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
Can You Resist These Books? Mystery, sci-fi, fantasy, comedy, adventure, empowerment: which type of book intrigues you the most? Read these tantalizing book excerpts and see if you simply must read more, or if you’re able to resist the allure. You be the judge, you might be surprised at which book piques your interest. Baker’s Dozen: A Lexi Fagan Mystery
The Write Time Is Now: 4 Ways to Overcome Your Writing Obstacles By Desireé Duffy As first seen on equites.com So, you’re a writer, but you never find time to write? Projects pile up, deadlines go whooshing by — making the sound that Douglas Adams so enjoyed — and you sit slumped over a keyboard
Summer is here! Before heading out the door to enjoy the warm weather, make sure you have your sunglasses, sunblock, and don’t forget that summer book. Take a look at the summer’s hottest reads and stock up on your reading list. Find the book that’s just right to take on vacation, bring to the beach, or read
Your 2004 Cellphone Headshot Doesn’t Cut It: Why You Need Professional Photography Now Article first appeared on Equities.com One of the most important—but frequently neglected—tools an author needs, is a headshot or portrait. As someone who has worked in public relations, and who promotes authors and personalities, I’ve seen my share of headshots that worked against
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
International Day of Happiness is March 20, 2018. The purpose of the Global holiday is to reclaim and spread happiness. The International Day of Happiness pledge is: “I will try to create more happiness in the world around me”. Take part in the movement and help create a happier world by focusing on relationships and
Award-winning author of Love Sick returns with flash essays that uncover the emotional aftershocks hidden in life’s smallest moments. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Grand Rapids, MI – Acclaimed author and memoirist Sue William Silverman returns with “Selected Misdemeanors: Essays at the Mercy of the Reader”, a visceral and revelatory collection of flash nonfiction that examines the
Every author dreams of that big launch moment—the day your book hits the world and instantly takes off. But here’s the truth: success in book marketing rarely looks like a single explosive event. It’s more like a steady, glowing ember that needs to be stoked over time. If you’re an author wondering how to market
Author Nation 2024 with Kevin Smith on stage – Horeshoe Hotel & Casino – Las Vegas, Nevada – Photo by Arpit Mehta New partnerships connect the virtual power of The BookFest with leading in-person events to strengthen the reader-writer community nationwide. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Los Angeles, CA – The BookFest Adventure, the recognized name in
“six to carry the casket and one to say the mass” invites readers to examine identity, belonging, and faith through intimate and transformative storytelling. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Seattle, WA – Author Bill Hulseman releases his powerful debut, “six to carry the casket and one to say the mass”, on July 8, 2025. A soul-baring essay
Explore moments from Black Château’s unforgettable weekend at one of the country’s top book festivals. On April 26 and 27, 2025, the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books returned to the University of Southern California, drawing readers, writers, and publishers from across the country. Black Château was there once again, featuring a dynamic group of
