In this episode, we'll catch up on publishing news, continue our global independent bookstore visits, and learn how publishers keep an author's writing style consistent and how you can do the same.

• Escents Bookcase - Featured Bookstore
• Island Press Submission Guidelines
• Graphic Novel Sales for 2021
• LGBTQIA+ Romance Is Booming
• Congress Investigates Book Banning in Schools
• Amazon Returns Policy Petition
• Brandon Sanderson's Record-Breaking Kickstarter
• PEN America Report Documents Massive Spike in Book Bans
• Free Writing Tips

Music licensed from Storyblocks:

“More Jam Please” by Raighes Factory

“Prelude (Entering The Thickspace)” by Humans Win

“Hip Hop Beat Gushito” by Gushito

“The Tune of Nature” by Gushito