US publishers, authors, booksellers call out Amazon’s ‘concentrated power’ in the book market

US publishers, authors, booksellers call out Amazon’s ‘concentrated power’ in the book market (Publishing Perspectives) In a letter provided to Publishing Perspectives this morning, three leading American publishing industry professional organizations tell the House of Representatives’ Antitrust Subcommittee that “a few tech platforms in the digital marketplace” wield “extraordinary leverage over their competitors, suppliers, customers, the government, and the public. Read More…

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Amazon deprioritizes book sales amid Coronavirus crisis

Amazon deprioritizes book sales amid Coronavirus crisis Publishers Weekly — As it works to meet the surge in demand for “household staples, medical supplies, and other high demand products,” Amazon has sent a letter to other suppliers, including publishers, telling then to expect reduced purchase orders and extended delivery windows for existing purchase orders through April 5. Read More…  

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ECPA Christian Book Award® Program

ECPA Christian Book Award® Program The Christian Book Award® program recognizes the highest quality in Christian books and Bibles and is among the oldest and most prestigious awards program in the religious publishing industry.  Finalists are selected in seven categories:  Bibles, Fiction, Children, Inspiration, Bible Reference, Non-Fiction and New Author.   SUBMISSION PERIOD FOR 2016 PROGRAM:  September 1-30 Retail promotions and media ads boost discovery of Christian Book Award® titles: Amazon latest retailer to add page featuring winning titles   View all current and past winning titles and finalists at ChristianBookExpo.com…

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Lee Greenwood’s New Book Debuts at #1 on Amazon

Lee Greenwood’s New Book Debuts at #1 on Amazon FRANKLIN, TN-  Clovercroft Publishing is pleased to announce that Proud To Be An American by Lee Greenwood debuted at #1 on Amazon’s “Movers and Shakers” List, New Release List and in numerous Children’s Book categories.  The book which was released on Memorial Day, uses the words of Greenwood’s iconic, patriotic song, “God Bless the USA”, to teach kids about America and how to be proud of their country. “God Bless the USA” has…

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