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Jan 236 min read
The Profit of Fascism: How Penguin Random House became the world's largest Trade Book Publisher
Penguin Random House is owned by Bertelsmann. That is Europe's largest media group. It once held the title Nazi Germany's Largest Publisher.


Jan 236 min read
Australian 'Text Publishing' No Longer Independent (Again), Joins World's Largest Publisher, Penguin Random House
Since the pandemic, Australia has lost a significant number of independent publishers either through aquisition or mergers.


Dec 17, 20245 min read
My Favourite and Arguably the Best Book Covers of 2024
A hand picked few of my favourite book covers of 2024 and why. Let's start with Pay the Piper...

Aug 30, 20244 min read
Book Covers of 2024: How to Articulate Your Creative Vision | Part One, Genre
It isn't easy figuring out your book cover. For independent authors, there's a lot of behind-the-scenes kerfuffle. Let me help you prepare.

Aug 27, 20241 min read
Skynation Aquires Method of the Kill Book 2 & 3, Design by Dayna to Illustrate Cover
SkyNation Publishing has aquired the World English rights to Jonathan Maloney's METHOD OF THE KILL sequels with Dayna to illustrate covers

Aug 26, 20241 min read
Narratess August Drop: Today Last Chance to Snag an Indie Book Sale Bargain including SkyNation Titles, Designed by Dayna
Australian small press, SkyNation Publishing, has participated in Narratess' Indie Sale's August drop. Over 350+ genre books discounted...

Aug 25, 20247 min read
Does Your Book Cover Target Your Demographic? | My Two Cents on Icebreaker Controversy
Uncover the controversy behind the Icebreaker Cover and how it inadvertently hooked a younger demographic. Dive into the design choices and

May 7, 20241 min read
Australia is Losing its Artists According to Creative Australia's Artists as Workers Report
Today I listened to the labour of love and distressing reality of being an artist in Australia.

Apr 9, 20241 min read
Creative Australia's Soundcheck Raises More Questions
Appreciate the data collected by Creative Australia and Music Australia and the insight provided, including answering my question on future
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