Media & Creators | Profiles of Rising Voices

Bookstr sits down with USA Today bestselling author Denise Williams to discuss The Re-Do List and crafting romance grounded in healing and representation.Across her body of work, Denise Williams has created space for love stories that center green-flag heroines, address realistic social issues, and balance humor and heart. Her latest novel, The Re-Do List, is no exception; it follows the main characters as they navigate loss, shifting identities, and the quiet courage it takes to believe somethi...

Before Hannah Orenstein became a women’s lifestyle editor and a published author with five books under her belt, she was navigating the wild world of post-grad life in New York City — juggling internships, deadlines, and, unexpectedly, a job as a professional matchmaker. The gig wasn’t glamorous, and it definitely wasn’t her dream job, but it ultimately launched her into the writing career she hadn’t yet imagined for herself. “Zero marriages, zero relationships, zero situationships — like, I did...

As the new school year approaches, college students are hustling to prepare their wish lists of must-have items that’ll make adjusting (or readjusting) to campus life a breeze. Creating a wishlist is the ultimate hack to keep all your dream products in one place, making sure you’re set up for a successful school year. For those leaving home for the first time, a solid wish list can ease the college transition by covering all the essentials and comforts that’ll make your dorm feel like a cozy san...

Is your back-to-school to-do list looking a little too intimidating? Don’t worry, I guarantee you are not alone. Whether you’re a seasoned back-to-school packer or new to the excitement and challenges of getting ready for college, preparing for a new academic year can be overwhelming, to say the least. In the midst of finalizing class schedules, looking for part-time jobs, and still trying to just enjoy your summer break, back-to-school packing season is always looming on the horizon, reminding...

Alyah Chanelle Scott may play a student-athlete struggling to find her place at school on HBO Max’s The Sex Lives of College Girls, but in real life, the Houston-raised 26-year-old has already found so much success in her career — as well as confidence in herself. Now, she’s ready to pass what she’s learned along to the next generation of college girls.Scott is best known for her role as Whitney Chase in SLOCG, but she’s also wildly accomplished behind the scenes. She is the executive producer o...