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Your digital copy of the BookLife August 2019 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, Matia Burnett Editor BookLife Download our new App! Publishers Weekly, 71 West 23rd Street, Suite 1608, New York, NY 10010

The Report The Power of a Rave Review A BookLife Prize entrant lands an agent. more » » Dear Bookstore Owner A bookstore owner offers indie authors some honest words of advice. more » » Book Deals: Week of August 26, 2019 For mid-six-figures, Colin Harrison at Scribner nabbed a nonfiction book about John Muir’s fight to preserve Yosemite. more » » Only Six Days Remain to Enter the BookLife Prize! All writers receive a critic's report written by a Publishers Weekly reviewer. more » » Featured Reviews Birdie & Jude Phyllis Moore. CreateSpace, $12.99 trade paper (336p) ISBN 978-1-986712-95-8 Moore brings depth and emotional punch to this utterly absorbing story of magically entwined lives. more » » Fairday Morrow and the Talking Library (Fairday Morrow #2) Jessica Haight and Stephanie Robinson, illus. by David SanAngelo. Willow Press, $24.99 (238p) ISBN 978-1-5399-6776-7 This fine combination of clever kids, arcane mysteries, and witty conundrums falls nicely in-line with other novels featuring riddle-solving kids and literary and linguistic references. more » » The Best of BookLife Indie Author Brings Magic to a Diverse World A bestselling self-publisher embraces diverse voices and a new “golden era” of sci-fi and fantasy fiction. more » » Warren Adler: Self-Publishing Pioneer After going indie in the '90s, the author of The War of the Roses published more than 50 books. He died earlier this year. more » » For more about these and other great jobs, visit the new PW JobZone, now with resume hosting and more! Senior Designer, Workman Publishing - Workman Publishing Co. - New York, NY. Senior Publicist - Sounds True - New York, NY. DL Marketing & Customer Support Coordinator - Assocation for Computing Machinery - New York City, NY. Sales Specialist, Technology - LSC Communications - Austin, TX. Literary Agent - Thompson Literary Agency - New York, NY. Indie News Roundup Reedsy: Authors Beware A look at vanity presses, scams, and publishing companies to avoid. more » » IndieReader: 'Playing for Keeps' by Kendall Ryan Tops IndieReader's 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. My Guardian, My Angel by Brandy M. Jensen Shepherds of Destiny by Kiel Barnekov Rain and Embers by Ali Nuri Still Harping on My Daughter by Marc S. Silver Blue Moon Fox by Bellarose Fox Alaric Thain's History of the 21st Century by Alaric Thain Across the Great Divide: The Clouds of War, Book 1 by Michael Ross The Last Angel to Fall by Brian G. Walsh Unreal: Adventures of a Family's Global Life by Phil McDonald Beneath the Flames by Gregory Lee Renz Achieving Lifetime Employment by Dileep Srinivasan Focus Lost by Doug Cooper The Kilwade Tragedy by Terry Keys Every Last Drop: A Novel by Sarah Robinson In Time For Revenge (A Standalone Sci-Fi Murder Mystery) by Jasper T. Scott Destroyer by Amo Sulaiman Into the Unknown by Jasper T. Scott 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 Editing: Dog Ear Publishing If your business is editing—like the team at Dog Ear 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 help with editing, Services Directory is a place to connect with industry professionals. more »

The Report Cover Redesign: 'Rising Water' Michelle Argyle at Melissa Williams Design reimagines the cover of a theater textbook and play. more » » Book Deals: Week of July 22, 2019 After a seven-way auction in the U.K., Sourcebooks nabbed U.S. rights to a thriller by Catherine Quinn. more » » Twitter’s Exploding Unicorn Lands Book at BuzzPop An author whose career began with a family humor Twitter account scores a children's book deal. more » » Your Novel Deserves Attention. Submit Your Work to the BookLife Prize! All writers receive a critic's report written by a Publishers Weekly reviewer. more » » Featured Reviews Hardened to Hickory: The Missing Chapter in Andrew Jackson’s Life Tony L. Turnbow. Tony L. Turnbow, $27.99 (602p) ISBN 978-0-692-08752-7 This thorough, focused account