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The Report Indie Scouting Report: April 2018 A rundown of the best-reviewed self-published titles from BookLife authors. more » » Book Deals: Week of May 7, 2018 This weekly column helps authors keep abreast of the latest book deals and industry trends. In this edition, Lauren Wein at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt bought Kate Davies’s debut, In at the Deep End. more » » The BookLife Prize Is Now Accepting Submissions Authors can now submit unpublished or self-published novels and memoirs to the third annual BookLife Prize. All entrants receive a critical assessment written by a reviewer from Publishers Weekly. SUBMIT YOUR BOOK TODAY! » » BookLife Talks with Shani Major The author of Meme Is the New Mean talks to BookLife about cyberbullying, suicide, and the dark side of social media. (Sponsored) more » » Featured Reviews Mean Men Mark Lipton. Voussoir, $16.95 (288p) ISBN 978-0-9986130-2-4 Amid a chorus of women’s voices sounding the #MeToo movement, Lipton, a New School management professor, issues a detailed, methodical, and scathing critique of male behavior at its worst. more » » Brynnde M. Pepper Langlinais. CreateSpace, $2.99 e-book (200p) ASIN B01NAYDN6F Great characters and crackling banter keep the plot moving, and the slowly building romance will please fans of the genre. more » » The Best of BookLife DIY: Crowdfunding 101 While crowdfunding isn’t for every author, it can be an essential tool for the right project. more » » The Indie Authors' Business Guide A look at the pros and cons of incorporation for indie authors. more » » For more about these and other great jobs, visit the new PW JobZone, now with resume hosting and more! ·  Senior Publicist - Simon & Schuster - New York. ·  Marketing Coordinator - Oxford University Press - New York. ·  Sr. Director of Marketing - 1517 Media - Minneapolis. ·  Vice President and Publisher - 1517 Media - Minneapolis. ·  Director, Two Rivers - Ingram Content Group - New York. Indie News Roundup Authorlink: How to Avoid the Pitfalls of Self-Publishing with Amazon Publishing with Amazon's KDP may be easier than ever, but there are quite a few stumbling blocks to avoid. more » » The Bookseller: Five Questions Aspiring Authors Should Ask Themselves Now So you want to be an author? It's time to take a look at these five questions. more » » IndieReader: 'Iron Princess' Tops IndieReader Bestseller List A rundown of the self-published books hitting IndieReader's weekly bestseller list. more » » PW SELECT 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. End It by the Gun by Kenechukwu Obi In Service of His Master by Balbir Singh Ragi The Ancient Sacred Tree: Birthing a Hero by Dawnette Brenner World Peace: World Peace Celebration by Salomon Mpouma The Way Home: Discovering the Path to Your Truth, Nature and Inner Treasures by Vlada Zapesotsky Relentless by Dennis OKeefe God Is Good by Steven Rosner The Camel's Back by Brian Christopher Shea God and Man: Love on the Rocks by Steven Rosner Ada: Solstice Volition by Michael J. Fleming 39 Drawings by Jason Innocent Humdinger by Michael A. Malpass The Execution of Jesus the Christ by Mark J. Kubala, MD, FAANS, FACS The Book of Psychological Truths by R. Duncan Wallace, MD The Husbandman by David Rosenfeld Prosper Up! by Larry Snow True Power of You by Marios Skarvellis Unpredictable Journey by Ernlé W.D. Young A Bridge Named Susan by Sharon Chase Hoseley Kiwi on the Camino by Vivianne Flintoff Constitutional Renaissance by Richard Monts Peregrinations by Dr. Thomas E. Davis Early Brain Sprouts from States to Traits by Meena Chintapalli, M.D. F.A.A.P. A Silent Cry by Mike Adams The Poet by Stephanie Harris Where Is My Home? by Joan Romney Groves Rachael's Point by R. I. King Blessings of a Mother to a Son by Kamal Krishna Laha A Piece of Glass by R. Chauncey Esmeralda's Web by J.R. Gonzalez Lyfe by Poetre Basketball Is in My Blood by Martin Groveman Blue Bloods by Fannie Adams and Rolland Taylor Pathways of Personal Power by Marge the Angel Lady Religion in Medicine Volume II by John Dawson A Woman’s Journal: Personal and Professional by Constance Colon-Jones