“Mellow Your Money” by Mick Heyman and “Saving KC” by Grinnell Desjarlais are honored as finalists in the Book, Story or Feature category. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Los Angeles, CA – Two purpose-driven books from Black Château authors have been named finalists in the prestigious 2025 Anthem Awards. “Mellow Your Money: How to Surf the Market
Once upon a time, getting your book out into the world meant driving across town to attend a bookstore signing where you might talk to five people—three of whom were friends. That model hasn’t disappeared entirely, but it’s evolved. Today’s version of the book tour is often recorded, downloadable, and delivered straight into someone’s ears.
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
Bestsellers, BookFest® Award Winners, debut authors, and literary legends presented by Black Château and Books That Make You, April 26–27, 2025. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Los Angeles, CA – Booklovers are invited to discover their new favorite books at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books. Black Château and Books That Make You return to the
Black Château was part of the exclusive DPA Gifting Suite in Honor of the Oscars, showcasing author Mick Heyman at an event that brings together Hollywood’s top talent and media. Held at the Luxe Hotel in Los Angeles on February 28th and March 1st, 2025, the two-day event gave guests the chance to receive copies
You’ve been looking forward to this media interview all week. You’re excited to talk to one of your favorite podcasters about your book—its world-building, its unforgettable characters, maybe even your best writing advice. But then, just a few questions in, the conversation takes an unexpected turn—straight into politics. This is why navigating political questions in
Peter Gribble’s fantasy trilogy explores the limits of pacifism, revealing what happens when a society that rejects war is suddenly under siege. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Vancouver, BC – What happens when a society based on non-violence, healing and a reputation for magic faces a barbarian invasion? In “The City of the Magicians” trilogy, author Peter
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
