A reporter for BleepingComputer says he has confirmed what has been suspected since the Barnes & Noble cybersecurity attack was first observed: A group using the new Egregor ransomware “is claiming responsibility,” having “gained access to [the] corporate network” and “state that they stole unencrypted files as part of the attack.” The site says it “was contacted by a threat actor who stated that the Egregor ransomware operation was behind the attack.” They add that the group “published files that they claim were stolen during the attack on Barnes & Noble.” But their take on those proof packet files is […]
Archives for October 2020
Penguin Random House To Raise Starting Salary to $45,000
Penguin Random House announced to employees internally on Monday that it will raise its entry-level salary from $40,000 to $45,000 in 2021. The change will apply across all positions and those at a lower salary level will get a raise to meet the new base. Once it becomes effective, the boost will once again have PRH providing the highest entry-level salary among the largest trade publishers. In September Macmillan Trade announced that they would raise their US entry-level salary to $42,000, effective December 27. Elsewhere, a representative for Simon & Schuster told PL that they increased their starting salaries this […]
People, Etc.
Chelcee Johns has joined Ballantine as senior editor. She was most recently at 37 INK. Juli Kiyan will expand her role at Penguin Press to become associate publicity director/editor, acquiring and editing titles while still overseeing selected publicity campaigns. Carl Bromley is joining Melville House as executive editor. He was previously editorial director of The New Press. Katy O’Donnell is leaving Bold Type Books, where she was senior editor. She will continue to work on editorial projects. Stefanie Lindner will join Harper Collins on October 21 as vp of sales, general books, for the adult mass merch channel, reporting to […]
New Books Publishing October 20
As in previous weeks, our sample Bookshop and Aerbook store carousels provide easy displays of books publishing today in need of attention and support, featuring: 11 new works of fiction https://bookshop.org/lists/new-fiction-publishing-october-20 15 new nonfiction titles https://bookshop.org/lists/new-nonfiction-publishing-october-20 More new children’s and YA titles https://bookshop.org/lists/new-children-s-titles-publishing-in-orctoberber We consult a number of sources in compiling our weekly lists and PM members can see our lists for the coming three months through this reference page. But if you want to make sure your key titles are on our radar, now you can use this form to submit brief details as well: publun.ch/submitNotable. Please submit your notable titles at least […]
Reduced Scope for Jimmy Patterson Books
The Jimmy Patterson children’s imprint at Little, Brown will narrow its focus going forward, limited to publishing titles authored by or written in collaboration/partnership with James Patterson. Founded in 2015, the line’s original objective was to have about half of their titles as independently authored books, acquired by staff with Patterson’s input and oversight. Going forward, Jimmy Patterson will no longer acquire non-Patterson titles. The books already under contract will all still be published under the Jimmy Patterson name “with James Patterson’s full engagement and support,” though their publication will be overseen by Little, Brown Children’s. The company says that […]
People, Etc.
Poets & Writers managing director Melissa Ford Gradel will take over as the organization’s executive director in January, when Elliot Figman steps down, after leading the nonprofit since 1981. Figman said: “It’s been my honor to work together with such talented and passionate colleagues. While parting is, indeed, sweet sorrow, I’m delighted to pass the baton to Melissa, who has a deep understanding of our mission, vision, and values and is uniquely qualified to take the helm. As I reflect on my time at Poets & Writers, I’m so proud that we’ve built this organization to be a widely respected […]