YOU’RE INVITED! to the 3rd Annual Beach-Bound Book Bash Saturday, May 12, 2018 at TeaPop 5050 Vineland Ave., North Hollywood, CA 91601 (on the patio) 4pm to 6pm a casual tea theme + author readings + stock up on summer books + free tea and snacks FREE to attend. Must RSVP, space limited. 3rd
International Day of Happiness is March 20, 2018. The purpose of the Global holiday is to reclaim and spread happiness. The International Day of Happiness pledge is: “I will try to create more happiness in the world around me”. Take part in the movement and help create a happier world by focusing on relationships and
Do you know how to work a book fair and get exposure for your book and your author profile? As an author, how do you take advantage of book fairs and conventions? Do you walk the show, meeting industry contacts? Do you sign your book and greet fans? Should you look for media opportunities? Do you need
The Key Steps to Launch a Successful Online Book Giveaway Online giveaways are an extremely effective way to promote your book and gain brand awareness. They can be launched at a relatively low-cost and take minimal effort to manage if they are planned carefully. Here are some proven methods that will help you launch a
What Do You Read to Lead? Desireé Duffy This article first appeared on Equities.com Richard Branson recently released his book, Finding My Virginity, and encourages others to Read to Lead in his recent blog post. I think this is a great idea — we should all make our list of Read to Lead book recommendations. His pick,
Why Book Awards Matter to Authors To enter your book, or not to enter your book? A lot of authors struggle with this question. There are so many awards out there, and submitting to every one is not practical. Likewise, authors often wonder if it is worth the time, energy, and even money, as many
Article first appeared on Equites.com We all heard that creative people use the right side of their brain, and analytical thinkers use the left. This theory is pseudoscience, by the way. There is no scientific backing for it, yet people allow themselves to be placed under a label. I say, break away from silly labels
Award-winning author of Love Sick returns with flash essays that uncover the emotional aftershocks hidden in life’s smallest moments. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Grand Rapids, MI – Acclaimed author and memoirist Sue William Silverman returns with “Selected Misdemeanors: Essays at the Mercy of the Reader”, a visceral and revelatory collection of flash nonfiction that examines the
Every author dreams of that big launch moment—the day your book hits the world and instantly takes off. But here’s the truth: success in book marketing rarely looks like a single explosive event. It’s more like a steady, glowing ember that needs to be stoked over time. If you’re an author wondering how to market
Author Nation 2024 with Kevin Smith on stage – Horeshoe Hotel & Casino – Las Vegas, Nevada – Photo by Arpit Mehta New partnerships connect the virtual power of The BookFest with leading in-person events to strengthen the reader-writer community nationwide. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Los Angeles, CA – The BookFest Adventure, the recognized name in
“six to carry the casket and one to say the mass” invites readers to examine identity, belonging, and faith through intimate and transformative storytelling. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Seattle, WA – Author Bill Hulseman releases his powerful debut, “six to carry the casket and one to say the mass”, on July 8, 2025. A soul-baring essay
Explore moments from Black Château’s unforgettable weekend at one of the country’s top book festivals. On April 26 and 27, 2025, the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books returned to the University of Southern California, drawing readers, writers, and publishers from across the country. Black Château was there once again, featuring a dynamic group of
