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 August 2023 newsletter here!
Lit Happens
Stanford and Harvard graduate explores complexities of marriage and expat life in her debut novel
“This novel makes the reader feel emotion with every fiber of their being.” — CAMILA SÁNCHEZ BOLAÑO, Editor-in-Chief, Newsweek en Español “Boldly honest, yet tender at the core—a novel with something important to say.” —DEBRA THOMAS, author of “Luz” SAN MIGUEL de ALLENDE, MEXICO–Co-founder of microlending organization Mano Amiga and former Vice President of Casita […]
Books Written by Left-Handed People to Celebrate International Left-Handed Day!
Today is International Left-Handed Day and in order to celebrate we have created a list of lefties that have also written books. Now, did they write the entire book with their left hand? The world may never know. Anyway, there are a bunch of lists out there about left-handed authors and they mostly feature the […]
August Authors Forward Interview with Lynn Slaughter and Lori Robbins
Welcome to our Authors Forward series, where our innovative and talented Books Forward authors interview other great, forward-thinking voices in the industry. August Authors Forward Interview with Lynn Slaughter and Lori Robbins Lori Robbins is the award-winning author of the On Pointe and Master Class mystery series. A former dancer, Lori performed with a number […]
Books Forward BFFs August 2023 Newsletter
Check out the latest newsletter for our Books Forward Friends. This issue features highlights of our BFFs, fun titles available for review, and special opportunities for our friends. Download the August 2023 newsletter here!
6 graphic novels to read if you love Heartstopper
We all love Alice Oseman’s Heartstopper series, and we were so glad when season 1 of the Netflix series was adapted perfectly! With season 2 on the horizon, we wanted to recommend a few other graphic novels we think you’ll enjoy if you’re a fan of the books or the series! Check, Please! by Ngozi […]
Tips for Authors Preparing for an Interview
We know that radio and TV interviews can be nerve-wracking, especially for debut authors. You’re ready to share your book with the world, but you’re worried about your ability to respond to questions with polished, engaging responses. Radio and podcasts can be great tools for marketing, and just like anything else, it’s easier to be […]
6-million-viewed webcomic series to hit bookshelves
Acclaimed TV series animator expands storytelling to graphic novel that modernizes classic horror for YA “A wickedly sharp adventure!” —ND Stevenson, New York Times bestselling and Eisner-award winning creator of Nimona and co creator of the Lumberjanes series LOS ANGELES, California – After amassing a dedicated fandom with over 180,000 unique visitors to theglassscientists.com and […]
Summer travel adventures and their perfect book companions
Take Meet Me at the Lake by Carley Fortune to Lake Tahoe Fern Brookbanks has wasted far too much of her adult life thinking about Will Baxter. She spent just twenty-four hours in her early twenties with the aggravatingly attractive, idealistic artist, a chance encounter that spiraled into a daylong adventure in the city. The […]
What are the benefits of different types of media coverage?
Yes, book reviews are great, but they aren’t the only type of media coverage that can be used to promote your book! As an author, it’s best to be open to other unique media opportunities. If you extend your sights beyond the traditional book review, you’ll find various effective promotional tools you can use to […]