Flying Saucers by Emil Venere A Simple Little Rule: The Golden Rule Rediscovered by Mike Ellerkamp Red Sunset Drive: A Ghost and a Cop Series by Jan Walters Grammar for Writers by C. Beth Burch The Transition, Initiated by Copernicus and Galileo, from Religion to Science by Lawrence Wood From Beaton's to Beach Haven by William Fortenbaugh Warriors and Fools: How America's Leaders Lost the Vietnam War and Why It Still Matters by Harry Rothmann California's Girl: Life on the Beach by Tamara Warren Making It by Francesca Garnett and Lisa Bankoff A Yorkie's Tale: Lessons from a Life Well-Lived by David Heaney Click here to see all the recent titles enrolled in PW Select, or click here to sign up your book for the program.	Services Spotlight Web Design: Moons Stardust Designs If your business is web design—like the team at Moons Stardust Designs—a free advertisement on BookLife's Services Directory is a great way to grow your business. And, if you're a writer looking to set up an author site, Services Directory is a place to connect with industry professionals. more »

The Report Book Cover Redesign: 'The Equine Legacy' Michelle Argyle at Melissa Williams Design reimagines the cover of The Equine Legacy by indie author C. S. Purdy. more » » First Lines: April 2018 A look at some of the best opening lines from titles by BookLife authors. more » » The BookLife Prize Is Now Accepting Submissions Authors can now submit unpublished or self-published novels and memoirs to the third annual BookLife Prize. All entrants receive a critical assessment written by a reviewer from Publishers Weekly. SUBMIT YOUR BOOK TODAY! » » Book Deals: Week of April 30, 2018 This weekly column helps authors keep abreast of the latest book deals and industry trends. In this edition, Monique Patterson at St. Martin’s Press bought a book by Rha Goddess, whom the publisher described as an entrepreneur and “soul coach.” more » » How to Efficiently Get Reviews for Your Book A step-by-step guide to getting book reviews while increasing your Amazon sales rank. (Sponsored) Learn More » » Featured Reviews Behind the Mask Dana Ridenour. Wise Ink, $14.99 trade paper (344p) ISBN 978-1-63489-903-1 Retired FBI agent Ridenour, whose career included infiltrating the militant Animal Liberation Front, provides an inside look at that kind of operation in her page-turning debut. more » » If You Look Up to the Sky Angela Dalton, illus. by Margarita Sikorskaia. Beaver’s Pond, $17.95 (24p) ISBN 978-1-59298-828-0 Writing with tenderness and warmth, Dalton emphasizes that there is comfort to be found in the memories of lost loved ones and the great expanse of the universe. more » » The Best of BookLife Writing Advice from Ann Packer Tips from the bestselling author of The Dive from Clausen's Pier and The Children's Crusade. more » » Making the Most of Beta Readers Organizing a beta reader round is a great way for writers to get critical feedback. more » » For more about these and other great jobs, visit the new PW JobZone, now with resume hosting and more! ·  Sr. Publicist - Sounds True - Louisville. ·  Acquisitions Editor, Baker Books - Baker Publishing Group - Ada. ·  Managing Editor/Production Manager - Diversion Books - New York. ·  Senior Designer - Hay House - New York. ·  Publicity Assistant - Yale University - New Haven. Indie News Roundup Jane Friedman: How to Become a Bestseller Want your next title to hit the bestseller lists? Here's a look at how to make it happen. more » » The Book Designer: Nine Ways a Crappy Book Cover Can Sabotage a Marketing Campaign The key to successfull book marketing might be hiding in plain sight: on the book jacket. more » » IndieReader: 'Hell in a Handbasket' Tops IndieReader Bestseller List A rundown of the self-published books hitting IndieReader's weekly bestseller list. more » » PW SELECT 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. Tiger Drive: A Novel by Teri Case Lost and Found in Harlem by Delia C. Pitts Stripper! A Natalie McMasters Novel by Thomas A. Burns, Jr. The Gold Feather by Dani Pasquini Loglines by Carlos Perez The Victim of the System by Steve Hadden Where Destiny Commands by Leila Sen Angel City Singles by Ralph Cissne