2018 BookLife Prize Kicks Off in April; Smashwords Adds Audiobook Production

[The BookLife Report: Self-publishing news, tips and trends for authors and readers.] [Little Haiti Book Festival | May 5-6, 2018]( The Report [2018 BookLife Prize Open for Submissions in April]( The first round of the annual writing contest sponsored by BookLife and Publishers Weekly kicks off April 1. [more » »]( [Smashwords Teams with Findaway Voices to Offer Audiobooks]( Smashwords, a self-publishing and e-book distribution platform, is teaming with Findaway Voices to offer Smashwords authors access to Findaway's audiobook production and distribution network. [more » »]( [J.A. Konrath and Kensington: The Best of Both Worlds]( In a revolutionary partnership, Kensington is teaming up with self-publishing superstar J.A. Konrath to bring out his bestselling e-books in mass market paperback. (Sponsored) [more » »]( [Book Deals: Week of March 26, 2018]( This weekly column helps authors keep abreast of the latest book deals and industry trends. In this edition, Macmillan won North American rights to Lindsay Lackey’s debut, All the Impossible Things. [more » »]( [Media Connect: Book Publicity That Pays Off!]( Media Connect, a leading nationwide book promoter based in NYC, specializes in helping first-time and self-published authors grow their brands, sell books, and generate media coverage. We will customize a plan and secure broadcast, print, digital, and social media coverage. Visit our Bestseller Publicity Tips Workshop at BookExpo on May 30 at 10 a.m. in Room 1E11. (Sponsored) [Learn More » »]( [Miami Writers Institute | May 19-12, 2018 | Register Today!]( Featured Reviews [Haunted by History]( Craig Owens. Sad Hill, $50 (410p) ISBN 978-0-9976881-0-8 Photographer Owens distinguishes fact from fiction in this stimulating, heavily illustrated account of the supposed hauntings of eight historic Southern California hotels. [more » »]( [Polar Bear Bowler]( Karl Beckstrand, illus by Ashley Sanborn. Premio, $8.95 paper (30p) ISBN 978-0-692-22096-2 In a charming wordless story, a polar bear climbs aboard a boat and hitches a ride down to Antarctica. [more » »]( The Best of BookLife [Writing Advice from Laura Lippman]( Edgar-winner Lippman shares five writing tips, including "show up on a regular basis." [more » »]( [Making the Most of Beta Readers]( Organizing a beta reader round is a great way for writers to get critical feedback. [more » »]( For more about these and other great jobs, visit the new [PW JobZone]( now with resume hosting and more! - [Assistant Art Director - Candlewick Press/Walker Books US - New York](. - [Sales Assistant - Workman Publishing Co. - New York](. - [Media and Product Specialist - SAGE Publishing - Remote](. - [Marketing Manager - Parallax Press - Berkeley](. - [Editorial Director - Bloomsbury Children's Books - Bloomsbury Publishing Inc. - New York](. Indie News Roundup [Huffington Post: Black Author Turns to Self-Publishing After Being Told His Fatherhood Book Has No Audience]( Arnold Henry turned to Kickstarter and self-publishing after his book was rejected by an agent who claimed there is no market for stories about African-American fathers. [more » »]( [Good E-Reader: Publishing Suicide: Indie Authors Turn into Bullies]( A book cover designer left a suicide note after a collective of around 80 indie authors sent her hate mail, including several messages urging her to kill herself. [more » »]( [IndieReader: 'Justice for Milena' Tops IndieReader Bestseller List]( A look at the self-published books hitting IndieReader's weekly bestseller list. [more » »]( PW SELECT The following are this week's books from PW Select, Publishers Weekly's marketing program for indie authors. To sign up your book for PW Select, [click here](. [Becoming Okay (When You're Not Okay)]( by Bryan Bushman, Ph.D. [Writing and Madness in a Time of Terror]( by Afarin Majidi [The Preah Secrets]( by KB Beaumaaks [Best Evidence]( by Mark Osaki [Merchant Adventurer Kings of Rhoda: The Lost World of the Tucson Artifacts]( by Donald N. Yates [Mail Order Mayhem]( by Cynthia Woolf [Miss Little Bea Sharp]( by Jessica Rosen [The Boys Who Danced with the Moon]( by Mark Paul Oleksiw [The Tactical Heart]( by Mark S. Caronna [Don't Look at Me]( by J.P. Grider [Crimson: The Dragon Keeper Chronicles (Volume 1)]( by Tai manivong [Click here]( to see all the recent titles enrolled in PW Select, or [click here]( to sign up your book for the program. E-mail not displaying correctly? [View it in your browser.]( [New York Rights Fair 2018]( [PW KidsCast: A Conversation with Tomi Adeyemi]( [BookWorks | The Self Publishers Association]( Services Spotlight [Promotion: Stephanie Barko]( If your business is book promotion—like Stephanie Barko's is—a free advertisement on BookLife's Services Directory is a great way to grow your business. And, if you're an indie author looking to promote your new title, Services Directory is a place to connect with industry professionals. [more »]( Send editorial questions about this e-newsletter to: aboretz@publishersweekly.com Send advertising questions about this e-newsletter to: cbryerman@publishersweekly.com For additional assistance, contact us by email or at the address below. BookLife 71 West 23 St. #1608 New York, NY 10010 Phone 212-377-5500 Copyright 2018, PWxyz LLC & BookLife LLC Email not displaying correctly? 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