Latest news with #bestsellingAuthor
CBS News
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Book excerpt: "A Summer for the Books" by Michelle Lindo-Rice
MIRA/HarperCollins We may receive an affiliate commission from anything you buy from this article. Michelle Lindo-Rice, the bestselling author of "A Fortune Thanksgiving" and "The Bookshop Sisterhood," returns with a new novel about former friends healing their relationship. Written in multiple perspectives, "A Summer for the Books" (to be published July 15 by MIRA) tells of two old friends – Jewel, a bestselling writer, and Shelby, a bookstore owner – who went their separate ways years ago ... but! When Shelby loses her memory after a bike accident and reaches out to Jewel for help, how can she refuse? Read an excerpt below. "A Summer for the Books" by Michelle Lindo-Rice Prefer to listen? Audible has a 30-day free trial available right now. Jewel Summer 2024 Sitting up in bed with her laptop on her thighs and her husband asleep next to her, Jewel McRae, known to the world as Jewel Stone, closed out the deleted scene of her debut novel, That Was Then, and leaned back onto the headboard. She'd just received word her book was going to be made into a series on a major network, and they wanted her on set as a consultant when they went into production next summer, which was why she was rereading the book. It was a chore, but fortunately, years had passed since its release, and it was all new to her again. The network planned to create at least two seasons, so she was reading through her very first draft that even her agent and editor had never seen. It included about 17,000 words that were later cut, including the baby storyline. Her editor had never read that juicy subplot, and if Jewel continued to have her way, nobody ever would. Honestly, though it was tedious work, the book-to-series was quite an accomplishment and a cause for celebration. Her followers were on social media posting memes and making actor suggestions. But her celebration was bittersweet. The one person she wanted to share this with, her best friend since childhood, was no longer a friend. And the contents of this book were a part of the reason. Especially the deleted contents. Jewel didn't have the courage to share her truth with anyone, especially the man asleep next to her. Releasing a huge sigh, she placed the laptop on her nightstand and massaged the back of her neck. With a yawn, she settled under the covers, and her final thought before fading out was I miss my friend. Excerpted from "A Summer for the Books" by Michelle Lindo-Rice. Copyright © 2025 by Michelle Lindo-Rice. Published by arrangement with MIRA Books. Get the book here: "A Summer for the Books" by Michelle Lindo-Rice Buy locally from For more info:
CBC
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CBC
Iceland's former first lady Eliza Reid on her debut novel
The bestselling Canadian writer joins Tom Power to talk about her new book, Death on the Island Social Sharing
Telegraph
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Telegraph
Anthony Horowitz: Children can't read long books any more
Children may no longer have the attention span to read novels more than 300 pages long, according to Anthony Horowitz. The 70-year-old author said he believed modern society was rewiring children's minds, and popular books were now 'very short' and had big type and lots of pictures. He added that his bestselling Alex Rider series of children's books may not have been as successful if they were released now. Speaking to the Headliners podcast, Mr Horowitz said: 'The world of children's books at the moment doesn't look to me to be in a very good state. 'I wonder if there is still a large audience for Alex Rider novels, which are long-ish, 300-plus pages and quite complicated. They are proper novels. 'I'm not saying they're great literature, but I am saying that they are, you know, proper novels. I worry that the audience is not there for them any more. 'Actually, if I was writing the Alex Rider books today, if I started with Stormbreaker this afternoon, I worry [if] it would find an audience because this is to do with attention spans, to do with social media, to do with smartphones, to do with the way that children's minds are being rewired almost by modern society.' Mr Horowitz added that he was 'happy' his adult books now occupied most of his time, confirming that he currently had no plans 'to do any more Alex Riders'. He continued: 'I have misgivings about the world of children's books. You know if you look in a bookshop, the books that seem to be popular – and I'm not decrying them for a minute because they are giving children pleasure – tend to have very bright colours on the cover and [a] sort of slightly cartoonish look. 'They're very short, they're big type, they're lots of pictures... that seems to be now what is more popular and it's not what I write.' He added that the challenge may be to write books 'designed specifically for an audience that doesn't particularly want to read'. 'I have been thinking to myself for some time that everybody's saying that children don't want to read any more, that it's getting more and more difficult,' the author said. 'So why isn't a writer doing something about it to actually address the point, to produce a book that children will read? 'And does that mean that the book will have to be in some way really different to how books used to be and what they looked like? I'm beginning to think along those lines a little bit.' 'Pandering down to children' Last year, Mr Horowitz claimed children's literature was ' going downhill ' because publishers were flooding the market with silly books rather than proper stories. Speaking at the Hay Festival, he said: ' JK Rowling somehow managed to create a 600-page book with some quite demanding ideas in it and then the later Harry Potters, which are quite dark and certainly long, and they were this phenomenal international hit. 'Do you believe that any book published now, which had 150,000 words in it and aimed at a market of eight to 15-year-olds, would have any chance?' He added: 'It worries me that the world of children's books has changed. 'It is beginning, I worry, to go downhill in the sense of lowering expectations – so many books, which are just funny, silly, bad jokes, and the actual idea of the literate children's book, the well-written, real story, is less popular now. 'It seems to me that if there's a trend in modern children's books, if you just walk into a bookshop and look at the covers around you, you now see the same imagery, the same gaudy colours, the same pandering down to children rather than raising their expectations.'
