A great review of fellow Betty @ldeforest.bsky.social's debut novel, coming out in September. Link to review and preorder information in original post. #wtawpress #Bettybooks #upcomingrelease #debutnovel #literaryfiction #womenwriters #bookreview

Betty Books@bettybooks.bsky.social · 3w ago

We're delighted to share this wonderful review of ANY KIND OF KNOWN TOMORROW by Leah de Forest, forthcoming from Betty. Read the full review with the link in our bio or at www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...

This is an outstanding collection! Preorder and virtual launch information in tbe original post. #wtawpress #upcomingrelease #literaryfiction #shortstories

WTAW Press@wtawpress.bsky.social · 3w ago

In just 1 week, The Age of Migration by Kai Maristed will be released! ✨ Launching July 21 ✨ Preorder THE AGE OF MIGRATION with the link in our bio! www.wtawpress.org/product-page... Virtual Book Launch 📅 July 23 🕣 8:30 p.m. ET 💻 Register with the link in our bio or at tinyurl.com/tAoM-launch

Thrilled to have a story in the beautiful Ellipsis Zine! #flashfiction www.ellipsis-zine.com/writing/a-cr...

A Critical Review by Ilze Duarte

Flash Fiction: A Critical Review

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So happy and honored to be shortlisted for the David Bellos Translation Prize! #literarytranslation #Brazilianliterature

Excellent story collection!

WTAW Press@wtawpress.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Early praise for The Age of Migration from Nina McConigley 🌊📚 ✨ Launching July 21 — stay tuned for more previews, praise, and behind-the-scenes looks as we count down to publication. Preorder THE AGE OF MIGRATION with the link in our bio! www.wtawpress.org/product-page...

I highly recommend fellow Betty @ldeforest.bsky.social's substack on all things POV. You will benefit, as I do, from her brilliance and generosity. Her latest post is particularly illuminating, but you will learn from them all. #POV #literaryfiction thepovplaybook.substack.com?utm_campaign...

The Point of View Playbook | Leah De Forest | Substack

Point of view in fiction and narrative non-fiction—join me in being a little obsessed. Also, sometimes, a little book talk. Click to read The Point of View Playbook, by Leah De Forest, a Substack publ...

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You can read "Saturday" by Marilia Arnaud. in my translation, in the print edition of New England Review and on their website. #literatureintranslation #Brazilianliterature #shortstories #womenwriters nereview.com/article/satu...

Do you value literature in translation and have the means to contribute? #literatureintranslation #paytranslatorsfairly

Words Without Borders & WWB Campus@wwborders.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Starting in July, WWB contributors will receive 15% more for their work. To support these pay increases, we will need to raise a total of $30,000. But we can’t do it without you. It’s your LAST chance to support our Spring Fund Drive—can we count on your support? wwborders.live/2026SpringFundDrive

Bruna Dantas Lobato wrote an excellent introduction to this folio she organized for New Englad Review of works by authors from the northeast of Brazil. I'm thrilled to have my translation of a story by Marilia Arnaud in this issue & grateful to Bruna for the invitation. nereview.com/article/braz...

A clarification: Betty doesn't publish translations. If I am the only Betty author you know, and you know I am a literary translator, you may have assumed so. #WTAWPress #Bettybooks #opensubmissionperiod #submityourprosemanuscript

Ilze Duarte@ilzeduarte.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Starting today! #wtawpress #bettybooks #opensubmissionperiod #prosemanuscripts #womenwriters

Starting today! #wtawpress #bettybooks #opensubmissionperiod #prosemanuscripts #womenwriters

Betty Books@bettybooks.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Submissions to Betty Books are now OPEN! 🚨 If you've been waiting to submit your manuscript, now's your chance. Our submission manager is now open to accepting full-length prose manuscripts of any genre until August 31, 2026. Learn more and submit here 👉 buff.ly/7xZdiU6

Just finished reading @ericscottryon.bsky.social's debut novel I'M THE UNDERTOW, set in California's central coast. It made me think a lot, it made me feel a lot! #literaryfiction #debutnovel #californiacentralcoast #bookrecommendation

Reviewers looking for an outstanding debut: the novel ANY KIND OF KNOWN TOMORROW by @ldeforest.bsky.social (Leah de Forest) comes out in September from Betty, an imprint of WTAW Press. See her publicist's post below. #WTAWPress #Bettybooks #upcomingnovel #debutnovel #literaryfiction

Lauren Cerand Public Relations@laurencerand.com · 3mo ago

Very happy to have Leah’s brilliantly written and emotionally resonant debut on my autumn publicity list. Send me a message for review copies/media inquiries!

