Seeing early positive reader reviews on Goodreads and Amazon can feel thrilling and gratifying. Finally, after all your hard work, real people are reading your book, and they felt invested […]
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Books Forward February 2021 Newsletter
Check out the latest newsletter featuring our award-winning authors and industry news. This issue features upcoming book releases, recent media coverage and much more! Read the February 2021 newsletter here!
What you should know about hiring a publicist
*This article originally appeared in the September 2020 issue of Writer’s Life Magazine. Five reasons a book publicist may be your secret weapon in an oversaturated market By Marissa DeCuir […]
Former DOJ victims expert’s book provides step-by-step method to approach trauma in the workplace
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Washington, D.C. – For 15 years, senior attorney Katharine Manning advised the Justice Department on working with victims in its most difficult cases, from child exploitation to […]
BFFs February 2021 Newsletter
Check out the latest newsletter for our Books Forward Friends. This issue features some fun lists, highlights of our BFFs, upcoming events, and special giveaways! Read the February 2021 newsletter […]
Some of our favorite authors to follow on Twitter
We live in a golden age — not only do we get to read masterful books from some truly groundbreaking authors, but we also get to follow them on social […]
Black History Month book recommendations and beyond
To celebrate Black History Month, we asked some of our favorite bookstagrammers to recommend books you should be reading all year round, not just in February! Give them a follow, […]
Finished Bridgerton and need something else to read?
If you’re anything like me, you’re finding yourself HOOKED on the latest Netflix craze, Bridgerton. This period show was based off of the Bridgerton series by Julia Quinn, and the […]
Broadway alum, “Rugrats” voice actress Melanie Chartoff bares all and discovers true self in fun new memoir
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: “… a very insightful chronicle of a very funny woman maturing in an odd profession in which we’re all very odd.” — John Goodman, actor LOS ANGELES […]
Storytelling and heart shine in quirky YA debut exploring teen’s plan to escape her family’s doomsday community
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Clinton, MS – Bethany Mangle showcases her storytelling skills in her young adult debut, weaving a narrative together with humor, excitement, and romance. “Prepped,” (February 23, 2021, […]
