Roffey’s book, based on a Taino legend, is set in 1976 on the Caribbean island of Black Conch. Tessa Sheridan has won the Short Story Award.
Three Authors’ Associations Address Status of Audible.com Talks
A coalition of author organizations in the US and UK calls for more transparency from Audible to give authors ‘a true picture of how their income is being calculated.’
Wales’ Dylan Thomas Prize 2021 Longlist Includes Nine Debuts
Among publishers, HarperCollins’ 4th Estate leads in this year’s Dylan Thomas longlist, with three of the 12 titles announced today.
Industry Notes: UAE’s Emirates Fest Tickets On Sale; Canada’s Hebb Grants Open
Industry Notes: Tickets to the hybrid Emirates Festival of Literature, and grant applications open at the Access Copyright Foundation.
US National Book Awards Program: Spring Season
The National Book Foundation’s new digital outreach series includes international literature and translation.
Costa Book Awards Names Its Three Short Story Finalists
Three writers who work in literature and screenwriting are behind the shortlisted trio of works in the Costa honors’ 2020 cycle.
France: A New Small Press in Normandy Champions Short Stories
Publisher Martine Paulais wants her new French publishing house, L’Ourse brune, to produce ‘beautiful books’ of short stories.
UK: The Society of Authors Opens 2021 Grant Applications
As the coronavirus intensity triggers a new and severe level of lockdown in the UK, the Society of Authors opens grant applications.
Spain’s New Year’s Publishing Insights ‘During the Exponential Era’
Madrid’s Germán Sánchez Ruipérez Foundation looks at both the ‘mystic’ artistic strengths and business realities of the contemporary industry.
UAE: Dubai’s 2021 Emirates Airline Festival Names Authors Speaking
More than 90 authors have been announced for the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature, scheduled for both physical and digital formats.