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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 in November 2024. 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 […]
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 Asha Dahya, the Founder and Editor-In-Chief of […]
I don’t know if anyone is as excited about the release of Wicked soon, so obviously we put together some book recommendations for other people who are invested in the first installment. For the Elphaba fans, we recommend A Feather So Black by Lyra Selene: In a kingdom where magic has been lost, Fia is […]
Oh the weather outside is (finally) cooler, and it’s time to settle in with your favorite Halloween movie. There are so many great ones to choose from. And we have paired books that share the same vibe with some crowd favorites so you can keep those spooky vibes going! If you love Halloween, try My […]
So, you’ve written a book, however now you need to figure out how the outside is going to accurately reflect what’s on the inside. Getting started on your first book cover is truly one of the most exhilarating moments in the publishing journey. It’s often the first tangible glimpse of your work, where your book […]
A writer’s journey of transformation through love, food and community in Piemonte SAN FRANCISCO – Barbara Boyle’s inspirational new memoir, “Pinch Me: Waking Up in a 300-Year-Old Italian Farmhouse” (She Writes Press, Feb. 11, 2025) is an evocative account of leaving the frenetic life of an advertising creative director to create a dream life in […]
To blog tour or to influencer tour, that is the question! The biggest hurdle when promoting your book is getting it into the hands of readers who will enjoy it. And where else to turn to but the wonderful World Wide Web? There are thousands of voracious readers on the internet posting reviews to social […]
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 Rachel Strolle. She is the Teen […]
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 October 2024. Interviews Author Ann Lowry discusses her novel The Blue Trunk and discovering your roots with Wisconsin Public Radio. School for Startups had author Jeremy Hurewitz on the show […]
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