Simon & Schuster announced Wednesday that it also signed Pence to a second book but did not immediately provide details. Pence is the first major Trump administration official to have an announced deal since the president left office in January, although former White House advisor Kellyanne Conway and former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo are among those reportedly working on books.
At this time in 2017, former President Barack Obama; former first lady Michelle Obama; former Vice President Joe Biden and his wife, Jill Biden; and former Secretary of State John Kerry were among the recently departed Obama administration officials who had agreed to book deals. Several top publishing executives have told The Associated Press that they were not interested in a Trump memoir, citing the siege of the US Capitol on Jan. 6 by Trump’s supporters. Publishers also have expressed wariness about other members of the Trump administration, worrying about a backlash from readers, authors and employ
Mike Pence signs two-book deal for up to $4MILLION focusing on his years in the White House and his faith - but will he turn on Trump?
Former Vice President Mike Pence has signed a $3 million to $4 million publishing contract with Simon & Schuster to author two books
The first book is expected to be released in 2023 as Pence eyes a 2024 presidential bid
The book will focus on Pence s faith and his time in public office up until President Joe Biden s inauguration day
Former Vice President Mike Pence memoir set for 2023 release
Pence is the first major Trump administration official to have an announced deal since the President Donald Trump left office in January. Author: HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer Published: 4:41 PM CDT April 7, 2021 Updated: 4:41 PM CDT April 7, 2021
NEW YORK Former Vice President Mike Pence has a book deal. His autobiography, currently untitled, is scheduled to come out in 2023.
“I am grateful to have the opportunity to tell the story of my life in public service to the American people, from serving in Congress, to the Indiana Governor’s office and as Vice President of the United States,” Pence said in a statement. “I look forward to working with the outstanding team at Simon & Schuster to invite readers on a journey from a small town in Indiana to Washington, DC.”
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Former Vice President Mike Pence has a new book deal.
Pence, who is seen as a possible contender for the 2024 presidential election, will write a two-book autobiography, and the first part is set to hit shelves sometime in 2023, publisher Simon & Schuster announced on Wednesday.
The books, which are untitled at the moment, will chronicle Pence s faith and his time as a public servant.
“I am grateful to have the opportunity to tell the story of my life in public service to the American people, from serving in Congress, to the Indiana Governor’s office and as Vice President of the United States,” Pence said in a statement. “I look forward to working with the outstanding team at Simon & Schuster to invite readers on a journey from a small town in Indiana to Washington, DC.”
The currently untitled book will address the many pivotal moments of the administration, publisher Simon & Schuster said in a news release.
“I am grateful to have the opportunity to tell the story of my life in public service to the American people, from serving in Congress, to the Indiana Governor’s office and as Vice President of the United States,” Pence, 61, said in a statement.
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The autobiography is part of a two-book deal, with the first of the titles scheduled to be released in 2023.
The autobiography, Simon & Schuster senior vice president Dana Canedy teased, will be the definitive book on one of the most consequential presidencies in American history.