is perfect for early American history enthusiasts looking for a new twist on the era. more » » Somewhere in the Middle: A Journey to the Philippines in Search of Roots, Belonging, and Identity Deborah Francisco Douglas. Peaceful Mountain, $14.99 trade paper (254p) ISBN 978-1-73357-560-7 Douglas is an amiable narrator, and those searching for their own roots will take pleasure in this heartfelt memoir. more » » The Best of BookLife What Writers Need to Know About Envy A look at the origins of authorial envy and what writers can do to slay the green-eyed monster. more » » Sports-Themed Queer YA Series an Indie Hit Looking back on an indie author's rise to success. more » » For more about these and other great jobs, visit the new PW JobZone, now with resume hosting and more! General Manager- Bookstore - Kramerbooks and Afterwords Cafe - Washington, . Publicist - Blackstone Publishing - New York, NY. Editor-in-Chief - Practising Law Institute - New York, NY. Manager- Subsidiary Rights - Houghton Mifflin Harcourt - NeW York, NY. Project and Contracts Manager - Timbuktu Labs, Inc. - Astoria, NY. Indie News Roundup Book Viral: Classic Whodunits and the Formula New Crime Fiction Authors Can Still Use to Write Bestsellers Tips for writing mysteries and crime fiction. more » » IndieReader: 'All Grown Up' by Vi Keeland 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. Kindred Spirits by Kevin Christopher Brown The Kidnapping of Megan Isaacs by Donald F. Averill I Survived by J.E. Clay Disenchanted by Lane James The Revelations and Warnings of Jesus to His Church by Albert A Heaney Product by Sage Ambler The Quixotic Faction by T.D. Kohler Sydney Porter: Dog Girl by L.G. Reed My Memory Told Me a Secret by Jeremy Bradley-Silverio Donato A Beginner's ABC of Christian History by Bernard Thorogood A Family Torn Apart by Jeffery Tracey Sr Canni by Daniel O'Connor Dame Elizabeth Taylor: Shades of Violet by Wayne Griffin Defining Intelligence by Dr. Pat Keogh A Darker Shade by Laura K. Curtis The Adventure of Harwood Squirrel by Dorothy Wyatt Rewriting Paul: Original Translations of the Letters of Paul (1 Thessalonians, Galatians, Philippians, Philemon, and Romans) by Timothy W. Seid The Rebound Effect by Linda Griffin Holiday Terror by Janelle Gresham Evelio's Garden: Memoir of a Naturalist in Costa Rica by Sandra Shaw Homer W-A-T-ER by Ronald Fontenot Believe What You Want to Believe by Alicia Kristine Girl at Dawn by JJ Chen Henderson Blood Awakens by Jessaca Willis By Way of Canarsie: A Memoir by Rob Cuccurullo The Devil's Tree by Susan McCauley 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 Production: Out of Eden Creative If your business is production—like the team at Out of Eden Creative—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 with book production, Services Directory is a place to connect with industry professionals. more »

The Report Oh, the Humanity!: An Indie Success Story Indie coauthors vie for a more human-centered approach to technology. more » » First Lines: June 2019 Some of the best opening lines from titles by BookLife authors. more » » Book Deals: Week of July 1, 2019 In a world rights preempt, Putnam’s Tara Singh Carlson bought Asha Youmans and Alli Frank’s debut novel, Tiny Imperfections. more » » Literary Organization Pairs Seasoned Editors with Diverse Writers The Word, A Storytelling Sanctuary has selected three budding children’s writers to partner with editors from Little, Brown Books for Young Readers to revise and fine-tune their manuscripts. more » » There's Still Time to Enter the BookLife Prize! All writers receive a critic's report written by a Publishers Weekly reviewer. more » » Featured Reviews The Nothing Within Andy Giesler. Humble Quill, $13.99 trade paper (552p) ISBN 978-1-73356-764-0 This magical, terrifying, and whimsical debut is a genuinely original and immersive take on post-apocalyptic SF. more » » The Show Must Go On Kate Karyus Quinn. Little Fish, $2.99 e-book (334p) ASIN B07PQVY1CM In Quinn’s quirky romantic comedy, a not-quite-widowed woman falls for her husband’s brother. more » » The Best of BookLife Self-Publishing in the Kitchen: A Success Story How a food photographer and indie