What can we say, Books Forward authors are always going, going, going! We’re excited to feature some of our authors and their recent media wins for October 2026.
Guest Articles/Excerpts
- LitHub: “Why Ghosts are Haunting Us” by Tara Badstubner
- The Nerd Daily: “Read An Excerpt From ‘Waking Sleeping Beauty’ by Kevin Moore”
- CrimeReads: “10 Books Where the Main Character Is, Or May Be, a Psychopath by Hank Schwaeble
- The Almanac: Palo Alto High School students melded science and storytelling in their picture book for kids, “The Brave Fuzzy: A Microbiome Story”
- The Pioneer Press: Glenn Miller’s Rough Cuts featured in fall roundup of releases from Minnesota publishers
- Writer’s Digest: “Everything Is Your Problem: Writing Novels vs. Television” by Amanda Mortlock
- Mochi Magazine: Mike Chen’s Of Sorcery and Science featured in reading list of books releasing in September
- Aspire Magazine: “What Animals Give Us in Grief” by Christine A. Baker
- Vie Magazine: Ellen Rachlin’s Enheduanna’s Song from the Sands featured in article “Get It from the Greek: Are Mythological Adaptations Taking Over Media?”
Interviews
- The Girly Pop Register: Exclusive: Author Wendy M. Barnhart Talks Upcoming Thriller ‘Scaled Vengeance’
- Murder Mystery and Mayhem Laced with Morality: Duncan Ritchie— What happens when truth itself becomes a weapon?
- Wine CEO: Episode #210: They Said This Napa Vineyard Was Impossible: Dr. Jan Krupp’s Incredible Story
- Becker’s Healthcare Podcast: Treating a Broken System: Fixing Physician Burnout and Healthcare Access with Dr. Neil J. Farber
- Notes From Erin: Author Kayla Hardy on The Quarter Queen: Voodoo, Marie Laveau, and Reclaiming the Myth
- Digital Pubbing: An Interview with Tristen M. Hannah, Author of The Price of Mercy
Reviews
- Kirkus: “A heartwarming novel, entertaining and accessible for all ages,” Drama Drama Drama by Geri Greenberg
- Spirituality and Practice: “Long’s is a project of faith rebuilding that will appeal to many who are undergoing something similar in their lives,” Faithfully Dissident Daughters by Chelsea Kim Long
- Novels Alive: “The mystery was well-plotted, and I loved the witchy elements. Now is the perfect time of year for The Hanged Man and to indulge in a spooky paranormal cozy mystery,” The Hanged Man by Jane Brookwood
- Reading Register: “A must-read debut novel,” Nomad by Cynthia Johnstone
- BookLife: “Charged collection powered by fury, reconciliation, and the ghosts of the past,” Forgotten Lands by Lauren Martin
- Old Styles Press: “A charming, atmospheric, puzzle-filled supernatural mystery that should appeal both to young readers discovering Poe for the first time and to longtime Poe enthusiasts who enjoy seeing familiar material approached from an unexpected direction,” Ellen Poe: The Forgotten Lore by Diana Peterfreund
- The Werd Nerd Edits: “Fast-paced, emotionally resonant, and packed with brilliant world-building, this sequel proves that the Chloe Vega series is only getting stronger,” Chloe Vega and the Missing Unseen by Leslie Adame
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