DAVENPORT, IOWA–August 1, 2015–Absolute Publishing Services announced today that it has acquired 918studio, an independent small literary press based in LeClaire and established in 2010. Absolute Publishing Services will continue to publish the 918studio literary imprint for poetry, fiction, and non-fiction by local and regional authors.
Since 2010, 918studio has released eight prose and poetry chapbooks and two full-length works of fiction including The Legend of Tug Fest and other LeClaire Ghost Stories, a collaborative project with the Buffalo Bill Museum. 918studio poetry chapbooks are featured annually in the New York City Poets House Showcase collection of new poetry, and 918studio authors are featured regularly in the Bettendorf Public Library and Midwest Writing Center's Read Local initiative. Quad Cities area authors published by 918studio have included Ryan R. Collins, Trisha Georgiou, Ellen Tsagaris, Jodie Toohey, and Jan VanVooren Rogers among many others.
Since 2007, Absolute Publishing Services has assisted the novice and experienced author from beginning to end with their book release. Absolute provides a comprehensive list of services, including book design, formatting, editing, eBooks and printing for authors who seek self-publishing or hybrid publishing options. The Absolute team services authors in the Quad Cities area as well as nationwide.
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