Labors of an Epic Punk by Mark and Sheri Dursin Fuffles the Ferret by Ronald Schneider The One and Only (The ELI Chronicles) (Volume 1) by Julia Ash The Counterclock Prophecy by Marc Mattson All I Know of Myself by TJ Kostes From the Shadows: A Journey of Self-Discovery and Renewal by Elizabeth Onyeabor The Nautilus Legacy by Lewis Crow Tuskegee Airmen WWII Fighter Pilots: : The Story of an Original Tuskegee Pilot, Lt. Col. Hiram E. Mann by Dr. Patrick Coggins Legacy: Episode I: The Search for Love by Robert Maxxim My Angel the Devil by Dan Agbeje A Yorkie's Tale: Lessons from a Life Well-Lived by David Heaney Neapolitan Sky by James Wood Wheels Up: A Novel of Drugs, Cartels and Survival by Jeanine Kitchel Nature Photography: A Fun Activity Guide (with Knowledge Expanding Crosswords and Word Searches) by Michael Fleming River of Angels (Generations of Secrets) (Volume 1) by Abbe Rolnick River's Child by Mark Seiler A Guide to the Psalms of David by Steven Rosner Gym Class Hero by Martin Parks Kalmbach Four Months in Brighton Park: Growing Up in the Sixties by Larry Ehrhorn End It by the Gun by Kenechukwu Obi In Service of His Master by Balbir Singh Ragi The Ancient Sacred Tree: Birthing a Hero by Dawnette Brenner World Peace: World Peace Celebration by Salomon Mpouma Click here to see all the recent titles enrolled in PW Select, or click here to sign up your book for the program.	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The Report Deconstructing Word-of-Mouth Marketing Smashwords CEO Mark Coker explores how passionate readers can make books go viral. more » » First Lines: March 2018 A look at some of the best opening lines from titles by BookLife authors. more » » The BookLife Prize Is Now Accepting Submissions Authors can now submit unpublished or self-published novels and memoirs to the third annual BookLife Prize. All entrants receive a critical assessment written by a reviewer from Publishers Weekly. SUBMIT YOUR BOOK TODAY! » » IBPA Conference Focuses on Hybrid Publishing, Diversity The growth of hybrid publishing and the diversity of voices independent presses bring to publishing were among the hot topics at this year's IBPA Publishing University. more » » Book Deals: Week of April 9, 2018 This weekly column helps authors keep abreast of the latest book deals and industry trends. In this edition, indie bestseller Robert Bryndza struck a six-figure, three-book deal with Thomas & Mercer for a new series set to launch in 2019. more » » Featured Reviews The Sacred Shed on the Edge of the Ravine B.R. Bodengraven. CreateSpace, $15 trade paper (280p) ISBN 978-1-5425-7495-2 Bodengraven’s quiet work expresses her deep respect for the unknowable qualities of nature. more » » The Devil's Throat Joseph Theroux. Kilauea, $8.99 trade paper (173p) ISBN 978-0-9992665-0-2 Theroux couples a plausible fictional depiction of Robert Louis Stevenson with an intriguing whodunit plot based on a real-life unsolved mystery. more » » The Best of BookLife Design Options for Self-Publishers Four ways indie authors can create professional-looking books. more » » Indie Authors and the Importance of Editors We talked to eight successful indie authors who shared their editing experiences and offered some tips and advice as well. more » » For more about these and other great jobs, visit the new PW JobZone, now with resume hosting and more! ·  Analyst, Pricing & Analytics - HarperCollins - New York. ·  Publicity Manager - HarperCollins - New York. ·  Vice President, Retail Sales - Hachette Book Group - New York. ·  Senior Editor, Professional Clinical Publishing - American Academy of Pediatrics - Itasca. ·  UNM Press Director - UNM Press - Albuquerque. Indie News Roundup Forbes: Amazon Files Suit to Stop 'Book Stuffing' Kindle Scam The suit aims to prevent bots from inflating page views and manipulating rankings, and to end book stuffing, a process in which previously published books are repackaged and sold as new works. more » » Electric Lit: How Self-Publishing Made Small Presses Possible A look at how self-publishing democratized printing, marketing, and selling books. more » » IndieReader: 'Savage Prince' Tops IndieReader Bestseller List A