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The 2008 New York Book Festival's regular registration deadline arrives at midnight on May 25 for its annual competition. Entries to the competition are eligible for reading slots at the June 28 day festival in Central Park and can attend our gala awards ceremony on June 27 at the Algonquin Hotel, the famed literary landmark that spawned the Algonquin Round Table.
Authors scheduled to appear at the Central Park day festival include:
- Richard Barone was a part of the Bongos, the leaders of the Hoboken, N.J. music scene that flared in the 1980s. His new book, "Front Man," is a quasi-fictional account of the world as seen through the eyes of the man who stands at the center of the music maelstrom. Joining Barone's music accompaniment will be a reading by actress Joyce DeWitt, best known for her role in the TV series "Three's Company."
- Entertainment Weekly writer Tanner Stransky is out to Find Your Inner Ugly Betty. His new book details work/life challenges and offers kernels of wisdom on how to navigate them, a la the TV series heroine.
- Judith Matloff thought she was settling down in her dream home in West Harlem. Instead, she mistakenly moved into a home that was notorious as a drug-trafficking epicenter. How she survived is details in Home Girl: Building A Dream House On A Lawless Block
- Michael Teitelbaum has written more than 200 children's books based on such pop culture icons as Men in Black, X-Men and Spider-Man. His latest series is Backyard Sports (Grosset & Dunlap), a chapter book series based on the #1 sports video game franchise for kids.
- New York Mets hero Art Shamsky is the author of The Magnificent Seasons, a book about the magical 1969-1970 span when the New York Jets, New York Mets and New York Knicks won championships for the first time. The book follows the exploits of the three teams and chronicles the effect on the people of New York City and the country.
- Brooklynite Nina Malkin is a cat person and author of An Unlikely Cat Lady: Feral Adventures in the Backyard Jungle (Globe Pequot), a memoir of her efforts to serve, protect and defend the cats in her backyard. She is also the author of juvenile fiction classics Orange is the New Pink and 6x The Uncensored Confessions.
- Michael Albert is the author of An Artist's America (Henry Holt), which covers his noted collage career from depictions of cereal boxes through his more recent explorations of large historical scenes.
- Beth Schoenfeldt is the cofounder of the online networking and offline support system Women Who Launch, and has now brought her vision out in a new book, Ladies Who Launch: How To Live Your Dreams and Love Your Life (St. Martins Press), a holistic self-help manifesto.
- David DeVries, award-winning creator of Monster Engine, has spent two decades illustrating for Marvel, DC, Lucas Films and Universal Studios, among others.
- Abiola Abrams is the author of Dare, (Simon & Schuster), a romp through the world of two women who play by their own rules, and host of The Best Shorts, an independent film competition on BET. Her extensive credits include numerous film and TV appearances.
Last year, over 20,000 attendees enjoyed the beauty and serenity of Central Park as they browsed books, listened to music and author readings and enjoyed our food vendors. This year, the day festival will offer expanded stages and new opportunities for authors, publishers, musicians and vendors. Please e-mail NewYorkBookFest@aol.com for an application.
The 2008 New York Book Festival will consider published, self-published and independent publisher non-fiction, fiction, children's books, teenage, how-to, audio/spoken word, comics/zines, e-books, poetry, wild card (anything goes!), unpublished stories, science fiction, horror, photography/art, romance and biography/autobiography works.
A panel of judges will determine the winners based on the following criteria:
1) The story-telling ability of the author.
2) The potential of the work to win wider recognition.
Entries can be in German, Portuguese, English, Spanish, French or Italian and must be published on or after January 1, 2000. Our grand prize for the 2008 New York Book Festival Author of the Year is $1500 and a flight to New York for the awards and our day festival in Central Park.
TO ENTER: Click on the "ENTER THE COMPETITION" link at www.newyorkbookfestival.com and follow the directions to get an entry form. Forms may also be faxed/e-mailed to you by calling our office at 323-665-8080 or e-mailing us at NewYorkBookFest@aol.com. You may also register over the phone with a credit card. Applications must be accompanied by a non-refundable entry fee via check, money order, credit card payment or PayPal online payment of $50 in U.S. dollars for each submission. Multiple submissions are permitted but each entry must be accompanied by a separate form and entry fee.
VENDORS AND MUSICIANS: If you would like to be a part of our day festival in Central Park, please e-mail us at NewYorkBookFest@aol.com for an application.
