Themes of survival, resiliency shine in Angela Howard’s immersive book Memphis, TN – Angela Howard recounts how she persevered through her traumatic childhood to come out the other side as a successful nurse, motivational speaker, educator and parent. “Sin Child” (March 31, 2020, Books Fluent) is the personal account of a strong-minded child who endured […]
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Memoir illustrates painful acceptance of childhood trauma
Themes of reconciling, resiliency shine in Rosie McMahan’s immersive book BOSTON, MA – Rosie McMahan recounts her difficult childhood that left her with feelings of shame, guilt, and a need to reconcile for years to come in “Fortunate Daughter” (April 13, 2021, She Writes Press). Rosie takes us through her experience as she and her […]
Death, suspense, and betrayal meet with unexpected hope in 70s-inspired debut mystery novel
PALM SPRINGS, CA – Marco Carocari’s debut novel, Blackout (Level Best Books, March 30, 2021) has been described by award-nominated author Gabriel Valjan as “Rear Window meets the dating app.” This page-turning book is full of twists that keeps the reader guessing. Strait-laced forty-something Franco definitely picked the wrong night to get freaky. A hook-up […]
Prolific author expands cult-favorite science fiction series that sold over 40k copies
Latest Exodus addition,“Infinite Retribution,” features intergalactic drag queen PHOENIX, Arizona –In “Infinite Retribution” (Phoenix Books, April 20, 2021), the latest addition to Robert Stadnik’s widely-read Exodus Universe novels, humanity is ready to extend its hand out into space after nearly a century of oppression had prevented them from doing so. Now part of a newly […]
Books Forward BFFs April 2021 Newsletter
Check out the latest newsletter for our Books Forward Friends. This issue features a special opportunity for BFFs, some fun reading quizzes, highlights of our BFFs and much more! Read the April 2021 newsletter here!
Your next great book club pick
Whether everyone takes turns choosing a book, or the entire club votes, picking the next read is always challenging. You want to pick something that will spark discussion but has a wide appeal. We’ve put together a list of recommendations that we think will be a great fit for any book club. A Place for […]
Books Ted Lasso brought to England (probably)
Ted Lasso was one of my absolute favorite new discoveries of 2020, and I thought it would be fun to peek inside the luggage he brought with him to start his new job in England. Check, Please! by Ngozi Ukazu Ted has shown a baking prowess just like the main character in this graphic novel, […]
Interview: Brynn Markham on Finding Writing Community and Support Through James River Writers
“Writing is hard and it can be isolating. Community provides the vital support to keep going. James River Writers provides that community.” This was the ethos that inspired James River Writers, and it has kept this dynamic, active, and connected collective of wordsmiths thriving ever since. Today on our blog, we’re sitting down with Brynn […]
Celebrate National Cocktail Day with these drink and book pairings
Cheers! Drink and book pairings to celebrate national cocktail day National Cocktail Day is March 24 — also coincidentally my birthday, so double cheers! I’ll be cozying up with one of these drink + book combos to celebrate! Summer Club by Katherine Dean Mazerov Normally, politics, parent drama, drunken soirees, snarkiness and sex-capades reign at […]
Moving Forward After Rejection as an Author
Every author we’ve ever met has experienced a rejection of some kind: from an agent, a publisher, a writing program, you name it! While it can be frustrating or disheartening, it’s totally normal and part of a writer’s life. This week on our blog, we’re asking our authors to share about a time they’ve experienced […]