rundown of the self-published books hitting IndieReader's weekly bestseller list. more » » PW SELECT 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. You Are. Liberation. by Ray Darkness in Malaga by Paul S Bradley Steering Through It: Navigating Life-Threatening Illness, Acceptance, Survival and Healing by Lynn McLaughlin Appraisal of the Growth of the Christian Faith in Igboland: A Psychological and Pastoral Perspective by Bartholomew N. Okere The Fall of Summer by Roselyn Stewart Turn Right at the End of the World by Robert Watkins The Housewife Loved a Bandit by Larry Baran The Rescue Ecstasy: A Novel by Nachshon Rothstein Conflux: Threat from the Troika by William Brazzel Chinawoman's Chance by James Musgrave House of Belonging by Andrea Thome Sepp: Sudetenland to Kleinerort by Helmut S. Healing Happens: Stories of Healing Against All Odds by Avital Miller The Shape of the Atmosphere by Jessica Dainty Looking, Seeing by Chris Pepple From Siberia to St. Kitts: A Teacher's Journey by Ira Sumner Simmonds Lake Girl by Cynthia Kumanchik A Ball's Game by Stefan Mathis Quickstart Guide to Songwriting by Randy Klein Phantom Pact: The Bearer's Burden by Chad Queen After They Go by J Mercer Mississippi and the Great Depression by Richelle Putnam Click here to see all the recent titles enrolled in PW Select, or click here to sign up your book for the program.	Services Spotlight Editing: The Quill Ink If your business is editing—like Christina Boyd at Quill Ink—a free advertisement on BookLife's Services Directory is a great way to grow your business. And, if you're an indie author looking for an editor, Services Directory is a place to connect with industry professionals. more »
The Report Cops and Writers: An Indie Success Story How a U.K. police officer turned self-publisher crafts authentic police procedurals. more » » Book Cover Redesign: 'Practice Makes Purpose' Michelle Argyle at Melissa Williams Design reimagines the cover of Practice Makes Purpose by indie author C. Paul Schroeder. more » » BookLife Prize Now Accepting Submissions Authors can now submit unpublished or self-published novels and memoirs to the third annual BookLife Prize. All entrants receive a critical assessment written by a reviewer from Publishers Weekly. SUBMIT YOUR BOOK TODAY! » » Book Deals: Week of April 2, 2018 This weekly column helps authors keep abreast of the latest book deals and industry trends. In this edition, Carl Hiaasen closed a North American rights agreement for the middle-grade title Squirm with Knopf Books for Young Readers. more » » Featured Reviews Muay Thai: Peace, at Last Michael Goodison. CreateSpace, $12.99 (192p) ISBN 978-1-5238-0787-1 This is a powerful narrative of a physical and spiritual journey that also illuminates a fascinating martial art. more » » The Lion and the Lamb Charles Causey. WestBow, $19.95 (269p) ISBN 978-1-5127-6109-2 Causey, an army chaplain, weaves the true stories of Corrie ten Boom and Arthur Speer into a riveting fictional narrative. more » » The Best of BookLife How Indie Authors Can Master Their Online Presence By following these best practices, indie authors can prepare a solid foundation for audience growth and book sales. more » » How to Build Buzz for Self-Published Books When it comes to book marketing, creating buzz starts earlier than you think. more » » For more about these and other great jobs, visit the new PW JobZone, now with resume hosting and more! ·  Editor, Epic Ink - The Quarto Group - Bellevue. ·  Editorial Director, Children's Product - The Quarto Group - Bellevue. ·  Associate Editor - Central Recovery Press - Las Vegas. ·  Vice President of Sales, Books - Fox Chapel Publishing - East Petersburg. ·  Assistant Art Director - Candlewick Press/Walker Books US - New York. Indie News Roundup Good E-Reader: Is Amazon Destroying Indie Authors' Careers? Erotica and romance authors are losing their Amazon rankings, seemingly for no reason and without warning. more » » Mashable: How to Publish Your Own E-Book It's easier than ever to self-publish—if you're willing to do the work. Here's how to get started. more » » IndieReader: 'Wanderlust' Tops IndieReader Bestseller List A look at the