“Welcome to Monsterville” encourages creative play and grief healing Clarksville, MD – Poetry educator Laura Shovan’s latest project, “Welcome to Monsterville” (Apprentice House Press, April 25, 2023) began when her friend, fellow poet Michael Rothenberg, sent her illustrations of monsters that he created as a form of art therapy during the pandemic. In response, Laura […]
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January Authors Forward interview with Mark Ellis and Chris Lloyd
Welcome to our Authors Forward series, where our innovative and talented Books Forward authors interview other great, forward-thinking voices in the industry. For January, author and crime writer Mark Ellis interviews Chris Lloyd, author of the award-winning Occupation series. What inspired you to become a writer? I can’t remember a time when I wasn’t writing […]
Celebrate national puzzle day with a bookish puzzle
What’s better than a hot beverage, an excellent audiobook and a new puzzle? National puzzle day is January 29, and we put together a list of some great bookish puzzles to check out to celebrate. And keep an eye on our Instagram page for a giveaway that may be coming up! Visit the NYPL on […]
Foreword Reviews Celebrates 25th Anniversary in 2023
First magazine to exclusively cover indie books exemplifies change in publishing TRAVERSE CITY, MI – Foreword Reviews is celebrating its 25th-year anniversary as the premier magazine for reviews of independently published books. After its founding in 1998 as the first magazine to focus exclusively on indie books and publishers, Foreword now: Reaches 36,000 booksellers and […]
Tips for new BookTokers
BookTok has taken bookworms by storm – folks have discovered a reignited passion for reading, bookstores have seen huge upticks in sales, and eager creators have cultivated a special, diverse community. It’s a uniquely warm & charming corner of the internet … but it can also be quite intimidating. When I first stumbled into BookTok, […]
How do pre-orders affect release day sales?
What are pre-orders and why are they important? Pre-orders are early purchases of your book that will be fulfilled on publication day. Historically, pre-orders have been viewed as a predictor of a book’s success by retailers. If your book is making waves before publication day, booksellers may increase their initial orders and provide your book […]
Books paired with Golden Globe nominees
I personally prefer the Golden Globes to the Oscars myself, because I’m more of a TV than a movie gal, so I love the inclusion of both in the nominations. We put together a little reading list with recommendations from some of this year’s nominees. If you loved Avatar: The Way of Water, read The […]
Debut author releases New Adult fantasy series with a mysterious aristocrat and forgotten family secrets
Perfect for fans of the Off-Campus series, and those who are over the Alpha Male trope PARIS – Debut author Rosanna Patruno is releasing the first book in her thrilling New Adult fantasy series, “The Hidden Heir” (March 14, 2023), which follows magical Inga through her supernatural lessons with the handsome yet mystifying Biagio, and […]
Ten sci-fi books to read for Science Fiction Day Link
Happy Science Fiction Day! What better way to celebrate the day than with a few sci-fi stories that travel across the stars on space voyages filled with political intrigue, suspense, thrills, and the deep connection humans make with each other. These books defy the odds, raise the stakes, and make you wonder what lives beyond […]
Best practices for influencers working with publicists
I’ve been a Bookstagram influencer for six years now. Throughout that time, I’ve worked with many different publishing houses, promoted books to my audience, reviewed some lovely and incredible new favorites, and made some strong relationships with publicists. The experience of working with a publishing house to help promote a book is incredible. I feel […]
