Fall is here, the leaves are changing colors, the pumpkin spice latte is back at Starbucks… you know what that means: it’s time to rewatch Gilmore girls. Get that flannel and backwards baseball hat out of storage and live your best life! To celebrate this momentous time of year, we’re featuring our favorite Stars Hollow […]
Lit Happens
Poignant collection of short stories explores the search for a better life in California despite obstacles of human connection
GARDEN CITY, NY – Psychotherapist and writer Linda Feyder’s upcoming evocative short fiction collection, “All’s Fair and Other California Stories” (Sept. 28, 2021, She Writes Press), transports the reader into brief, but telling moments in each character’s lives around different California landscapes. This psychological exploration ruminates over the desire for human connection and a better […]
Outdoor adventures combine with the joy of reading in lively picture book’s celebration of imagination
“From out to in, from here to there – books can take you anywhere” Edwards, CO –Calling all explorers! What if you could go anywhere in the world? Through the power of imagination, and the art of the written word, each of us can pick up a book and set sail to a magical destination. […]
How does a book publicity firm decide which authors to represent?
Many writers dream of publishing a book, but few realize that publishing is just the first step in a dynamic journey of getting your book in front of–and loved by–readers. Our book publicity firm Books Forward has represented more than 700 amazing authors during our 20 plus years in business, and a question I hear […]
Making the most of a festival appearance as an author
Attending a festival or book event as an author can seem intimidating, especially if it’s your first time. But it can be so much fun, and hugely helpful to your writing career! As things (maybe) start to be in-person again, here are some tips to help you make the most of your time. Before the […]
Books Forward September 2021 Newsletter
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 September 2021 newsletter here!
Eight bookish podcasts to check out on International Podcast Day!
Happy International Podcast Day! As readers, we don’t just read books — we also participate in tons of extracurricular activities involving books. We talk about books, join book clubs, look for great reviews, and writte as well. One of the biggest ways we discuss books is through podcasts, and not only are there shows about […]
International Latino Book Award-winning author releasing newest work of magical realism in paperback this fall
San Antonio, Texas – This fall, author Rudy Ruiz — recipient of six International Latino Book Awards — will release his latest book, “The Resurrection of Fulgencio Ramirez” in paperback. Since its September 2020 release in hardcover, “The Resurrection of Fulgencio Ramirez” has been named a finalist for the International Latino Book Awards in the […]
Intimate memoir chronicles marriage of cultures and evolution of author’s notions of success, womanhood
“A how-to for any woman who’s determined, super-smart, assertive and willing to wait for a husband to come into his own element. A thrilling ride all the way.” — Tina Martin, author of “Everything I Should Have Learned I Could Have Learned in Tonga” SAN FRANCISCO — Clear-eyed and frank, author Evelyn Kohl LaTorre’s stunning […]
Time travel novel invites you to choose: love or success?
“The Midnight Library” meets “You Again” in timeless tale of romance, regret, and the choices we make–and would make again, given the chance VALLEY GLEN, CA – If you could go back in time and pursue a successful career or a flourishing relationship, which would you choose? Award-winning author Rick Lenz has penned a dazzling […]