self-published books hitting IndieReader's weekly bestseller list. more » » PW SELECT 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. Crimson: The Dragon Keeper Chronicles (Volume 1) by Tai Manivong The Keeper of Fire: Book One of the Dolphin Code Trilogy by Davina Liberty The Founders' Revolution by Michael S. Law Top Choice by Sophie McAloon Nimbostratus: Rain Clouds of Death by Hank Patterson Dominion: Resurrection Day by M. A. Smith A Handful of Might (Blake Drysdale) by Joel Green The Promise by Cramer Louis Jackson The Casting Couch and Me by Joan F. Wood Beyond the Blue: A Journey Through the Heavens by Tara Knight Count Dumb Time by David Price The Rift by R. J. Clark Natalia by Johanna K. Hansen Jesus and the Essenes: The Untold Story by Rev. Ralph F. De Flores A Short Story of Women's Self-Esteem, My Life, & Positive Motivations by Chislene Lora The Watford Knight's Fee by Murray Johnston Portals in Time: The Quest for Un-Old-Age by John Joseph Teressi Wildfell by London Clarke Inside the Mind of a Borderline Personality: My Life and Recovery with BPD: A Book on Borderline Personality Disorder by Matthew J. Gewinner Relationship Resuscitation (The Juniper Court Series) by Jennifer Theriot The Vengeance Code by Nat McKenzie The Wanderer and the New West by Adam Bender You Are. Liberation. by Ray Darkness in Malaga by Paul S Bradley Steering Through It: Navigating Life-Threatening Illness, Acceptance, Survival and Healing by Lynn McLaughlin Click here to see all the recent titles enrolled in PW Select, or click here to sign up your book for the program. Services Spotlight Publishing: Pedernales Publishing If your business is book publishing—like the team at Pedernales Publishing—a free advertisement on BookLife's Services Directory is a great way to grow your business. And, if you're an author looking to self-publish your next book, Services Directory is a place to connect with industry professionals. more »

Your digital copy of the BookLife April 2018 issue has arrived. Welcome to the digital edition of BookLife, Publishers Weekly's monthly supplement dedicated to all things self-publishing. As a subscriber to The BookLife Report you are entitled to receive the digital edition of BookLife, which contains interviews with authors, book announcements, and listings, news, features, analysis, and more, all delivered straight to your inbox. BookLife gives you the self-publishing information you need right at your fingertips! The new digital edition and app allow you to easily access BookLife wherever you go. Click here to read the latest issue of BookLife on your desktop or laptop. Download our new app, BookLife, to read it on your tablet or smartphone. Simply enter the email address that received this message to gain access. Sincerely, Adam Boretz Editor BookLife Download our new App! Publishers Weekly, 71 West 23rd Street, Suite 1608, New York, NY 10010

The Report Self-Publishing in the Kitchen: A Success Story How a food photographer and indie author is forging his own path and building community. more » » The Indie Authors' Guide to Writing Coaches Brooke Warner takes a look at what writing coaches do and how they can help indie authors. more » » The BookLife Prize Is Now Accepting Submissions Authors can now submit unpublished or self-published novels and memoirs to the third annual BookLife Prize. All entrants receive a critical assessment written by a reviewer from Publishers Weekly. SUBMIT YOUR BOOK TODAY! » » Book Deals: Week of April 23, 2018 This weekly column helps authors keep abreast of the latest book deals and industry trends. In this edition, Rolling Stone contributor Rob Sheffield sold a currently untitled book to Dey Street’s Carrie Thornton. more » » Featured Reviews Cubicles Walter Ostlie. Walter Ostlie, $19.95 (128p) ISBN 978-0-9969548-1-5 Ostlie has successfully adapted his Cubicles comic strip into a goofy yet lovable story, with visually appealing pastel-laden panels, action sequences, and eclectic aliens. more » » 50 Ways to Worry Less Now Gigi Langer. Possum Hill, $14.95 trade paper (161p) ISBN 978-0-9991220-0-6 Langer speaks from hard-won experience in her valuable, heartfelt manual on