Welcome to Fiction Forward episode #8, a short book news roundup!

Welcome to Fiction Forward episode #8, a short book news roundup!

In an unfortunate twist Jay Asher, author of 13 Reasons Why, is on the wrong end of the #MeToo movement along with a few other YA authors. On the other hand, Penguin Random House has recently started a new diverse book imprint called Kokila.

Don’t forget to keep in touch via Twitter (@fiction_forward) or email (fictionforward@fictionistmag.com)!