Latinx Heritage Month runs Sept. 15-Oct. 15, and there are so many wonderful bookstagrammers who represent the different facets of Latinx identity. We put together a list of people to follow, and asked them to recommend a book that means something to them. Vero (@readingvero) recommends: Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo. “It shows […]
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“Help Me Help You!” Tips for your family and friends who want to help your writing career
So many authors are reluctant to ask their family, friends and assorted contacts for help when they are promoting their book, but I always tell them to think of it from the opposite perspective. Wouldn’t you want to support a friend or loved one who had a new book coming out? The thing is, most […]
Ninja author’s tenacious heroine tackles the treacherous world of L.A. sex trafficking in much-anticipated sequel
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: LOS ANGELES – Tori Eldridge’s sequel to her lauded debut novel packs quite a punch — literally. Fused with Eldridge’s own personal brand of grit and renegade style, “The Ninja’s Blade,” (Sept. 1, Agora Books/Polis Books) is a no-holds-bar, action-packed thriller that will keep readers turning the page for more. Following events […]
Music fans will rejoice at new audiobook memoir chronicling metal legend Jonny Z’s successes and struggles
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Clermont, FL — “Heavy Tales: The Metal. The Music. The Madness. As lived by Jon Zazula” is the detailed, never-before-told story as lived by Jonny Zazula. A riveting tumultuous journey from renegade youth to Metal music mogul, with detailed accounts of the struggles and successes along the way. How he created Megaforce […]
Heartfelt stories from cancer survivors illuminate loss and healing in inspirational self-help title
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Nashville, TN – Already an award-winning author and speaker, healthcare change catalyst, and value creator, author Rebecca Whitehead Munn’s All of Us Warriors (She Writes Press, September 1, 2020) strives to demystify the challenging topics we all face. Following her award-winning memoir The Gift of Goodbye, Munn now brings twenty stories from […]
Fabulism meets suburbia in female-sleuth driven mystery
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Women are dying, and they aren’t going gently: A former anthropologist must investigate the roots of feminine spontaneous combustion in this incisive release MONTCLAIR, New Jersey — How often have women fought against their invisibility? How often have they found a way to be seen by a society that rejects them? The […]
USA Today bestselling novelist Jenny Milchman releasing new psychological thriller set off the coast of Maine
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Opportunity: Teacher needed in one-room schoolhouse on remote island in Maine. Certification in grades K-8 a must. Julie Weathers isn’t sure if she’s running away or starting over, but moving to a remote island off the coast of Maine feels right for someone with reasons to flee her old life. The sun-washed, […]
Historical fiction blends past with narrative to create magic
My love for historical fiction really began when I was being homeschooled by my mom. From those early days pouring over history textbooks learning about ancient civilizations, I craved hearing other people’s stories. I was so curious about what their lives looked like — what did they think, experience, feel? But I wasn’t getting that […]
5 Hilarious and Irreverent Picture Books For Adults
Picture books transport us with their sweet illustrations and wholesome stories–that is, unless you stumble on the sub genre of picture books aimed at adults. The illustrations may be equally sweet, yet the stories are anything but. The result is an irreverent, ironic, and downright irresistible contrast that is perfect for unpretentious parents, novelty gifters, […]
Book Recommendations for Your Favorite Taylor Swift Songs
To celebrate the release of Taylor Swift’s new album folklore, we decided to pair some of our (and your) favorite songs of hers with amazing reads! Some of the books fit lyrically, and some just feel like they have the same vibe. Got a suggestion for our next book recommendation spree? Let us know! “Mad […]