author is forging his own path and building community. more » » Join a Writers' Group: Tips from an Indie Author Indie author Deeann Callis Graham urges self-publishers to connect with other writers and do their research. more » » For more about these and other great jobs, visit the new PW JobZone, now with resume hosting and more! Part-Time Reviews Editor - Publishers Weekly - New York, NY. Publicity & Marketing Assistant, Workman Publishing - Workman Publishing Co. - New York, NY. Senior Publicist - Skyhorse Publishing, Inc. - New York City, NY. Vice President - Product Management - ReaderLink - Oak Brook, IL. Director of Field Sales and Events - Houghton Mifflin Harcourt - New York, NY. Indie News Roundup Eleven Reasons You Should Read Indie Books An article advocates for reading indie books. more » » IndieReader: 'There Goes My Heart' 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. Mari: Why I Needed to Return from the Future by Winfried Sedhoff Moctu and the Mammoth People: An Ice Age Story of Love, Life and Survival by Neil Bockoven The Art of Hunting Humans: A Radical and Confronting Explanation of the Human Mind by Sidney Mazzi Empire of the Goddess by Matthew Warner Iron Legacy: Childhood Trauma and Adult Transformation by Donna Bevan-Lee Pumpkin Patch Party by Curtis Booher One Percent Devils and Their Satanic Tools by Curtis Alan Woods The Adventures of Samba Rat and Friends in Sherman the Last Dragon by Steven Munsie and Mary Munsie The Peregrine's Odyssey by Michael Kleinfall H.M.S. Barabbas by Ben Jeapes The Good Dog by Walker Jean Mills One Dyke's Theater: Selected Plays, 1975-2014 by Terry Baum The Offline Dating Method by Camille Virginia Smoke Rings Rising: Triumph of a Drug-Endangered Daughter by Jennifer L. Hunt Clifford's Spiral by Gerald Everett Jones Trust and Believe by Richard C. Loban Consequence of Murder by Michael J. Young, M.D. Click here to see all the recent titles enrolled in PW Select.	Services Spotlight Promotion & PR: Book Review Buzz If your business is promotion & PR—like the team at Book Review Buzz—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 promotion, Services Directory is a place to connect with industry professionals. more »

Your digital copy of the BookLife May 2019 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 From Trauma to Triumph: An Indie Success Story A survivor finds empowerment through writing and self-publishing. more » » Ask the Editor: What to Look for in an Editor? Editor Betty Kelly Sargent answers writing questions submitted by readers. This month, she takes a look at what makes a great editor. more » » Promote Your Book at BookExpo Today is the last day to order a spot for your book to be displayed at BookExpo, BookCon and New York Rights Fair. Click here for special BookLife pricing. (Sponsored) » Smashwords Bestsellers: March 2019 R.L. Mathewson's romance The Promise was the bestselling title on the Smashwords platform for the month of March. more » » BookLife Prize Accepting Fiction Submissions The BookLife Prize is currently accepting submissions for the Fiction Contest. All entrants receive a critical assessment from a Publishers Weekly reviewer. ENTER YOUR BOOK TODAY! » » Featured Reviews Comes the Winter Samantha St. Claire. River’s End, $9.95 trade paper (308p) ISBN 978-1-973282-00-6 This cozy tale grounded in the everyday will surely delight historical romance fans. more » » Just One Question: A Road Trip Memoir Tyler Sassaman. MCP Books, $16.95 trade paper (274p) ISBN 978-1-5456-0137-2 Sassaman’s entertaining memoir traces a road trip from Boston to Burning Man, in Nevada, and back, all the while asking strangers: if you could ask everyone you met just one question, what would you ask? more » » The Best of BookLife 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 » » Five Writing Tips from Tana French The bestselling author tells us her secrets, including the one about killing that dream sequence. more » » For more about these and other great jobs, visit the new PW JobZone, now with resume hosting and more! Senior or Executive Editor for History and Social Sciences - University of Virginia Press - Charlottesville, VA. Children's Field and