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How Hachette’s Romance Powerhouse Tracks Trends, Builds Bestsellers, And Defines The Genre’s Next Chapter

On any given day inside Hachette Book Group’s Forever imprint, the mood is part newsroom, part crystal ball. Manuscripts...

Mara Brock Akil Launches Her Debut Novel: The Revelation Of Dionne Daphne

Mara Brock Akil has worked as a groundbreaking storyteller for the past few decades, shaping television history. Launching her...

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How Black Women Are Using Juneteenth To Increase Their Profits

As we welcome the summer solstice and longer days, an important holiday for the Black culture is fast approaching in the month of June....

By: Candis McDow · 2 months ago

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4 Ways To Unplug During National Screen-Free Week

As the last month of spring (meteorologically speaking) begins, the weather offers the perfect opportunity to utilize the essentials of life. We can all...

By: Candis McDow · 3 months ago

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Amy DuBois Barnett On Manifesting Big Goals And Achieving Them

Amy DuBois Barnett has spent nearly 30 years deciding whose stories get told. As the editors-in-chief of Honey, Teen People, and Ebony, Amy led...

By: Kerbi Lynn · 4 months ago

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Books By Women Are Dominating Movie Adaptations In 2025-2026

In recent years, talented female screenwriters have dynamically shifted the literary landscape by adapting more women’s novels into films. This exciting trend challenges the...

By: Varsha Pai · 8 months ago

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5 Women Empowerment Books To Add To Your Reading List This Fall

As the leaves begin to turn and the air grows crisp, fall presents the perfect opportunity to curl up with books that challenge, inspire,...

By: Taylor Bushey · 10 months ago

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Author Meghan Cathlin On Her Debut Book And How To Live ‘Heart First’

Former producer of live music events turned speaker and author, Meghan Cathlin grew up in Texas, and after a difficult upbringing...

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Healing Through Stories: How Dr. Letisha Jefferson Is Reimagining Pediatric Care

New seasons often bring fresh routines, wellness checkups, and for many families, a trip to the pediatrician. For many...

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When Women Tell Their Stories, Industries Shift: Inside Her Agenda And Hachette’s ‘Off The Page’ Event

“[The industry] won’t change on its own,” said Carrie Bloxson, Chief People Officer at Hachette Book Group. “It’s going to change when people like...

By: Giovanna Acosta · 11 months ago

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How Eugenia Cheng Is Redefining What It Means To Be A Mathematician

Eugenia Cheng wears many hats: mathematician, pianist, professor, author and scientist-in-residence at The School of The Art Institute of Chicago. With perseverance and vision,...

By: Candis McDow · 11 months ago

Entertainment

New Memoirs By Women Of Color That Inspire Leadership

Leadership isn’t always about titles. It’s also about truth, impact, and the paths we build behind the curtain. There’s a powerful wave of memoirs...

By: Tyerra Drake · 12 months ago

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Celebrate Caribbean Heritage With These 8 Powerful, Beautiful Reads By Women Authors

The Caribbean is pure magic. And since June is Caribbean Heritage Month, it’s the perfect time to take in a culture that is alive...

By: Janell Hazelwood, MAOL · 1 year ago

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Daria Burke On Reclaiming Her Story, Redefining Success, And The Science Behind Healing

Daria Burke is a marketer, storyteller, and writer, and in her forthcoming memoir, she details her journey growing up with trauma and a self-exploration...

By: Edikan Umoh · 1 year ago

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8 Women Authors Shaping Contemporary Literature

Literature is about more than telling stories; it is about sharing perspectives and experiences that can open our eyes....

Career

4 Ways To Become A Full-Time Author

Unlike regular careers, the path to becoming an author can be unconventional. There is no blueprint, and you have...

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Bookmarked: New Books By Black Women Authors To Add To Your Reading List

In a hyper-online world, sometimes it’s nice to take a break and curl up with a good book. Brew a cup of tea, let...

By: Wanda Duncan · 2 years ago

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These Books Are All About The Greatness Of Women In Sports

Women in sports have continuously pushed boundaries and defied expectations. They continue to make history through their extraordinary achievements. Their stories of resilience and...

By: Payton Hart · 2 years ago

Entertainment

Valeisha Butterfield’s SEED Media Debuts ‘The Memo,’ A Film On Women Of Color In The Workplace

Valeisha Butterfield is a master storyteller. Her distinguished career in tech and entertainment, including key leadership roles at Google and the Recording Academy, speaks...

By: Lauren Mayo · 2 years ago

How Hachette’s Romance Powerhouse Tracks Trends, Builds Bestsellers, And Defines The Genre’s Next Chapter

Mara Brock Akil Launches Her Debut Novel: The Revelation Of Dionne Daphne

How Black Women Are Using Juneteenth To Increase Their Profits

4 Ways To Unplug During National Screen-Free Week

Amy DuBois Barnett On Manifesting Big Goals And Achieving Them

Books By Women Are Dominating Movie Adaptations In 2025-2026

5 Women Empowerment Books To Add To Your Reading List This Fall

Author Meghan Cathlin On Her Debut Book And How To Live ‘Heart First’

Healing Through Stories: How Dr. Letisha Jefferson Is Reimagining Pediatric Care

When Women Tell Their Stories, Industries Shift: Inside Her Agenda And Hachette’s ‘Off The Page’ Event

How Eugenia Cheng Is Redefining What It Means To Be A Mathematician

New Memoirs By Women Of Color That Inspire Leadership

Celebrate Caribbean Heritage With These 8 Powerful, Beautiful Reads By Women Authors

Daria Burke On Reclaiming Her Story, Redefining Success, And The Science Behind Healing

8 Women Authors Shaping Contemporary Literature

4 Ways To Become A Full-Time Author

Top 10 HBCU Authors To Read This Homecoming Season

Bookmarked: New Books By Black Women Authors To Add To Your Reading List

These Books Are All About The Greatness Of Women In Sports

Valeisha Butterfield’s SEED Media Debuts ‘The Memo,’ A Film On Women Of Color In The Workplace