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February 2026: Books Forward Authors in the Media

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 February 2026. Guest Articles Chicago Story Press: “What We Carry, What We Share” by Julie Ryan McGue Laura’s Books and Blogs: “Growing with a Story: What I Learned in […]

How authors can make the most of working with their publicists

There are so many great duos: Sonny and Cher. Peanut butter and jelly. Calvin and Hobbes. An author and their publicist. If you’ve hired a publicist to help market your book, you’ve already taken the first step in building a truly dynamic partnership. And with any partnership, it’s important that both sides are working together […]

January 2026: Books Forward Authors in the Media

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 January 2026. Guest Articles/Interviews The Guardian: ‘He shouldn’t be allowed to hide’: the Golden State Killer’s prosecutor on the relentless search for the mass murderer TripFiction: “Talking Location With […]

How to get author blurbs

An endorsement or “blurb” is a positive statement about a book, most typically quoted on book covers, from other authors, experts, or celebrities. You’ll also see blurbs on online retailer sites or in advertising. Endorsements are important marketing tools: they subtly encourage readers to purchase the book by promoting the author’s credibility and the book’s […]

Why authors should reconsider using AI

It’s become impossible for writers and other creatives to ignore the use of AI. From social media captions to full-length novels generated in mere seconds, generative AI makes grand promises on speed, efficiency and scale. And it can be a tempting promise for authors juggling deadlines, marketing and PR demands, and the general pressure of […]

December 2025: Books Forward Authors in the Media

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 December 2025. Interviews Dallas Morning News: “Dallas poet Fatima-Ayan Hirsi on motherhood, grief and her collection ‘Dreams for Earth’” The Daily Free Press: “BU alum writes audiobook musical ‘Following […]