Showing posts with label News. Show all posts
Showing posts with label News. Show all posts

Friday, October 19, 2012

.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!

Blood Winter (Horngate Witches, #4)
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.

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


                                                      
 

Agent Lunchbox Chat: Halloween Edition

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


                                                                    



Figment - Write Yourself In
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

              




                                                                        



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 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  







Thursday, October 18, 2012

.News You Can Use #1 10/18/12









I'm starting a new feature on the blog, News You Can Use.
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

So, here goes! Enjoy!

Author news:

Kate Evangelista author of Taste and the upcoming Reaping Me Softly is having a contest on her blog. You can win some great prizes. Check it out HERE!



Jennifer Armentrout author of Obsidian(The Lux Series) and The Covenant series has a new website design and she just posted a special POV from Daemon from Obsidian(book 1 in the Lux series) Check it out HERE

 **Plus, some great news that I just found out if you live in New England, Jen will be visiting!!!!! YAY!! I can't wait for her visit to RI!!! Whoop!! My FIRST signing event!!!

Tour stops:
Tuesday November 6th, 2012
Burlington Barnes and Noble
Burlington, MA
7:00pm
Special Guest: Leigh Fallon author of Carrier of the Mark
Thursday November 8th, 2012
Barrington Books
Barrington, RI
6:30pm
Friday November 9th, 2012
Yale Bookstore
New Haven, CT
5:00pm
Special Guest: Kate Kaynak author of Minder
Saturday November 10th, 2012
The Voracious Reader
Larchmont, NY
4:00pm
Special Guest: Kristi Cook author of Haven and Mirage
Amalie Howard author of Bloodspell
I hope to see some of you guys!
This isn’t the only tour I’ll be going on this year. Remember the comment about checking out my blog on October 1st? There’s a very special contest coming. 
In the next year or so, I do plan on doing a bigger tour that covers most of the US, but right now, I have a lot of books to write (you will be hearing about one of those very, very soon), and need time to actually write them. Giggles. 




Publisher News:
Harlequin Teen just posted a sharing contest for The Iron Fey Series! For one week only team up on Twitter and Facebook to unlock Iron Fey Exclusives-HERE

When they reach 500 shares they will unlock the trailer
when they reach 5000 shares they will unlock three Iron Fey e-books for FREE!!! So whatcha' waiting for? Share the love!!

  

 

 

 
Blogger News:

Many of you already know Giselle from Xpresso Reads, right, but did you know she has branched out, into  two new great ideas. First she has started a Blog Design site. Not only will she design blogs, but she can freshen up your blog with new buttons, meme designs, event buttons and sooo much more. She is in the process of redesigning my blog, and I'm also seeing her for my 1500 follower giveaway event button and my upcoming blog anniversary button in Dec. What's so great about ordering the event buttons from her, you ask? Well, not only does she come up with a great design BUT, she offers FREE advertising on her amazing blog -Xpresso Reads, which offers great exposure, since she has a great following base. So plan an event, order your button from her for a low rate, and free advertise the event for up to a month on her blog-sounds like a win-win plan to me!
Her second venture is starting a book touring company! Whoa, she will be busy,  but I'm sure she will be able to handle it. You can check out her design site HERE and her Tour site HERE.


Xpresso Design   Xpresso Book Tours






I read a bunch of reviews every week, and some really blow me away or get me really excited to read a book, This week, I read a great review for Kresley Cole's ya debut, Poison Princess over at Bookish Brunette-aka-Zombie Queen- Check it out HERE.
The Bookish Brunette





Things are in full swing over at Kimba the Caffeinated Book Reviewer and her Things That Go Bump in the Night month long feature. With over 15 Giveaways and tons of reviews you won't want to miss it. Giveaways include, Mystic City, Ten, Velveteen, I Hunt Killers, and more. So swing on over and check out her reviews and giveaways- HERE 



Fraterfest



Confessions of A Bookaholic and Life Bound By Books is having a month long event -Haunted Halloween which will have great giveaways, guest posts, and lots more! Today's giveaway and guest post -is a chance to win an ARC of Taken by Erin Bowman, enter HERE


Miscellaneous:

Have you seen this new site, called Riffle? It's supposed to be similar to Pinterest, but for books. It is an app associated with your Facebook account.


Introducing Riffle. The app that's inspiring people
to discover great books and to read more.


After their preview of Riffle, Publisher's Weekly asked with anticipation:

"Could Riffle Be the Pinterest of Book Discovery?


Three things to know about Riffle:
  1. Riffle will give you direct access to your friends' favorite books and also connect you with passionate readers who make amazing recommendations. 
  2. Riffle will give you the insider view of what your favorite authors read and what books inspire them.
  3. Riffle is new, and being developed with care by a team who wishes to inspire you to enjoy great books and to read more.
Click here to get started.Warmest regards,
The Riffle Team

P.S.  Riffle is better with friends, so please feel free to share your Riffle invitation with your reading friends.




If your an Amazon customer or have purchased e-books from Amazon many of you may have received an e-mail stating that you are entitled to a refund from the top three publishing houses, for overcharging e-books(ha, you think?)

amazon.com

Dear Kindle Customer,

We have good news. You are entitled to a credit for some of your past e-book purchases as a result of legal settlements between several major e-book publishers and the Attorneys General of most U.S. states and territories, including yours. You do not need to do anything to receive this credit. We will contact you when the credit is applied to your Amazon.com account if the Court approves the settlements in February 2013.

Hachette, Harper Collins, and Simon & Schuster have settled an antitrust lawsuit about e-book prices. Under the proposed settlements, the publishers will provide funds for a credit that will be applied directly to your Amazon.com account. If the Court approves the settlements, the account credit will appear automatically and can be used to purchase Kindle books or print books. While we will not know the amount of your credit until the Court approves the settlements, the Attorneys General estimate that it will range from $0.30 to $1.32 for every eligible Kindle book that you purchased between April 2010 and May 2012. Alternatively, you may request a check in the amount of your credit by following the instructions included in the formal notice of the settlements, set forth below. You can learn more about the settlements here:
www.amazon.com/help/agencyebooksettlements

In addition to the account credit, the settlements impose limitations on the publishers’ ability to set e-book prices. We think these settlements are a big win for customers and look forward to lowering prices on more Kindle books in the future.

Thank you for being a Kindle customer.

The Amazon Kindle Team



Amazon Freebies:

Click on covers for direct links