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First Lines: March 2024
This month, we’ve got chicken stew, murder, medicine, and more.
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Ask an Expert: Sensitivity Reading and Diversity
BookLife talks with Renee Harleston, founder of Writing Diversely, about the value of sensitivity readers.
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New Titles from Self-Publishers: February 2024
Booksellers, publishers, librarians, and agents are encouraged to look at the 83 self-published titles below. Each appears with a list of retailers that are selling the book and a description provided by its author.
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Indie Spotlight: February 2024
In this edition of our monthly thematic roundup of BookLife titles, we feature romance and relationship-focused books.
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“Be in Love with Your Book”
A writer explores trauma and second chances in her debut novel.
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First Lines: February 2024
This month, we’ve got travel, health, spring sunshine, and much more.
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Indie Spotlight: End of January 2024
In this edition of our monthly thematic roundup of BookLife titles, we feature self-help and finance books.
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YA Romance Requires Crazy Imagination and Full-Blown Dreams
Indie author Jillian Dodd explores what it takes to write YA romance.
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Market Like a Superstar
You’re not Beyoncé—but you can learn from her marketing strategies. By following this article's examples, you can strengthen your brand, broaden your reach, and foster lasting relationships with your readers in the competitive literary landscape.
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Judging a Book by Its Cover
Lambda Award–winning author Sassafras Lowrey offers some design advice for indie authors.
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New Titles from Self-Publishers: December 2023
Booksellers, publishers, librarians, and agents are encouraged to look at the 67 self-published titles below. Each appears with a list of retailers that are selling the book and a description provided by its author.
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Indie Spotlight: December 2023
In this edition of our monthly thematic roundup of BookLife titles, we feature art, photography, and inspirational titles.
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'Downpour' by Christopher Hawkins Wins 2023 BookLife Prize for Fiction
The novel was selected from hundreds of fiction entries across five categories, and is the first horror novel to win this award.
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Meet the Finalists for the 2023 BookLife Prize Fiction Contest
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Meet the Judges of the 2023 BookLife Prize
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New Titles from Self-Publishers: November 2023
Booksellers, publishers, librarians, and agents are encouraged to look at the 88 self-published titles in this listing. Each appears with a list of retailers that are selling the book and a description provided by its author.
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Indie Spotlight: November 2023
In this month’s roundup of BookLife titles, we feature books about historical subjects.
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Even Bad Reviews Can Be Good News
Julie Mathison, founder of Starr Creek Press, reflects on being reviewed.
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First Lines: November 2023
This month, we’ve got a big butt, burning leather, and much more. To submit the first line from your book, email booklifeeditor@booklife.com.