Fiction Writing News: Page 10
French Minister of Culture Admits She Doesn't Read Books (October 29, 2014): The French Minister of Culture caused a huge scandal when she admitted she hasn't read any of Patrick Modiano's books. In fact, she really doesn't read for pleasure at all.
Sophie Kinsella Talks Channeling Becky Bloomwood (October 25, 2014): Shopaholic Author Sophie Kinsella, aka Madeleine Wickham, talks about her new book Shopaholic to the Stars and juggling motherhood with writing.
HarperCollins Expands in Europe, Inks Deal With Daniel Silva (October 13, 2014): Bestselling author Daniel Silva inked a deal with HarperCollins Germany to roll out his novels in 16 foreign markets. 50 titles will be published in new German venture.
French Author Patrick Modiano Wins 2014 Nobel Prize for Literature (October 9, 2014): French author Patrick Modiano has won the 2014 Nobel Prize for Literature. The novelist is known for his accessible, entertaining books and themes of memory and time.
Anthony Horowitz to Write James Bond Novel Set in the 1950s (October 4, 2014): Anthony Horowitz, author of the Alex Ride spy series, has been tapped to write a new James Bond novel. It will be based on a script treatment written by Ian Fleming.
Nicholas Sparks Denies Allegations of Racism Made by Former Headmaster (October 3, 2014): Bestselling author Nicholas Sparks denies allegations he's a racist and homophobe made in a lawsuit by the former headmaster of the school Sparks founded.
Canada's Biggest Fiction Award Doubles the Prize Money to be Awarded (September 18, 2014): Scotiabank has stepped up and doubled the prize money for Canada's biggest fiction prize, the Scotiabank Giller Prize. C$140,000 will be awarded in November.
Alan Moore Finishes First Draft of Million Word Novel, Jerusalem (September 12, 2014): Alan Moore has finally finished the first draft of his second novel, Jerusalem. The word count is already over one million words, twice as long as War and Peace.
Kindle Customers Get Notice of Apple Ebook Settlement From Amazon (September 10, 2014): Kindle customers got official notice from Amazon today that explains the Apple ebook settlement. If Apple loses on appeal a credit will show up in customers' accounts.
Romance Novelist Rachel Ann Nunes Sues Kindergarten Teacher for Plagiarism (September 8, 2014): Women's fiction author Rachel Ann Nunes is suing a teacher for copyright violation and online harassment. The kindergarten teacher is accused of blatant plagiarism.
R.L. Stine Talks About Being Played by Jack Black in the Goosebumps Movie (September 2, 2014): R.L. Stine is very busy this year. Jack Black will play him in the Goosebumps movie, and he's relaunching Fear Street YA series with Party Games.
E.L. Doctorow to Receive Top Honor at the 2014 National Book Festival (August 28, 2014): E.L. Doctorow will receive the Library of Congress Prize for American Fiction this weekend at the National Book Festival. President and Mrs. Obama are the honorary chairs.
Neil Gaiman and George R.R. Martin Take the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge (August 25, 2014): Neil Gaiman stripped down to his shorts to take the ALS challenge by the beach, then challenged George R.R. Martin who took the challenge poolside.
Original Laura Ingalls Wilder Autobiography Reveals the Real Life on the Prairie (August 21, 2014): The original autobiography of Laura Ingalls Wilder will be published this fall. The adult book is a lot harsher and racier than the children's book series that it inspired.
Stephen King Takes the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, Nominates John Grisham (August 20, 2014): After the Foo Fighters recreated the prom scene from Carrie, they challenged Stephen King to the ALS challenge. King complied and challenged John Grisham.
1,100 German Authors Take Aim at Jeff Bezos and Amazon.com (August 18, 2014): 1,100 German authors have penned an open letter to Jeff Bezos taking him to task over his negotiations with Bonnier Group over ebook pricing.
Diana Gabaldon Talks Outlander TV Series (August 16, 2014): Diana Gabaldon reveals she only wrote the first Outlander book to learn how to write a novel. She never thought it would be published. Now it's a hit TV show on Starz.
Author Lois Lowry Discusses Her Input on the The Giver (August 15, 2014): Author Lois Lowry and director Phillip Noyce discuss collaborating on the film version of her Newberry award-winning YA novel, The Giver.
Tor to Republish George R.R. Martin's The Ice Dragon (August 5, 2014): George R.R. Martin's children's book, The Ice Dragon, will be released this fall by Tor with all new artwork by Luis Royo.
Judge Cote Gives Preliminary Approval to Apple Ebook Settlement (August 2, 2014): Despite her reservations about some of the terms of the deal, federal judge Denise Cote has given preliminary approval to the Apple ebook settlement.
