by Amanda
Think your wisecracks are slaying ‘em in the seduction stakes? Think again, sister. The bad news is that funny does not equal sexy. At least not for men. For the upcoming literary salon I am chairing at the Union in Soho, I created a survey to help answer the question... 
by Amanda
There is an art to throwing a good book launch. Long gone are the days of warm white wine and limpid company. Now it’s all sparkling conversation, gorgeous frocks and the essential excellent booze. At least, that’s held true for the launches I’ve... by Amanda
We made Pic of the Week in The Bookseller – at Angela Clark’s latest launch with a fabulous bunch of writers and publishers… by Amanda
Book festivals come in all shapes, sizes and flavours but my favourite has to be the Chiswick Book Festival and it’s not just because it takes place right on my own doorstep. Now in its second year, the cosy, relaxed feel of the festival belies its astonishing... by Amanda
There’s a thought-provoking piece over at the Bookseller blogs by Anthony Horowitz on the chill winds that are blowing through the worlds of publishing and television drama. As one traditionally feeds the other, this is what we might term a double dip for the... 
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