So, apparently recessions bring out the creativity in us all. According to this article in the Philadelphia Inquirer, fiction writing, particularly within the confines of a writing group, soars when the economy tanks. Who knew? I guess there's a certain escapist tendency floating around. Of course, candy sales are up, too. I'm not sure what this ( Read more... )

We've got a lovely buzz going at The Knight Agency today. First up, our own lovely publicity director, Jia Gayles, has been featured on Galley Cat today in writer Jeff Rivera's column focusing on people of color working in the publishing industry. This is a great new column that Jeff started a few weeks ago and really highlights all areas of the ( Read more... )

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I've yet to really weigh in on all of this--the question of whether the text-reader feature on the new Kindle 2 means the death of the audiobook, or at least a major rights issue for book contracts. The reason is that I seem to be one of a handful of folks on my side of the desk who believe it to be a non-issue. However, the debate continues to ( Read more... )

Hey all. Today is the final day of the Tunnel of Love over at the TKA blog, so be sure to head on over and see what's going on. Maybe some romantic paranormals in keeping with the day, hmm ( Read more... )

They're baaa-ack! That's right: take-home Tuesdays are being reinstituted over at the Knight Agency Blog. For those of you unfamiliar with this deal from the past, each Tuesday, TKA will post about a new book that they'll be giving away that day. All you have to do is show up and comment on that Tuesday thread in order to enter. Winners will be ( Read more... )

I'm happy to report that Nalini Singh has broken onto the New York Times extended bestseller list! Mine to Possess, which released officially this past Tuesday, will be # 32 on the list that hits February 17th, 2008. Not only is this Nalini's first time hitting the NYT bestseller list, but she's my first author to make the list as well, so we're ( Read more... )

The Knight Agency has a boat load of new releases this week. You can find a complete rundown over at the blog, here and here. That's right -- too many for just one post. Personally I think it's worth a peek just for some of those covers. Fun stuff!

And of course, I'd be remiss if I failed to highlight my own client release for the day, Nalini ( Read more... )

Congrats to Shannon K. Butcher, whose second novel, No Control, hits stores officially today. (Though just between us, it's been popping up here and there for a couple of weeks already.) If you're looking for a fun, romantic suspense novel to read over the weekend, be sure to check it out.

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Don't forget to join us at The Knight Agency chat room tonight at 9 pm ET for a chat with romantic suspense author Shannon K. Butcher. Shannon will be discussing her debut novel, No Regrets, and what life is like when you've got two writers living under one roof. Check out the agency blog for additional details. As always, you can access the chat ( Read more... )