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John Murphy to Depart SMP
Murphy started at St. Martin's as a publicity associate, rising to v-p, director of publicity. In May, he was named v-p, publishing strategy.
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Eric Schwartz Named Editorial Director at Columbia Univ. Press
He replaces Jennifer Crewe, who was promoted to president and director of the Press in June. Schwartz was previously senior editor for sociology and cognitive science at Princeton University Press.
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Authors on the Air October 16, 2014: Stephen Mansfield
Stephen Mansfield, author of 'The Miracle of the Kurds' (Worthy Publishing, 9781617950797), will appear on 'Hannity' on Thursday, October 16.
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Four Questions for...'Thug Kitchen' Publisher Mary Ann Naples
PW talked to Mary Ann Naples, senior v-p and publisher Rodale, about the controversial book, the backlash, and how the company has hounded the duo about getting started on a second project.
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Meet the Editor: Jill Schoolman
Jill Schoolman founded Archipelago Books in 2003 as a nonprofit focused on publishing foreign-language works in English translation.
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Authors on the Air October 10, 2014: Rick Strassman
Rick Strassman, author of 'DMT and the Soul of Prophecy' (Inner Traditions, 9781594773426), will appear on 'Coast to Coast AM' on Sunday, October 12.
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Authors Guild Names New Executive Director
Mary Rasenberger, a lawyer and six-year Copyright Office and Library of Congress veteran, will take over as executive director of the Authors Guild on November 3.
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Authors on the Air October 8, 2014: Yochi Dreazen
Yochi Dreazen, author of 'The Invisible Front: Love and Loss in an Era of Endless War' (Crown, ISBN 9780385347839), will appear on NPR’s 'Diane Rehm Show' on Thursday, October 9.
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Authors on the Air October 7, 2014: Katha Pollitt
Katha Pollitt, author of 'Pro: Reclaiming Abortion Rights' (Picador, 9780312620547), will appear on NPR’s 'Diane Rehm Show' on Wednesday, October 8.
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Authors on the Air October 2, 2014: Charles M. Blow and Ron Perlman
Charles M. Blow, author of 'Fire Shut Up In My Bones' (HMH, 9780544228047) will appear on MSNBC-TV’s 'The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell' on Thursday, October 2.
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New PW West Coast Correspondent
Anisse Gross has been named the new West Coast correspondent for PW, effecting October 1.
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Four Questions for...Amtrak Residency Judge Sam Nicholson
We talked to Random House editor and Amtrak Residency judge Sam Nicholson about picking the first class of writers for the unique program.
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Amazon Publishing Taps Myers
Dominic Myers, previously managing director of Waterstones in the U.K., became head of Amazon Publishing in Europe effective September 22.
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Authors on the Air September 29, 2014: Joel Osteen
Joel Osteen, author 'You Can, You Will: 8 Undeniable Qualities of a Winner' (FaithWords, 9781455575718), will appear on the 'Michael Smerconish Program' on Monday, September 29, and 'Fox & Friends' on Tuesday, September 30.
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Authors on the Air September 26, 2014: Paul M. Barrett
Paul M. Barrett, author of 'Law of the Jungle: The $19 Billion Legal Battle Over Oil in the Rain Forest and the Lawyer Who'd Stop at Nothing to Win' (Crown, 9780770436346), will appear on NPR’s 'On the Media' on Saturday, September 27.
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Authors on the Air September 23, 2014: Charles M. Blow
Charles M. Blow, author of 'Fire Shut Up In My Bones' (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 9780544228047) will appear on 'The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell' on Tuesday, September 23.
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Childs Named Publisher at Rowman & Littlefield
The company has appointed Jim Childs publisher of its trade division, effective October 13.
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Anders Leaving Prometheus Books
Lou Anders, editorial director and art director of Prometheus's Pyr imprint since its inception 10 years ago, will be leaving the company.
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ABA CFO Eleanor Chang to Retire
American Booksellers Association CEO Oren Teicher announced that group's long-time CFO Eleanor Chang will retire at the end of the year.
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Authors on the Air September 19, 2014: Annabelle Gurwitch
Annabelle Gurwitch, author of 'I See You Made an Effort: Compliments, Indignities, and Survival Stories from the Edge of 50' (Blue Rider, 9780399166181), will appear on the 'Queen Latifah Show' on Friday, September 19.



