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Every December, something magical happens in Iceland. Families exchange books on Christmas Eve, curl up with warm drinks, and spend the night reading. This tradition is called Jólabókaflóð, meaning “The Christmas Book Flood,” and it has become a beloved celebration of stories, connection, and cozy winter reading. But this tradition isn’t just for Iceland—it’s become a global inspiration. And for authors, it opens … Continue reading How Authors Can Use Jólabókaflóð—The Icelandic “Christmas Book Flood”—to Promote their Book
Three bullied boys become inescapably linked to an 11-year-old girl who makes it her mission to repair the relationship with her brother while saving her new friend. Can she help two troubled souls? Can she obtain closure from her recent attempt to unite two lost loves? Will her school project win a prize on Parent … Continue reading Amazon Featured Book-of-the-Week “The Reluctant Bully” by Gary Rivera
The holiday season moves fast—and so do holiday shoppers. As December winds down, many people are still scrambling to find meaningful, affordable, last-minute gifts. That’s great news for authors, because eBooks are one of the easiest, fastest, and most giftable digital products available. Whether readers need a quick present for a friend, a budget-friendly stocking stuffer, or a … Continue reading How Authors Can Boost Sales by Promoting eBooks as Last-Minute Gifts and Stocking Stuffers
When was the last time you saw a garden grow from… bird poop? Not exactly the beginning most of us imagine for a vibrant flowerbed — and that’s exactly what makes The Bird Poop Garden so delightfully unexpected. In this charming new book, names like “Bird Poop Poppies,” “Bird Poop Sunflowers,” and “Bird Poop Lupine” are not jokes. They’re the real, happy result … Continue reading A Garden of Wonder — Meet “The Bird Poop Garden”
As we flip the calendar toward a new year, we’re excited to mark a very special milestone: exactly 50 days until World Read Aloud Day 2026. Since its founding in 2010 by LitWorld — a global movement committed to upping the volume on literacy, storytelling, and community — WRAD has inspired millions of people worldwide to share stories aloud, reconnect with the joy of … Continue reading 50 Days Until World Read Aloud Day — Let’s Get Loud!
December isn’t just the season of gift-giving, cozy nights, and twinkling lights—it’s also Read a New Book Month, an ideal time for authors to put their work in front of readers who are actively seeking something fresh to dive into. With holiday shopping at its peak and readers craving new stories to enjoy during winter downtime, December offers a … Continue reading How Authors Can Promote Their Book During December’s Read a New Book Month
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Harper, Alabama, is one of those tiny college towns where nothing bad happens. The population blooms every fall with fresh young faces, the students bright and eager to learn, and settles back into a gentle hum each summer as the year-round residents are left to their gardening and barbeques. Until, one day, that quiet breaks. … Continue reading Amazon Featured Book-of-the-Week “Harper’s Bizarre” by Mike Thorne
The holiday season is filled with gifts that sparkle, entertain, or bring temporary joy—but some gifts last a lifetime. For writers, dreamers, storytellers, and anyone who has ever said “I want to write a book someday,” there is no gift more meaningful than the chance to finally make that dream a reality. With the Outskirts Press Gift Card, … Continue reading Give the Gift of Publishing: How Authors Can Inspire Others with the Outskirts Press Gift Card