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 Stories That Refuse to Give Up” by B.R. Kang
- Best Self: “Varanasi and the Sacred Art of Dying: A Journey that Changed How I Live” by Sally Dukes
- Book Riot: “8 of the Most Exciting Debut Romance Books of 2026,” featuring Stars, Stripes & Summer Nights by Celeste Dador
Interviews
- Dallas Observer: One of Dallas’ Most Prominent Lawyers Raises the Stakes in New Crime Thriller Book
- Immigrantly: Jonnie Park: The Asian Kid Hip Hop Wasn’t Ready For
- YALSA The Hub: Getting THAT book to THAT kid with Ellen Cochrane
- Behind Beautiful Things: Sarah: A Better Life is Possible
- Last First Date: It’s Never too Late to Rewrite Your Happily Ever After
- Creative Sobriety: Episode 56: Carly Schwartz
Reviews/Features
- BookLife: “Richly detailed WW2 adventure, with slow-burn romance and strong female lead,” Massawa by Pam Webber
- Readers’ Favorite: “Channeling Marilyn is thoughtfully plotted, and the author demonstrates a great deal of skill in character development,” Channeling Marilyn by Mima Tipper
- Old Style Tales: “It’s a sharp, visually rich, and consistently engaging graphic novel that manages to stand out in a crowded field not by reinventing the genre, but by recombining its elements with genuine care,” Woodstake by Darin S. Cape
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Jennifer Vance is a publicist at Books Forward, an author publicity and book marketing firm committed to promoting voices from a diverse variety of communities. From book reviews and author events, to social media and digital marketing, we help authors find success and connect with readers.
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