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M.G. is a stay-at-home-mother of three, self-proclaimed coffee addict, wife, and lover of all things spicy. Her debut novel, Bound To You, was released in December, 2025.

Tyler Tarter is an Amazon best-selling author who grew up throughout the western United States. After a few years of living in Brazil and on the East Coast, he pursued his two loves. He currently spends his days working in the IT and Cyber Security field and his nights at a laptop writing. With five novels and several short stories published, with his next book coming out on 9/16/25, he’s hard at work bringing the stories in his mind to life.

With the used book market growing at a faster rate than new books, it’s important for authors to tap into inclusive ways to connect with readers and monetize their used books.

QR codes have allowed many businesses to offer better experiences to their users, yet the book industry has been slower to adopt them.

Effective book marketing allows authors and publishers to realize the full potential of their work, but it can be hard to know where to start. Here are 7 ways that authors and publishers can get started with book marketing.

Whether you’re still in the research and writing process of your first book and are looking to connect with other writers or you are an established author with several books under your belt and are looking to expand your readership, community is critical to your success.