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B&N Press June 2026 Newsletter

Make This Summer One for the Books! The June 2026 newsletter is packed with reasons to celebrate! From Audiobook Appreciation Month and exciting publishing insights to Pride Month, Juneteenth, author spotlights, special promotions, and a refreshed BN.com experience. This issue ...

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Indie Author Spotlight: Maddox Grey

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Indie Author Spotlight: Maddox Grey

Celebrating Maddox Grey Maddox Grey writes the kinds of stories they loved growing up: action-packed adventures filled with mythology, morally grey...

B&N Press May 2026 Newsletter

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B&N Press May 2026 Newsletter

May Your Books Flourish This Spring As spring settles in, it’s the perfect time to refresh your publishing strategy and invest in the tools that help...

Updates to the B&N Press Self-Publishing Program – May 2026

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Updates to the B&N Press Self-Publishing Program – May 2026

At Barnes & Noble Press, our mission has always been simple: to empower independent authors and creators. To continue providing the best experience for...

This Week’s Five Favorite Indie eBooks

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This Week’s Five Favorite Indie eBooks

This week’s five favorite indie eBooks are buzzing right off the page! From action-packed suspense to heart-melting passion, there is not a single...

Indie Author Spotlight: Dan Ames

Author Guest Posts & Interviews

Indie Author Spotlight: Dan Ames

Celebrating Dan Ames Dan Ames has built a successful career writing high-stakes stories. Best known for series including The Jack Reacher Cases and The Joe...

B&N Press Web Series, Ep.25 – Standing Out in a Crowded Market with 99designs by Vista

Author Guest Posts & Interviews

B&N Press Web Series, Ep.25 – Standing Out in a Crowded Market with 99designs by Vista

With more books being published than ever before, standing out is no longer optional and thanks to 99designs by Vista, they make it easier than ever. While...

The Most Anticipated Indie Book Releases of May 2026

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The Most Anticipated Indie Book Releases of May 2026

Our most anticipated indie books of May 2026 are here and your summer reading list just got a serious upgrade. A page-turner for every mood, every taste,...

B&N Press Web Series, Ep.24 – The Rules of Rapid Release with Susan Stoker

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B&N Press Web Series, Ep.24 – The Rules of Rapid Release with Susan Stoker

In this episode of the B&N Press Web Series, New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Susan Stoker joins us to break down...

B&N Press April 2026 Newsletter

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B&N Press April 2026 Newsletter

A Season of Writing & Renewal April showers mean your creativity is ready to blossom! This month, don’t miss our virtual event with bestselling...

20 Questions with… Kellie Coates Gilbert

20 Questions

20 Questions with… Kellie Coates Gilbert

Kellie Coates Gilbert may have started in the courtroom, but it’s the stories she tells that make the strongest case for why she’s a USA Today...

Building a Sustainable Social Media Strategy for Authors

Industry Tips & Tricks

Building a Sustainable Social Media Strategy for Authors

A strong social media strategy for authors is essential for self-publishing success, but it should never come at the expense of your writing. When used...

The Most Anticipated Indie Book Releases of April 2026

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The Most Anticipated Indie Book Releases of April 2026

Spring has sprung and our most anticipated indie book releases of April 2026 are bursting off the page! From stadiums to sandbars and even a trip through...