If you’ve ever pruned roses, you’ll understand the thicket that is the current publishing situation. You want your book, like a bud, to blossom and bloom into all its grandeur. But you are faced with all these complexities, including deadheads, suckers, and, of course, many, many thorns. Let’s imagine this rosebush with two main branches:
Readers and writers are invited to discover new books, authors, exclusive offers, and bookish opportunities during The BookFest Spring 2024, April 6th and 7th. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Los Angeles, CA – The BookFest® returns for its 9th bi-annual virtual event on April 6th and 7th, 2024, with the support of new and familiar literary brands and Bellwethers.
An Array of Authors and Books Take Spotlight at The Los Angeles Times Festival of Books in Booth 153 in the Gold Zone
Influencers and Celebrities Meet Black Château Authors at the Invitation-Only DPA Luxe Gift Suite On January 5th and 6th, at the Luxe Sunset Boulevard Hotel, Black Château and DPA Lounges aligned to celebrate authors and their books at the prestigious gifting event. In a blend of literature and entertainment, Black Château and DPA Lounges joined
Nasdaq and Tower boards in Times Square spotlight winning books from The BookFest® with a video montage
Jingle Books: A Holiday Tradition for Booklovers
Explore the many ways getting involved in author communities can benefit your journey.
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
