Seven authors offered book deals in Harlequin writing competitions
In the US, Harlequin has offered seven authors book deals as a result of its two ‘So You Think You Can Write’ competitions, reports Publishers Weekly. Tanya Wright won the...
S&S launches social media community for new adult readers
Simon & Schuster has launched a new social media community for new adult readers, reports the Bookseller. The Hot Bed community exists on Tumblr, Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest and will feature...
Why new adult is not a natural extension of YA
With a list that includes Abbi Glines, Jamie McGuire and Colleen Hoover, Simon & Schuster publishes some of the best-known new adult authors into Australia. Head of marketing and publicity...
New Adult: using it or losing it?
Australian publishers are starting to use the term in their marketing material, but what exactly is new adult, and how is it being used by booksellers? Cordelia Rice reports. In...