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Food for thought…

20 March, 2009

Considering the amount of effort we spend proof reading our manuscripts, the fact that occasionally, like all publishers, we receive a letter from an indignant reader who has spotted a typo on page 245…well, it does hurt a little. Then you read THIS. And suddenly you realise it’s a wonder anyone spots grammatical errors. Or […]

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The cover issue

19 March, 2009

Following on from yesterday’s make-over theme, today brought up the issue of changing a cover design. Our Morganville vampire books, by Rachel Caine are proving to be a big hit with readers (look out, Stephanie Meyer…) and now, four books into the series, we are thinking of giving the next one, Lord of Misrule (out […]

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Reading on the move…or mobile reading…

16 March, 2009

I spend a lot of time on the train chugging to and from London. Which is great, usually, as it doesn’t take much for me to lose myself in a book and an hour of reading where I can’t do the washing up or other looming chores is precious. So it’s annoying when I finish […]

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The A v B format paperback question…

13 March, 2009

I grew up with small format paperbacks that neatly fit in your pocket and that’s what everyone took on their annual holiday.  Those were the days … Then along came the large Penguin paperbacks, the King Penguins, which were so gorgeous and covetable.  Do you remember Perfume first time round?  It was absolutely stunning.  So […]

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We may not have made the Commonwealth Writers’ Prize list, but we still have reason to celebrate!

12 March, 2009

We’ve been out to lunch today to celebrate the launch of the new website. Don’t get the wrong idea, publishing really is not made up of social fluttering and million pound deals being struck over champers at the Dorchester. It was a yummy pizza and pasta celebration but an occasion nonetheless. Now, I’m breathing garlic […]

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Our Publishing Director, Susie Dunlop, joins the Board of Directors at the IPG

9 March, 2009

Our Publishing Director, Susie Dunlop, has joined the Board of Directors at the Independent Publishers Guild (IPG) which aims to support its members in the publishing industry…

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Welcome to our new website and blog!

8 March, 2009

Trumpet fanfare please…. Welcome to our brand new website! It’s been a long time coming so thanks for your patience, but I think you´ll agree it’s been worth the wait! Hope you’ll take the time to have a good browse through all the new features. But to help you get to know the new site […]

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