What’s the difference between blog tours and influencer tours?
To blog tour or to influencer tour, that is the question! The biggest hurdle when promoting your book is getting it into the hands of
October 15, 2024 No Comments
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Worried about book industry scams? A few helpful resources
Recently Writer’s Digest ran an article I wrote to help authors avoid AI-generated Bookstagram scams. As a former newspaper journalist, I feel so passionate about
June 7, 2024 No Comments
Amazing narrators to celebrate Audiobook Appreciation Month
As queen Emily Henry says in her latest banger, Funny Story, audiobooks are reading. “What about audiobooks?” I say. “Does that count?” he asks. “Of
June 4, 2024 No Comments
Read Queer 365: LGBTQ+ Book Influencers to Follow to Celebrate Pride Month
I love June, I always have because it carries the promise of summer, soaking up the sun, and longer days. But, as I grew up
June 3, 2024 No Comments
Creative ways authors can utilize social media to build their brand
Keeping things fresh on social media can be a challenge! Creativity comes and goes, and not every idea works for every author. Here are some
May 3, 2024 No Comments
What the cast of The Traitors Season 3 are reading to brush up on their tricks and treachery
If you’re like me and love low-stakes drama, lying, and deceit (in TV not in my personal life, DUH) then The Traitors will be right
January 7, 2024 No Comments
Guide to celebrity book clubs
Looking for a new book club to join? Lucky for you, these celebs have you covered! Celebrities choose their favorite books to share with fans,
August 25, 2023 No Comments
Happy National Best Friends Day! Reviews from our Books Forward Friends
June 8 is National Best Friends Day, and here at Books Forward, we’ve got the best friends around! Our Books Forward Friends support the ever-expanding
May 30, 2023 No Comments
The value of book bloggers, influencers and niche media
Authors, especially those who are new to publicity, often wonder: What is the value of coverage from book bloggers, influencers and other niche media? A
April 25, 2023 No Comments
An author’s guide to securing book reviews
Whether you want to boost traction on your Amazon page or gain a blurb from a respected industry publication, there are plenty of reasons for
February 20, 2023 No Comments
