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Friday, May 9, 2014

Publising Pulse: Friday, May 9, 2014

This Week at Query Tracker

The profiles of several agents were updated this week. Please make sure you double-check every agent's website or Publisher's Marketplace page before querying.

You can see the publisher updates list here

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This Week in Publishing


In a $455M deal, HarperCollins bought Harlequin. HC hopes the acquisition will allow them to expand into foreign markets.  Caution: this article may contain language unsuitable for romance authors.

Curious to know what UK fiction editors are looking for? We found twenty-five who share their wish lists.

For new writers—increase your confidence with this list of useful tips.

Writers of fan fic may want to check out this piece on Amazon Worlds and their licensing model for fan fiction.

Don't tell me the moon is shining; show me the glint of light on broken glass. ~Anton Chekhov

Have a great weekend, everyone!


Ash Krafton is a speculative fiction writer who, despite having a Time Turner under her couch and three different sonic screwdrivers in her purse, still encounters difficulty with time management. Visit Ash at www.ashkrafton.com for news on her urban fantasy series The Books of the Demimonde (Pink Narcissus Press) or stop by the Demimonde Blog at www.ash-krafton.blogspot.com . WOLF’S BANE (Demimonde #3) is forthcoming June 2014.

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