Inside Out made me feel a lot of things (BING BONG), and it came out before I had kids, so I imagine that Inside Out 2 is going to destroy me even more. But I’m glad kids this age can see themselves represented in this confusing time in their lives — they’re going through so […]
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Exploring AI: Limitations and legalities
Content alert: the following was written by a human. Books Forward is chatting with Dr. Andrew Burt. Burt is the author of lots of published science fiction, including his newest novel, “Termination of Species,” for those who like AI, biotech, chess and a bit of romance. Dr. Burt was VP of the Science Fiction and […]
Books Forward Authors in the Media: June 2024
What can we say, Books Forward authors are always going, going, going! We’re excited to feature some of our authors and their recent media wins in June 2024. Features/Reading Lists Jennifer Moorhead’s Broken Bayou was featured in Deep South Magazine’s Summer 2024 Reading List. J. Boyce Gleason created this reading list for Shepherd about the […]
Books paired with 2024 Tony Award nominations for best musical & musical revival
If there’s one thing I’m doing every year, it’s sitting down in front of my television and watching the Tony Awards. The glitz, the glamour, the drama, the breath support, I love it all. So it only makes sense that I would want to pick up a book that is giving the essence of this […]
Worried about book industry scams? A few helpful resources
Recently Writer’s Digest ran an article I wrote to help authors avoid AI-generated Bookstagram scams. As a former newspaper journalist, I feel so passionate about helping people discern reality from fake information. The rise of social media has certainly played its role in causing a sincere confusion between real and fake news, though propaganda and […]
Amazing narrators to celebrate Audiobook Appreciation Month
As queen Emily Henry says in her latest banger, Funny Story, audiobooks are reading. “What about audiobooks?” I say. “Does that count?” he asks. “Of course it counts,” I say. His eyes narrow. “Are you sure?” “I’m a librarian,” I say. ‘If anyone gets to decide whether it counts or not, it’s me.” End of […]
Read Queer 365: LGBTQ+ Book Influencers to Follow to Celebrate Pride Month
I love June, I always have because it carries the promise of summer, soaking up the sun, and longer days. But, as I grew up and came out, June also came with the promise of Pride month – getting the opportunity to celebrate myself and other queer folks with authenticity and well, pride. To celebrate […]
Exploring AI: Changes in publishing
Content alert: the following was written by a human. Books Forward is chatting with Dr. Andrew Burt, author of lots of published science fiction, including his newest novel, “Termination of Species,” for those who like AI, biotech, chess and a bit of romance. Dr. Burt was vice president of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers […]
Explore a new dystopian world after seeing Furiosa
No movie has gotten my blood pumping quite like Mad Max, so I’m really excited to see Furiosa! I always come out of good movies wanting more of what I just saw, and if you’re the same way, you can jump into one of these gritty dystopian universes! A Big Ship At the Edge of […]
Best books for every body of water you plan on vacationing at this summer
As soon as the temperatures start to rise and anyone mentions the word “summer,” I start itching to get out my swimsuit and the sunscreen and take some body of water, in whatever form I can get it. Whether you’re a pool person, a beach person, a lake person, or you prefer to take to […]