Desiree Duffy

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Winners of the Book Publicists of Southern California Annual Awards

Seven Black Château authors to receive a prestigious Irwin Award at the the iconic Sportsmen’s Lodge during a dinner gala event. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Los Angeles, CA — Black Château congratulates several of its authors, plus all the winners, of the 24th Annual Book Publicists of Southern California (BPSC) Awards. The evening dinner event happens at

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Black Château Authors at Worldcon

Black Château Partners with the Greater Los Angeles Writers Society at Worldcon Several Black Château Authors Sign Books at the World Science Fiction Convention   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Los Angeles, CA — Black Château partners with the Greater Los Angeles Writers Society (GLAWS) to present an array of authors for in-booth book signings at this year’s

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Should Authors Turn Up Their Noses to Media Interviews?

Advice for Authors Who Want Positive Press By Desireé Duffy, Founder of Black Château As an author, one of your goals for a successful book promotion strategy is securing media interviews. Talking about your book’s message to your potential readers is a vital component of your PR and marketing mix. While every author hopes for high-profile

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3rd Annual Beach-Bound Book Bash

  YOU’RE INVITED! to the 3rd Annual Beach-Bound Book Bash Saturday, May 12, 2018 at TeaPop 5050 Vineland Ave., North Hollywood, CA 91601 (on the patio) 4pm to 6pm a casual tea theme + author readings + stock up on summer books + free tea and snacks FREE to attend. Must RSVP, space limited. 3rd

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Black Château Rocks!

Black Château Is an Absolute Asset to a Book Launch and with an Extensive Author Network Working with Desireé Duffy has been an invaluable experience and a great opportunity. Attentive and dedicated, she is professional and passionate about promotion and catering to an author’s individual needs. An absolute asset to a book launch and with

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I Love Black Château

Black Château Enterprises Has It Down to a Science I love Black Château Enterprises and I highly recommend them for all of your publishing endeavors. They have it down to a science. The process was very easy and if I had any questions they were answered in a timely manner.  Desireé really cares about her

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Maximize Visibility at Book Fairs and Conventions

Do you know how to work a book fair and get exposure for your book and your author profile? As an author, how do you take advantage of book fairs and conventions? Do you walk the show, meeting industry contacts? Do you sign your book and greet fans? Should you look for media opportunities? Do you need

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The Art and Commerce Conundrum: An Excerpt from WriterCon Magazine

Do you struggle with creating writing that fulfills your passion as opposed to that which fills your pocketbook? Are you in a conundrum about which path to follow? Or can you make these seemingly parallel roads converge?  With over two decades in marketing, branding, and PR, particularly focusing on writers who are both creative and

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Books That Make You Introduces Editorial Book Reviews

Books That Make You Introduces Editorial Book Reviews Authors and readers urged to brace themselves for lots of bookish fun with BTMY Book Reviews and Exclusive Promotional Opportunities. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Los Angeles, CA — Books That Make You (BTMY), the leading online platform for booklovers and authors, introduces editorial-style book reviews. With BTMY Book

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