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 July 2025.
Interviews
- Delaware Public Radio: “Enlighten Me: A Lewes author’s debut mystery novel tells a story of suspense and redemption,” an interview with Wendy Gee
- From Betrayal to Breakthrough: “Breaking the Silence: Family Secrets, Abuse, and Generational Healing,” an interview with Babs Walters
- Publisher’s Weekly: “Pride Month 2025: Q & As with Children’s and YA Authors Celebrating Queer Culture and History” a Q&A with Kyle Casey Chu
- Vermont Public Radio: “Juneteenth celebrations, and new books by local authors,” featuring Mima Tipper
- Who Am I Really?: An interview with Julie Ryan McGue, author of Twice the Family
- On the Shelf with Honora Quinn: “Elizabeth Harlan Turns Back The Clock With Carly Klein!” an interview with Elizabeth Harlan
- Citywide Blackout: “A two-year anniversary for This Town is on Fire,” an interview with Pamela N. Harris
- Colorado Public Radio: “Captain Kidd’s 9th-great-grandson explores the true story of the pirate wronged by legend and history,” an interview with Sam Marquis
- When Dating Hurts: “The Final Abusive Act by her Husband,” an interview with Shavaun Scott
- The Bandera Project: “Author draws inspiration from Bandera County’s pioneer families for debut novel,” a feature on J.E. Weiner
- Arizona Public Radio: “Flagstaff author goes on a quest for Costa Rica’s missing golden toad,” an interview with Trevor Ritland
Excerpts/Readings Lists
- Queerty: “18 LGBTQ+ books hitting shelves in summer 2025” featuring Moonrising by Claire Barner
- Minnesota Star Tribune: “24 terrific books for the beach, cabin or lawn chair you’ll want to read this summer” featuring Salt Bones by Jennifer Givhan
- Academy of the Heart and Mind: An excerpt from The Secret Song of Shelby Rey by Layne Lacko
Reviews
- Kirkus: “A mile-a-minute supernatural thriller set in the arena of presidential politics,” review of The Campaign by Evette Davis
- Compulsive Reader: “A swift yet stirring meditation on ambition, consequence, and the painful but redemptive act of being honest,” review of The Bayrose Files by Diane Wald
- Words and Peace: “Besides entertaining you and making you ask major questions, the book also teaches you a lot,” review of Cyborg Fever by Laurie Sheck
- Log Cabin Library: “Easily relatable to young children and handles the difficult subject with great care,” review of The Mood Swing by B.R. Duray
Guest Articles
- Amazing Women in History: “Louise-Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun, Marie Antoinette’s favorite portraitist” by Judith Lissauer Cromwell
- Writer’s Digest: “4 Top Tips for Writers Wanting to Reimagine Classic Myths and Legends” by Sam Davey
- Teen Librarian Toolbox: “Happy Birthday, Anne of Green Gables. I have a present for you…” by Rex Ogle
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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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