
A day in the life of a Maryland librarian
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Predicted Death, Unexpected Life: Author shares the unbelievable true story of her brother’s tragic premonition and the spiritual journey it inspired
MADISON, Wisconsin – Kristina Amelong’s powerful memoir, “What My Brother Knew” (She Writes Press, May 27, 2025) begins with a chilling prophecy — her brother

Deception, first love and the quest for identity: YA novel captures heartache, humor of growing up in 1980s NYC
FLANDERS, New York — An unflinching exploration of growing up in a dismissive family and navigating a world that often feels misaligned, “Becoming Carly Klein”

Veteran’s family targeted by drug boss in heist gone wrong
Afghanistan vet Dexter Grant is broke, reeling from PTSD, and on the verge of divorce when he’s approached by his old Army buddies to help

Swoonworthy Greek-American coming-of-age novel encourages finding your voice by exploring your roots
“A wise and charming debut” –NYT Bestselling Author Alison McGhee Montpelier, VT– For fans of Jenna Evans Welch and Barbara Dee, Mima Tipper’s “Kat’s Greek

Books Forward Authors in the Media: February 2025
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.

Hollywood, history and true crime collide in new biography about the “Coroner to the Stars”
“L.A. Coroner” explores the untold story of the first celebrity coroner and his work on iconic cases from Marilyn Monroe to RFK and Natalie Wood

Award winning journalist’s memoir of hope amid tumult
NYT opinion writer Maura Casey tells of her family’s journey from chaos to grace In her debut memoir, “Saving Ellen: A Memoir of Hope and

Mary Magdalene is pissed. After two millennia, she’s ready to set the record straight.
Jesus’s ‘favorite disciple’ reclaims the narrative in new historical fiction Washington D.C. – What would Jesus do? Or, more importantly, what will Magda do? “Magda

A day in the life of the creator of FictionMatters
Books Forward is celebrating our 25th anniversary this year, and one of the ways we’re celebrating is by showcasing 25 people you should know in