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The Report: August 3, 2026
In this issue of the Report, we give a first look at an indie novel, and an author chats about K-pop, writing, and making the book you want to see in the world.
New and Noteworthy
Story Image Behind the Story: 'Idol Pursuits'
Robert Rioux discusses how he came to create his K-pop-inspired series. more
Story Image BookLife Review Benefits: Julie T. Kinn
The author of Picky discusses how reviews have helped get eyes on her work. more
Story Image First Look: 'No One You Know' by Emma Tourtelot
The BookLife editors discuss their initial impressions of a book's cover design, marketing copy, and excerpt. more
Story Image Announcing the BookLife Prize Illustrated Contest!
Have a cookbook, children's picture book, photography/art book, or a graphic novel/comic? We're launching a new contest just for you. more
BookLife Opportunities
  • Call for Submissions: Indie Spotlight: Our August Indie Spotlight will feature sci-fi and fantasy. To submit your book, email booklife@booklife.com with the subject line: "Indie Spotlight: Sci-fi and Fantasy." Include your book name, author name, and a personal statement (written in first-person).
  • Free BookLife Editorial Features for Indie Authors: Standing out isn’t easy for self-published authors. BookLife’s editorial features provide visibility and credibility—at no cost. Check out the opportunities!
  • Write for BookLife!: We're currently looking for pitches from the BookLife community concerning craft, self-publishing, marketing, and other editorial topics. With the subject line "BookLife Pitch," please write to booklife@booklife.com with your article idea and a brief bio.
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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 Sabbatical Slueth: Stories of the We'll Find Out Detective Agency by John Losee

Ain’t You Tired? by Cynthia Dewindt

If I'm a Sun and You're a Moon by Jane G. Goldberg

Sweet Savage Lust by Harvey Hooker

Wish I Didn't Want You by Moni Boyce

Lethal Succession by RUBEN ELUSTONDO

Pathic The Time Stain by Larry Jordan

An Orphan of the Light by Frank Scozzari

Mary and Sir Edward: A Medieval Narrative for Readers of All Ages by Stewart T Monti Sr

So Easily Swept Away by R.N. Ausable

Still Rambling Down Life's Road... by Kevin Pettit

Thinking on Life: Exploring One Perspective of a Christian Worldview by Donald Logston

Russian Roller Coaster: Part 1 - A Wrong Choice by Nina Treadway

Rusty Diamond by Austin Williams

Two Dramatic Lives by Dave Roseman

Anna and the Missing Child by Brigitte Novalis

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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