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Welcome to our Authors Forward series, where our innovative and talented Books Forward authors interview other great, forward-thinking voices in the industry. For January, author and crime writer Mark Ellis interviews Chris Lloyd, author of the award-winning Occupation series. What inspired you to become a writer? I can’t remember a time when I wasn’t writing […]
What’s better than a hot beverage, an excellent audiobook and a new puzzle? If you love nothing more than zoning out and concentrating on finding the next piece and where to fit it, then we’ve got some recommendations for you. But this time they aren’t book recs! National Puzzle Day is January 29, and we […]
First magazine to exclusively cover indie books exemplifies change in publishing TRAVERSE CITY, MI – Foreword Reviews is celebrating its 25th-year anniversary as the premier magazine for reviews of independently published books. After its founding in 1998 as the first magazine to focus exclusively on indie books and publishers, Foreword now: Reaches 36,000 booksellers and […]
BookTok has taken bookworms by storm – folks have discovered a reignited passion for reading, bookstores have seen huge upticks in sales, and eager creators have cultivated a special, diverse community. It’s a uniquely warm & charming corner of the internet … but it can also be quite intimidating. When I first stumbled into BookTok, […]
What are pre-orders and why are they important? Pre-orders are early purchases of your book that will be fulfilled on publication day. Historically, pre-orders have been viewed as a predictor of a book’s success by retailers. If your book is making waves before publication day, booksellers may increase their initial orders and provide your book […]
I personally prefer the Golden Globes to the Oscars myself, because I’m more of a TV than a movie gal, so I love the inclusion of both in the nominations. We put together a little reading list with recommendations from some of this year’s nominees. If you loved Avatar: The Way of Water, read The […]
Happy Science Fiction Day! What better way to celebrate the day than with a few sci-fi stories that travel across the stars on space voyages filled with political intrigue, suspense, thrills, and the deep connection humans make with each other. These books defy the odds, raise the stakes, and make you wonder what lives beyond […]
I’ve been a Bookstagram influencer for six years now. Throughout that time, I’ve worked with many different publishing houses, promoted books to my audience, reviewed some lovely and incredible new favorites, and made some strong relationships with publicists. The experience of working with a publishing house to help promote a book is incredible. I feel […]
What’s your favorite area of your bookstore? I love the children’s area. There is something truly magical about this colorful place where kids of all ages come to discover a new book or discover the joy of reading. It isn’t always some portal into fantasy or adventure either. The children’s area can also be where a […]
I remember Knives Out being one of the most fun experiences I’ve had at a movie theater in a long time, and I’m so excited to watch Glass Onion over Christmas break. A locked room (boat?) mystery with quirky characters? Count me in! If you’ve already seen it and loved it, or if you’re looking […]
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