comiXology Announces Self-Publishing Service 'Submit'
News by Christopher Shultz
Indie comic book artists now have a chance to bypass traditional publising routes, though it's not as easy as you might think. Is it a worthwile endeavor?
The I̶n̶t̶e̶r̶n̶e̶t̶ Kindle is For Porn
News by Dean Fetzer March 8, 2013 (4) comments
Amazon has a problem with self-publishers producing pornography for distribution via Kindle — apparently it’s pretty easy.
Ontario Library Plagued by 'Pee-Bandit'
News by Christopher Shultz March 8, 2013 (2) comments
Books beware! Your pages could get soiled by a serial urinator!
Alan Moore and Mitch Jenkins Releasing Three More Shorts
News by Dean Fetzer
At a recent appearance, the duo talked about forthcoming short films connected to ‘Jimmy’s End’ and ‘Act of Faith’.
Craig Clevenger's 'Dermaphoria' Headed for the Big Screen
News by Christopher Shultz March 8, 2013 (3) comments
The second novel from the LitReactor favorite will serve as a documentarian's narrative feature debut.
Record Number of Comics Ordered for Free Comic Book Day
News by Dean Fetzer
According to organisers, the volume of comics ordered in anticipation of the annual giveaway on the 4th of May has topped 4.6million - a record!
Now Hiring: Class facilitator for our online workshop program
News by Rob W. Hart March 7, 2013 (9) comments
Are you a writer? Are you organized? Do you want to earn a few bucks and get access to the lectures of our esteemed instructors? Then we have a job for you...
World Book Day Aims to be 'Biggest Book Show on Earth'
News by Dean Fetzer
With a target of 750,000 children, tomorrow’s World Book Day in the UK looks like it will be the biggest ever.
April Book Club Selection: 'Low Down Death Right Easy' by J David Osborne
News by Joshua Chaplinsky
April's selection for the LitReactor Book Club is 'Low Down Death Right Easy' by J David Osborne . Read here for details on how you can participate in the discussion.
Drag Queen Gets to Read Dr Seuss’s 'Green Eggs And Ham' To Kids After All
News by Dean Fetzer March 6, 2013 (3) comments
After being invited then disinvited to read to children at a New Jersey after-school program, Martha Graham Cracker got to celebrate Dr Seuss’s birthday in Philadelpia - reading to children!
Epic Trilogy Wins Record Advance for Indian Novelist
News by Dean Fetzer
Believed to be the largest advance ever paid by an Indian publisher, Amish Tripathi, banker-turned-bestselling author, has received $1m for his series tapping into renewed interest in Hindu mythology.
Penguin-owned Author Solutions Under Investigation for ‘Deceptive Practices’
News by Dean Fetzer March 5, 2013 (2) comments
A New York law firm is looking into claims that the self-publishing service hasn’t lived up to it’s end of bargains made with authors. Is a lawsuit imminent?
Wolverine and Hercules Share Intimate Kiss in Alternate Universe Series
News by Christopher Shultz March 4, 2013 (3) comments
While DC Comics faces fierce criticism for their writerly choices, Marvel continues to trailblaze positive LGBT depictions with the latest issue of "X-Treme X-Men."
Director of ‘Atonement’ and ‘Pride and Predjudice’ to Take on New Gaiman Book
News by Dean Fetzer
Joe Wright, who’s done his fair share of book to movie adaptations, is being linked with the film version of ‘The Ocean at the End of the Lane’, Neil Gaiman’s latest.
Shortlist for Oddest Book Title of the Year Announced
News by Dean Fetzer
The Diagram Prize run by the Bookseller seeks to award the most unusual name for a book. This year's shortlist includes speculation on Hitler’s health as well as a pair of ‘How to…’ books.
Never Say Never: Bret Easton Ellis is Writing a New Novel
News by Christopher Shultz March 1, 2013 (6) comments
The author and provocateur decides fiction still interests him. What will come of his latest project?
Next E.L. James Novel to be Less Raunchy
News by Dean Fetzer February 28, 2013 (7) comments
Fans of the ‘Fifty Shades…’ trilogy are likely to be disappointed to hear that the author plans to move away from the series — she may even publish under a different name!
DC Makes a Bold Batman Move (Spoilers!)
News by Christopher Shultz February 28, 2013 (5) comments
The Caped Crusader faces dark times in the wake of a prominent character's demise.
Who Censored Shelley’s 'The Revolt of Islam?'
News by Dean Fetzer
The discovery of an original printing of ‘The Revolt of Islam’ - an epic at nearly 5,000 lines - suggests someone other than the poet amended it.
Author David Mitchell Co-Translates 'Autism Memoir' By 13 Year Old Japanese Boy
News by Christopher Shultz February 27, 2013 (1) comments
The man behind 'it' book 'Cloud Atlas' and his wife offer non-Japanese speakers an amazing story.
Pulitzer Winning Columnist Picks Story Subject Out of Hat
News by Dean Fetzer
An idea picked at random, Gene Weingarten’s new book ‘One Day’ will center on a single day in U.S. History.
Chairman of Barnes & Noble Wants to Buy Retail Side of the Chain
News by Dean Fetzer February 26, 2013 (2) comments
A new twist in the on-going soap opera surrounding the last major bookstore chain in the U.S. could see Leonard Riggio buy the stores and website — but not the Nook.
White House Agrees With Swartz — Taxpayer-Funded Research to Be Free
News by Dean Fetzer February 26, 2013 (1) comments
Aaron Swartz’s death last month highlighted the issue of academic research being locked away from public view — now the White House has taken the first steps to change things.
Ingram’s MyiLibrary to Make eBook Lending Easier
News by Dean Fetzer
Ingram, “the largest distributor of digital and print content in the world” is working to make it easier for publishers and libraries to lend eBooks.
For $70,000 You Can Buy a Place on the Bestsellers List
News by Dean Fetzer February 25, 2013 (1) comments
According to Forbes, you can buy your way onto bestseller lists for as little as $70,000 by hiring marketing consultancy ResultSource.
