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“A heartfelt exploration of connection, community, and the unbreakable bond between sisters. … Her journey beautifully reminds us of the strength we find within ourselves as we seek to uncover where we truly belong.” — Simone Knego, author of “The Extraordinary UnOrdinary You” CHICAGO — Award-winning author Julie Ryan McGue unravels the gripping tale of […]
A writer’s journey of transformation through love, food and community in Piemonte SAN FRANCISCO – Barbara Boyle’s inspirational new memoir, “Pinch Me: Waking Up in a 300-Year-Old Italian Farmhouse” (She Writes Press, Feb. 11, 2025) is an evocative account of leaving the frenetic life of an advertising creative director to create a dream life in […]
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 readers who will enjoy it. And where else to turn to but the wonderful World Wide Web? There are thousands of voracious readers on the internet posting reviews to social […]
For our 2024 blog series, we’re highlighting industry professionals to find out more about their time in the book world. Follow along for insight on what catches a reviewer’s interest, things to avoid when pitching a media outlet, what librarians are searching for and more. Today, we’re chatting with Rachel Strolle. She is the Teen […]
NEW YORK CITY – From Michael Wolk, an innovative New York theater producer and creator, comes the unique and immersive new interactive e-novel “DevilsGame” (Nov. 19, 2024) that’s not just bending genres — it’s recreating the very essence of the ebook format. Enter cyber fiction — a story set in the recent past, formatted for […]
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. Clay Shwab talks about this origin of George Dickel Whiskey in this Jewish Journal article. Dr. Eichin Chang-Lim discusses how to navigate sensitive subjects with your kids for L.A. Parent. […]
Happy Mean Girls day, one and all. Every year on Oct. 3, we come together to celebrate the most important of holidays, brought to you by Lindsay Lohan’s glorious comeback and Renee Rapp’s unearthly pipes. And you know we’re gonna celebrate with a list of book recommendations. If you like the backstabbing cliques, try The […]
LOUISIANA – Mel Harrison’s news standalone novel in his award-winning Alex Boyd spy series, “Crescent City Carnage” (October 22, 2024) by Mel Harrison, takes special agent Alex Boyd and his wife Rachel Smith on another thrilling hunt after only a day into their long-awaited vacation to New Orleans. When the couple goes to join their […]
I feel like there are more good movies coming out this fall than there have been in quite some time, or maybe I’m just paying more attention lately! If one of these new releases caught your eye and you’re looking for a book with the same vibe, we have a list for you! And keep […]
If you’re a reader (or alive and breathing on planet Earth) then you’ll be familiar with the three most powerful celebs in terms of book recommendations – Reese Witherspoon, Jenna Bush-Hager, and Oprah Winfrey. You’ve probably observed the overnight celebrity effect that any of these women can have on debut novelists to seasoned authors. Their […]
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