I don’t watch much cable TV any more. With all the streaming content available and the ability to subscribe directly to channels and shows I like, I gave up my relationship with cable a long time ago. Imagine my reaction when I was forced to flip through cable channels while staying in a hotel recently. Channel
When I Needed to Break into the US Book Market, I Came to Black Château As a successful Italian author, I’ve written several books in Italian and they did very well in my home country. Then, I needed help launching them in the United States so I could break into the US book market.
I Can’t Sing Praises Loud Enough for Desireé and Her Team Working with Black Château and Desireé Duffy has been a professional pleasure and an amazing opportunity. I can’t say enough about how empowering it is to have a smart, knowledgeable woman help me get my literary works into and beyond the normal marketing windows
Few Book PR Firms Offer Better Proven Results for the Money than Black Château As a former PR agency owner and long-time author, I’m very picky about book PR firms. That said, Black Château Enterprises, and Desireé Duffy, are exceptional. I am so impressed not only with the volume of publicity, but the type of publicity
Black Château, the Horror Writer’s Association and George R. R. Martin at StokerCon 2017 Black Château participated in StokerCon 2017 as a proud sponsor. The annual conference for writers, publishers, and the literary world focuses on horror, sci-fi, fantasy and other types of genre and literary fiction. Presented by the Horror Writers Association (HWA), the
The Beach Bound Book Bash gave people the chance to stock up on their summer reading list. The event, held in Sherman Oaks, California, brought together a diverse array of authors. Each did a reading for the crowd. Authors also signed books and donated signed items to a raffle with the proceeds donated to the
Getting Readers Ready for Summer Reading with the Beach Bound Book Brunch Black Château hosted an array of authors to brunch with readers during the first-ever Beach Bound Book Brunch. Taking place at the delicious Anchor in Venice, California, May of 2016, the event included a reading with each author, signings, and a panel discussion
You want to give your book launch every chance to succeed, right? You’ve written your book. It’s gone through several stages of editing. The interior is laid out. Your cover art is slamming. You’re so excited. The publishing team has got to be, too, you’re sure. You’re just waiting on them to clue you in
If you’ve ever pruned roses, you’ll understand the thicket that is the current publishing situation. You want your book, like a bud, to blossom and bloom into all its grandeur. But you are faced with all these complexities, including deadheads, suckers, and, of course, many, many thorns. Let’s imagine this rosebush with two main branches:
How to Augment Your Income and Influence as a Writer In today’s gig economy, many writers want a side hustle to supplement their income. Or in some cases, it’s more about the value of networking and expanding one’s influence in the writing community. Either way, if you’re looking for ways to support your creative pursuits,
The new book in the bestselling “Hound Dogged” series, releasing August 6th, captures the 1950s rock music scene in a gripping coming-of-age story. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Denver, CO – Rebecca Hendricks, an author renowned for her vivid portrayal of the 1950s, is set to release her latest novel, “Hard Dog’s Night,” on August 6th. This
Workshop Presented for the Future of Publishing Online Conference As digital advancements in AI, robotics, and digital media saturate our lives, the natural human tendency will be to seek out and embrace humanity. As this happens, authors poised to present at events will have an advantage not only over technology, but authors who aren’t embracing
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