Erin Young’s The Fields Adaptation in the Works
A small screen adaptation of Erin Young’s recently published crime thriller The Fields is currently in the works. Bruna Papandrea’s Made Up Stories (Big Little Lies), Jennifer Todd Pictures, and Endeavor Content have acquired the rights to the book to adapt into a television series. Kate Brooke (A Discovery of Witches, Bancroft) is attached to the project as writer/showrunner. Made Up Stories and Jennifer Todd Pictures are producing in partnership with Endeavor Content.
Sisters in Crime Currently Taking Submissions for Annual Pride Award
Emerging LGBTQIA+ writers, Sisters in Crime is currently taking submissions for their annual Pride Award. The award includes a $2000 grant for one up-and-coming writer who identifies as part of the LGBTQIA+ community. Submissions will be accepted through July 31st, and this year’s winner will be announced in the fall.
Time Announces the Best Books of 2022 So Far
We’re nearly halfway through 2022, and Time has announced their picks for the best books of 2022. The magazine’s picks include a wide range of genres, including dystopian novel The School for Good Mothers by Jessamine Chan, short story collection Fiona and Jane by Jean Chen Ho, and memoir Constructing A Nervous System by Margo Jefferson. Check out the full list here!
The Misinformation Age: This Week’s Book Censorship News
This week’s book censorship news and the truth behind the State Farm-GenderCool project.