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 Indie Pics: Authors at Home In this edition of our recurring series, writers recommend books by fellow indie authors and share their own projects. more » »   Covid-19 Impact Listing: Cancellations, Closings, Policy Changes, and
More PW‘s updated report on how the pandemic is impacting the book world. more » »  We Want to Read Your Indie Novel! The 2020 BookLife Prize Fiction Contest is accepting submissions! Submit your book today for a chance at a grand prize of $5000! more » »  Book Deals: Week of May 18, 2020 In a world rights agreement, Simon & Schuster’s Stuart Roberts bought The Gucci Mane Guide to Greatness. The book is a follow-up to Gucci Mane’s 2017 memoir, The Autobiography of Gucci Mane. More » » 
 Alien Talk William X. Adams. Psi-Fi, $12.99 trade paper (318p) ISBN 978-1-7322274-5-3 Adams’s provocative second Newcomer novel (after Reluctant Android) injects thought-provoking scientific speculation into a prescient tale of a global epidemic. more » »  Independence Blues W. B. Garvey. Jonkro, $14.95 trade paper (288p) ISBN 978-0-9822294-7-7 Garvey explores in this vibrant tale a Jamaican family’s experiences in the U.S. during the final decades of the Jim Crow era. more » »
  Deep Time Is in the
Garden Bill Felker. Bill Felker, $12 (135p) ASIN B084FC5K35 Readers moved by the intersection of natural history and philosophy will love these meditative, poetic essays by a suburban naturalist. more » »  Mindfulness at the Park Teresa Anne Power. Stafford House, $16.95 (32p) ISBN 978-1-73447-860-0 At bedtime or anytime, this entertaining and calming lesson in mindfulness will help readers of all ages find a little peace of mind. more » »
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 For the Love of Penguins An author’s picture book grows out of a lifelong fascination with penguins. more » »  From Trauma to Triumph: An Indie Success Story A survivor finds empowerment through writing and self-publishing. more » »
Feedspot: Top 15 Self Publishing Podcasts You Must Follow in 2020 A roundup of podcasts devoted to indie publishing. more » »
IndieReader: 'Rescue After Dark' by Marie Force Tops IndieReader
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 Indie Scouting Report: Early May 2020 In this roundup of the best-reviewed BookLife titles, we highlight a story of small-town life, a magical romance, and a breakneck thriller. more » »  Photo Essay: Midwest Booksellers Adapt to the Age of Covid-19
A PW photo essay highlights indie bookstores in America's Heartland as they weather the pandemic. more » » We Want to Read Your Indie Novel! The 2020 BookLife Prize Fiction Contest is off to a great start! Submit your book today for a chance at a grand prize of $5000! more » »  Book Deals: Week of May 11, 2020 After a 12-publisher auction, psychiatrist Robert Waldinger and psychologist Marc Schulz sold, in a seven-figure deal, The Good Life: Lessons from the World’s Longest Study on Happiness. More » »
 This Is B1G: How the Big Ten Set the Standard in College Sports
Ed Sherman. Big Ten Conference, $49.95 (352p) ISBN 978-0-578-53893-8 Sportswriter Sherman delivers a celebratory, but balanced, look at the history of Big Ten sports in this photo-packed volume. more » »  Snow Globe Travelers: Samuel’s Legacy K.A. Cummins. Eleonora, $18.99 (186p) ISBN 978-1-73292-002-6 A tween travels to a parallel Earth via snow globe in Cummins’s creative, accessible introduction to multiverse concepts. more » »
 In This Delicious Garden; Or, Les Enfants du Paradis Seth Thomas Pietras. Mediastopheles, $15 (270p) ASIN B0875VJ4XW Readers with overlapping interests in extreme sports, history, and philosophy will appreciate this beautifully crafted, sprawling blend of travelogue and fiction. more » »  Enchanted Everglades Gail Kowatch. Great Rays, $11.99 paper (363p) ISBN 978-1-73351-842-0 Tween readers (and their parents and teachers) will love the values, hardships, laughs, and learning in Kowatch’s thoughtful adventure fantasy. more » »
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 Writing Advice from Max Brooks The author of World War Z says it's okay to write and revise more than 200 drafts. more » »  A Line in the Sand: Why a Bestselling Author Went Indie After selling more than 20 million books in 22 languages, Lindsay McKenna decided it was time to go indie. more » »
Medium: Why You Should Self-Publish on Medium An author’s case for curation. more » »
IndieReader: 'Finally' by R.L. Mathewson Tops IndieReader Bestseller
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 Still Rebelling with a Cause: PW Talks to the Founder of the Rebel
Girls The Rebel Girls brand continues to innovate and inspire. more » »  PW, Independent Publishers Launch #ReadIndie Campaign Organized in response to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, Publishers Weekly is joining with a group of independent publishers, organizations, and trade magazines to promote and protect indie books. more » » We Want to Read Your Indie Novel! The 2020 BookLife Prize Fiction Contest is off to a great start! Submit your book today for a chance at a grand prize of $5000! more » »  Book Deals: Week of May 4, 2020 Simon Pulse’s Jennifer Ung bought Rona Wang’s debut novel at auction for six figures. More » » 
 Maggie’s Dream Leslie Tall Manning. Leslie Tall Manning, $13.99 (347p) ASIN B075MMYYTC Manning handles with aplomb this story of the haunting emotional problems faced by one woman at the end of WWII. more » »  The Thread: Imperfect Steps to a God-Ordained Purpose Leonie H. Mattison. The Thread LLC, $11 trade paper (288p) ISBN 978-1-73329-664-9 In this affecting debut, Mattison, an organizational leadership instructor, transforms her traumatic life experiences into hopeful life lessons for women trying to break free from unhealthy relationships and behaviors. more » »
