Memphis Noir
Laureen Cantwell, Leonard Gill
Maison d'édition: Akashic Books
Synopsis
Featuring brand-new stories by: Richard Alley, David Wesley Williams, Dwight Fryer, Jamey Hatley, Adam Shaw, Penny Register-Shaw, Kaye George, Arthur Flowers, Suzanne Berube Rorhus, Ehi Ike, Lee Martin, Stephen Clements, Cary Holladay, John Bensko, Sheree Renée Thomas, and Troy L. Wiggins. Both editors are influential in Memphis. Leonard Gill is one of the city's top literary critics, and Laureen Cantwell is a prominent librarian. Publicize to major dailies, weeklies, literary publications, alternative publications. Major radio and television push. Akashic's promotion will have a strong social media component. Giveaways on Goodreads, LibraryThing, and through Advance Access. Galleys (and e-galleys via Edelweiss) available 4-6 months in advance of publication. Nomination to mystery & short story awards. Displays, giveaways at select mystery conferences (Bouchercon, NoirCon, etc.) Focused outreach to mystery publications, mystery stores, and book clubs. Publication month website features on AkashicBooks.com from the editors and select contributors.