Debut novelist Rebecca Serle's Romeo and Juliet novel headed for the Silver Screen bit.ly/pBv9qv

Ridley Scott to write and direct new Blade Runner film via @fantasysf

James Patterson, Danielle Steel top Forbes' list of top earning authors. bit.ly/oJmvag

Reader's Digest announces writing contest with $25,000 prize. bit.ly/nsViCX

Amazon Publishing to publish Tim Ferriss's next book, The 4-Hour Chef bit.ly/rsoJmP

Janet Evanovich and Kathryn Stockett join Kindle Million Club bit.ly/poKoY1

Avon announces Debbie Macomber short romance fiction writing contest. bit.ly/mOMKw1

Funny or Die: David Copperfield claims J.K. Rowling stole his life story for Harry Potter books via @jokes

Tony Parsons is Heathrow Airport's new writer-in-residence bit.ly/pvYIec

Philip Levine appointed U.S. Poet Laureate bit.ly/p4qr49