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writer's blog home > blog archives page 53Stocks Plunge Briefly Following Fake Tweet From Hacked AP Twitter Account
Stocks plunged briefly and then recovered after a fake tweet from the AP Tiwtter account said there was an attack at the White House. April 23, 2013
Modern Farmer Magazine Launches
Modern Farmer is a new quarterly print magazine and website from Modern Farmer Media. April 23, 2013
Knopf Publishing Authorized Biography of Margaret Thatcher in May
On May 21st, Knopf will publish volume one of the authorized biography of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. April 23, 2013
Bay Psalm Book Could Sell for $30 Million at Sotheby's Auction
The Bay Psalm Book is known as the first book printed in America. April 23, 2013
Prada Launches Writing Contest
Prada has partnered with Italian publishing house Giangiacomo Feltrinelli Editore to launch a writing contest. April 23, 2013
Study Finds Facebook Likes Can Reveal Personality Traits
A study conducted by researchers from the University of Cambridge has found that your Facebook Likes can reveal personal information and personality traits, including race, age, sexuality, political views and more. April 22, 2013
Bauer Media to Suspend Publication of More Magazine
Bauer Consumer Media has announced it is suspending publication of More! magazine. April 22, 2013
Jabba the Hutt Entry in Origami Yoda Series Arrives in August
Amulet Books, an imprint of Abrams Books, has announced that a Jabba Hutt entry in Tom Angleberger's bestselling Origami Yoda series is coming in August. April 22, 2013
2013 Indies Choice and E.B. White Award Winners Announced
The American Booksellers Association has announced the winners of the 2013 Indies Choice Book Awards and the E. April 22, 2013
Orwell Prize Shortlist Includes Late War Reporter
The finalists for The Orwell Prize, an annual Brisih prize for political writing, have been announced. April 20, 2013
Deb Futter Named Publisher of Twelve
Deb Futter has been named Publisher of Twelve. April 18, 2013
Solo Revealed as Title for Next James Bond Novel
Solo has been revealed as the title of the next James Bond novel. April 17, 2013
Dennis Lehane Pens Op-Ed About Boston Marathon Bombing
Bestselling author Dennis Lehane penned an impassioned Op-Ed piece for The New York Times today dealing with the Boston Marathon bombing. April 17, 2013
Letter Sent to Senator Roger Wicker Contained Ricin
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Walmart Canada Launches Walmart Live Better Magazine
Walmart Canada has partnered with Rogers Media to launch Walmart Live Better magazine. April 16, 2013
Adam Johnson Wins Pulitzer Prize in Fiction
Adam Johnson has won the Pulitzer Price in Fiction for his novel, The Orphan Master's Son. April 16, 2013
Shortlist for Women's Prize for Fiction 2013 Announced
The shortlist for the Women's Prize for Fiction 2013 has been announced. April 16, 2013
ALA Announces Top Ten Most Challenged Books for 2012
The American Library Association's Office for Intellectual Freedom has released a list of the most banned books in 2012. April 16, 2013
Ray Bradbury's Books to be Released in Ebook Form
William Morrow announced that sixteen of Ray Bradbury's classic titles will be released in ebook form. April 13, 2013
Trailer for Romeo and Juliet Starring Hailee Steinfeld and Douglas Booth
Here is the new trailer for Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes' take on Shakespeare's classic tale, Romeo and Juliet. April 12, 2013
President Obama Reads Chicka Chicka Boom Boom at 2013 White House Easter Egg Roll
President Obama read Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin Jr. April 11, 2013
Craig Childs Wins 2013 Orion Book Award
Craig Childs has won the 2013 Orion Book Award for his book, Apocalyptic Planet: Field Guide to the Everending Earth. April 11, 2013
Julie Taymor Settles Royalty Claims Lawsuit Over Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark
Entertainment Weekly reports that the big lawsuit over Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark has finally be settled. April 10, 2013
Barnes and Noble Launches Nook Press
Barnes and Noble announced the launch of Nook Press, a new self-publishing platform. April 9, 2013
HarperCollins Says Retrial Will Not Delay Amanda Knox Memoir
An Italian court has made the surprising decision to retry Amanda Knox for the murder of Meredith Kercher in 2007. April 6, 2013