Digital news:
- Self-published books dominate this week’s Digital Book World’s eBook Bestseller list.
- HarperCollins will launch a “digital-first” mystery imprint.
- GalleyCat discusses how many copies sold makes a self-published bestseller.
- Amazon adds feature to make Kindle app reading easier for visually-impaired readers.
Traditional news:
- The 5th Wave by Rick Yancey gets heavy marketing from Penguin.
- Simon & Schuster’s profits increase, with YA and children’s sales having the biggest growth.
Miscellaneous:
- EL James controversy at RT 2013 discussed.
- How to create the best perks for crowd-funding projects.
Client News:
- Robert V. Taylor invited to be the spiritual presence at PTTOW, filling a role occupied last year by the Dalai Lama. PTTOW is an invite-only member network and annual summit focused on the trillion dollar young adult market. Members include Tony Hawk, Will.I.Am, Kelly Slater, Linkin Park, and myriad top CEOs, etc.
- Julie Kagawa’s does Indiegogo campaign for a 4-issue Iron King manga comic series. Ends Sunday.
