Diamond signs Meisha Merlin: ICv2.com reports that science fiction and fantasy publisher Meisha Merlin Publishing has signed an exclusive deal with Diamond Book Distributors for U.S. bookstore distribution. Under the agreement, Diamond also has exclusive distribution rights in the hobby, specialty game and comics markets, and non-exclusive worldwide distribution rights. Meisha Merlin publishes books by George R. R. Martin, Robert Asprin, Michael Resnick and others.

The Pulse has the press release.