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Religion Book Deals: November 5, 2025 Publishers Weekly lists several noteworthy religious book deals, including a two‑book picture‑book pact for pastor Mark Batterson and his daughter, InterVarsity Press acquiring art historian Matthew J. Milliner’s “Mere Iconography” to help readers navigate...

Just saw "KPop Demon Hunters" - the singalong version. I will never be the same. :)

Lady Knights Are Having a Moment Publishers Weekly reported that editors are seeing a rise in fantasy novels where female warriors take centre stage rather than male knights. The article noted that these “lady knight” books – many with romantic or sapphic storylines – are emerging from the...

This is the very best introduction I’ve yet come across to what AI / Large Language Models really are and how we should approach them. It’s not wildly technical, so is therefore appropriate for almost all folk, old or young, technically experienced or not. https://thebullshitmachines.com/...

PW Star Watch 2025 Finalist: Noah Perkins Noah Perkins, the founder of the Young Publishers Association, is highlighted for his commitment to fostering in‑person connections among young book‑industry workers. The article notes that the organisation has evolved from a casual bar meet‑up into a...

PW Star Watch 2025 Finalist: Katy O’Donnell Haymarket Books editorial director Katy O’Donnell was named a PW Star Watch finalist for 2025. The article notes that she has embraced Haymarket’s political mission, helped deliver several New York Times bestsellers and driven a 25 % sales increase by...

(Apologies for this giga-dump of the latest news, I’m aiming to post daily but the past week has taken me away from the computer for one meeting after another! Catching up now). How ‘Deeper Than the Ocean’ by Mirta Ojito Got Made Pulitzer‑winning journalist Mirta Ojito drew on her mother’s...

HarperCollins Productions and Fox Entertainment sign page‑to‑screen development deal Under a new first‑look arrangement, HarperCollins Productions’ Avon A imprint partnered with Fox Entertainment Studios to develop television series, films, and platform‑specific movies inspired by Avon A titles...

Redmayne Resigns from HC UK, Elton Named Interim CEO HarperCollins UK chief executive Charlie Redmayne resigned from his role. Group managing director Kate Elton was appointed interim CEO, taking responsibility for UK and Irish operations while reporting to HarperCollins global CEO Brian...

PRH wins slow‑burn romantasy debut in six‑figure pre‑empt Penguin Random House Children’s pre‑empted Charlotte B. Plumb’s debut novel *Reap & Sow* in a six‑figure deal. Described as a slow‑burn, gothic romantasy with an atmospheric tone and emotionally resonant characters, the novel will lead...

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… in Rainforest, my client Michelle Paver’s latest chiller. Here’s Michelle to tell you about it… :)