Is Abigail Gibbs The Next Stephenie Meyer?
Written by Ella Thomson on Tuesday, September 11th, 2012The publishing world is always itching to find the “next” [insert popular author’s name here]. The next “next” could be Abigail Gibbs, who has signed a six-figure deal with HarperCollins for her debut novel The Dark Heroine: Dinner With a Vampire.
Gibbs first wrote the story when she was 15 using the pen name Canse12. The chapters were uploaded to Wattpad and after 17 million views, she was discovered. (more…)
HarperCollins Makes New Deal With Retailers Over eBooks
Written by Ella Thomson on Tuesday, September 11th, 2012HarperCollins had made agreements with various retailers, including Amazon, that allows their eBooks to be sold at discount prices.
The Fallen Angel by Daniel Silva is one of the bestsellers being sold for $9.99 in eBook format. (more…)
Order of Walt Fleming Books
Walt Fleming is a series of suspense novels by American novelist Ridley Pearson. Walt works as a sheriff in Sun Valley, Idaho. (more…)
Order of Kingdom Keepers Books
The Kingdom Keepers is a series of young adult adventure novels by American author Ridley Pearson. The series follows a group of kids called the Kingdom Keepers. Led by Finn Whitman, other members include Charlene Turner, Terry/Donnie Maybeck, Willa Angelo, Dell Philby, Amanda Lockhart, Jessica Lockhart, Wayne Kresky and Wanda Alcott. The antagonists of the series are called the Overtakers. (more…)
Order of Boldt/Matthews Books
Boldt & Matthews is a series of police procedural/suspense novels by American novelist Ridley Pearson. Lou Boldt is a Seattle police detective and Daphne Matthews is a police psychologist. (more…)
Order of Ridley Pearson Books
Ridley Pearson is an American author of suspense and thriller novels as well as children’s adventure books. His adult novels include the Walt Fleming series, Chris Klick series and the Lou Boldt and Daphne Matthews series. When asked by his daughter how Peter Pan met Captain Hook, Ridley teamed up with Dave Barry to start a Peter Pan prequel series. Pearson was a member of the Rock Bottom Remainders (1992-2012), which included such authors as Stephen King, Dave Barry, Scott Turow, Greg Iles and many others. (more…)
Order of Peter and the Starcatchers/Never Land Books
The Peter and the Starcatchers and Never Land series are two series of children’s adventure books by American authors Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson. Ridley came up with the concept for the Peter and the Starcatchers series when his young daughter asked him how Peter Pan met Captain Hook, which became a prequel series to Peter Pan. The title novel of the series was adapted to a Broadway play by Rick Elice. (more…)
Order of Dave Barry Books
Dave Barry is an American author and humourist. He also wrote a column published in The Miami Herald from 1983 to 2005. His novel Big Trouble was adapted to a film starring Tim Allen and Rene Russo in 2011. Barry resides in South Florida, which he suggested should be sawed off and disowned by the United States, thus solving many of the country’s problems. (more…)
Order of Peter Pan Books
Peter Pan is a fictional character created by J.M. Barrie. Peter Pan is a young boy who lives in Neverland, can fly and does not age. He hangs out with a group of boys called The Lost Boys. The Peter Pan character has appeared in numerous adaptations, including Hook (starring Robin Williams as an adult Peter Pan) and Disney’s Return to Never Land. The character is commemorated in statues located in Kensington Gardens (London), Liverpool, Brussells, Camden (NJ), Perth, Toronto and St. John’s (Newfoundland). (more…)
Order of J.M. Barrie Books
J.M. Barrie (1860-1937) was a Scottish author who is best known for creating the fictional character Peter Pan. He is also created for popularizing the name Wendy, which is the name of Peter’s friend. Barrie would read his stories to a young Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Margaret. (more…)