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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. Mark Mustian wrote a reading list for Electric Lit about 7 novels about freakshows — and the price of being different. CL Montblanc and Pride or Die was featured on […]
Books Forward is celebrating our 25th anniversary this year, and one of the ways we’re celebrating is by showcasing 25 people you should know in the book world. There are many unique roles in the book world, and the many kinds of people who play a part in the community we love. Today, we’re getting […]
.Book marketing agency offers free author webinars, book promotion consultations NEW ORLEANS — Book promotion, digital marketing and publicity leader Books Forward is organizing innovative celebrations throughout 2025 to mark a quarter-century of elevating authors and breaking barriers. Among other initiatives, Books Forward is empowering authors with 25 free publicity consultations and three live webinars […]
For authors, there are few things more exciting than checking your inbox and seeing an alert with your name on it. Google Alerts are a valuable tool that can help you keep track of when your name, book title(s), or overall brand are being mentioned online. Beyond monitoring your own name, setting alerts for your […]
A website contact page isn’t just a necessity for authors — it’s an opportunity. Done right, your contact page can help turn your casual readers into engaged superfans. But how do you make it easy for real readers to reach you while keeping spammers and unnecessary distractions at bay? Here’s everything you need to know […]
This may feel obvious, but the most important thing for you to do first as an author is write a great book! Rest easy knowing that the time you are taking to perfect your writing is an important step before tackling book marketing and social media. Once you reach the book promotion step of your […]
Mickey 17 is out in theaters starting March 7, and if you’re like me and read Mickey7 before exploring the fantastic direction of Bong Joon Ho’s new movie, then I have the perfect recommendations for even more! If you’re a fan of dark-humored sci-fi books featuring paradoxes, planet colonization, space travel, and a main character […]
March is Women’s History Month, and Books Forward wanted to celebrate some of the badass women we work with and some of their favorite books penned by female authors. If you’re looking for some more incredible book recommendations to add to your overflowing TBR (same), then look no further! Dawn, @noladawnreads, she/her Hey y’all, I’m […]
It’s been enough time since the Philadelphia Eagles absolutely pummeled the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX. So much time in fact that we have to wonder what some of the game’s greatest players are doing to fill the empty space in their schedules and hearts during the off-season. Jalen Hurts: Why We Love […]
Books Forward is celebrating our 25th anniversary this year, and one of the ways we’re celebrating is by showcasing 25 people you should know in the book world. There are many unique roles in the book world, and the many kinds of people who play a part in the community we love. Today, we’re getting […]
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