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 2025.
Interviews
- Trauma Survivor Thriver: “From Silence to Strength: My 70-Year Journey to Healing,” an interview with Babs Walters
- LGBTQ Reads: Authors in Conversation: CL Montblanc and Jamie D’Amato
- DNA Angels: “A DNA Surprise, a Memoir, and Long-Lost Family Next Door,” an interview with Julie Ryan McGue
- Crimespree: Interview with Jeremy D. Baker
- Women Writers, Women’s Books: Authors Interviewing Characters: Elizabeth Harlan
- Big Blend Radio: “Louise-Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun” and interview with author Judith Lissauer Cromwell
- Tavis Smiley Show: Interview with Dr. Ingrid Waldron
- Immigrantly: “Autopsies, Fame, and Scandal: Inside the Life of Thomas Noguchi,” an interview with Anne Soon Choi
- We Don’t Die: “What My Brother Knew – A Journey Through Grief & Afterlife with Kristina Amelong”
- KATU: An interview with Shavuan Scott, author of Nightbird
Excerpts/Readings Lists
- Goodreads: “Hot Ones: Readers’ 80 Most Anticipated New Summer Books” featuring Tenderly, I Am Devoured by Lyndall Clipstone
- Shepherd: “The best books for readers who feel naked without headphones” by Rayne Lacko
- The Nerd Daily: An Excerpt From The Summers Between Us by Noreen Nanja
Reviews
- Booklist: “The writing is compelling and visceral, with a multitude of colorful, complex characters, including the ferocious, canny protagonist,” starred review of Lady or the Tiger by Heather M. Herrman
- Kirkus: “An earnest and straightforward personal account that serves as a reminder that it’s never too late to heal,” review of High Hopes by Anne Abel
- Readers’ Favorite: “a must-read for anyone who wishes to help children understand and navigate the complexities of grief,” five-star review of The Mood Swing by B.R. Duray
- BookLife: “Davis skillfully intertwines real-world bureaucratic maliciousness with fantasy politics, a strong female protagonist,” review of The Campaign by Evette Davis
- IndieReader: “A gripping, percussive procedural framed by the structural violence of capitalism and racism in modern America,” review of Fleet Landing by Wendy Gee
- Irish Film Critic: “Delightful tale,” review of The Bayrose Files by Diane Wald
- Turn & Work: “A hallucinatory novel of ideas about the nature of humanity,” review of Cyborg Fever by Laurie Sheck
Guest Articles
- LitHub: “What Does It Mean to Forgive Your Mother?” by Jessica Levine
- Motherhood Moment: “Parenting Pointers – The Juggle is Real: Balancing Parenthood, Work, and Creativity” by Pamela N. Harris
- Hudson River Maritime Museum: “Captain Kidd: The War Hero on the Hudson and New York’s Most Famous 17th-Century Historical Figure” by Samuel Marquis
- Psychology Today: “Maybe the Apple Didn’t Fall Far Enough: Over-Identifying With a Parent” by Bonnie Comfort
- TripFiction: “Talking Location With Sam Davey – TINTAGEL” by Sam Davey
- GirlTalkHQ: “Why A Romance And Sci-Fi Genre Mashup Is Poised To Be The Next Big Thing” by Claire Barner
- Writer’s Digest: “How Nonfiction Writers Can Transform Deep Expertise Into Compelling Nonfiction Books” by Kathleen P. Allen
- Unleashing Readers: “The Whole Family: Story’s Ability to Connect Young Readers to Second Culture Heritage” by Mima Tipper
- Healthy Aging: “Why Writing Your Story Might Be the Most Rewarding Thing You’ll Ever Do” by Deb Miller
- Common Dreams: “Still Marching: 25 Years After the Million Mom March” by Heidi Yewman
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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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