Kristina Fazzalaro has been promoted to associate director of publicity at Viking.
Archives for June 2024
Imprints: Flight Books
In the UK, Ebury has partnered with entrepreneur Steven Bartlett and his media, marketing, and investment company Flight Group on a new imprint called Flight Books. The Bookseller writes that the imprint will publish guests from Bartlett’s podcast “The Diary Of A CEO.” First titles will include a memoir from ultra-marathon athlete Russ Cook and a book by Codie Sanchez, founder and chief executive of Contrarian Thinking. Joel Rickett, managing director of Ebury and Quadrille, said: “Steven is the ultimate connector and talent-spotter, and we’re loving the way he’s discovering potential authors to build the list. The opportunity is to […]
Coalition of Authors Launch “Authors Against Book Bans”
A coalition of 1,500 authors, illustrators, audiobook narrators, and translators have launched Authors Against Book Bans (AABB), an organization that will combat books bans and challenges all over the US. AABB is partnering with local organizations already at work on this issue, with aims of creating a framework for grassroots organizing, legislative advocacy, support for teachers and librarians, and more. They write in a release, “Member authors attend school board meetings, meet with state, local and national legislators, and advocate for people fighting to access books and materials wherever challenges occur.” Members include Elizabeth Acevedo, Judy Blume, Alexander Chee, Dhonielle […]
Obituary: David Peters
Ryland Peters & Small’s owner and managing director David Peters, 66, has died of cancer. Peters founded RPS in 1995 with Anne Ryland and Jacqui Small. The publisher writes, “His loss leaves a large hole for all those who knew him, and to his colleagues both in the UK and US. With RPS, he has created a great legacy… Losing David is devastating for everyone at RPS. Throughout his long career, he cultivated long-standing relationships all around the world. We know David will be sorely missed by many. His legacy will be carried on through his loyal staff and partners […]
Pave Publishing House Launches, Partners with S&S
Media company Pave Studios will launch a book publishing venture, Pave Publishing House, which “will work with emerging and established creators as well as existing authors.” “Pave Publishing House is putting storytellers at the forefront with our innovative business model because we understand that when creators succeed, everyone succeeds,” founder Max Cutler said in a release. “By meeting creators’ audiences where they are, we’re reimagining distribution and capitalizing on the massive podcast audience where monetization is limited to drive more revenue back to creators.” In a co-publishing agreement with the Simon & Schuster imprint for Pave branded titles, “the two […]
People 6/26
Wibke Grutjen has been named senior vice president, global chief marketing and communications officer at Simon & Schuster, reporting to president and ceo Jonathan Karp. She will also be a member of Simon & Schuster's Executive Committee. Grutjen was previously chief marketing officer at Hachette Book Group.