Publishers Weekly

Woman-Owned Intellectual Property Firm Begins Second Decade with Rebrand to SGIP

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Mittwoch, Mai 1, 2024
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NEW YORK, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As the number of women-owned employers in the U.S. surges, the woman-owned Law Office of Stacy J. Grossman PLLC is celebrating its 10th anniversary by rebranding as SGIP. The boutique's founder, Stacy Grossman, said that 100% of the firm's lawyers and staff are women, offering trademark, copyright, and publishing counsel to clients seeking diverse talent among their outside law firms.

Key Points: 
  • Women are the fastest-growing category of entrepreneurs worldwide and the number of women-owned businesses in the U.S. has skyrocketed.
  • Between 2019 and 2023, the number of women-owned businesses grew by 13.6%, nearly double the rate of growth for men-owned businesses .
  • "I'm delighted to be celebrating my firm's 10th anniversary as part of the growing trend of women-owned businesses," Grossman said.
  • "SGIP looks forward to building on our legacy by expanding our work with clients committed to working with women-owned law firms."

Fresh Tri CEO, Dr. Kyra Bobinet, Illuminates the Path to Overcoming "Failure Disease" in Her New Book, Unstoppable Brain

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Donnerstag, April 11, 2024
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SILICON VALLEY, Calif., April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Fresh Tri, Inc., a pioneering neuroscience-based health and wellness technology company, proudly announces the upcoming publication of the second book from its CEO-Founder, Kyra Bobinet, MD-MPH, Unstoppable Brain—The New Neuroscience that Frees Us From Failure, Eases Our Stress, and Creates Lasting Change. Driven by a decades-long commitment to revolutionizing the health and wellness landscape, in this book Dr. Bobinet unveils the research and learnings that led her to develop the transformative Iterative Mindset Method.™

Key Points: 
  • Building on the insights of her first book, Unstoppable Brain, slated for release on April 30, 2024, identifies and unpacks the universal obstacle inhibiting positive behavior change.
  • She developed the Iterative Mindset Method™ for brain-based, sustained behavior change and founded the health app Fresh Tri based on this method.
  • Fresh Tri is a 100% employee-owned behavior change organization led by CEO and Founder Dr. Kyra Bobinet.
  • Learn more about Fresh Tri, The Iterative Mindset Method, and Fresh Tri's founder at freshtri.com .

DOG MAN TOPS THE CHARTS: DAV PILKEY'S "DOG MAN: THE SCARLET SHEDDER" IS #1 BESTSELLING BOOK AROUND THE WORLD

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Montag, April 1, 2024
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Ellie Berger, President of Scholastic Trade, said "The growth of Dog Man is extraordinary. Not only have we seen robust sales with the release of The Scarlet Shedder, we also saw a 25% increase in backlist sales for Dog Man in the U.S. With our Dog Man 'Power Up' campaign, we have been working closely with retailers and our international publishing partners to make this book release a global publishing event--bringing excitement to bookstores, libraries, schools, and communities everywhere. This is a testament to the incredible appeal and influence of Dav Pilkey's books with their trademark humor and heart. We are thrilled to see the enthusiasm for the series continue to grow worldwide."

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK and TORONTO and LONDON and SYDNEY, April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dog Man is top dog and it's a global sweep!
  • The bestselling Dog Man graphic novel series by author and illustrator Dav Pilkey powers up to the #1 spot with Dog Man: The Scarlett Shedder topping bestseller lists worldwide.
  • In Australia and New Zealand, sales for The Scarlet Shedder grew 9% compared to the previous Dog Man book, and in Canada, sales are trending 10% higher.
  • In Dog Man: The Scarlet Shedder, the twelfth book in the series, Dav Pilkey delves into the world of artificial intelligence and introduces A.I.

Washington Comix Receives High Praises for the Graphic Novel, Black Justice: The Awakening

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Dienstag, März 26, 2024
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CARY, N.C., March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On March 25, 2024, BookLife rendered its assessment of the new book published by Washington Comix, Black Justice: The Awakening.

Key Points: 
  • CARY, N.C., March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On March 25, 2024, BookLife rendered its assessment of the new book published by Washington Comix, Black Justice: The Awakening.
  • Publishers Weekly has been reviewing self-published books since 2010 when it began its PW Select program.
  • Black Justice received high grades with an A for cover art, A for Design and typography, A for Illustrations, A- for editing, and A- for marketing copy.
  • The graphic novel, Black Justice: The Awakening is scheduled for release on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, on Amazon Kindle, and April 16, 2024, for paperback.

Spiritual Memoir Featured in LibraryBub Selection for March

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Dienstag, März 5, 2024
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Established in 2015, LibraryBub is an industry first.

