Lit Happens

Hotly-anticipated standalone in award-winning historical fiction series takes readers to Western Frontier

A thrilling adventure for fans of the show “1883” BLOOMINGTON, IL – In 1872, six hundred miles between Bismarck and Bozeman were to be surveyed for the Northern Pacific Railroad. But Sitting Bull is gathering strength to resist this incursion into the tribes’ hunting grounds. Citizens and politicians question the need for the rail line […]

Depression-era novel showcases strength and struggles of Jewish immigrant women in America

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 […]

Books Forward Authors in the Media: November 2024

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 […]

Award-winning author’s gripping, edgy tale examines human nature as secrets emerge and lives are upended

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 […]

Industry Interview with Asha Dahya, the Founder and Editor-In-Chief of GirlTalkHQ.com

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 […]