The Report: March 9, 2026
In this issue of the Report, two authors share their book origin stories; the comics world shakes things up; and much more.
New and Noteworthy
Behind the Story: Alex KhayutinA writer reflects on crafting a book about his family's history. more
Publishers Charge Anna’s Archive with Copyright InfringementA group of publishers including the Big Five is taking legal action to prevent the pirate website Anna’s Archive from illegally copying and selling their copyrighted material. more
Indie Author Erika Randall on Using a Professional Review to Build CredibilityCheck out our latest in a series of testimonials from BookLife authors. more
Behind the Story: Melanie HillA veteran of the Royal Australian Air Force writes a middle grade novel. more
First Lines from BookLife Authors: March 2026First lines are the entry point into your book! Check out our latest roundup of great openers. more
Comics Retailers Get Creative Every Sunday at Bat City Comic Professionals, Shannon Live grabs a stack of new direct market releases, opens a bottle of wine, and starts livestreaming on YouTube, spending the next 90 minutes talking comics and cabernet. more
BookLife Opportunities
- Call for Submissions: Indie Spotlight: Our March Indie Spotlight will feature books on travel, food, and world cultures. To submit your book, email booklife@booklife.com with the subject line: "Indie Spotlight: Travel, Food, and World Cultures." 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!
From the Shelves: BookLife Titles on Our Radar
- 'Prison of Now' by Jon F. Harmon: Harmon delivers an ultimately hopeful meditation on middle age, family obligation, and the emotional claustrophobia that comes from trying to hold everyone together.
- 'Lessons in Coming and Going or Neti-Neti' by Rusty Glicksman: Though Glicksman travels the world in this reflective memoir (published posthumously), it is to India that he returns time and again.
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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.
 Misunderstood: Healing Jason Sutter by Jay Sherfey |
 The Food Lady by Ann Miles Sievers |
 From Woodstock to Wisdom ... A Boomer's Journey to 80 by Vicki Thomas |
 Liberty Landing by Gail Vida Hamburg |
 Waltz of the Illumined Soul by Otto Southern |
 The Monarch Alliance by Jessica James |
 Joy & the Butterfly by Susan Smith Jones, PhD |
 Gloria A Love Story by David Navarria |
 Scarlett Undone: A Novel by Tasha Gold |
Click here to see all the recent titles enrolled in PW Select, or click here to sign up your book for the program.
