Literary Prospects Episode 6: Christopher Bunton, Executive Producer of The Duke

In Episode 6 of Literary Prospects, we talk with Christopher Bunton, Executive Producer of the new film The Duke about how he wrote a screenplay based on his grandfather’s alleged theft of the famous Duke of Wellington painting from London’s National Gallery, pitched his idea to movie producers, and got his family’s incredible true story

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Literary Prospects Episode 5: Literary Agent Eleanor Jackson

In Episode 5 of Literary Prospects, we talk with Literary Agent Eleanor Jackson and get an insider’s take on publishing. Eleanor Jackson is literary agent at Dunow, Carlson and Lerner.  She looks for books with deeply imagined worlds and for writers who take risks with their work.  Her list includes authors of fiction and nonfiction in a

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Literary Prospects Episode 2: Editor Alexandra Shelley

In Episode 2 of Literary Prospects, we talk with acclaimed book editor Alexandra Shelley. Alexandra is the editor of more than 50 published novels, including many bestsellers like Lilac Girls, Lost Roses and The Help, which sold more than 11 million copies and was made into an Oscar-nominated film. With more than 30 years’ experience,

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