.News You Can Use #2 10/19/12

I started a new feature on the blog, News You Can Use.

I haven't come up with a direct schedule plan as of yet, I'm still testing this new meme. Leave me a comment on your thoughts, thanks!!

I'll be posting news/events in the book world.
Information from Authors, Publishers, Blogger news, giveaways and anything else that may be helpful to you.
If your hosting an event and want to be part of the news post contact me, leave a comment below or e-mail me directly here pnrurbfantasyreview @ hotmail.com

Author News

 Diana P Francis, she writes The Horngate Series(my fav) as well as a  few more series. 

Well, she will be hosting a Shindig event

Via' Diana's Blog Page HERE

"On December 12th, I’m going to be doing a Shindig event. It’s sort of a giant chat room where I can do a live reading and Q & A. I’m hoping that all of you will attend and I’m hoping you’ll spread the the word. Here’s the RSVP page. Please come! Don’t leave me there all alone".

Also, if your a blogger interested in receiving an arc of her 4th book in the Horngate Series, Blood Winter  then e-mail her dpf AT dianapfrancis DOT com and she will contact her pub. also, she may still be looking for bloggers to help spread the word about the upcoming release of Blood Winter so you may want to ask her about that also!

Expected publication: December 26th 2012 by Pocket Books

                                                             

        

Ellen Oh, who is the debut writer to The Prophecy, whom I had on my blog for an interview HERE, posted a fantastic post on "Bullies and the problem with doing nothing" Check it out HERE.

                                                          



Jessica Spotswood, author of the Cahill Witch Chronicles -Born Wicked is, just revealed the new cover reveal for the paperback version of Born Wicked. Remember the HC cover?



Here's the new PB cover. I really like it, although I do love the hardcover a lttle bit more. I think the publishing house is trying to expand its readers and reach out to a broader audience with the pb.

Also, Jessica is having a fantastic giveaway on her site check it out HERE

                                                                 

Brenda Pandos author of the Tailsman Series and the Mer Series is releasing an audio book for The Emerald Tailsman and she's looking for looking for participants in the Emerald Talisman Blog Audio book Blog tour coming soon! Join the tour HERE

                                                                             

Publishing News:



Yesterday's post of News You Can Use, I posted about The Iron Fey Series and how Harlequin Teen is having an unlocking event with the share on Twitter on fb. Well today they unlocked the Lost Prince Trailer!! Take a look at it and share your thoughts!!

                                                                  

Via USA Today

Johnny Depp to launch a book imprint

The actor is getting into the publishing business, and his first big title will focus on Bob Dylan.

Johnny Depp appears at a book promotion event for Damien Echols's biography 'Life After Death.' (Photo: Amanda Schwab, AP)

Story Highlights

• He'll publish 'The Unraveled Tales of Bob Dylan'
• Teams up with historian Doug Brinkley
• Releasing Woody Guthrie's 1947 novel for first time

11:26AM EDT October 16. 2012 -

Johnny Depp, actor, is becoming Johnny Depp, book publisher.
Publishing giant HarperCollins is partnering with Depp to create a book imprint, called Infinitum Nihil, which vows to be "authentic, outspoken, and visionary."  Read more HERE

                                                      

 

Knight Agency News

Grab your turkey (or tofu!) sandwich and get settled in front of the computer for a lunchtime chat with five members of The Knight Agency team. Ask agents @DeidreKnight, @PamelaHarty, @NepheleTempest, @ElaineSpencer, and @MJeglinski (Melissa Jeglinski), about what type of projects they are looking for, current trends, submission tips, and more. There might even be a few spooky prizes from some of our favorite authors.

WHAT: Twitter chat moderated by @KnightAgency
DATE/TIME: Thursday, October 25th at 12:00pm Eastern
HOW TO CHAT: Use the hashtag #KnightAuthor to ask questions and follow the conversation

                                                                    

Have you guys checked out this site, Figment?
What's Figment you ask?
"It's a community where you can share your writing, connect with other readers, and discover new stories and authors. Whatever you're into, from sonnets to mysteries, from sci-fi stories to cell phone novels, you can find it all here."

In honor of YALSA’s  Teen Read Week (October 14-20), Justine Magazine and Figment are giving away five new books and a $100 Amazon gift card! And you’ve got two chances to enter!

They are having a giveaway, plus they are featuring five books as part of the giveaway. You can also read the first chapter to each of these five

Every Day, by David Levithan
Son, by Lois Lowry
The Last Dragon Slayer, by Jasper Fforde
What Happens Next, by Colleen Clayton
Speechless by Hannah Harrington
              

                                                                        

Via Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

The Hobbit Book Club see more HERE



You've been meaning to read the book before the first movie in the trilogy releases on December 14–why not start now? During the month of October, we're hosting a community read of The Hobbit. Discuss the book with others online; everyone from first-time readers to die-hard fans to Tolkien scholars will be chiming in. Plus we have tons of extra material to enhance your reading experience, including readings of favorite passages, interviews with experts, and all the latest news from the set of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. Read on to see the many ways you can participate.

Join the discussion on Goodreads.

Join the discussion on Facebook.

Join the discussion on Twitter using #ReadtheHobbit and tune in at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, October 30 for an hour-long Twitter chat.

                                                           



Blogger News:


Over at Chapter By Chapter the mother and daughter team are celebrating their one year blogoversary with outstanding weekly  giveaways!! Check it out, and wish them a happy 1 year! HERE  

-News you can use #1 10/18/12