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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 June 2026. Guest Articles/Features People Magazine: 8 Books That Break the Silence Around Suicide for Mental Health Awareness Month, featuring Rocky Callen BookTrib: “Why Future Dreamers Need Cece’s Story: […]
Some authors don’t look forward to events – too many people, too much talking about themselves and their work. While others can’t wait for their launch party – it’s a chance to visit with all the people in their circle and meet potential new readers! Regardless of what kind of author you are, events can […]
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 May 2026. Guest Articles/Features Reactor Mag: All the New Fantasy Books Arriving in April 2026 The Audiobook Blog: Award-winning filmmaker and novelist Nicole Conn has released Descending Thirds, a […]
You’ve got your ARCs in hand: They’re beautiful and you’ve taken approximately 1 million pictures to share across social media. You pull your phone out in every bookstore you visit to snap photos. Pictures are great, and they’re definitely easy to take and have on hand. But recognizing that audio and video assets exist can […]
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 April 2026. Guest Articles/Features CrimeReads: “When the World’s Too Much: 5 Books that Blend Hilarity and Escapism” by Victoria Dillon Writer’s Digest: “What Hope Looks Like Now: Hopepunk and […]
Here are Books Forward’s top tips for authors getting starting on their book marketing journey: You don’t have to be on every social media platform Find the one that works for you, and stick to it. This will be way less overwhelming, and lead to your content being much more authentic when you actually enjoy […]
After decades of book marketing and brand-building campaigns for authors all over the world, Books Forward catches up with some of our author family members to see where their literary journeys have taken them since our early days of working together. Kimberly Hess worked with Books Forward in 2021 on A Lesser Mortal: The Unexpected […]
We know how precious book covers are for authors and readers alike. For authors, it’s a visual representation of all your hard work and an important milestone in your publication journey. And for readers, it’s a window into the soul of your book. Especially in the age of BookTok and Bookstagram, first impressions matter! One […]
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 March 2026. Guest Articles/Features HuffPost: “Without Access To Abortion, I Might Not Have Survived My Abusive Relationship” by Sarah Hanson Women Writers, Women’s Books: “Being Agnostic in the South” […]
We get it — social media is daunting. But here’s the secret: There is no single right way to be on social media. *Sigh of relief* Every author should be on at least one social media platform, so check out these tips below to find what works best for you and how to make the […]
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