After days of public controversy and criticism, Skyhorse and Start Publishing have changed their terms for acquiring the assets of Night Shade Books, according to a statement received from both publishers by i09. Skyhorse publisher Tony Lyons said the new deal “is very favorable to the Night Shade authors and will trade short run profits for long-term relationship.” Under the new proposed agreement, which would still have to be accepted by a majority of affected writers, Night Shade authors would receive a 7.5 percent royalty on the retail price for trade paper editions, and 25 percent of net receipts on all […]
