Writing with the Elephant in the Room Author Sassafras Patterdale reflects on the power of creativity during tumultuous times. more
Behind the Story: Kathleen McDonnellThe author of 'Brideen' shared a behind-the-scenes look at what inspired her work of historical fiction. more
How Book Bans Led to the Postponement of the Diversity Baseline SurveyLee & Low’s Diversity Baseline Survey datasets have become the industry standard for inclusive hiring practices and accountability. DBS 4.0 will be postponed until further notice. more
Behind the Story: Gail Vida HamburgAn indie author discusses writing–and revising–her novel in response to current events. more
The BookLife Prize Reports Are Live!Have a look at some of the highest scoring titles submitted to the BookLife Prize Nonfiction Contest. more
- Call for Submissions: Indie Spotlight: Our March Indie Spotlight will feature books on travel, food, and world cultures. To submit your book, email booklife@booklife.com with the subject line: "Indie Spotlight: Travel, Food, and World Cultures." 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!
- 'Brown Beyond Borders: Emerging Into Golden Multidimensionality' by C.T. Luna: Navigating the tension between personal storytelling and social commentary, Luna’s candid memoir of growing up as a biracial immigrant also serves as a self-help guide for embracing Golden multidimensionality—”the spiritual and limitless potential” residing within everyone—as positive self-affirmation.
- 'Reimagining Fairness: An Equity, Cultural Diversity, and Inclusion Competency Approach' by Billy E. Vaughn: Vaughn’s debut, an illuminating and up-to-date guide to “what is needed to achieve DEI goals in today’s polarized environment,” draws from his experience as a corporate consultant to present practical strategies for implementing and improving diversity programs within organizations.
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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.
 The Audacity of Freedom by Dennis Hedke |
 The Picasso Job - A Phoenix Thriller by Avanti Centrae |
 Loser* by C.S. Beaty |
 Spilling The Career Tea by Jerry D. Goldstein |
 The Meaning of Life by Robert Maxwell |
 Calamities and Changes of Jelli Role Courts: Where Infidelity and Truth Hang in the Balance by Rensey Hutchins |
 Be With Me by Gabrielle Sands |
 Leaderwired by Anna Barnhill |
 Sucker Punch by Riaan Marshall |
 Mystery at the Theme Park by Andy Oakes |
 Beauty is a Victory by Jeremy Cooper |
 Ideas People by Ward Lehmann |
 Misunderstood: Healing Jason Sutter by Jay Sherfey |
Click here to see all the recent titles enrolled in PW Select, or click here to sign up your book for the program.
