Latest news, industry announcements and opinions
There’s a wonderful history of indie authors creating a great platform, getting noticed by traditional publishers and landing a publishing deal. The best tactic is to query an agent on the strength of your work and current accolades. It’s very rare to go directly to a publisher these days as they mostly work with agents. […]
A number of us on the Books Forward team are BIG Hozier fans (come on, join our cult) and we are so excited for his new album to drop after waiting for literal years. His songs have an ethereal, otherworldly feel to them, and we’ve put together a list of books you might enjoy if […]
Journalists and radio hosts are being stretched thin, pulled in more directions than ever. It’s not always feasible for them to read a book from beginning to end before an interview. With this in mind, it’s best to provide the interviewer with all the information they need to properly guide the conversation, giving you the […]
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!
“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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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!
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 […]
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 […]
Located in:
New Orleans, LA
Nashville, TN
New York, NY
Atlanta, GA
Montreal, Canada
Phone: (615) 212-8549
Email: info@booksforward.com
