The BookFest Winners Take the Spotlight in Times Square

DPA Pre-Golden Globes Gifting Suite

Authors Kelly Anne Manuel and Korynn Newville will be gracing this star-studded, exclusive event, hosted by Nathalie Dubois and her company DPA, on January 5th and 6th, 2024 at the Luxe Sunset Boulevard Hotel in Santa Monica, California.

William Stevenson's Ricky’s Dream Trip to the Ancient Worlds of Egypt, Greece, and Rome will also be part of the BTMY Gift Bag.

The BookFest Spring 2024 Book Awards

Submissions for The BookFest Spring 2024 Book Awards are now open.

Take advantage of the Early Bird Special with a 25% discount on submissions until January 9th, 2024, at 11:59 pm PT.

Use coupon code: SPRING24.

Exciting Insights Unveiled: Ideas & Impact interview with Jeremy Jones

The BookFest Flashback:

A Conversation with Jack Grapes — From Poetry to Prose: The Multifaceted Journey of a Word Artist

Join us in an enriching dialogue with Jack Grapes, a writer with a flair for experimentation in various formats. From his haunting poems in The Naked Eye: New & Selected Poems to an unconventional memoir penned in haiku, Jack’s writings challenge conventions and provoke thought.

Dive deep into his unique Method Writing approach, get a glimpse of his journey to find one’s “deep voice,” and learn about the connection between his life in Los Angeles, his global virtual classroom, and the teachers—good and bad—that shaped his writing journey.

48 Hours to Home

by R. Lo, CJ Ives Lopez

Step into the tumultuous world of Christian, a dedicated soldier teetering on the brink of civilian life after six grueling years of service. As he counts down the final 48 hours of his military career, his past and present collide in a visceral and unfiltered narrative. Christian must grapple with the relentless weight of PTSD, reliving haunting memories and traumas that torment his every step.

Returning to his family's ranch, he carries the heavy burden of his brother's loss to the drug epidemic gripping their town. Christian's struggle intensifies as he becomes entangled in a web of personal and societal challenges, including a sudden, life-threatening encounter.

Amid the shattered fragments of his reality, he must summon the inner strength to rebuild his life. The question looms: Will he conquer his inner demons and find solace on the arduous path to recovery, or will the overwhelming darkness threaten to consume him?

The Corona Protocol

by Paul D. Corona, M.D.

In The Corona Protocol, Dr. Paul D. Corona, a dedicated medical doctor with profound compassion for human suffering, shares his remarkable journey to alleviate needless pain and misery. With a fervent commitment to relieving the anguish of those who endure unnecessary distress, Dr. Corona reveals a groundbreaking approach marrying modern medicine with the intricate interplay between the mind and body.

Blending empathy, wisdom, and innovation, Dr. Corona ushers in a new era of healing—one where the mind and body are harmoniously addressed—and lives are irrevocably transformed.

The Corona Protocol isn't just a medical guide, it's a call to action for all seeking illumination on the path toward comprehensive well-being. Dr. Paul D. Corona's narrative of perseverance, compassion, and scientific rigor invites readers to join him on an extraordinary quest to reshape the landscape of modern medicine and redefine the boundaries of human healing.

Cranky Superpowers

Life Lessons Learned from the Common CrankaTsuris Chronicles

by Steven Joseph

Get ready to embrace your inner curmudgeon with crankiness expert Steven Joseph. In his award-winning book A Grownup Guide to Effective Crankiness: The CrankaTsuris Method, we learned how to navigate and celebrate our grouchy moments. Now, in Cranky Superpowers: Life Lessons Learned from the Common CrankaTsuris Chronicles, our journey to mastering our moodiness takes a humorous twist guaranteed to have you chuckling out loud.

Peppered with captivating tales, both fresh and familiar, Cranky Superpowers unveils the often-missed hilarity in our everyday grumbles and groans. But it's not all laughter—this witty guide offers priceless insights into our hidden Cranky Superpowers. When harnessed correctly, they can ignite a more understanding, patient, and positively cranky version of ourselves.

Cranky Superpowers is a journey of self-discovery, one that entertains and enlightens. So, put on your favorite cape and tights, and get ready to unlock your potential, unleash your better self, and find a little bit of humor in the perfectly imperfect art of being human.