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Books Forward Authors in the Media: December 2023

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 in December 2023. Features/Reviews My SA featured author Rudy Ruiz in an article on the Texas Book Festival. Asian Avenue Magazine featured author Mike Yam and his children’s book in […]

Books by Trans, Non-Binary, and Gender Queer Authors to Commemorate Transgender Day of Remembrance

Transgender Day of Remembrance is observed on November 20th every year to honor, memorialize, and pay homage to those who have been murdered as a result of transphobia.  To honor trans, non-binary, and genderqueer folks on November 20th, I’ve curated a list of books written by those voices. In addition to reading these books please […]

Futuristic techno-thriller dissects consequences of AI advancement

Perfect for fans of Blake Crouch, Neal Stephenson, and RR Haywood London, United Kingdom – Successful startup and tech entrepreneur Thomas R. Weaver bursts onto the literary scene with his razor sharp and fast-paced debut, “Artificial Wisdom” (April 5th, 2024, Chainmaker Press). An enthralling murder mystery with a vividly realized future that grapples with the […]

Books Forward Authors in the Media: November 2023

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 in November 2023. Guest Articles/Features Maya Golden’s article I Was Called ‘Little Black Girl’ and Treated Like a Gimmick was featured by Newsweek. Author Lyn Squire stopped by In Reference […]