In which this book lover has to take in Book Expo America 2016 via the interwebs!
Category: Publishing
Let the Binge Begin: Publishers Are Finally Getting a Move On
Could it be that publishers are finally catching on to something indie ebook authors have already figured out? The New York Times reports that publishers are rolling out books faster.
Must Read: Eisler/Konrath vs. Turow/Russo
There’s nothing quite like an old-fashioned literary smackdown to warm one’s heart this holiday season. Joe Konrath and Barry Eisler duke it out with Scott Turow and Richard Russo.
100 Book Blogs to Follow
Here’s a fun list of book blogs from CouponAudit.Which ones do you follow? An infographic by the team at CouponAudit An infographic by the team at CouponAudit
The Best Little Writing Conference in Texas
If you’re looking for an agent or wanting to learn more about what the heck is going on in publishing, look no farther than the Writers’ League of Texas Agents Conference June 22-24 in Austin.
Book Expo 2012: Day 1
Day 1 of my adventures at Book Expo America 2012
Yours Truly on Finding an Agent
At the 2011 Writers’ League of Texas Agents Conference, the Author Learning Center taped interviews with conference agents, editors, authors, and publishing consultants. I had the pleasure of talking about how writers can find an agent. A couple of more clips will be posted soon! Meanwhile, check out the resources at the Author Learning Center: […]
Words of Wisdom From the Agent Savant
Love this YA Rebels interview with the wonderful agent (savant) Laurie McLean of Larsen-Pomada Literary. Laurie is one of the smartest people I know and one of the most astute players in publishing. And no, Laurie doesn’t QUITE look like that! P.S. Laurie will be in Austin June 22-24 for the Writers’ League of Texas […]
A Writerly Weekend in Houston
Big weekend in Houston. Started off with my “The Path to Publishing” class at Rice University’s Glasscock School on Saturday. Excellent group of students with lots of great energy, promising book ideas, and thoughtful questions. Sometimes I wonder if I get more out of the class than my students do — I always walk away […]
Coming March 3: The Path to Publishing
Look out, Houston! ‘m going to be teaching “The Path to Publishing” at Rice University’s Glasscock School on Saturday, March 3. Here’s a quick preview on the school’s blog: We asked Cyndi a few questions about what she sees happening among would-be authors these days: What are the common misunderstandings people have about the publishing […]