Author Spotlight
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There Are Days When the World Feels Overwhelming.
What if you could simply sleep through it all? The headlines never seem to stop. Problems pile on top of one another. Work, family, finances, politics, the environment, technology, expectations. Every generation has imagined what it might be like to step away from it all, even if only for a little while. A long vacation.…
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You Can Go Home Again. It Just Won’t Be the Same.
There’s an old saying that you can never go home again. Whether or not that’s true depends on what we mean by “home.” Most of us carry two versions of the places where we grew up. One exists in memory, populated by familiar faces, favorite streets, and routines that once felt permanent. The other exists…
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Celebrating the Release of The Valley of the Blue Moon
Today is one of the reasons we love what we do. At Current Words Publishing, every publication day is a celebration—not just of a finished book, but of the months (and often years) of dedication that brought it to life. Today we’re delighted to celebrate the release of C.K. Bougae’s debut novel, The Valley of the Blue Moon.…
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Creatures of Habit Receives a California Book Watch Recommendation
One of the greatest pleasures of independent publishing is watching a book continue to find new readers long after launch. We’re delighted to share that Creatures of Habit by Alexander Brito has been featured in the July 2026 issue of California Book Watch, where it received a thoughtful and generous recommendation from the reviewers at the Midwest Book Review. Rather…
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Why We Never Really Outgrow Ghost Stories
Every family seems to have one. It might be the story of an abandoned house no one wanted to enter after dark. The old neighbor who claimed to see something impossible. The stretch of road everyone drove a little faster. The unexplained sound that became a favorite tale at holiday gatherings. Whether we believe these…
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Today is the Last Chance to Join the Avengers of the Sun Advance Reader Team!
There’s still time to request a complimentary Advance Reader Copy of Avengers of the Sun, Ken Davis’ historical novel of espionage, betrayal, and romance during the Roman civil war between Constantine and Maxentius. If you enjoy historical fiction, military history, political intrigue, and unforgettable characters, we’d love to have you join the advance reader team. Advance…
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Almost Every Bad Decision Begins as a Favor.
Most of us would like to believe we’d recognize the moment our lives were about to change forever. We imagine dramatic crossroads: a life-or-death decision, an unexpected diagnosis, a winning lottery ticket, or an opportunity too good to refuse. Fiction often trains us to expect these turning points, complete with flashing warning signs that tell…
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✨ Author Spotlight: C.K. Bougae ✨
We’re excited to introduce C.K. Bougae and celebrate the launch of her new author website! C.K. is the author of The Valley of the Blue Moon, a fantasy novel filled with mystery, magic, and unforgettable choices. As she prepares for publication, we invite you to get to know her, learn more about her upcoming novel, and…
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There Is Something Different About Reading in the Summer.
Why do we love a good beach read? Perhaps it’s the slower pace of a vacation, a quiet afternoon on the porch, or the sound of waves in the background. Whatever the setting, summer often gives us permission to read for pure enjoyment. We aren’t studying for a class or researching a project. We’re simply…
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A Fantasy With Heart, a World Built on Loss, Hope, and Discovery
One of the pleasures of fantasy is discovering worlds that feel both extraordinary and emotionally familiar. The best fantasy novels don’t simply transport us somewhere new. They remind us that courage, loss, hope, and love exist no matter the world in which a story unfolds. That balance is one of the strengths of Shattered Energy: A…
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What If the Detectives Hunting Supernatural Villains Weren’t Entirely… Human?
Some mysteries require more than a sharp eye and a magnifying glass. In Terror by Night: The Supernatural Affairs of Madison Cavendish and Sue SunMountain, James Goodridge introduces readers to an unforgettable investigative duo: Madison Cavendish, a vampire detective, and Sue SunMountain, his Lycan partner and romantic interest. Together, they tackle strange cases that exist where…
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Why Advance Reader Copies Matter (and How You Can Help an Indie Author)
Every book begins with a single reader. Long before a novel appears on bookstore shelves or starts climbing online bestseller lists, it often finds its first audience through Advance Reader Copies, commonly known as ARCs. An ARC is simply a complimentary pre-publication copy of a book shared with readers before or shortly after release. In…
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Author Interview: Jason Knightman on A Thread of Waking Light and the World of Talvanis
by David Yurkovich Current Words Publishing is proud to introduce Jason Knightman, author of A Thread of Waking Light, the first book in a planned nine-volume epic fantasy series set in the richly imagined world of Talvanis. Part worldbuilding tour de force, part intimate character study, A Thread of Waking Light is a story steeped…
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Welcome In, Black History Month
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Dan Cohen’s Father’s Dementia Made Dan Into an Author, and One of Our Partners
When did you become a writer? For myself, I had been a writing since elementary school. I began as a playwright. I would write one-act comedy skits I would coerce my friends into performing with me. Fortunately for me, the teachers at Leedom Elementary School were very encouraging, and they always managed to find a…
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In the Spotlight | Ignoring Alva by Emilie Khair
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In the Spotlight | A Witch Awakens by Ellis Elliott
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Thank You For This Morning, Authors
Thank You, Authors—Here’s to 2026! Every month, Current Words hosts a free Author Marketing Meeting for our clients—past and present. These sessions are a space where writers come together to learn, share, and grow. We explore practical strategies that help authors find new readers, boost visibility, and increase book sales. It’s one of the ways…
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In the Spotlight | Dreams of the Return by Alan Bern
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R. David Fulcher’s ASTEROID 6 Wins Wild Card Award at the 2025 Halloween Book Festival
We’re thrilled to share that R. David Fulcher’s short story collection, ASTEROID 6 AND OTHER TALES OF COSMIC HORROR, has been awarded the 2025 Halloween Book Festival’s Wild Card Award. Hosted annually in Hollywood, the Halloween Book Festival celebrates the best and scariest works of the season, honoring excellence in genres ranging from horror, science…