curbing excessive worrying. more » » The Best of BookLife Front Matter: A Guide for Indie Authors Front matter matters. It matters a lot, but sometimes authors get confused about what goes where, when, and why. more » » The Power of Free: How to Sell More E-Books How indie authors can boost book sales by giving away free e-books. more » » For more about these and other great jobs, visit the new PW JobZone, now with resume hosting and more! ·  Acquisitions Editor - Diversion Books. ·  Publicist, Gallery Books - Simon & Schuster - New York. ·  Assistant Editor - HarperCollins Christian Publishing - Grand Rapids. ·  Publicist - Soho Press - New York. ·  Product Manager - Adult Proprietary Publishing - Readerlink - San Diego. Indie News Roundup The Book Designer: Editing for Frugal Indie Authors Want to save a little money self-publishing your next book? These tips will get you started. more » » Entrepreneur: How to Create a Bestselling Book A bestselling indie author shares his self-publishing secrets. more » » IndieReader: 'Rebel Heir' Tops IndieReader Bestseller List A rundown of the self-published books hitting IndieReader's weekly bestseller list. more » » PW SELECT 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. Decoding the Phoenix by MD Tchaves From Beaton's to Beach Haven by William Fortenbaugh Dog Tags & Wedding Bands by Joe Rosato Ego: The Ghost in Your Machinery by Louis D. Cox Transformation: Living a Christian Life by Anthony Walker Marked by Frederick Thomas Zwerfster Chic by Billie Kelgren Memories of a Scarred Black Man by Roablas Lumpkins The Gift by Barbara Avon Granny's Stories by Margaret Henderson Home Life Around the World by Anita Martinez Beijer Digital Spine: A Study in Business Strategy by Vikram Kalkat The Wizard's Harvest Table by Thomas Mooney Lost and Found in Harlem by Delia C. Pitts The Gold Feather by Dani Pasquini Loglines by Carlos Perez	Services Spotlight Production: Gatekeeper Press If your business is book production—like the team at Gatekeeper Press—a free advertisement on BookLife's Services Directory is a great way to grow your business. And, if you're an indie author looking for help bringing your next book to market, Services Directory is a place to connect with industry professionals. more »

The Report Indie Scouting Report: March 2018 A monthly roundup of the best-reviewed self-published titles from BookLife authors. more » » Little Pickle Press Gives New Life to Indie Series for Learning Challenged Kids Self-published in 2008, The Adventures of Everyday Geniuses will have a new look when Sourcebooks imprint Little Pickle Press releases repackaged editions of the books on May 1. more » » Cassandra Clare’s Latest Book Temporarily De-Listed by Amazon A forthcoming book by authors Cassandra Clare and Sarah Rees Brennan was taken down from the site for two days after Amazon became convinced the book's posting was fraudulent. more » » The BookLife Prize Is Now Accepting Submissions Authors can now submit unpublished or self-published novels and memoirs to the third annual BookLife Prize. All entrants receive a critical assessment written by a reviewer from Publishers Weekly. SUBMIT YOUR BOOK TODAY! » » Book Deals: Week of April 16, 2018 This weekly column helps authors keep abreast of the latest book deals and industry trends. In this edition, Cindy Hwang at Berkley paid six figures for Roselle Lim’s debut, Natalie Tan’s Book of Luck Fortune. more » » Featured Reviews The Demon Duke Margaret Locke. Locked on Love, $12.99 trade paper (304p) ISBN 978-0-9963170-8-5 This tale of hope and courage will appeal to Regency readers across the board. more » » The Mark of Wu Stephen M. Gray. Helu Press, $11.99 trade paper (383p) ISBN 978-0-9990071-0-5 History buffs, military devotees, and thrill seekers will find this an enjoyable roller-coaster ride. more » » The Best of BookLife How Indie Authors Can Use Preorders to Crack Bestseller Lists By leveraging e-book preorders, self-publishers can have more successful book launches and sell more books. more » » Ask the Editor: Writing Dialogue Veteran book editor Betty Kelly Sargent explores how authors can write convincing dialogue. more » » For more