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Award-winning author’s historical fiction novel inspired by uncovering her family’s jaw-dropping secret

Award-winning author Francine Falk-Allen’s two acclaimed memoirs have been featured by Buzzfeed and PopSugar, and have received a Kirkus star. A fan of genealogy research, Francine enjoyed uncovering her family’s history, and traced both her maternal and paternal ancestors back to the 1600s. She never imagined that one day she’d discover a jaw-dropping family secret. […]

Scholar empowering teens, educators and parents to navigate adolescence with confidence and resilience

LOS ANGELES – In her latest book, “Talking About Adolescence: Supercharge Your Body and Brain Power,” Dr. Eichin Chang-Lim draws on her impressive academic credentials and award-winning writing to offer inspirational and practical insights to young people. Confused by changing moods and a growing body? Embark on an exhilarating journey of self-discovery with “Supercharge Your […]

Experience the passion of theater through innovative, immersive musical audiobook detailing an emotional story of love and loss

SCARBOROUGH, North Yorkshire, U.K. — Close your eyes and immerse yourself in a story of love, separation and uncertainty, experiencing the magic of theater — without ever leaving your home. “Hannah: The Soldier Diaries” is an innovative musical audiobook by author Steve Wallis that features narration and vocals by Zoe Wright and a foreword by […]

How To Get More Amazon Reviews?

Your book has launched, and you’re getting great reviews from family, friends, and social media influencers, but those aren’t transferring to your Amazon listing. Now what?  Amazon reviews are important for indie authors! Of course they’re not the end-all-be-all, and they don’t determine the overall success of your book. But we know more reviews on […]

Books Forward Authors in the Media: July 2024

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. Reginald L. Reed Jr. was interviewed by A&E’s True Crime Blog about his mother’s tragic murder and the memoir he wrote to heal and share her story. Conde Nast’s Women […]

Deadly secrets surface in debut crime thriller

Set in small-town Louisiana, perfect for fans of “A Flicker in the Dark” and “Sharp Objects” An atmospheric debut that will keep you on the edge of your seat! Broken Bayou had me hooked from the first page! — Ashley Elston, #1 New York Times bestselling author of First Lie Wins  SHREVEPORT, LA – In […]