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Pocket Star Returns As eBook Imprint

Simon & Schuster’s paperback imprint Pocket Books has returned to the publishing world as an eBook imprint. The new digital publisher will release titles in various genres including: romance, thriller and mystery. This includes works by authors including: V.C. Andrews,Nathan DodgeCindy GerardLaura GriffinSabrina Jeffries,Carrie Lofty, and Michael R. Underwood.

Lauren McKenna, has been named Editorial Director of Pocket Star, and will oversee the imprint. Louise Burke, EVP and Publisher stated: “Lauren has been instrumental in helping shape our vision for Pocket Star. She will be vital to the further development of this new imprint.”

Follow this link to check out Pocket Star’s free eBook sampler, which is available to read as a PDF.

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