As you know by now, I'm an author-member of Betty, an imprint of WTAW Press. Here's a sample of outstanding books from the press and its imprint. #wtawpress #bettybooks #TBR #summerreads

WTAW Press@wtawpress.bsky.social · 2mo ago

We’ve got four books that will take you somewhere unexpected—whether it’s a surreal journey through time, a literary mystery, a memoir of survival, or a fierce, philosophical novel about art and power. 🔗 Link in bio or go to www.wtawpress.org/shop to pick up one of these titles for your next read!

Women writers: do you have a prose manuscript ready to submit? Read more about Betty and its upcoming submission period. #wtawpress #bettybooks #submityourprosemanuscript

Betty Books@bettybooks.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Come June 1st, we want you to be prepared to submit your manuscript to Betty Books. So what does that preparation mean? 🤔 Take a glimpse into how Betty operates and some of the guidelines for manuscript submissions. Learn more about the rest of our requirements and who we are at wtawpress.com/betty

Upcoming submission period at Betty #wtawpress #bettybooks #prosemanuscripts #submissionperiod

Betty Books@bettybooks.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Betty's submission period will officially open June 1, 2026. If you've been waiting for your chance to submit your manuscript to us, your chance is coming! Stay tuned for more information on our submission guidelines and keep an eye out for when submissions open here: buff.ly/OaDF97z

ANY KIND OF KNOWN TOMORROW by fellow Betty @ldeforest.bsky.social is now available for preorder! To take advantage of the limited-time discount, order now: www.wtawpress.org/shop

Leah De Forest@ldeforest.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Today, @bettybooks.bsky.social kicks off the preorder campaign for my debut novel, ANY KIND OF KNOWN TOMORROW. Order here for September 15th delivery in the US: www.wtawpress.org/product-page.... (It's at 20% for a limited time). Aussies: The book will be available in Australia. Stay tuned!

You're not receiving Betty's Corner, the Betty newsletter? Use the link in the original post to subscribe. #WTAWPress #Bettybooks #womenwriters #newsletters #supportsmallpresses

Betty Books@bettybooks.bsky.social · 3mo ago

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It's been eighteen months since The Book of Affects came into the world! Many thanks to Marilia Arnaud for entrusting me with her magnificent work, to Sundial House for publishing the book, and to everyone who has read it and spread the word. You can purchase it at cup.columbia.edu/book/the-boo...

My latest translation, "Dromedaries on the Sidewalk" by Brazilian author Claudia Nina, is the opening story in the current issue of Puerto del Sol. You can subscribe to the magazine or purchase individual issues. More information on www.puertodelsol.org. #literatureintranslation #shortstory

Fellow Betty @ldeforest.bsky.social's debut novel ANY KIND OF KNOWN TOMORROW is coming out in September. Start getting to know this extraordinary writer now! #wtawpress #bettybooks #thebettys #womenwriters #debutnovels #literaryfiction #supportsmallpresses

Betty Books@bettybooks.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Did you know Betty author @ldeforest.bsky.social is a Senior Editor at Bloom and runs The POV Playbook? Both pages are worthwhile resources for writers of all ages, experience levels, and persuasions. Do yourself a favor and check them out! Bloom: bit.ly/4cBUEqq POV Playbook: bit.ly/4mX1Kt9

I'm late for Earth Day, but not late to recommend this multilayered literary mystery: If The Owl Calls by fellow Betty Sharon White. #WTAWPress #Bettybooks #thebettys #crimenovels #literarymystery #womenwriters #supportsmallpresses

Betty Books@bettybooks.bsky.social · 4mo ago

For Earth Day, we're considering the stories that shape how we understand the world around us. 🌎🌳 If the Owl Calls by @sharonw.bsky.social takes place during a time of environmental resistance in Norway, where a political conflict becomes something much more personal. Learn more: bit.ly/4cpWhWM

