There’s now a wearable e-reader: Sol
It looks like a chunky pair of sunglasses. The tagline: “Get lost in a good book again.” It connects to your existing Kindle library.
New science fiction publisher: Factorial Books
The founders of an aerospace company have launched Factorial Books, a new digital publishing company based in London.
Christian publisher launches secular fiction imprint focused on romance
Just as secular publishers are launching Christian-living imprints, Christian publishers are launching their own crossover efforts.
Chill Subs starts Lit Mag Incubator program
The website directory to find publishing opportunities especially in the literary and nonprofit community has announced a grant program.
Distressing details coming to light about authors’ experiences with 8th Note Press, owned by ByteDance
Now that 8th Note Press is closing, some authors are coming out and telling their stories of working with the publisher.
Libraries make public domain works available for AI training
A Harvard-based institution is working with libraries and museums around the world on making their collections available for training by AI.
TikTok and TikTok Shop: How TikTok Drives Book Sales
TikTok—with its built-in Shop—has become an important driver of book sales, with smaller influencers often yielding better conversion.
Claiming Headspace for Your Writing Life: Lessons from Aikido
One writer who’s also a martial artist finds that success in either practice requires commitment and courage.
How Writing Romance Has Made Me More Creative
One author learns that putting boundaries—such as genre expectations—around creativity can actually stimulate it rather than inhibit it.
Links of Interest: June 11, 2025
Coverage of US Book Show State of the publishing business according to CEOs: This article summarizes the CEO conversation as well
New distributor: Stable Distribution
Stable Book Group, in partnership with Hachette, has announced the formation of a new distribution company for independent publishers.
New podcast: Future Knowledge
Authors Alliance and Internet Archive have launched a podcast, Future Knowledge.
New imprint: Nation Books
The progressive magazine The Nation is partnering with OR Books to launch Nation Books.
On the List: Rancher’s Law by Diana Palmer, with bonus read Dog Days of Summer by Teri Wilson
This edition of Rancher’s Law was a special release to celebrate the publisher’s 75th anniversary. It included two novels: Rancher’s Law by Diana Palmer and a bonus read, Wilson’s Dog Days of Summer.
Book sales update: dark romance trending
According to a recent press release from Circana BookScan, print sales for romance books are up 24 percent versus last
Everand acquires Fable app
The subscription reading app Everand (formerly known as Scribd) has acquired Fable.
Excellent deep-dive into recent publisher bankruptcies
Victoria Strauss at Writer Beware offers excellent insights into what’s happening with the bankruptcies of Albert Whitman & Co and Unbound (now operated as Boundless).
How Publishers Have Evolved Their Direct-to-Reader Marketing Effort
From the US Book Show: publishers have struggled with direct-to-consumer marketing in the past, but fortunately that seems to be changing.
When to Let Go: Recognize the Point of Diminishing Returns in Revision
Embrace the fact that creation is never truly finished—it’s simply released at a point where it can begin its life in the world.
Own the Title of Writer (Don’t Add “Aspiring”)
Consciously thinking about yourself as a writer—rather than an aspiring one—is the first step toward shattering self-limiting beliefs.
Links of interest: June 4, 2025
The latest in bankruptcies, trends, marketing & promotion, AI, and libraries.
New agent at FinePrint Literary
Lauren Khan has joined FinePrint Literary Management and will open to queries soon.
HarperCollins UK and HQ launch new literary fiction imprint
It “aims to reimagine what literary fiction can achieve, publishing novels that resonate across generations, transcend genres, and break convention.”
Audiobook sales continue to grow
Audiobook sales revenue increased 13 percent in 2024 versus the prior year, according to the Audio Publishers Association Sales Survey.