publishing

The Publishing Evolution: How Influencers Are Changing the Landscape

In an era where social media rules, a 30-second reel on Instagram or TikTok can now sell more books than a full-page ad in the New York Times. And all it takes is a reader holding up a novel, talking about the moment that made them cry, gasp, or stay…

C. I. JerezMarch 16, 2026

Fiction

The Scent of Reincarnation

The Collector of Dying Breaths (Atria, April) is the follow-up to The Book of Lost Fragrances and Seduction. They all feature Jac (short for Jacinth) L’Etoile, a young woman who is part of a perfume dynasty in France. She was joined in the previous novels by her brother Robbie, her on-and-off…

Barbara TomApril 8, 2014

Thrillers

A.J. Finn Takes the Classic Novel Noir to New Heights in His Debut, ‘The Woman in the Window’

When you've been as successful in the publishing world as A.J. Finn, you know a thing or two about what makes a really good book. With his debut novel The Woman in the Window, Finn has done just that: capturing the key element that makes psychological thrillers so captivating and mixing it perfectly…

BookTribJanuary 2, 2018

Miscellany Pop Culture

Is Manifesting Real or 21st-Century Snake Oil?

Manifesting …. is it real or is it a sham? Does it actually work? Or is it twenty-first century snake oil? In case you’ve been living under a rock, let me explain the concept of manifesting. Manifesting is the idea that if you really want something, you can have it.…

Sandra BlockSeptember 4, 2024

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The Strand Magazine Announces the 2021 Strand Critics Award Nominations

The Strand Magazine is pleased to announce the nominations for the 2021 Strand Critics Awards! Recognizing excellence in the field of mystery fiction and publishing, the 2021 Strand Critics Awards are judged by a select group of book critics and journalists. This year’s judges include talent from NPR, USA Today, The…

BookTribJune 18, 2021

Miscellany

Advice to Writers: Be Determined and Stay in the Game

My tenth novel will be published in September. I began writing it more than four years ago. The delay in its publication is mostly due to the fact that I parted ways with my former literary agent as well as my former publisher. When I broke ranks with them I…

Joseph OlshanJuly 17, 2018

Miscellany Pop Culture

Writers and Celebrity: Why Everyone Is a Genius

Whenever an author publishes a book, perhaps the best form of publicity is a profile written in a national magazine that is devoured by avid readers. I read one of these profiles the other day and was struck by the fact that the journalist who wrote the piece positioned the…

Joseph OlshanAugust 24, 2018

Nonfiction

Life as a New Author: Finding a Literary Agent Who Will Work for You

Author and BookTrib contributor, Walt Gragg discussed life as a new author and the publishing process--- from writing your manuscript to promotion your book and handling film/TV option requests. In his first piece for 2018, Gragg discusses how to find a literary agent that will work for you and help…

Walt GraggJanuary 4, 2018

Nonfiction

Life as a New Author: What to Expect from Your New Publisher

Author and BookTrib contributor, Walt Gragg discusses life as a new author and the publishing process— from writing your manuscript to promotion your book and handling film/TV option requests. In this piece, Gragg discusses what new writers can expect from their publisher after they have signed their first book contract. Your editor…

Walt GraggJanuary 26, 2018

Nonfiction

Documentarian Laurie Kahn Explores Romance in Publishing

Laurie Kahn As a long-time romance reader, I’m used to the shame that’s often associated with romance novels. I’ve hidden the covers of my books behind brown paper, snuck romances out of the library with the covers facedown, and been teased by classmates when they found a romance novel in…

Rachel CarterOctober 21, 2015

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Romance Fanatic or Not, Emily Henry’s Latest Is a Beacon of Joy for All “Book Lovers”

Emily Henry has written the perfect antidote for the blahs with her newest upbeat novel, Book Lovers (Berkley), set in New York City and a tiny fictional town named Sunshine Falls, NC. It is a sparkling romantic comedy for people who already love the genre. Her writing is skillful and…

Linda HitchcockMay 3, 2022

Business Nonfiction

Author and Entrepreneur Peter Kozodoy Fills BookTrib in on Publishing’s Millennial-Driven Future

Since Gutenberg’s printing press, the book world has been in constant flux. But never have we seen such a drastic change in platform, genre, subject matter, and style than we have these last 15 years. Instead of the paperback, you get the Kindle format. Or, instead of the tablet, you…

Matt GillickFebruary 3, 2017

Miscellany Podcasts

DIY MFA Podcast The Debut Author’s Life — Interviews from ThrillerFest 2017

In this episode Gabriela Pereira was at ThrillerFest 2017 and had a round table discussion with five debut authors. In this panel discussion, Jennifer Soosar, Christina Kovac, Lili Wright, Shelia Sobel, and Alexia Gordon discuss the life of a debut author, and take us behind the scenes of publishing in…

Carly GasiewskiJuly 31, 2017

Miscellany Podcasts

Just the Right Book! Podcast: Episode 28 — Hachette CEO Michael Pietsch

Just the Right Book! Podcast, hosted by Roxanne Coady of Connecticut’s acclaimed, award-winning, independent bookseller R.J. Julia, is now available on BookTrib.com, the premier website where readers meet writers. The podcast and BookTrib are both dedicated to helping readers find their next favorite read and this pairing will open up a…

Just The Right Book PodcastJune 1, 2017

The Publishing Evolution: How Influencers Are Changing the Landscape

The Scent of Reincarnation

A.J. Finn Takes the Classic Novel Noir to New Heights in His Debut, ‘The Woman in the Window’

Is Manifesting Real or 21st-Century Snake Oil?

The Strand Magazine Announces the 2021 Strand Critics Award Nominations

Advice to Writers: Be Determined and Stay in the Game

Writers and Celebrity: Why Everyone Is a Genius

Life as a New Author: Finding a Literary Agent Who Will Work for You

Life as a New Author: What to Expect from Your New Publisher

Documentarian Laurie Kahn Explores Romance in Publishing

Romance Fanatic or Not, Emily Henry’s Latest Is a Beacon of Joy for All “Book Lovers”

Author and Entrepreneur Peter Kozodoy Fills BookTrib in on Publishing’s Millennial-Driven Future

DIY MFA Podcast The Debut Author’s Life — Interviews from ThrillerFest 2017

Just the Right Book! Podcast: Episode 28 — Hachette CEO Michael Pietsch

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