Here's an article I wrote a few years ago for @hopscotch-tr.bsky.social on AI and literary translation. This discussion will only become more relevant in the coming years. I invite you to read all the articles in the forum: hopscotchtranslation.com/2023/09/19/s... #writingisforhumans #translation

@bettybooks.bsky.social is only three years old, and look at all our titles! You can buy If The Owl Calls, The Boat Not Taken, and Take Me With You Next Time now. Stay tuned for preorder information for Any Kind of Known Tomorrow. To shop for Betty (and WTAW Press) books go to www.wtawpress.org/shop

Betty Books@bettybooks.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Looking for your next read, but don't know what to choose? 🤔 We’re pairing stories you already adore with Betty titles that hit the same emotional notes, whether it’s sharp wit, heart-stopping tension, or unforgettable characters. Swipe and let us know which one steals your heart! 📚✨

Here's my latest blog post. I write about getting my first book-length in the library, the importance of book reviews for that and other purposes, and how to find reviewers. This post is geared towards emerging literary translators. www.ilzeduarteliterarytranslator.com/post/getting...

Getting your book in the library and the importance of book reviews

I am thrilled to see my book-length translation, The Book of Affects by Brazilian author Marilia Arnaud, in the new books section of my local library. This is my first published book, and as a newbie,...

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Why are preorders so important? Fellow Betty Leah De Forest explains this briefly and directs us to more information. Thank you, @ldeforest.bsky.social! #wtawpress #bettybooks #womenwriters #supportsmallpresses #whypreorder

Leah De Forest@ldeforest.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Ever wondered about preorders? Preorders help publishers determine the best print run: enough to meet demand, not so many that a big surplus will wind up in a warehouse. If booksellers see preorders for a book, they know there’s demand for it. = Preorders help set up a book for success.

This month's Betty's Corner. If you aren't receiving our newsletter yet, you can subscribe at the link in the original post. #WTAWPress #BettyBooks #womenwriters #newsletters #supportsmallpresses

Betty Books@bettybooks.bsky.social · 4mo ago

What’s a book that fooled you—in the best way? From shocking twists to narrators you can’t quite trust, this month’s Betty’s Corner is all about the stories that surprised us. Let us know if you decide to add a few of these books to your TBR list! Subscribe to our newsletter: bit.ly/3ZC1JA2

C. S. Soares escreveu uma biografia de Machado de Assis, que inclui novas descobertas sobre o nosso maior escritor e narra sua vida com um estlio belo e envovente, como se fosse um romance. O primeiro dos dois volumes encontra-se 'a venda.

Machado de Assis Online, por Cláudio Soares@mdassisonline.bsky.social · 4mo ago

O gênio literário não sobrevive sozinho. A trajetória de Machado foi sustentada por redes invisíveis de afeto, alianças de bastidores e irmandades que acolheram o talento quando as portas oficiais se fecharam. Leia em Machado: O Filho do Inverno.

Hey, Massachusetts folks! Don't miss this in-person reading featuring WTAW Press authors on April 30! concordart.org/event-pods/i... #wtawpress #bettybooks #ConcordArtReadingSeries #supportsmallpresses

WTAW Press@wtawpress.bsky.social · 4mo ago

We’re excited to share that WTAW Press authors will be featured in Concord Art’s Independent Press Prose Reading Series on April 30! This series, created by Tracy Winn, was modeled after Peg Alford Pursell's WTAW national reading series. Peg will be on hand to discuss WTAW and Betty.

The Bettys in Baltimore! AWP was exciting and productive, but to me these off-site encounters were the truest moments of being in community with fellow writers. #wtawpress #bettybooks #AWP26 #writingcommunity

Betty Books@bettybooks.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Take a look at our March wrap-up! Bettys @ilzeduarte.bsky.social, @magdabartkowska.bsky.social, and @ldeforest.bsky.social took Baltimore by storm at the beginning of the month. From AWP to an offsite reading with @vineleavespress.bsky.social to Leah De Forest's panel, March was packed!