Entrepreneur helped students win $100 million in scholarships– and now he’s helping them win $1 billion more LAS VEGAS, Nevada– Since appearing on ‘Shark Tank’ and striking an investment deal with businessman and TV personality, Mark Cuban, #1 bestselling author Dr. Shaan Patel, MD, MBA has turned Prep Expert into the industry leader of SAT […]
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What is SEO? And why should I care about it?
What? Another digital thing we have to keep in mind?! We know, and apologies in advance. But in our constantly-evolving digital world, Search Engine Optimization (SEO) has become a critical component for online success. Understanding the fundamentals of SEO — yes, even for authors — is essential for improving your online visibility and driving organic […]
Mother reconnects with son years after forced adoption
“Tracy Mayo breaks ranks with the institutionalized secrecy, shame, and silencing that shattered countless pregnant girls and young women prior to legalized abortion and open adoption.” – Kate Moses, author of “Wintering, Cakewalk: A Memoir, and Mothers Who Think” BOULDER, Colorado – Debut author Tracy Mayo had a successful career, but one choice from her […]
Books the team wants to read in 2024
We have big bookish goals for 2024 — some of us want to read more, some of us want to read less, but all of us are excited about books! Emily Kulkarni, publicity intern: I want to start reading the Throne of Glass series! Jenn Vance, marketing director: I read a lot of audiobooks last […]
Enemies-to-lovers books similar to the Anyone But You movie
No one is more excited than me about the re-emergence of the romcom, and the trailer for Anyone But You has me all kinds of excited. In the meantime, here are some favorite enemies-to-lovers books I’ll be revisiting. These Violent Delights by Chloe Gong A blood feud between two gangs runs Shanghai’s streets red. At […]
Book pairings for the 2024 Golden Globe nominations for best movie
“What is your favorite season? / Awards.” — Schitt’s Creek The most wonderful time of the year has arrived, and we’ve paired book recommendations with some of the Golden Globe nominees to celebrate! For Maestro, a film full of music, relationship drama, and flashbacks: The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb For Anatomy of A Fall, […]
Happy Holidays: Books Forward December 2023 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 December 2023 newsletter here!
Books to pick up after falling in love with Percy Jackson
The new Percy Jackson adaptation seems like it’s going to be everything we ever wanted for an adaptation of the beloved series. But if you’re like me, you’re going to be hungry for more after you watch it. We’ve put together a list of more middle grade/tween fantasy adventure books that you can pick up […]
Brother and sister duo pen magical chapter book about baseball, imagination, and facing your fears
LOS ANGELES, CA and SEATTLE, WA – In “Closet of Dreams” (March 2024), the debut title in “The Adventures of Child and Gamma” chapter book series, brother and sister co-authors Mark Ukra and Tara Mesalik MacMahon tell young readers, “When your fears disappear, your dreams appear!” An aspiring pitcher with a mean fastball, nine-year-old Child […]
Unleash your plant-based inner foodie with this compelling new cookbook
LOS ANGELES – Vegetable dishes just got tastier. In a world where the health-conscious and flavor-seekers can unite, each page of Yecenia Currie’s new cookbook is a testament to her unwavering commitment to creating recipes that are filled with nutrition while simultaneously exploding with flavor. Currie’s goal in “Sweet & Savory Life” March 1, 2024, […]