Happy Friday the 13th to all you superstitious folks out there!

(Just to be safe, we’re not walking under any ladders.)

A Q&A with family therapist Laurie B. Levine on her new book. [John Valerie]

So like, how obsessed with books are you really? [Buzzfeed]

5 suggestions to brightening an author’s attitude [Brad Graber]

7 ways authors can jumpstart branding for 2017 [SDBR]

Things authors need to remember when doing their own pr. [DBW]

Indie bookstores ended 2016 on a high note. [PW]

A list of books for dog lovers – I’ve read about half of these! [Bustle]

Wake me up when Winds of Winter is actually released. [Paste]

15 book blogs authors need to follow! [SMW]

Neil Gaiman, JK Rowling and more on how they revise. [LitHub]

3 keys for authors to produce social media engagement. [DBW]

How to go from author to book publisher. [The Book Designer]

Some writing goals to consider for 2017. [Worried Writer]

Hybrid, traditional, self publish: which route should you choose? [Jane Friedman]

If you’re going to be an author then you automatically have a brand. [The Creative Penn]

Already off to a shaky start for your New Year’s Resolution? Tips to stay on track. [HuffPost]

Some broad New Years “goals” for writers. [WOW]

What do you think of these marketing trends for 2017? [PR Daily]

Great article by Samita Sarkar on how self-publishing is a boon to the industry. [HuffPost]

Amazon book review guide for indie authors. [PW]

It’s internet, not Internet, according to the Associated Press. [PR Daily]

Blog review of “Now I Know It’s Not My Fault” by Laurie B. Levine. [Aspiring Wordsmith]

Blog review of “The Intersect” by Brad Graber. [NovelGossip]

What’s ahead for bookselling in 2017? [PW]

Self-publishing predictions for 2017. [ALLi]

A calendar of 2017 writing competitions for indie authors. [WWW]

Already miss WestWorld? Here’s 10 books to read until season 2’s 2018 premiere. [Paste]

What skills will marketers demand in 2017? [PR Daily]

Book Court may be closing, but it’s Emma Straub to the rescue! [Emma Straub]

Grammy noms came in this week. [WSJ]

Google ads tips for indie authors. [PW]

Why you need an author platform. [SDBR]

For some reason George RR Martin felt he needed to clarify that Game of Thrones won’t have a happy ending. [Telegraph]

Speaking of GRRM, a non-update about Winds of Winter. [Mic]

NPR has released their annual “Best Books”! [NPR]

It’s almost winter, which makes me think about how a literary vacation would be real nice right now. [Flavorwire]

Very good points in this article – are small publishers doing all the hard work? [Guardian]