Publishing Scandal Uncovered: Minotaur Books Cancels Crime Novel by Young Black Author, Says AI Was Used, He Insists It Wasn’t

Minotaur Books canceled a $2.5 million contract for a crime novel by a young Black author, alleging AI was used in its creation, a claim the author denies. The cancellation was first reported by Jeff Sneider on his Substack.

Jeff Sneider is the super sleuth scoop detective of Hollywood. If you don’t read his Substack, you’re missing out. Jeff broke a great publishing story last night — I’m jealous. PS Deadline.com has lifted it right up for themselves without credit. Terrible. Sneider is reporting that Minotaur Books signed a whopping $2.5 million contract with … The post Publishing Scandal Uncovered: Minotaur Books Cancels Crime Novel by Young Black Author, Says AI Was Used, He Insists It Wasn’t https://www.showbiz411.com/2026/07/30/publishing-scandal-uncovered-minotaur-books-cancels-crime-novel-by-young-black-author-says-ai-was-used-he-insists-it-wasnt appeared first on Showbiz411 https://www.showbiz411.com .