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Charles Clark and Journey Speakers Bureau Launch the Premier Roster of America's Top 100 Speakers
TAMPA, FL / / May 17, 2025 / World-class athlete, bestselling author, and renowned keynote speaker Charles Clark is raising the bar for the speaking industry with the national expansion of Journey Speakers Bureau-a speaker-led agency delivering elite talent and transformational results for high-stakes events across the country. Journey Speakers Bureau is the only bureau founded and run by professional speakers, giving clients insider access to what truly makes an event unforgettable. At the core of this groundbreaking model is a bold promise: the most memorable events come from the greatest speakers-and Journey has built the ultimate roster to prove it. "At Journey, we don't just book talent-we elevate experiences. Our clients aren't just hiring speakers. They're securing results, ROI, and reputation. That's what makes us different," says Charles Clark. Each speaker listed on the Journey Speakers platform goes through a rigorous approval process, ensuring the top 100 speakers in the U.S. make the cut. The bureau offers a wide range of expertise across 10 in-demand categories, with a deep focus on motivation, mental health, leadership, workplace culture, and resilience. Speaker fees range from $10,000 to $50,000+, allowing planners to find the right voice for their vision. Unlike traditional bureaus, Journey is rewriting the rules of speaker booking by offering: The only curated Top 100 speaker roster in the USA No hidden or extra fees-transparent pricing with no surprises A 10X ROI Guarantee, including unlimited pre-event strategy calls and fully customized keynotes White-glove event support, from booking and travel to post-event feedback Top brands like Taco Bell, Pluto TV, and Amazon trust Journey Speakers and Charles Clark because they deliver beyond expectations-and with speakers who know what it means to own the stage. Whether you're planning a corporate summit, leadership retreat, or a university commencement, Journey Speakers Bureau offers a seamless and stress-free way to connect with powerhouse voices that leave a lasting mark. The Result: Flawless delivery. Stress-free planning. Impact that lasts. Book the Top Speakers for Your Signature the only speaker bureau with the Top 100 Speakers in the USA. About Charles Clark & Journey Speakers Charles Clark is a world-class sprinter turned motivational speaker and founder of Journey Speakers Bureau. With over a decade of experience inspiring global audiences, Charles is known for helping individuals and companies thrive in high-pressure environments. His mission through Journey is simple: connect the right voices to the right rooms-and help events become unforgettable. Media ContactWebsite: Person Name: Avery ColeContact Email: Booking@ Tampa, FL, USA SOURCE: Journey Speakers View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Entrepreneur
13-05-2025
- Business
- Entrepreneur
4 რამ, რაც საკუთარი ბიზნესის დაწყებამდე უნდა იცოდეთ
Amy Chambers, former COO, spent 21 years in financial services. She's now a success coach, leadership consultant and the author of the #1 bestselling books, 7 V.I.R.T.U.E.S. of Exceptional Leaders and 6 H.A.B.I.T.S. of Powerful People. She completed her undergrad at Notre Dame and her MBA at USC.
