The Hollywood Reporter said the rights to the seven-book fantasy Western series have reverted back to author King after J.J. Abrams' Bad Robot production company held them briefly and couldn't figure out how to adapt them.
Howard, Grazer and Goldsman are in talks to start the series as a film that could then lead into a television drama, the entertainment industry trade newspaper said.
The trio has previously worked on the movies "A Beautiful Mind," "Cinderella Man," "The Da Vinci Code" and "Angels & Demons."
(Source: UPI )
The Hollywood Reporter said the rights to the seven-book fantasy Western series have reverted back to author King after J.J. Abrams' Bad Robot production company held them briefly and couldn't figure out how to adapt them.
Howard, Grazer and Goldsman are in talks to start the series as a film that could then lead into a television drama, the entertainment industry trade newspaper said.
The trio has previously worked on the movies "A Beautiful Mind," "Cinderella Man," "The Da Vinci Code" and "Angels & Demons."
(Source: UPI )
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Acquires the Philip K. Dick Library
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt has acquired North American publishing rights to Philip K. Dick's two-volume unpublished masterwork, The Exegesis of Philip K. Dick. Edited by Jonathan Lethem and Pamela Jackson, The Exegesis "serves as the foundation for ideas and themes that would appear throughout the work of this visionary author," notes Bruce Nichols, Publisher of Adult Trade at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. HMH has also acquired rights to 39 titles from the author's backlist, which will be published in paperback under the Company's Mariner imprint beginning fall, 2011.
During his lifetime, Philip K. Dick won both the prestigious Hugo Award and the John W. Campbell Award, which honor excellence in science fiction. Inducted into the Science Fiction Hall of Fame in 2005 and with publication in three volumes in the Library of America in 2007, Dick's 45 novels and 120 short stories have been adapted into numerous films, including, most notably, "Minority Report" and "Blade Runner" (based on Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?). Other films based on his work are forthcoming.
To learn more about Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, visit http://www.hmhpub.com/.
During his lifetime, Philip K. Dick won both the prestigious Hugo Award and the John W. Campbell Award, which honor excellence in science fiction. Inducted into the Science Fiction Hall of Fame in 2005 and with publication in three volumes in the Library of America in 2007, Dick's 45 novels and 120 short stories have been adapted into numerous films, including, most notably, "Minority Report" and "Blade Runner" (based on Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?). Other films based on his work are forthcoming.
To learn more about Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, visit http://www.hmhpub.com/.
Sunday, May 02, 2010
Rodale Books to Publish Second Book by Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz
Rodale Books has acquired the second book by the chairman, president and CEO of Starbucks Coffee Company, Howard Schultz, for publication in March 2011. Executive Vice President, General Manager, and Publisher Karen Rinaldi and Vice President and Publishing Director Colin Dickerman acquired North American rights; Jennifer Rudolph Walsh of William Morris Endeavor made the sale. Schultz will share the story of the company's dramatic transformation under his leadership, revealing how Starbucks has achieved profitability and sustainability without sacrificing humanity during one of the most tumultuous economic times in history. Collaborating with former Forbes writer and five-time author Joanne Gordon, Schultz will tell the story in his conversational, inspiring voice--taking readers into the mind, office, and heart of one of the world's most admired business leaders. Schultz's proceeds from the book will be directed to the Starbucks Foundation and CUP Fund.
"In the years since I published my first book, Pour Your Heart into It, the world has changed in ways I couldn't have imagined, testing Starbucks as a company and challenging my own understanding of the responsibilities required of a leader," said Schultz. "My motivation is to chronicle Starbucks transformation and how we confronted these challenges by reaffirming our core values and reinventing our company from the bottom up. I hope the book will prove an insightful tool for anyone facing fundamental business and societal shifts, but I am also writing this for Starbucks partners (employees), to honor the work they do every day and the human connection they've formed with our many customers around the world."
"In the years since I published my first book, Pour Your Heart into It, the world has changed in ways I couldn't have imagined, testing Starbucks as a company and challenging my own understanding of the responsibilities required of a leader," said Schultz. "My motivation is to chronicle Starbucks transformation and how we confronted these challenges by reaffirming our core values and reinventing our company from the bottom up. I hope the book will prove an insightful tool for anyone facing fundamental business and societal shifts, but I am also writing this for Starbucks partners (employees), to honor the work they do every day and the human connection they've formed with our many customers around the world."
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