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Tallahassee, FL – What does it mean to be different? From Mark Mustian, founder of the Word of South Festival of Literature and Music and award-winning author of the international bestseller “The Gendarme,” comes the new Southern gothic novel, “Boy With Wings” (March 15, 2025, Koehler Books). About the book: Johnny Cruel is born with […]
SEATTLE – Seasoned psychotherapist Carol Odell’s memoir “Girl, Groomed: A Therapist’s Memoir of Trauma” (She Writes Press, April 22, 2025) is an unflinching exploration of her journey to confront and heal from the complex trauma of childhood sexual abuse within the world of Virginia’s equestrian show-jumping circuit. Raw and riveting, “Girl, Groomed” is an evolving […]
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 A.E. Williams, an editor-turned-writer. After earning […]
As an author, one of the most versatile marketing tools is one you already have; in fact, it’s hiding within your book! A strong excerpt can help you build buzz for your book by driving interest and presales. Purpose First, consider: what do you want to accomplish with your excerpt? Who do you hope to […]
A thrilling adventure for fans of the show “1883” BLOOMINGTON, IL – In 1872, six hundred miles between Bismarck and Bozeman were to be surveyed for the Northern Pacific Railroad. But Sitting Bull is gathering strength to resist this incursion into the tribes’ hunting grounds. Citizens and politicians question the need for the rail line […]
Washington, D.C. – For fans of Georgia Hunter’s “We Were the Lucky Ones” comes Iris Mitlin Lav’s “Gitel’s Freedom” (March 25, 2025, She Writes Press), a historical novel about the lives of Jewish immigrants in the early twentieth century and one woman’s journey toward personal freedom. At an early age, Gitel questions the expected roles […]
Congratulations, you can now call yourself an award-winning author! Now what? How do you make sure you use these awards to your advantage? Below are a few strategies to use that award win to help promote your book and boost your author brand. Announce it to friends, family, and followers We know that sometimes bragging […]
Now that you’re on the path to publishing a book you’re probably exploring ways that you can get the word out about your accomplishment. A great tool for spreading the news is social media! Particularly, if you’re looking to specifically set up a Facebook Author Page then you’re in the right place. Step One: Make […]
Libraries are an essential pillar of all our literary communities. I love my city’s library, and I hope you love yours, too! From promoting literacy, artistic development, and critical thinking skills to offering peaceful moments in a busy world, the library is a vital ambassador of culture and discourse. The average library in the United […]
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. Jane Seskin spoke with AgeBuzz about Older, Wiser, Shorter, her new poetry collection about aging. Whiskey Lore talked with Books Forward author Clay Schwab about his book Manny Shwab and […]
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