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Maverick House Follow Harlequin and Thomas Nelson with Book Republic Imprint
Irish publisher Maverick House look set to follow in the footsteps of US publishers Harlequin, Thomas Nelson and Hay House with the launch of what they describe as a ’boutique’ imprint, Book Republic. The new imprint will specialize in short print runs and limited editions for fiction and non fiction titles. While Maverick House will…
Teleread Interview: From Harlequin to Self-Publishing
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Carina Press Launch with First Ten e-Book Titles
It seems like an age since we last mentioned e-publisher Carina Press, an imprint of romance publisher Harlequin Enterprises. Yesterday marked the official launch of their first ten titles. “As a digital-first publisher Carina Press is a natural extension to our business; it builds on our digital strength and leadership position. It gives us greater…
Subtlety, Hay House Publishing and The Arrival of Balboa Press
Sometimes things get lost in the translation. We apply our own expected template on what we perceive we are seeing. Dig deeper, and the subtleness under the surface can reveal the real changes and message being communicated. There will be some debate about Hay House Publishing and their partnership with Author Solutions (ASI) to create…
MWA Place Harlequin Back on Approved List
The Mystery Writers of America (MWA) have contacted its members through an e-bulletin to inform them that romance publisher Harlequin has agreed to abide by all of the MWA’s qualifying criteria for inclusion in their Approved Publishers List. From the e-bulletin: “We are pleased to welcome Harlequin, and all of its imprints, back onto our…
2009: The Year That Was (Sept – Dec)
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When Is a Book Not a Book?
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ASI CEO Responds To Harlequin/Thomas Nelson Paid-Publishing Debate With Statement
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Time Ladies And Gentlemen To Move On or Be Damned
We really have reached a time to find a way forward in publishing to deal with the existence of self-publishing and paid-publishing services. The debate is quickly becoming entrenched in morals, standpoints, labels and some very foolish rhetoric. “MWA does not object to Harlequin operating a pay-to-publish program or other for-pay services. The problem is…
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