Educational Sales Manager - Hachette Book Group - New York, NY. TA Specialist - Scholastic Inc. - New York, NY. Director, National Accounts - Baker & Taylor Publisher Services - Westchester, IL. Director of Publishing - The Central Conference of American Rabbis - New York, NY. Indie News Roundup Jane Friedman: Getting Your Memoir Published Even successful authors can have a difficult time finding a publisher for memoirs. more » » IndieReader: 'Junk Mail' 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. Bloodline and Wine by Kelly Jones The Well-Balanced Family: Reduce Screen Time and Increase Family Fun, Fitness and Connectedness by Robert Myers, PhD All Those Tears We Can’t See by Gita Audhya Santa Fe Mojo (Vincent Malone Book 1) by Ted Clifton Junglenomics by Simon M. Lamb Finding Tate by Ann Anthony Evelyn's Cross by S.W. Frank Italy: The Best Places to See by Rail by Bob Kaufman How's Your Prostate? by Kenneth D. Michaels Bad Intentions R Deliberate by Renee A. Super Soldiers: A Salute to the Comic Book Heroes and Villains Who Fought for Their Country by Jason Inman A Pencil in God's Hand by Louis D. Astorino FAIA Over the Peanut Fence by Marilynne Eichinger The Mortal and the Cimmerian Shade by Edie Hober The Silver Pen by Jan Voth Dubbs Guncrazy America by Frank N. Egerton Unknown Horizons by Ted Brusaw and Ruth Kibler Peck American Corporate by Jeb Stewart Harrison The Dumb Class by Mike Hatch Another Man's Freedom Fighter by Joseph Carter Mystery of the Rusty Key: Australia 2 by Janelle Diller The Friendship Key to Lasting Peace, United Communities, Strong Relationships, Equality, and a Better Job by Dr. Winfried Sedhoff Ransomware and Murder (Jack Sharp MD Novels: Book 4) by Scott McPherson Silent Spring: Deadly Autumn of the Vietnam War by Patrick Hogan Dragons in the Clouds by David Blair Lacewood: A Novel of Time and Place by Jessica James Good-Bye Jesus by Mayo Mc Neil Everstar by Candace J. Thomas 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 Promotion: Stephanie Barko If your business is book promotion—like Stephanie Barko—a free advertisement on BookLife's Services Directory is a great way to grow your business. And, if you're an indie author looking to promote your next book, Services Directory is a place to connect with industry professionals. more »

The Report First Lines from BookLife Authors “I am a recovering debutante.”—and other great opening lines from BookLife authors. more » » Toronto Comic Arts Festival Hails Manga Stars The Toronto Comic Arts Festival, an international show of indie and self-published comics, honored acclaimed manga artists Junji Ito and Hiromi Takashima. more » » Book Deals: Week of May 20, 2019 This weekly column helps authors keep abreast of the latest book deals and industry trends. In this edition, Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers acquired The Black Kids by Christina Hammonds Reed, a debut YA novel. more » » BookLife Prize Accepting Fiction Submissions The BookLife Prize is currently accepting submissions for the Fiction Contest. All entrants receive a critical assessment from a Publishers Weekly reviewer. ENTER YOUR BOOK TODAY! » » Featured Reviews The Monk Within Beverly Lanzetta. Blue Sapphire, $19 trade paper (402p) ISBN 978-0-98406-165-5 Written in an engaging tone and sprinkled with relatable parables, Lanzetta’s book of wonder, contemplation, and selflessness will be indispensable for readers interested in monastic spiritual practices. more » » Blueprint Jay Prasad. Createspace, $20.20 trade paper (504p) ISBN 978-1-5426-7942-8 Prasad’s novel, tightly written and comprehensive, provides readers with a powerful meditation on the aftermath of the Holocaust. more » » The Best of BookLife Five Writing Tips from Harlan Coben The bestselling author urges you to "Write like there is a knife against your throat." more » » Tell Me About Your Editor We talked with 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! Intern - Ingram Content Group - New York, NY. Marketing Associate, Nicholas Brealey, Boston, MA - Hachette Book Group - Boston, MA. VP, Digital Marketing - Macmillan - New York, NY. SENIOR ACQUISITIONS EDITOR MATHEMATICS (F/M/D) - Walter de