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Roy L Burkhead
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Meet me at my publication, The Old Man and the Manuscript

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Well, looks as if my old British pub is gonna take a hit. :( A chapter of THE E-POSTLE is set in that pub. I removed the pay wall on Chapter Seven: Pub Grub @ Ye Olde Swiss Cottage Pub with Vinod. You can access it at the TOC of The Old Man and the Manuscript.

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Bid to stage community buy-out of Swiss Cottage pub runs out of time
A bid to stage a community buy-out of Ye Olde Swiss Cottage pub near Belsize Park has run out of time and it can now be sold on the open market.
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February 17, 2026 at 2:59 AM
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Activists on inspiring next generation and new children's book
Activist Gloria Steinem, who has fought for the rights of every woman, is on a mission to inspire the next generation. She is collaborating with Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Leymah Gbowee, who helped en...
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February 16, 2026 at 6:14 PM
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Street Noise: Five Years of Dissident Publishing
PW checked in with publishing veteran Liz Frances about what's happening at Street Noise Books after more than five years of publishing politically relevant graphic nonfiction and memoirs.
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February 16, 2026 at 6:12 PM
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Library of Congress to Unveil an Interactive Youth Center
This spring, the Library of Congress will open The Source: Where Creativity Sparks Discovery, a 4,000-square-foot experiential learning space for young people ages 8–15.
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February 16, 2026 at 6:07 PM
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Minnesota Authors Team with Bookstores to Support Immigrants
More than 50 authors are fanning out to indie bookstores around the state on February 28 as part of Authors for Minnesota Day, giving signed copies of their latest releases to anyone who makes a donat...
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February 16, 2026 at 6:05 PM
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Microsoft, Amazon Plan AI Content Marketplaces
Amazon joins Microsoft, which recently launched Publisher Content Marketplace, in developing platforms to allow publishers to license content and be paid-per-use, rather than by offering an blanket, u...
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February 16, 2026 at 6:03 PM
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Second Auction Set to Support Minnesotans, Immigrants
Kingdom of Threads, the Connecticut-based wholesaler of book-themed merch, will host Book Lovers for Liberation, an online auction featuring signed books, literary swag, and more, next week.
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February 16, 2026 at 6:02 PM
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Romance meets fantasy at new Billings bookstore amid surge in local book culture
A new Billings bookstore devoted to romantasy is opening its doors amid a surge in the genre’s popularity online and in local book sales.
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February 16, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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Indie Film Studios Dive Deeper into Books
Somesuch, Mubi, and A24 are embracing their literary sides.
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February 16, 2026 at 5:59 PM
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All Aboard with Emma Straub
The bestselling author went on a New Kids on the Block cruise in 2023 and based her new novel on the experience
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February 16, 2026 at 5:58 PM
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New bookstore and bar opens in Cenla that has something for everyone
A business combining used books, coffee, cocktails and food is finally opening in Cenla.
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February 16, 2026 at 5:57 PM
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The Wandering Lantern Is Northeast Ohio’s First Children’s Bookstore
The space offers kid-friendly literature and programs for all ages.
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February 16, 2026 at 5:56 PM
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Harlequin to Discontinue Historical Romance Line
In the romance publisher’s latest move to adapt its series business to the digital age, Harlequin Historical will cease publication in fall 2027 after nearly 40 years.
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February 16, 2026 at 5:55 PM
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Partners In Crime Bookstore Will Add Dose Of Romance And Mystery To North Center
The shop specializes in genres favored by owners Amanda and Jeff Morse. The couple plans to host author events once they open this month.
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February 16, 2026 at 5:52 PM
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Boulder gets its first romance-only bookstore as Sugar and Spice Books opens near Pearl Street
The new shop is the first romance-only bookstore in Northern Colorado, reflecting the genre’s explosive growth and BookTok-driven popularity.
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February 16, 2026 at 5:51 PM
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Fast is Slow and Slow is Fast (A Love Letter)
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Fast is Slow and Slow is Fast (A Love Letter)
Useful adage for writing--and life
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February 15, 2026 at 6:13 PM
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Saturday Night Message: Week of Feb. 8 to 14
Valentine’s Day: when poison tastes like wine...sort of.
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February 14, 2026 at 7:34 PM
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Letters from Winnie The Pooh author AA Milne to be auctioned
The collection includes letters sent by AA Milne to his friends and another written by his son.
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February 10, 2026 at 4:34 AM
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Passionate Pages Will Steal Your Heart | Pittsburgh Magazine
If you like Fourth Wing, A Court of Thrones and Roses, Heated Rivalry, or anything romantic in your reading choices, Passionate Pages serves up a happy Just in time for Valentine’s Day, a new romance-...
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February 10, 2026 at 4:30 AM
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'Every town of a certain size deserves a bookstore': Caldwell bookstore expands as community support grows
Shared Stories bookstore in downtown Caldwell expands its space after strong community support, with surprising interest from teens seeking classics.
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February 10, 2026 at 4:29 AM
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Ingram Adding Printing to Oregon Facility
Ingram Content Group is adding printing capability to its Roseburg, Ore.–based distribution center built around its print-on-demand programs.
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February 10, 2026 at 4:28 AM
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Romance Readers, This New Fort Collins Bookstore Is for You
Calling all romance readers: Fort Collins is getting a brand-new bookstore dedicated entirely to romance novels, and it’s opening just in time for Valentine’s Day.
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February 10, 2026 at 4:27 AM
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New bookstore, wine bar and cafe to anchor NuLu Marketplace North
Yer Mom's, a new bookstore, wine bar, and cafe, is set to open in the NuLu Marketplace North in 2026, bringing a unique multi-use space to the area.
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February 10, 2026 at 4:26 AM
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Milton Square gets a new bookstore
Despite its once-predicted demise, the printed book is alive and well. And the same is true of independent bookstores, whose numbers have doubled nationally in the last eight years. Riding...
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February 10, 2026 at 4:25 AM
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February 10, 2026 at 4:24 AM