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If you’re lucky enough to have a sister, you know that the bond you share is unlike any other. To celebrate National Sisters Day this Aug. 4, we put together a list of books that examine this unique and special (though sometimes painful) relationship. When We Were Sisters by Fatimah Asghar Three siblings are left […]
Debut author pens empowering story of one woman’s journey to catharsis Brooklyn, NY – A woman returns to her hometown to uncover the truth and confront the perpetrator of the childhood sexual abuse she endured 30 years earlier in Melissa Connelly’s gripping debut novel, “What Was Lost” (October 8, 2024, She Writes Press). Kirkus Reviews […]
Romance, academia, and Filipino deities dial up the intensity inYA paranormal fantasy LAS VEGAS, Nevada – A demon has possessed an 18-year-old girl and believes the hard part is over–only to discover college can be hell–in this thrilling YA fantasy continuation of The Girl inspired by Filipino mythology and gods, “The Demon” (BookBaby, Oct […]
Loyalty and identity go to war in historical fiction debut inspired by author’s true family history Santa Rosa, CA– Whisk away to India in this compulsive novel of two unlikely people who discover hidden truths about a high-ranking British official set against the backdrop of colonial rule. Sleeping in the Sun (October 22, 2024, She […]
When Ann Lowry inherited an ancestor’s blue travel trunk, she had no idea that this artifact was about to take her on a three-year journey of discovery. She was told that the trunk’s previous owner, a great-great aunt, had been institutionalized for insanity. Despite meticulous genealogy research, she was unable to uncover any facts about […]
For our 2024 blog series, we’re highlighting industry professionals to find out more about their time in the book world. Follow along for insight on what catches a reviewer’s interest, things to avoid when pitching a media outlet, what librarians are searching for and more. Today, we’re chatting with Síofra Brogan, an audiobook narrator who […]
As temperatures rise and families pack up their cars to head off to their summer vacay destinations, the literary world experiences what some call the “summer slump.” Traditionally, the period from June to August sees a downturn in book purchases, attributed to people spending more time outdoors, traveling, spending money on bigger ticket items like […]
Awards are a fantastic way to get more eyes on your book and accrue influential and respected praise in the industry for your hard work! Winning awards can be a great asset throughout a book’s life, and of course, winning competitions offer a fantastic publicity boost! With so many author awards out there it can […]
While I generally think the amount of people yelling “LET’S GO” has gotten out of hand, the Olympics is an appropriate venue. You could say I’m pretty excited to watch the best athletes in the world compete in Paris. And if you get inspired to read a book about some of the summer Olympic sporting […]
The oldest person alive today is 117 years of age. Which begs the question: in our lifetimes, what will a “lifetime” come to mean? Could there come a day when the boomers stop dying? When long-term care facilities fill to overflowing, funeral homes and cemeteries begin to close, and Social Security, having flirted with insolvency […]
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