The Report: April 6, 2026
In this edition of The Report, an author reflects on publishing the third title in a series, an article addresses the threats of AI, BookCon returns, and much more.
New and Noteworthy
BookCon Is BackFollowing a six-year hiatus, BookCon will return to its former home, New York City’s Javits Center, April 18–19. more
Behind the Story: Raven BelascoRaven Belasco chats about her latest novel, creating an audiobook, and evolving as an author. more
The Things AI Could Never DoAuthor Shifa Saltagi Safadi reflects on how AI diminishes the creative process. more
BookLife Prize Fiction Contest Is Open!Get your manuscripts ready: Romance/Erotica; Mystery/Thriller; Science Fiction/Fantasy/Horror; General Fiction; YA/Middle Grade. Every entry receives a publishable critique from a PW reviewer. more
BookLife Opportunities
- Call for Submissions: Indie Spotlight: Our April Indie Spotlight will feature humor and satire. To submit your book, email booklife@booklife.com with the subject line: "Indie Spotlight: Humor." Include your book name, author name, and a personal statement (written in first-person).
- Free BookLife Editorial Features for Indie Authors: Standing out isn’t easy for self-published authors. BookLife’s editorial features provide visibility and credibility—at no cost. Check out the opportunities!
- Write for BookLife!: We're currently looking for pitches from the BookLife community concerning craft, self-publishing, marketing, and other editorial topics. With the subject line "BookLife Pitch," please write to booklife@booklife.com with your article idea and a brief bio.
From the Shelves: BookLife Titles on Our Radar
- 'Holiday Spirit' by John DeGuire: The classic monsters fight for justice over bigotry in DeGuire’s macabre yet humorous gothic fantasy set in the not-so-quiet hamlet of Killington, Vermont, known for its paranormal activity.
- 'Scream Like a Prayer' by S.H. Mansouri: Mansouri’s gripping debut novel plunges readers into the evil plaguing Sammy McCammon, a young boy with a dark destiny.
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The following are this week's books from PW Select, Publishers Weekly's marketing program for indie authors. To sign up your book for PW Select, click here.
 Redefining Freedom by Sophia A. Nelson |
 Land to Water Yoga: Shin Somatics Moving Way by Sondra Fraleigh |
 Lena DeVine: Over the Edge by C.C. Jiron |
 A Leap Year of Haiku by Michael R. Lane |
 Nicholas by Michael Shaffrey |
 Imagine: Toward a Brotherhood of Man by William Mile |
 Angels and Dragons by Harry Hutchins |
 Trouble's Turn to Lose by Susan M. Boyer |
 Killing Hope by Stephen H. Arnold |
 The Door In the Carnegie Library by V.C. Williams |
Click here to see all the recent titles enrolled in PW Select, or click here to sign up your book for the program.