Gruyter, Inc. - Boston, MA. Sales and Marketing Assistant - Timbuktu Labs, Inc. - Astoria, NY. Indie News Roundup Jane Friedman: How to Plan a Reading That Delights Your Audience If you're about to schedule a book reading, be sure to check out these tips and best practices. more » » IndieReader: 'Dance with Me' 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. Ridicula by Adam Altman The Great Wheelchair Escape by Don Crowell Jr The Thinking Game: A Winning Strategy for Achieving Your Goals by Kara Lane May Cause Drowsiness and Blurred Vision: The Side Effects of Bravery by Gloria Squitiro Mercy by Mary Dalton The Tether by Julia Ash A Curious Life: From Rebel Orphan to Innovative Scientist by Thomas Haines The Bold Business Book: A Strategy Guide to Start, Run and Love Your Bold Business by James Kademan Trespassed by Sonya Visor Cherokee Summer by Susan Antony 58 Days: A Wilderness Story by Marissa Gould Jihad: The Mahdi Rebellion in the Sudan by Murray Fradin Does the Qur'an (Koran) Really Say That? by Naqi Elmi Dark Lantern of the Spirit: An Arthur Wilson & Benjamin Hathorne Novella (Arthur Wilson & Benjamin Hathorne Novels Book 1) by Max Beaven Alice's Musical Debut by DuEwa Frazier test title2019 by Carl2019 Pritzkat2019 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 Design: Melissa Williams Design If your business is design—like the team at Melissa Williams Design—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 a cover designer, Services Directory is a place to connect with industry professionals. more »

The Report Indie Scouting Report: April 2019 In this month’s roundup of the best-reviewed BookLife titles, we highlight historical fiction, high fantasy, an assessment of artificial intelligence, a travelogue, and a Sherlock Holmes pastiche. more » » Patreon Looks to Satisfy Creators and Investors The membership-powered crowdfunding platform added new service tiers and pricing for new members, including pro and premium levels for high-volume creative projects. more » » Book Deals: Week of May 13, 2019 This weekly column helps authors keep abreast of the latest book deals and industry trends. In this edition, Arthur A. Levine's new publishing venture, Levine Querido, acquired Daniel Nayeri’s 12-years-in-the-making autobiographical novel for middle graders, Everything Sad Is Untrue. more » » BookLife Prize Accepting Fiction Submissions The BookLife Prize is currently accepting submissions for the Fiction Contest. All entrants receive a critical assessment from a Publishers Weekly reviewer. ENTER YOUR BOOK TODAY! » » Featured Reviews 355: The Women of Washington’s Spy Ring Kit Sergeant. CreateSpace, $12.99 trade paper (330p) ISBN 978-1-981196-73-9 Sergeant’s riveting narrative will entice history buffs and lay readers alike. more » » The Darkest Hour Lauren Smith. Lauren Smith, $4.99 e-book (262p) ISBN 978-1-947206-53-3 Fossil smuggling, BDSM, and heart-stopping run-ins with the Russian mob power Smith’s taut, well-characterized fourth Surrender novel. more » » The Best of BookLife Top Five DIY Book Layout Mistakes Book designer and author Joel Friedlander takes a look at pitfalls self-publishers face when doing their own book formatting, and explains how to avoid these mistakes. more » » Writing Advice from Laini Taylor Take notes, because bestselling author Laini Taylor is sharing her writing tips. more » » For more about these and other great jobs, visit the new PW JobZone, now with resume hosting and more! Sales Representative-Chicago/Southern Wisconsin based - Hachette Book Group - Chicago/Southern Wisconsin, . Sales Representative-Mid Atlantic/North Carolina-based - Hachette Book Group - , NC. Acquistions Associate - Scholastic Inc. - New York, NY. Leveling Coordinator - Scholastic Inc. - New York, NY. Director, National Accounts - Baker & Taylor Publisher Services - Westchester, IL. Indie News Roundup The Book Designer: Nine Reasons Authors Need Newsletters Newsletters are a vitally important tool that authors can use to connect with readers. more » » IndieReader: 'The Slow Burn' 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. Lacewood: A Novel of Time and Place by Jessica James Good-Bye Jesus by Mayo Mc Neil Everstar