Tag: UK
What You Missed in British Television This Year
It may only be the beginning of September, but this past year has been one of the best years for British television. Since there were so many quality new shows, it was...
Days of Fear and Wonder – Virtual Sci-Fi Festival
A celebration of sci-fi films, television programs and sci-fi literature. The event has been taking place since October, but is about to culminate in an online virtual celebration festival. HarperCollins and BFI (British...
The Spanish Connection: By Author Pamela Kelt
Author Pamela Kelt tells how editing her father’s book brought back many family memories
My father’s book arrived in the post today.
Called Not With A Whimper, it’s a Cold War thriller set in...
Kindle Singles Come to the UK
Amazon Singles which feature short stories, novellas, and essays have become one of the most popular literature offerings on Amazon's website in the U.S. The online retailer just announced their Kindle Singles...
Circle of Seven launches in the UK
Circle of Seven Productions have launched their UK and European operations with the opening of a new office in London.
The move to the UK marks an exciting point in their expansion, fuelled...
Get a Book with Your Happy Meal
L. McMaken
1-22-12
Cincinnati, OH
Get a book with your Happy Meal, at least at McDonald's in the UK. The fast food giant plans to give out 9-million copies of author Michael Morpurgo's Mudpuddle books...
Amazon to Buy U.K. Competitor
Linda McMaken
July 15, 2011
Cincinnati, OH
In what could be one of the largest bookseller deals in recent memory, Amazon announces the purchase of the Book Depository, a U.K. and Austrailian bookseller. The bookseller...