The New York Book Festival is produced by JM Northern Media LLC, producers of the Hollywood Book Festival, DIY Convention, London Book Festival and DIY Book Festival, and is sponsored by the Larimar St. Croix Writers Colony, The Hollywood Creative Directory, eDivvy, Westside Websites and Shopanista. |
National Black Book Festival
May 16-17, 2009
George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston, TX
The 2nd annual National Black Book Festival is a cooperative effort between Cushcity.com, one of the leading websites promoting African-American literature, and Houston Black Expo, the largest African-American trade show in the state of Texas.
This 2nd annual event will include the following features:
- Corporate booths
- Author exhibits
- Featured author discussions and signings
- Book Club Central
- Spoken Word Poetry Slam
- Workshops and seminars
- Door prize drawings
- And More!
The 2008 Houston Black Expo attracted about 15,000 attendees. The Festival will be marketed nationwide to over 1,000 Black book clubs, 25,000 book readers and 100 libraries. In addition, national and local media will be apprised of the event.
Authors may obtain a draped table during the Festival at a discounted price off the usual Houston Black Expo booth rate. Information regarding rates in included on the following pages.
If you have any questions or require assistance, please do not hesitate to contact:
Gwen Richardson
National Coordinator
National Black Book Festival
(281) 444-4265
grichardson@cushcity.com
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The 2008 London Book Festival has issued a call for entries to its annual program celebrating books that deserve greater recognition from the international publishing community.
The 2008 London Book Festival will consider published, self-published and independent publisher non-fiction, fiction, children's books, poetry, art/photography, teenage, how-to, audio/spoken word, comics/graphic novels, e-books, wild card (anything goes!), science fiction, romance and biography/autobiographical works.
A panel of judges will determine the winners based on the following criteria:
1)
The story-telling ability of the author;
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The potential of the work to win wider recognition from the international publishing community.
Entries can be in English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese or Italian. Our grand prize for the 2008 London Book Festival Author of the Year is $1500 and a flight from your city of entry to London OR Los Angeles - your choice!
ENTRIES: Please classify your book and enter it in the following categories. Multiple entries must be accompanied by a separate fee for each book.
1) General Non-fiction
2) General Fiction
3) Children's books
4)
E-books
5)
Comics/graphic novels
6)
Wild Card
7)
Teenage
8)
Science fiction
9)
Romance
10)
Biography/Autobiography
11)
Audio/spoken word
12)
How-To
13)
Poetry
14)
Art/Photography
FESTIVAL RULES: London Book Festival submissions cannot be returned. Each entry must contain a print-out of the official entry form, including your e-mail address and contact telephone number. All shipping and handling costs must be borne by entrants. Flight scheduling for winner will require one month advance notice.
NOTIFICATION AND DEADLINES: We will notify each entry of the receipt of their package via e-mail and will announce the winning entries at the LondonBookFestival.com web site.
Deadline submissions in each category must be postmarked by the close of business on November 25, 2008. Winners in each category will be notified by e-mail and the results posted on the site. Please note that judges read and consider submissions on an ongoing basis, comparing early entries with later submissions.
TO ENTER: Entry forms are available online at http://londonbookfestival.com or may be faxed/e-mailed to you by calling our office at 323-665-8080. Applications must be accompanied by a non-refundable entry fee via check, money order, credit card payment or PayPal online payment of $50 in U.S. dollars for each submission. Multiple submissions are permitted but each entry must be accompanied by a separate form and entry fee. Entry fee checks should be made payable to JM Northern Media LLC.
Entry packages should include one copy of the book; a copy of your official entry form; the entry fee or receipt from online payment; and any relevant marketing materials, i.e., press kits or other material that illuminates the background of your book. Entries should be mailed to:
JM Northern Media LLC
The London Book Festival
7095 Hollywood Blvd. Suite 864
Hollywood , CA 90028, USA
AWARDS: The London Book Festival selection committee reserves the right to determine the eligibility of any project.
The London Book Festival is produced by JM Northern Media LLC, producers of the Hollywood Book Festival, New York Book Festival and DIY Book Festival. We are sponsored by the Larimar St. Croix Writers Colony, eDivvy, The Hollywood Creative Directory, Westside Websites and Shopanista.