by Candace J. Thomas More Than Cake: A Plus Size BBW Romance by Tani Hanes Norman by Michelle Olson The Courage To Aspire by Chuks I Ndukwe Thrivers: An LP Novel (Franco Book 2) by Tom Sheridan Soraya by Saber Azam The White Tornado by Jim Quinn BSc FIMechE Quotes by Winifred Lee Richardson Experiences in the Historical Borderlands by Dolores M. Martinez Katie's Wish by Susan Spierling Smith The Curious Case of the Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital by Anthony M D'Agostino, MD Tapestry by Edward Schwartz The Púca by Terri Squires Getting Rid of Mabel by Keziah Frost Ghost of a Chance by Minnette Meador Stonehaven: A Romance for the Divine Feminine by Curtis Mitchell I Am Power: Divine, Powerful Affirmations That Can Change Your life One Moment at a Time by Daya Devi-Doolin In Two Worlds by Ido Kedar Jack the Ripper and Probable Cause by Gary Bates Sigurd: Viking Dreams by Thomas Pearson Danielle: Chronicles of a Superheroine by Ray Kurzweil Dream Walker by Larry Prosor Write On: My Spiritual Reflections and Personal Feelings by David Bender Powerless: Aeos Book One by Sarah Anne Fields How To Make Blockbuster Movies: And Do It on Your Own by Tom Getty The Princess of Freedom by Tarra Light The Relic by Holly Harbin Lights on the Sea by Miquel Reina 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 the team at The 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 a copy editor, Services Directory is a place to connect with industry professionals. more »

The Report True Romance: An Indie Success Story Why a self-published romance author makes her characters earn their happy endings. more » » Scribd Starts Original Content Program Scribd Originals, which launched this month, will feature new works by a range of authors that will be available exclusively to Scribd subscribers in both e-book and audiobook formats. more » » Book Deals: Week of April 8, 2019 This weekly column helps authors keep abreast of the latest book deals and industry trends. In this edition, Matt Harper at William Morrow snatched up North American and audio rights to Casey Sherman and Dave Wedge's Misery Mountain: The Inside Story Behind the Pursuit, Capture and Killing of Mob Boss Whitey Bulger. more » » BookLife Prize Accepting Fiction Submissions The BookLife Prize is currently accepting submissions for the Fiction Contest. All entrants receive a critical assessment from a Publishers Weekly reviewer. ENTER YOUR BOOK TODAY! » » Medium Goes Analog With First Print Book Online publishing platform Medium will publish its first print book, The Big Disruption, next week. more » » Featured Reviews The Art of Three Erin McRae and Racheline Maltese. Avian30, $4.99 e-book (328p) ISBN 978-1-946192-06-6 McRae and Maltese perfectly craft a triad romance for sophisticated but escapist polyamorous romance readers who embrace the notion that “complicated is what life and love is.” more » » The Joy of Job Maribeth Vander Weele. Sagerity, $24.99 trade paper (138p) ISBN 978-1-7322-4081-0 Vander Weele’s excellent exegesis offers refreshing insight into an oft-shrugged-off Old Testament classic. more » » The Best of BookLife Self-Publish Like a Pro: Setting Goals for Your Book and Career An indie author's goals should play a strategic role in her selection of a publishing platform and development of a marketing campaign. more » » The Indie Authors' Guide to Book Titles Self-publishers should consider these six tried-and-true tips for creating successful book titles. more » » For more about these and other great jobs, visit the new PW JobZone, now with resume hosting and more! Supply Chain Analyst - Macmillan - New York, NY. Marketing and Publicity Coordinator - Diversion Books - New York, NY. Senior Publicist - ICON Media Group - Virtual, NA. Full-Time Agent Assistant - Levine Greenberg Rostan Literary Agency - New York, NY. Acquisitions Editor, Academic - 1517 Media - Minneapolis, MN. Indie News Roundup Jane Friedman: When You’re Just Not Ready for Rejection Writer and blogger Shana Scott offers some perspective on the conventional “publish or perish” advice. more » » Black Enterprise: Indie Author Gives Advice on How to Self-Publish Kids’ Books La Tasha Mason