 Maximum Rossi Paul W. Papa. Paul W. Papa, $9.99 (226p) ISBN 978-1-73440-573-6 Papa’s outstanding debut features a kind-hearted mobster turned PI in a perfectly described 1950s Las Vegas. more » »  A New Chance Kevin E. Ready. Kevin E. Ready, $19.99 (364p) ISBN 978-1-73440-573-6 Fans of dramatic novels with a hint of the paranormal will delight in this story of reincarnation and personal achievement. more » »
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 Writing Advice from Laura Lippman Edgar winner Lippman shares five writing tips, including "show up on a regular basis." more » »  Writers Who Rocked Self-Publishing Looking back on the early careers of three indie authors. more » »
Self-Publishing Formula: Mental Health for Indie Authors James Sumner offers a prescription for psychological wellness for indie writers during the Covid-19 crisis. more » »
IndieReader: 'Shielding Gillian' by Susan Stoker Tops IndieReader
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 Meet the Finalists of the 2019 BookLife Prize Nonfiction Contest
Four authors were named finalists for the first-ever BookLife Prize in the nonfiction category. more » »  Are Self-Published Authors Still Indie Authors? Amazon is replacing traditional publishers and agents as a publishing gatekeeper. more » » We Want to Read Your Indie Novel! The 2020 BookLife Prize Fiction Contest is off to a great start! Submit your novel today. more » »  Book Deals: Week of April 27, 2020 In a six-figure preempt, Harper’s Sarah Stein bought Colleen McKeegan’s debut novel, The Wild One. The North American rights agreement was brokered by Michelle Brower at Aevitas Creative Management. More » »
 Baby, It’s Dead Outside: An Un-Cozy Un-Culinary Josie Tucker Mystery
E.M. Kaplan. Black Crow, $4.99 trade paper (271p) ASIN B07XQBZZ26 Kaplan does a great job of blending humor and suspense. Despite the subtitle, this is a fun treat for fans of culinary cozies. more » »  On Chocorua: Book 1 of the Trailblazer Series Robin Reardon. IAM, $13.99 trade paper (298p) ISBN 978-0-9988414-8-9 Reardon inaugurates her Trailblazer series with the heartfelt story of Nathan Bartlett, a gay college freshman searching for love and a sense of belonging. more » »
 Giacomo's Daughter Diana Savone Diana Savone and Diana Savone. Liv Luhv Rahyt, $23.29 (375p) ASIN B0841R2D1Y This Prohibition-era story will satisfy noir fans who want to cheer on a woman’s quest to escape abuse and claim her power. more » »  Partner with
Purpose: Solving 21st Century Business Problems Through Cross-Sector
Collaboration Steve Schmida. Rivertown Books, $24.95 (233p) ASIN B086FN81B9 This highly practical guide will light the way for business owners and corporate executives seeking cross-sector partnerships. more » »
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 A Teen Takes On Bullying via Self-Publishing Aija Mayrock first self-published her book about bullying. In 2015, the book was traditionally published by Scholastic. more » »  The Birth of an Indie Board Book An indie author finds success with a board book for the 99%. more » »
The New York Times: Someday, We’ll Look Back on All of This and Write a Novel An author urges writers to hold off on writing Covid-19 novels. more » »
IndieReader: 'Madam Temptress' by Meghan March Tops IndieReader
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 Finding Safety In Horror: An Indie Success Story Need therapy? An indie author suggests reading scary stories more » »  Letter from the Editor: The Book Biz Is In This Together
PW‘s message of strength and solidarity to the book industry and our launch of the #BooksAreEssential campaign. more » » The BookLife Prize Fiction Contest Is Accepting Submissions!
Books matter now more than ever! The 2020 BookLife Prize Fiction Contest is now open for business. more » »  Book Deals: Week of April 20, 2020 For Avon Books, Tessa Woodward bought world English rights, after a six-house auction, to Erin Sterling’s The Ex Hex. More » » 
 The Coal Tower Tony Gentry. Nextext, $14.99 trade paper (326p) ISBN 978-1-73276-080-6 Gentry succeeds with a memorable portrait of a college town and its disparate worlds. more » »  Essential Magic Cara McKinnon. Stars and Stone, $15.95 trade paper (244p) ISBN 978-0-9989514-2-3 This light, enjoyable romance will leave readers excited for the next in the series. more » »
 The Vibrant Landscape Gary Paul Levinson. Paul Levinson, $39.99 (132p) ISBN 978-0-578-53675-0 Anyone who enjoys beautiful, vivid, and varied landscape photography will treasure this book. more » »  Zizzle Selects Zizzle Literary. Zizzle Literary, $28 (134p) ISBN 978-9-88-793603-9 Engaging flash fiction, rich visual media, and a robust discussion guide make this anthology a great resource for English teachers and teen students. more » »
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 The Indie Authors' Guide to Self-Publishing Art Books Self-publishing a book of photos or illustrations can be a challenge, but these tips and guidelines will help indie authors produce professional-looking art books. more » »  Kinky Kilts: Behind the Wattpad Sensation 'The Highlander's Touch'
How a 19-year-old indie author scored a bestseller with a Scottish romance. more » »
Medium: Meet the Small Group of Authors Giving Kids a Big Break from COVID-19 Indie authors have come together to provide a sense of normality for kids. more » »
IndieReader: 'Shielding Gillian' by Susan Stoker Tops IndieReader
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