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American Psychological Association – 116th Annual Convention
August 14-17, 2008
The Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, Boston, MA
Hardly a personal or national problem exists whose solution does not demand an understanding of human behavior. Psychology is the science of mind and behavior in all its forms, affecting you daily on both a professional and personal level. Each year the APA Annual Convention celebrates this science by providing a forum for various professional, scientific, and educational issues relevant to the field of psychology and their impact on society.
This psychology meeting is huge. Expected attendance to be in the 12,000 range. Publishers are encouraged to send their largest and most comprehensive list of titles to THE PSYCHOLOGY SHOW! Visit www.apa.org to learn more.
PIan to send your largest selection of new / best selling titles.
Visit https://www.naswma.org/education/default.asp?topiclD=149 to learn more.
There is no need for you to attend the WCD Expo. ABE (Association Book Exhibit) serves as your representative and will:
- arrange attractive display of all titles, most face-out
- distribute "Titles on Display" ordering bibliography to all delegates visiting ABE
- generate mailing list for your post-conference follow up –raffle, attendees or membership list
- encourage on-site orders by an experienced publishing industry professional for submission to participating publishers at conclusion of show
- provide exhibit photo and post-conference report promptly to each publisher
Click here to download your application form. Return the application form with P.O. or payment by July 30, 2008 to:
Association Book Exhibit
– NASWMA
9423 Old Mt. Vernon Road
Alexandria , VA 22309
Send 2 copies of each title and other exhibit materials to be received no later than August 16, 2008 to the address indicated above.
For more information, call (703) 619-5030 or email info@bookexhibit.com. |
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The 2008 Hollywood Book Festival has named the first celebrity appearances for its annual daytime festival celebrating books that deserve greater recognition from the film, television, game and multimedia communities. The event will be held on Saturday, July 12 at The Grove at Farmers Market, one of the premiere entertainment, shopping and dining destinations in Hollywood.
Presented in conjunction with Barnes & Noble Booksellers, the Hollywood Book Festival will feature author readings/signings, book publishing panels, live music, book vendors, clowns offering face painting and balloon animals and the bustling ambiance of the Grove's center square. With an anticipated 20,000 attendees expected, it's an event authors and publishers won't want to miss. More information on vendor slots can be obtained by e-mailing HollywoodBKFest@aol.com.
Authors scheduled to appear include Sex and the City actor Evan Handler, who will read from his new work "Time On Fire: My Comedy of Terrors"; Star Trek writer Leonard Mlodinow, reading from his new novel "The Drunkard's Walk"; Rocker Richard Barone, author of the new quasi-fictional novel "Front Man," with a music performance accompanied by a reading from "Three's Company" actress Joyce DeWitt; best-selling author Christina Schwarz, author of "Drowning Ruth," reading from her new novel "So Long At The Fair"; producer Jess Winfield, reading from his new work "My Name Is Will"; and entertainment writer Carrie Borzillo-Vrenna, appearing in support of her new book "Cherry Bomb: The Ultimate Guide..." More appearances will be announced shortly.
Based in the capital of show business, the Hollywood Book Festival aims to (1) spotlight literature worthy of further consideration by the talent-hungry pipeline of the entertainment industry; and (2) facilitate getting those works into the proper hands for consideration.
The 2008 Hollywood Book Festival will consider published, self-published and independent publisher non-fiction, fiction, children's books, teenage, how-to, audio/spoken word, 'zines, comics, e-books, fan fiction, wild card (anything goes!), unpublished stories, genre-based and biography/autobiography works.
A panel of judges will determine the winners based on the following criteria:
1) The story-telling ability of the author;
2) The potential of the work to be translated into other forms of media.
All entries must be in English. Our grand prize for the 2008 Hollywood Book Festival Author of the Year is $1500 and a flight to Los Angeles for our gala awards ceremony during our day festival in July, 2008. More prizes will be announced shortly.
TO ENTER: Entry forms are available online at www.hollywoodbookfestival.com or may be faxed/e-mailed to you. Applications must be accompanied by a non-refundable entry fee via check, money order or PayPal online payment of $75 in U.S. dollars for each submission. Multiple submissions are permitted but each entry must be accompanied by a separate form and entry fee.
AWARDS: Winners of the 2008 Hollywood Book Festival will be honored at a gala ceremony held in Los Angeles. You do not need to be present to accept your award or accompanying prizes.
