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Books Forward BFFs March 2021 Newsletter
Check out the latest newsletter for our Books Forward Friends. This issue features some fun reading lists, highlights of our BFFs, upcoming events, and the announcement of our bookish T-shirt giveaway winner! Read the March 2021 newsletter here!
Why are romance novels most commonly published in paperback?
Ever wonder why romance novels are always published in paperback? During quarantine, I’ve been reading a LOT of romance, and every time I get a new romance novel from the bookstore or a publisher, I noticed they’re always published as paperback. Typically, when a book is first published, they’re produced as hardcover. Hardcover books are […]
Why it’s important to take a great author headshot
When releasing a book, there are a lot of moving pieces. Of course writing the book and marketing the book takes precedence, but a lot of smaller steps can be overlooked and may have a huge impact! First impressions are everything. Especially in a digital world – our eyes naturally gravitate towards book covers, websites, […]
What are bookplates, and do readers and authors use them?
What are bookplates and how can I use them? Have you ever loaned someone a well-loved copy of your favorite book, only to never lay eyes on that book ever again? Have you decided that generosity is futile because no one understands the deep personal attachment you have with your books? Yeah, me too. I […]
Renowned business leader shares an inspirational story of how to find success in business and in life
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – For Tom Stanley, a slightly overweight lost soul, life has lost its luster. Rather than face the daily grind of life working at his Chevrolet dealership, he’d rather sleep his days away. Just when Tom’s malaise seems like it can’t get any worse, a chance meeting with […]
Friendship blossoms in feel-good series debut demonstrating how trust and teamwork empower our differences
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Murfreesboro, TN — Christine Isley-Farmer weaves together a charming tale featuring a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel as the story’s narrator. “Finding My Yip” (March 2, 2021, Wandering in the Words Press) is the first book in her “Boomer’s Tales” series. When Boomer is a puppy he is unable to yip like his […]
Uncover the hidden world of alchemy in WWII-era novel
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Female spy infiltrates a French brothel in epic story of war, alchemy, and love ASHEVILLE, North Carolina –No magic is more powerful than the spell of love. And no enchantment can be more dangerous. In Sarah C. Patten’s WWII-era novel, “The Measure of Gold” (Ashland Press, March 2, 2021), it is the […]
10 books to check out if you love WandaVision
A couple of us on the Books Forward team are obsessed with WandaVision, and we put together a list of some books to check out if you also can’t stop watching! Most of these books are fairly dark, so keep that in mind if you plan to pick one up. The Stepford Wives by Ira […]
What are reader newsletters and how can they help me?
Authors are always trying to find new ways to reach readers and get their book to as many people as possible. There are a lot of ways to achieve this, but one of the more successful strategies is by submitting for reader newsletters. So, what are reader newsletters? Reader newsletters are essentially tools for book […]
