Head of Zeus to Publish C.J. Box Novels in Commonwealth Countries
Written by Dan Malone on Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012Head of Zeus has acquired the publishing rights for the next six books from C.J. Box.
The UK and Commonwealth rights (excluding Canada) purchased are for two standalone novels, two Joe Pickett novels and a short story collection of Joe Pickett stories. (more…)
Sci-Fi Publisher Phoenix Pick To Give Away More Free eBooks
Written by Dan Malone on Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012Phoenix Pick – a sci-fi publisher – gives away one free eBook per month to members of its mailing list, and now they’re going to give away free eBooks on Tuesdays and Wednesdays until at least June 5th.
Phoenix Pick is based is Maryland and publishes both reprints and original books. Its roster includes authors such as Poul Anderson, Marion Zimmer Bradley, Frank Herbert, Nancy Kress, Mercedes Lackey, Larry Niven and Mike Resnick. (more…)
GRRM Happy with Cyanide’s Work on RPG
Written by Dan Malone on Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012George R.R. Martin is pretty much happy with how well his books were adapted into Cyanide’s Game of Thrones RPG. Still, he realizes not everyone will be as pleased.
“Of course I want fans to like it. But nothing pleases everyone, and you can’t let that control what you do,” he told Joystiq. (more…)
“Fifty Shades of Grey” Out in Trade Paperback Today!
Written by Ella Thomson on Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012Don’t have an eReader and can’t wait to read E.L. James’ #1 bestselling eBook? Not a problem anymore! Fifty Shades of Grey hits North American bookshelves in trade paperback form as of today! (more…)
Grisham To Release Four Novels in 2012
Written by Ella Thomson on Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012With the upcoming release of Calico Joe, John Grisham is looking to release four books this year.
While some have criticized Grisham for becoming too formulaic with his legal thrillers, this is a baseball book featuring a rookie named Joe Castle. (more…)
James Bond: “Get your hands off my Heinie!”
Written by Ella Thomson on Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012James Bond puts down the Martini for a nice cold Heineken?!
Yes, it appears as if commercialism is running rampant over Ian Fleming‘s classic franchise, as Bond (portrayed by Daniel Craig) will be taking a sip of a beer in at least one scene in the new Bond flick “Skyfall.” (more…)
New Owners of Agatha Christie Estate… Again!
Written by Ella Thomson on Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012RLJ has signed to purchased video distribution companies Image Entertainment and Acorn Media Group to create the LA-based RLJ Entertainment. The company will trade on Nasdaq.
Just last month, the Acorn Media Group purchased a 64% share in Agatha Christie’s literary estate. They now own 40 made-for-TV movies, 19 plays and over 80 novels. They also own many other British dramas. (more…)
The Annual Jane Austen Tea
Written by Ella Thomson on Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012Every year, the Daughters of the British Empire have tea with Jane Austen. Or at least they have tea to celebrate Jane Austen.
The afternoon tea, with a Jane Austen theme, was held at the Longue Vue House and Gardens. Proper British tea was served in period clothing. (more…)
Robert Pattinson as Christian Grey?
Written by Ella Thomson on Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012We all heard about that huge bidding war for E.L. James’ Fifty Shades of Grey rights, but now who will play the young billionaire Christian Grey? (more…)
Order of Sandra Brown Books
Sandra Brown is an American novelist who writes romance novels and romance thriller/suspense novels. She started her career on a dare from her husband in 1981 and since that time has published almost 70 novels – most of which have been bestsellers. She has also used the pen names Rachel Ryan, Laura Jordan, and Erin St. Claire over the course of her career. (more…)