The Hollywood Book Festival is produced by JM Northern Media LLC, producers of the New York Book Festival and DIY Book Festival, and is sponsored by Barnes & Noble Booksellers, The Hollywood Creative Directory, eDivvy, Westside Websites and Shopanista. |
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February 2009
The 2008 DIY Book Festival has issued a call for entries for its seventh annual program celebrating the success of independent authors and publishers.
The DIY Book Festival will consider self-published or independent publisher non-fiction, fiction, biography/autobiography, children's books, teenage, how-to, cookbooks, science fiction, audio/spoken word, photography, art, comics, 'zines, fan fiction, poetry and e-books published on or after Jan. 1, 2006. All entries must be in English and have been self-published or issued by an independent publishing house.
Please note that print-on-demand (POD) authors with iUniverse, PublishAmerica, Infinity Publishing and other outlets are eligible for the competition.
Our grand prize for the 2008 DIYBF Book of the Year is $1500 cash and a flight to the awards ceremony, held in February 2009 as part of the annual DIY Convention in Los Angeles.
Genre category winners will receive a combination of books, software and other prizes.
Submitted works will be judged by a panel of industry experts using the following criteria:
1) General excellence and the author's passion for telling a good story.
2) The unique use of guerilla marketing tactics to reach a wider audience. This includes innovative marketing, merchandising, publicity tactics and other innovative methods of reaching an independent audience.
ENTRIES: Please classify your book and enter it in the following categories. Multiple entries must be accompanied by a separate fee for each book.
1) General Non-fiction
2) General Fiction
3) Children's books
4) How-to
5) E-books (word or .PDF file acceptable)
6) Comics
7) 'zines
8) Photography
9) Fan Fiction
10) Poetry
11) Art
12) Teenage
13) Biography/Autobiography
14) Audio/spoken word
15) Compilations/Anthologies
16) Best Unpublished Short Story
17) Cookbooks
18) Science Fiction
In addition to honoring the top selections in the above categories, The DIY Book Festival will award the following chosen from submissions:
1) DIY Author of the Year-Honors the outstanding book of the competition.
2) DIY Book Design of the Year --- Honors outstanding and innovative design.
3) DIY Independent Publisher of the Year-Honors the top publisher based on materials displaying excellence in marketing and promotional materials, as determined by our judges.
FESTIVAL RULES: DIY Book Festival submissions cannot be returned. Each entry must contain the official entry form, including your e-mail address and contact telephone number. All shipping and handling costs must be borne by entrants.
NOTIFICATION AND DEADLINES: We will notify each entry of the receipt of their package via e-mail and will announce the winning entries on our web site (www.diyconvention.com). Because of the anticipated high volume of entries, we can only respond to e-mail inquiries.
Deadline submissions in each category must be postmarked by the close of business on Oct. 25, 2008. Winners in each category will be notified by e-mail. Please note that judges read and consider submissions on an ongoing basis, comparing early entries with later submissions at our meetings.
TO ENTER: Entry forms are available online at www.diyconvention.com or may be faxed/e-mailed to you. Please contact our office for fax requests. Applications must be accompanied by a non-refundable entry fee of $10-$50 (see entry form drop-down menu for specific category prices) in the form of a check, money order or PayPal online payment in U.S. dollars for each submission. Multiple submissions are permitted but each entry must be accompanied by a separate form and entry fee.
You can also enter the contest by phone by calling 323-665-8080 between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Pacific time.
Entry fee checks should be made payable to JM Northern Media LLC. We're sorry, but entries must be mailed and cannot be delivered in person or by messenger services to the JM Northern Media offices.
Entry packages should include:
1) One copy of the book;
2) Your official entry form or a copy;
3) The entry fee or receipt for online payment;
4) Any marketing materials you wish to send. Marketing is used as a tie-breaking consideration by our judges.
Entries should be mailed to:
JM Northern Media LLC
attn: DIY Book Festival
7095 Hollywood Boulevard
Suite 864
Hollywood , CA 90028-0893
Phone: 323-665-8080
AWARDS: The DIY Book Festival selection committee reserves the right to determine the eligibility of any project.
The 2008 DIY Book Festival is part of the DIY Convention: Do It Yourself in Film, Music & Books, which also produces the DIY Film Festival and the DIY Music Festival. The 2008 DIY Book Festival is sponsored by Final Draft Screenplay Software; The Hollywood Creative Directory; Imagic; Alcasid.com and The DIY Reporter.com. |
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