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Martin Luther King Jr. Day is coming up on January 20th. We take this time to reflect on MLK’s mission, his life’s work, and his unwavering dedication to Black rights in America, and meanwhile we should also use this reflection to propel us to action. This MLK day is particularly poignant as it also falls […]
Severance is back! We’re so excited, and so … nervous. If you’re the kind of person who can’t get enough of that mysterious, unsettled feeling that you’re left with after each episode ends, try one of these books. Severance by Ling Ma Candace Chen, a millennial drone self-sequestered in a Manhattan office tower, is devoted […]
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. Jeremy Hurewitz penned this piece for Time on how to use spy tactics in your daily life. Charleston City Paper talked to local author Joseph Bauer about his book Sailing […]
Books Forward is celebrating 25 years in the book marketing biz in 2025. That means if an author has had a question about publishing a book, we’ve probably heard it! And our goal is to help guide authors along the way, no matter their publishing path. Because there’s no single correct way to market a […]
DENVER, Colorado – In “Captain Kidd: A True Story of Treasure and Betrayal” (Diversion Books/Simon & Schuster, May 13, 2025) bestselling author Samuel Marquis delves into the legendary life of his own ninth-great-grandfather, Captain William Kidd (1654–1701), casting new light on one of history’s most infamous figures. Captain Kidd has captivated imaginations for over 300 […]
cWelcome to the best season, awards! We’re celebrating by picking some of our favorite Golden Globes nominees to match with book recommendations! If you loved Dune 2, read A Memory Called Empire by Arkady Martine: Ambassador Mahit Dzmare arrives in the Teixcalaanli Empire only to discover that her predecessor has died. No one will admit […]
January 2 is National Science Fiction Day! I want to use it as an excuse to get people into one of my favorite genres. Whether you’ve never read a sci-fi book before, you’ve dabbled but not really explored the genre, or you’re an expert who is looking for your next favorite read, I have a […]
You’ve published a book, you wrote it, edited, published, and publicized it, and now it’s out into the world. The buzz and excitement around the launch is slowly dying down. Now, you’re ready to crack your knuckles and work on your next writing project. So, how do you keep your audience engaged in the lull […]
When you’re promoting a new book, there are many easy ways to connect with your readers — for example, sharing new reviews on social media, signing copies at bookstores, visiting with book clubs and participating in author panels at book festivals. But once the dust settles and you’re ready to begin a new writing project, […]
As the world’s largest online retailer for books, accounting for 80 percent of ebook sales and more than 50 percent of the overall print market, Amazon is an ever-evolving website with a large impact on publishing. Whether you’re a debut author, self-published author or well established author with a 20-book backlist, Amazon is a platform […]
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