discusses her self-publishing experiences, and offers some tips on how to better self-publish kids’ books. more » » IndieReader: 'Can't Hurt Me' 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. The Girl in the Mirror: A Sarah Greene Supernatural Mystery (Sarah Greene Mysteries Book 1) by Steven Ramirez Frankly: Unmasking Frank Capra by Joseph McBride The Consultant: A Supernatural Thriller by Sean Oliver On Hallowed Ground by Walter T. Hughes, Jr., M.D. Ninety-Year-Old Vet’s Journey Through Life by Al Monroe The Wealth of Poverty by Mindy Johnson-Hicks Negro Students Locked Out of Public Schools for Five Years: September 1959 to September 1964 by Wally Vaughn The Blood by Nancy Jackson Banished from Memory by Mary Sheeran The Flute Player from Urumqi by Jeffrey L. Carnett Shattered Dreams and Broken Hearts: Fentanyl the Killer by Sylvia Abolis Mennear Once Upon a Crossroad by Richard Gibson Mythics by Seth Masek Atlantis by Shirley Andrews Iran from Crown to Turbans by Gail Rose Thompson The Naked Queen by Alan Hall A Surgeon's Life with Bipolar Disorder by John A. Emery, MD The Entity: 2147 by David A. Collier Clay Engle's Arsenal Stories by Clay Engle A Tale of Meegles and Teegles by Papa Fish Coyote's Christmas Tale by Andy Melenchek The Sagae Songdo Chibubeob for Practical Use and Self-Study by Byung T. Ro 8 Minutes a Day to Make an A! by Pamela L. Johnson, B.S. Education Jakarta Journal by B. B. Abraham Just Out of Curiosity by John D. King Accidental Encounters by George Friesen Handbook of Practical Philosophy by Panagiotis (Pete) Litsas The Invisible Moon by J.Robert DiFulgo One Time Winner: The Empress Emeritus Zinabar by John R. Carden Sweet Justice (Mike Zorich) by Ken Malovos Walter and Mike Get Their Own Fun Park Pool to Play In by Kathleen Morrissey Whose Back Was Stabbed?: FDR's Secret War on Japan by Koichi Mera Marvin's Garden by Joseph Brisben Gold Digger: The Remarkable Baby Doe Tabor by Rebecca Rosenberg If It Works, Use It by Toni Elizabeth Sar'h Petrinovich Work Hard, and Don't Give Up by Ian Anttila America Arise and Awake by Ramesh Sharma Listen to the Wind: The Orphans of Tolosa, Book I by Susanne Dunlap The Haircut Who Would Be King by Robert Trebor Painting the Psalms by Cherie Burbach A Different Kind of Closet: The Struggles of Menal Illness by Roger Mohn We Love You, But You're Going to Hell: Christians and Homosexuality by Kim O'Reilly BYOB: Be Your Own Bank by Peri Scott Seeking Glory by Patricia Hamilton Shook Out of the Cold Dark Sea by Jeffrey D. Briggs 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 BookLife Prize Accepting Fiction Submissions The BookLife Prize is now accepting submissions for the Fiction Contest. The grand-prize winner receives a $5,000 writing stipend; all finalists receive a social media marketing package from BookBaby worth $1,000; and all entrants receive a critical assessment from a Publishers Weekly reviewer. ENTER YOUR BOOK TODAY! » » True Romance: An Indie Success Story Why a self-published romance author makes her characters earn their happy endings. more » » Book Deals: Week of April 1, 2019 This weekly column helps authors keep abreast of the latest book deals and industry trends. In this edition, St. Martin’s won at auction North American rights to Bruce Greyson’s After: A Skeptical Scientist’s Journey to Understand Life, Death, and Beyond. more » » Come to Litquake's Writers Weekend! 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Indie News Roundup Black Girl Nerds: Indie Author Creates Online Community for SF and Fantasy Fans In many SF and fantasy worlds, readers are unlikely to encounter a black character. Indie author Jasmine Shea Townsend created an online community to remedy that problem. more » » IndieReader: 'Keep It Classy' 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. Attachment Fathering by Neena Roumell Adventures of a Rideshare Driver by Charles Campise Footsteps in the Dark: Stories of the Bizarre and Unusual by Carlo Armenise My Random Death by Myra Mossman Gita: A Timeless Guide for Our Times by Isaac Bentwich, MD The Master Hacker by Steve Burkart The Soul of a Poet by James E. 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