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Washington, D.C. – For fans of Georgia Hunter’s “We Were the Lucky Ones” comes Iris Mitlin Lav’s “Gitel’s Freedom” (March 25, 2025, She Writes Press), a historical novel about the lives of Jewish immigrants in the early twentieth century and one woman’s journey toward personal freedom. At an early age, Gitel questions the expected roles […]
Congratulations, you can now call yourself an award-winning author! Now what? How do you make sure you use these awards to your advantage? Below are a few strategies to use that award win to help promote your book and boost your author brand. Announce it to friends, family, and followers We know that sometimes bragging […]
Creating Your Author Facebook Page Now that you’re on the path to publishing a book you’re probably exploring ways that you can get the word out about your accomplishment. A great tool for spreading the news is social media! Particularly, if you’re looking to specifically set up a Facebook Author Page then you’re in the […]
Libraries are an essential pillar of all our literary communities. I love my city’s library, and I hope you love yours, too! From promoting literacy, artistic development, and critical thinking skills to offering peaceful moments in a busy world, the library is a vital ambassador of culture and discourse. The average library in the United […]
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. Jane Seskin spoke with AgeBuzz about Older, Wiser, Shorter, her new poetry collection about aging. Whiskey Lore talked with Books Forward author Clay Schwab about his book Manny Shwab and […]
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – How well do you really know the people you encounter every day? Award-winning author Robert Steven Goldstein’s gripping psychological thriller “Golda’s Hutch” (March 11, 2025, Deft Heft Books) explores what we hide from the world versus what we reveal, the lengths we’ll go to keep our secrets buried—and the unpredictable steps […]
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 Asha Dahya, the Founder and Editor-In-Chief […]
I don’t know if anyone is as excited about the release of Wicked soon, so obviously we put together some book recommendations for other people who are invested in the first installment. For the Elphaba fans, we recommend A Feather So Black by Lyra Selene: In a kingdom where magic has been lost, Fia is […]
ATLANTA, GA –“Here’s what you need to know about Kentucky girls – they’re all princesses.” Brimming with quick wit and juicy gossip, the latest novel from Brandi Bradley, “Pretty Girls Get Away With Murder,” reveals the hidden dark side of picture-perfect Southern charm. When a young entrepreneur is killed, everyone in town points fingers at […]
Southard gives female-centric perspective on Beecher-Tilton adultery trial BROOKLYN, NY – Lust, infidelity, and betrayal centered the historically famous Beecher-Tilton adultery trial where Theodore Tilton, his wife Elizabeth Tilton, and Reverend Henry Ward Beecher are exposed for their extramarital affairs, embodying the new 19th century concept of “free love.” In her historical fiction debut, “Unruly […]
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