John Maher, award winning journalist and the associate editor at Publishers Weekly recently talked to So Booking Cool about overseeing the web and print version, and social media of the trade company, his trajectory from pursuing music to poetry, writing, and seeking publishing jobs to becoming a reporter, and the book launch for the infamous alt-right English political commentator Milo Yiannopoulos.
For those of you unfamiliar, Simon and Schuster (S&S) pulled the publication for Yiannopoulos’ book after a series of controversial events that have offended many, including the publishing industry.
Maher published the open letter by Joy Peskin, editorial director at Farrar Straus Giroux Books for Young Readers (Macmillan) in response to S&S. Press play to listen to the candid and insightful interview with Maher and learn more about the industry insider. The New York-based writer has written for a host of publications including, Kirkus Reviews and The Long Island Herald and is co-editor of The Dot and Line, an online publication focused on the art of cartoons. Visit Maher at his website http://sittingoncarfenders.com/