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SoA challenges publishers to reveal how much they pay authors The chief executive of the Society of Authors has challenged publishers to reveal how much they pay writers in their annual financial accounts.

'Inspirational' Emma Hannigan dies Irish author Emma Hannigan has died aged 45 after a long battle with cancer.

CrimeFest withdraws offer to host Staunch Prize winner CrimeFest has withdrawn its offer to host the winner of the recently-launched Staunch Book Prize.

Goodkind responds to 'sexist' cover art controversy Terry Goodkind has responded to the controversy over the cover art for his latest book, claiming it was the “sexist misrepresentation” of the characters he had disliked.

Sapere launches with digital focus Three former Endeavour Press colleagues are applying their considerable experience to a new, e-book-focused outfit concentrated on author and reader care.

Lemony Snicket cancels graduation speech amid harassment allegations US children’s author Daniel Handler, who writes under the pen name Lemony Snicket, has cancelled a speech he was due to give at a graduation ceremony amid allegations of sexual harassment.

The Whisper Man goes to MJ after five-way auction Michael Joseph has acquired two psychological thrillers from Alex North after a five-way auction.

Fundraising bid to map attacks against freedom of expression Index on Censorship is bidding to raise £15,000 by the end of this month to map attacks against freedom of expression and demand governments do more to stop them.

Hardman's 'important' book on mental health to Atlantic Atlantic Books has signed The Natural Health Service by political journalist Isabel Hardman.

Influx signs Pinto’s architectural tale after women of colour window Influx Press has signed the first title from its recent open submissions window, a "lyrical and incisive" title by Shiromi Pinto.

Clary and Cowell to take part in Hay's school programme Julian Clary, Cressida Cowell and Gemma Cairney will take part in Hay Festival Wales' 2018 schools programme, which will also feature a selection of internationally-acclaimed scientists, historians, poets and entertainers.

Rowing legend Redgrave's guide to Quiller Quiller Publishing has signed a fully revised and updated edition of sport and Olympic legend Sir Steve Redgrave’s classic guide to rowing.