The World English dictionary defines well-read as having read widely and intelligently; erudite. But, what does “intelligent” reading really mean? Is it possible to objectively define a well-read person? Some would contend that only nonfiction is intelligent reading, while others would argue the merits of the classics and literary fiction versus…
As seen on Shelf Awareness: Ann Patchett Presented with WNBA Award “Even though I didn’t know I was applying for the job, I have somehow become the spokesperson for independent bookselling,” said Ann Patchett, calling books “my religion.” The author and bookseller was speaking during a reception held at her…
Welcome to our first Member Monday: Blog Roll Call! In addition to our usual Member Monday news, updates, and interviews, we’ll be showcasing your blogs. Here’s what member Linda Rosen, who is the hospitality chair and a Great Group Reads committee member, has to say about her blog, The Literary Leotard:…
SEO Tips: 5 Ways To Increase A Writer’s Googleability Today’s featured link is all about how authors can better promote themselves through social media. If you don’t know the terms SEO (Search Engine Optimization) or Googleability, then this Huff Post Books article from Writer’s Relief is for you. Having an…
We know its summer and the industry is slowing down, but the WNBA-NYC blog is not! As a summer initiative, we want to highlight our members in different ways. Member Mondays will now include the Blog Roll Call. In addition to having your blog added to the blog roll, Mondays…
A Crime Fiction Panel June 11, 2013, 7:00pm McNally Jackson 52 Prince St. In celebration of International Crime Month, panelists Jason Pinter (Grove Atlantic), Johnny Temple (Akashic Books), Dennis Johnson (Melville House Press), and Michael Reynolds (Europa Editions) join forces to promote what is arguably one of the most vital…
Pauline Hsia is the Literary Agent Assistant at Doris S. Michaels Literary Agency in New York. She is a member of the Women’s National Book Association, Association of Author’s Representatives, and Young to Publishing Group. How long have you been a member of the WNBA-NYC? How did you get involved…
by Tqwana Brown Do your feet hurt? Shoulders ache? Back sore? Then you, like me, are suffering from the BEA Experience. For four days last week, the Javits Center turned into a theme park for the publishing industry. Chances are your body is still recovering from walking the exhibition floor,…
Maurice Sendak: A Celebration of the Artist and His Work June 11, 2013 – August 17, 2013 The Society of Illustrators 128 East 63rd Street (between Park and Lexington Avenues) New York, NY 10065 “This exhibition at the Society of Illustrators showcases the collection of Justin G. Schiller and Dennis…
Deirdre Bair was nominated for the prestigious Plutarch award for her recent book, Saul Steinberg: a Biography. Jane Kinney-Denning, WNBA-NYC president, interviewed John P. Stern, president of Storm King Art Center, the sculpture park in Mountainville, for Chronogram magazine. Read the interview here. Linda Epstein, literary agent and WNBA-NYC…