Key Points: 
  • Established in 2015, LibraryBub is an industry first.
  • The core commitment of the LibraryBub service is to help librarians to identify acclaimed books from the independent publishing sector.
  • LibraryBub introduces thousands of librarians to bestselling and award-winning books from the independent publishing sector.
  • onto ABC, CBS and NBC affiliates as a riveting memoir lends credence to the information in our new brochure."

Spiritual Memoir Featured in LibraryBub Selection for March

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Dienstag, März 5, 2024
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Established in 2015, LibraryBub is an industry first.

Key Points: 
  • Established in 2015, LibraryBub is an industry first.
  • The core commitment of the LibraryBub service is to help librarians to identify acclaimed books from the independent publishing sector.
  • LibraryBub introduces thousands of librarians to bestselling and award-winning books from the independent publishing sector.
  • onto ABC, CBS and NBC affiliates as a riveting memoir lends credence to the information in our new brochure."

The Queen of Gay Street Receives International Recognition, Wins Independent Press Award

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Donnerstag, Februar 29, 2024
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NEW YORK, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The INDEPENDENT PRESS AWARD, one of the most prestigious book award programs globally for independent authors, publishers, and illustrators, recognized The Queen of Gay Street by Esther Mollica in the category of LGBT Nonfiction as a winner.

Key Points: 
  • Esther Mollica's "The Queen of Gay Street" wins the 2024 Independent Press Award in the category of LGBT Nonfiction.
  • NEW YORK, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The INDEPENDENT PRESS AWARD, one of the most prestigious book award programs globally for independent authors, publishers, and illustrators, recognized The Queen of Gay Street by Esther Mollica in the category of LGBT Nonfiction as a winner.
  • "The 2024 INDEPENDENT PRESS AWARD honorees represent the excellence and diversity of global independent publishing," said Gabrielle Olczak, IPA President and Award Sponsor.
  • To learn more about the author, please visit https://www.esthermollica.com/
    "The Queen of Gay Street" is available at Amazon.com, Barnes and Noble and Ingram Publisher Services.

MARK PETTIT RELEASES # 1 BEST-SELLING, HEART-WRENCHING MEMOIR "ANKRBOY"

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Mittwoch, Februar 21, 2024
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ATLANTA, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Three-time Emmy® award-winning TV news anchorman and best-selling author turned actor Mark Pettit has released his new tell-all memoir ANKRBOY. The book chronicles Pettit's life as a young, closeted TV newscaster trying to make his way during the height of the HIV/AIDS epidemic.

Key Points: 
  • ANKRBOY is a fictionalized memoir that details Pettit's meteoric rise and sudden fall in TV news after he is outed as a gay man.
  • Independent Book Review said, "You'll find it near impossible not to smile laugh and even cry alongside (Pettit).
  • Pettit says now that the ANKRBOY book is complete, he can focus on producing the movie.
  • Members of the media interested in interviewing Mr. Pettit about ANKRBOY should contact Kerrie Levick at [email protected]

When A Mysterious Book of Spells Brings Adulation to A Guitar-playing New Teen at School, Is it Worth the Price?

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Montag, Februar 12, 2024
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PORTLAND, Ore., Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Not all authors can say that their novel started out as a song lyric, but for musician and songwriter Brian Corley, that's exactly what happened. GILM!, his contemporary YA magical realism novel is currently being nationally released in conjunction with a new song of the same name, a collaboration with his indie rock band The Mars McClanes.

Key Points: 
  • "GILM!"
  • the song came about during a songwriting session in which a word was sought rhyming with film.
  • But when his professor dad, a collector of magical oddities, brings a mysterious book of spells home, the tome could be instrumental to Geoff winning a seemingly impossible bet with Corinne.
  • If you would like more information about author Brian Corley and GILM!, please contact [email protected] or visit https://brian-corley.com/ .

Andrews McMeel Universal Names Kirsty Melville Chief Executive Officer

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Dienstag, Februar 6, 2024
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KANSAS CITY, Mo., Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Andrews McMeel Universal (AMU) board of directors has named Kirsty Melville chief executive officer of AMU effective February 6, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • KANSAS CITY, Mo., Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Andrews McMeel Universal (AMU) board of directors has named Kirsty Melville chief executive officer of AMU effective February 6, 2024.
  • Melville is the third person to assume the role of CEO of the company and will oversee all AMU operations.
  • She will continue as president and publisher of Andrews McMeel Publishing (AMP).
  • I am honored to build upon the outstanding legacy established by the Andrews and McMeel families and AMU's boundless potential.