We all love Alice Oseman’s Heartstopper series, and we were so glad when season 1 of the Netflix series was adapted perfectly! With season 2 on the horizon, we wanted to recommend a few other graphic novels we think you’ll enjoy if you’re a fan of the books or the series! Check, Please! by Ngozi […]
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Tips for authors preparing for an interview
We know that radio and TV interviews can be nerve-wracking, especially for debut authors. You’re ready to share your book with the world, but you’re worried about your ability to respond to questions with polished, engaging responses. Radio and podcasts can be great tools for marketing, and just like anything else, it’s easier to be […]
Summer travel adventures and their perfect book companions
Take Meet Me at the Lake by Carley Fortune to Lake Tahoe Fern Brookbanks has wasted far too much of her adult life thinking about Will Baxter. She spent just twenty-four hours in her early twenties with the aggravatingly attractive, idealistic artist, a chance encounter that spiraled into a daylong adventure in the city. The […]
What are the benefits of different types of media coverage?
Yes, book reviews are great, but they aren’t the only type of media coverage that can be used to promote your book! As an author, it’s best to be open to other unique media opportunities. If you extend your sights beyond the traditional book review, you’ll find various effective promotional tools you can use to […]
33 books to celebrate 33 years of the Americans with Disabilities Act
In case you didn’t know, the month of July is Disability Pride Month, and the Americans with Disabilities Act is celebrating 33 years! Earlier this month, we spotlighted several disabled bookish influencers and highlighted a book by a disabled author they’d recommend. If you haven’t checked out that list, be sure to do so! Disability […]
What’s a DNF? Bookstagram terms you need to know
As a bookstagrammer or even as a casual observer of the bookstagram community, you probably love the beautiful covers, collectible editions, swoonworthy reads, honest opinions, seriously hot takes, and books that you just need to know about. However, like any online community, bookstagram has created a language of its own referring to things only book […]
8 contemporary YA romances and ice cream pairings
It’s finally summer in the northern hemisphere and what better way to bring in the summertime with a cool refreshing dessert paired with the perfect YA contemporary romance! Celebrate National Ice Cream Day (July 16) with these book and ice cream pairings! Neapolitan Cool for the Summer by Dahlia Adler Lara’s had eyes for exactly […]
Ask an Expert: What is “ghostwriting”?
What is ghostwriting, how does one become a ghostwriter, and is ghostwriting “cheating?” Today, on the blog we’re sitting down with Mallory Burgey, a professional fiction ghostwriter who is giving us a peak behind the curtain at this mysterious and often misunderstood job. What exactly does it mean to be a freelance fiction ghostwriter? And […]
Disabled book influencers to follow and their disability book recommendations
Did you know that July is Disability Pride Month? July was chosen because the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was passed on July 26, 1990. This year we will celebrate 33 years of the ADA which gives countless folks in America access to resources and accommodations. We reached out to some disabled book influencers and […]
July Authors Forward interview with L.S. Case and Jeannie Moon
Welcome to our Authors Forward series, where our innovative and talented Books Forward authors interview other great, forward-thinking voices in the industry. This month, L.S. Case and Jeannie Moon. Jeannie Moon is a USA Today bestselling romance author known for her Compass Cove and Forever Love Stories series. Married to her high school sweetheart, Jeannie […]