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Authors on the Air February 10, 2015: David and Jason Benham
David and Jason Benham, authors of 'Whatever the Cost: Facing Your Fears, Dying to Your Dreams, and Living Powerfully' (W Publishing Group/HarperCollins, 9780718032999), will appear on 'Fox & Friends' on Tuesday, February 10.
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Tim Dorsey Hits the Road
The author is on tour following the release of his 18th book, 'Shark Skin Suite,' the latest in his comic series featuring the fictional Florida serial killer Serge Storms.
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Changes to HBG Sales Unit; Epstein Named V-P
Dave Epstein has been promoted to v-p of retail sales, and will oversee sales of both adult and children's books to all traditional retail accounts.
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Four Questions For...'Girl on the Train' Editor Sarah McGrath
We chatted with the Riverhead editor-in-chief about the thriller's meteoric rise.
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Loft's Executive Director To Step Down
Jocelyn Hale announced Wednesday that she is stepping down from her post at the Minneapolis literary center, where she spent years as director and another five as board member.
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Publishing, After a Life in Publishing
Besides sharing years of experience in traditional publishing, the trio of Pat Mulcahy, Philip Turner, and Joan Hilty have other things in common. They have all managed to re-create themselves for a new era in the publishing industry.
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Authors on the Air January 22, 2015: Brian Krebs
Brian Krebs, author of 'Spam Nation' (Sourcebooks, 9781402295614), will appear on the 'Diane Rehm Show' on Thursday, January 22.
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Karyn Marcus Returning to S&S
Karyn Marcus is returning to Simon & Schuster as a senior editor, starting February 2.
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Klipper to Retire from B&N in May
Mitchell Klipper, who during his 28-year career at Barnes & Noble oversaw many of the company’s store initiatives, including its launch of superstores, will retire May 2.
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Maciag, Cummings to Retire at HBG
At Hachette Book Group, Tom Maciag, executive v-p and chief financial officer, and Gerry Cummings, senior v-p for distribution, will be retiring in the coming months.
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Authors on the Air January 8, 2015: Nicholas Carlson
Nicholas Carlson, author of 'Marissa Mayer and the Fight to Save Yahoo!' (Twelve, 9781455556618), will appear on Bloomberg Radio 'Taking Stock' on Thursday, January 8; and MSNBC's 'The Cycle' on Friday, January 9.
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Promotions, Reorg at Rodale
The publisher has promoted Mary Ann Naples from v-p and publisher of Rodale Books to senior v-p and publisher. With her promotion, come a number of other hires, and structural tweaks to the books division at the company.
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Morin Adds President Duties at Ingram
Shawn Morin, chief operating officer of Ingram Content Group since June 2012, has taken on the additional responsibilities of president.
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New Contact Info for Shanks
David Shanks, former CEO of Penguin Group USA, fulfilled his contractual obligations to Penguin Random House as of December 31, 2014. He can be reached at his new email address, surreylane4@gmail.com.
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Children's Job Moves: December 2014
New job announcements in children's publishing for December 2014.
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Aiken Updates on Battle with ALS
On his blog, Paul Aiken, former executive director of the Authors Guild, revealed that he has found success in using corticosteroids to combat his ALS/MND symptoms.
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INgrooves Founder Robb McDaniels to Resign
Robb McDaniels, founder and CEO of INgrooves Music Group, and who oversaw the launch of the company's e-book division, INscribe Digital, will step down at the end of 2014.
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Authors on the Air December 18, 2014: Molly Manning
Molly Manning, author of 'When Books Went to War: The Stories That Helped Us Win World War II' (HMH, 9780544535022 ) will appear on WNYC’s the 'Leonard Lopate Show' on Friday, December 19.
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Susan Reich to Retire from PGW
Susan Reich has announced that she will be retiring as president of Publishers Group West, the distribution arm of Perseus Books Group, effective March 31, 2015.
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Smith Joins Bonnier As Head of Fiction
Mark Smith, founder and former CEO of Quercus, has been named CEO of Bonnier Publishing Fiction in London, covering both adult and children’s lists.