Why Goodreads may be the world’s slowest social media—and why that’s a good thing
Goodreads has millions of members, but is one of the slowest forms of social media. This column explains why that’s a good thing. …
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A tip for authors asking: How do I get on popular podcasts?
Howard Brown, author of ‘Shining Brightly,’ illustrates the importance of a regular podcast as a way to truly become part of the national conversation. …
Celebrating top Amazon rankings for ‘Healing the World’
Marketing director Susan Stitt writes about the importance of achieving an Amazon best-seller status with new releases like our Gustavo Parajón biography ‘Healing the World.’ …
What Is Amazon Doing to its Author Central Pages?
Front Edge Publishing Marketing Director Susan Stitt reports on how our publishing house and our authors are responding to dramatic changes Amazon has made in January 2023 to its Amazon Central Author Pages. …
‘Struck by Hope’ author Jeanine Patten-Coble breaks through to a national TV audience with Tamron Hall
Need a story of hope and resilience? Jeanine Patten-Coble, the founder of Little Pink Houses of Hope and the author of ‘Struck by Hope,’ was featured nationally on Tamron Hall’s Disney-ABC-network show. This video of her appearance, then, drew more than 1.6 million viewers in just three days. …
Why should I join Goodreads? Why is Goodreads good for readers?
Marketing director Susan Stitt explains the massive scope of Goodreads and ways authors can build community even before a book debuts. …
Thanks to artist Rick Nease, our book covers keep ‘Shining Brightly’
One key to our success over 15 years has been the brilliant imagery on our book covers by art director Rick Nease. In this column, Editor David Crumm explains the importance of such visually arresting covers and illustrates that with some great examples from Rick Nease’s work. …
Yes, we’re a publishing house, but we “do” video, too!
As a publishing house, we encourage authors to spread awareness of their books through video and, in 2022, our authors are taking that challenge to heart. One of our most successful authors on video is Howard Brown. In this column, you can see one of his recent appearances: On Nim …
Howard Brown and Jennifer Bass: Shining Brightly 1 cookie at a time
Here’s a delicious idea for authors who want to share the creative excitement of their books: Howard Brown’s memoir Shining Brightly creatively inspired cookie artist Jennifer Bass to turn his book into delicious treats. …
Howard Brown helps readers personalize their gifts. (Get yours now.)
Author Howard Brown takes a tip we share with authors: Design personalized bookplates. And now, Howard is using those bookplates to help readers prepare personalized gifts for loved ones. …