about these and other great jobs, visit the new PW JobZone, now with resume hosting and more! ·  Senior Editor - Workman Publishing Co. - New York. ·  Acquisitions Editor - The Quarto Group - Minneapolis. ·  Inside Sales Account Manager - Schiffer Publishing, Ltd. - Atglen. ·  Publicity Coordinator - The J. Paul Getty Trust - Los Angeles. ·  Freelance Editor - Rizzoli International Publications, Inc. - New York. Indie News Roundup Cultured Vultures: Six Indie Authors You Need to Read in 2018 Some of this year's must-read self-published authors. more » » Jane Friedman: Building Your Business Model as a Writer A look at how indie authors can build business models that suit their strengths and the unique qualities of their writing. more » » IndieReader: 'Rock Chick Reborn' Tops IndieReader Bestseller List A rundown of the self-published books hitting IndieReader's weekly bestseller list. more » » PW SELECT 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. After They Go by J Mercer Mississippi and the Great Depression by Richelle Putnam Harrington Manor by Ronald M. James Bipolar Wellness by Michael Rose Endsong by Roslyn Renwick The Sage Challenger by Chad Rasmussen An Angel's Feather: My Experiences as a Medium by Astrid Brown How to Make a Baby: A Novel by Sadie Sumner Socialism: Origins, Expansion, Decline, and the Attempted Revival in the US by Phillip J. Bryson Making a Poem by Vihang Naik The Covenant by Armanis Ar-feinial Misgovernment by Mark Lipse Waipi'o Valley by Jeffrey L. Gross Nigerian Politics and Corruption by Kyrian Chukwuemeka Echekwu 2017 by E. A. Stillwell Struth the Bloody Truth by Iarn Pernell The Possum in the Pool by Joy Liebl Malayan Enigma by Nicholas Snow Skipper and Friends Build a Nest by Shiela L. Sowards Mental Illness: Mi Doesn't Look Like Me by Susie L. Landown-Clarke From Under the Hood: Therapy Twins' Guide to a Smoother Ride by Therapy Twins From Earth to Umbria by Patricia Howell The 1st Gunman by Don Harvey Kaleidoscope of Being by Jennifer Toth Meet My Stepmom by Michelle Suzanne Collopy The Gift of Mystical Insight by Emmanuel J. Karavousanos God, Do You Know What You Are Doing?: P.S. You've Made a Mistake! by Kasandra Erwin In Search of Lost Lives by Michael Goddart Fair Housing Haiku: Learn About the Law Through Verse / With Illustrations by Ron Leshnower PharmaMafia by Lawrence Drake They Do That for the Dead by Alan M. Blank Toni the Superhero by R.D. Base From Beaton's to Beach Haven by William Fortenbaugh	Services Spotlight Art & Design: Pedernales Publishing If your business is art and design—like the team at Pedernales Publishing—a free advertisement on BookLife's Services Directory is a great way to grow your business. And, if you're an indie author looking for book design help, Services Directory is a place to connect with industry professionals. more »

The best in self-publishing from Publishers Weekly Hello there, On behalf of everyone at Publishers Weekly, I'd like to welcome you to the BookLife Report, our weekly e-newsletter dedicated to all things self-publishing. I hope you enjoyed your first issue of the BookLife Report -- and I encourage you to check your inbox every week for all the latest self-publishing news, as well as author profiles, success stories, guest columns, features, Q&As, how-to pieces, and a whole lot more. I'd also like to invite you to check out BookLife.com, PW's website for indie authors. At BookLife, you'll find a host of resources to help you navigate every step of the self-publishing process, plus a lot of great news stories, books, author pages, reviews -- and our new Services Directory, which allows publishing service providers to create a free ad on BookLife to find new customers and grow their business. And, once you've created a profile on BookLife, you can submit your self-published book to Publishers Weekly for free review consideration. Again, thanks for subscribing to the BookLife Report. We'll see you next week! All Best, Carl Pritzkat President BookLife Carl Pritzkat President BookLife Copyright © 2018 Publishers Weekly, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: Publishers Weekly 71 W. 23rd St. Suite 1608 New York, NY 10010