Bestselling author William Bernhardt discusses the latest news from the world of books, offers writing tips, and interviews David Gaughran, book marketing expert and author of Amazon Decoded.

Chapter 1: Introduction
Two great new books on sale:
Final Verdict (Daniel Pike Legal Thriller #6) by William Bernhardt
The Jaguar Queen (Veritas Codex Paranormal Thriller #2) by Betsey Kulakowski

Chapter 2: News
a) Publishers Weekly creates a new virtual book show.
b) Josh Hawley finds a new publisher—distributed by Simon & Schuster.
c) Publishers Marketplace reports that book deals increased in 2020.
d) Ebook customers file antitrust lawsuit against Amazon.
e) The new President and VP star in their own comic books.
f) Braydon Harrington and Amanda Gorman (Inaugural Poet) have books forthcoming.
g) Call the Poetry Hotline!

Chapter 3: Writing Tips
Every author needs a good editor, and until the end of January, one of the best editors, Alicia Dean, is offering a great sale—only $200 for a content or developmental edit of the entire manuscript. Email Alicia@AliciaDean.com for details.

Chapter 4: Interview
Bernhardt talks to David Gaughran, author of a new edition of Amazon Decoded, on how writers can maximize their book sales in the current marketplace.

Chapter 5: Parting Words
Keep writing!