My book, Inequalities of Platform Publishing, is out soon! Through original interviews, walkthroughs, metadata analysis, it uncovers race, gender, and sexual biases in popular publishing platforms. Preorder at UMass: lnkd.in/gWr7hKAe (use code UMASS20 to save 20%) or anywhere books are sold.

We're hiring a tutor/senior tutor to teach into the publishing and communications program at the University of Melbourne. It's a program with great colleagues (if I do say so myself), excellent subjects and even better students! jobs.unimelb.edu.au/en/job/91918...

An Open Letter to our Publishers has been sent to over 90 Publishing CEOs this morning in response to the concerns of our members. 1/4

What’s the most unusual canapé you’ve had at a work function? @clairesquires.bsky.social and I are researching canapés and would love your participation. DM or post text, image or audio recordings about canapés with the tag #canaperesearch. More info: ullapoolism.wordpress.com/2024/11/04/t...

So many romance books (and related lit) are being flagged as adult material on a range of platforms, including phrases and visuals that are conventions of the genre and significant to community. It’s a slippery slope and art & literature, especially LGBTQ+ works and creators, are absolutely at risk.

If you’re a HarperCollins author, I strongly suggest getting together with your agent and sending a very strong preemptive “FUCK THIS” their way. lithub.com/harpercollin...

I started a Publishing Studies and Book History starter pack! Please add friends and let me know if you’d like to be included. go.bsky.app/B1zWxN8

Got another one going here, too! Let's combine forces! go.bsky.app/CtyRqgj

I started a Publishing Studies and Book History starter pack! Please add friends and let me know if you’d like to be included. go.bsky.app/B1zWxN8