This is interesting to read. There is so much that goes into book PR. Amazing when it all lands…disappointing when it doesn’t. Love your substacks. So insightful!
Loved this! Thank you both. PR felt like this mysterious force powered by media gods and caffeine… turns out it’s about kindness, stamina, and showing up (even when mildly unhinged?) Off to write a thoughtful blog post, support three other authors, and hold it together while staring longingly at the "New Fiction" table. :)
This is so interesting, and useful prep for me as I'm making a more focussed return to social media for my book stuff.
I also think it is always good to be reminded that authors, agents, editors, publicists, marketers, and booksellers are all often in a similar position, sending stuff they love and believe in out into the world and hoping that luck strikes and it lands as well as it deserves to!
It’s always so interesting to see the perspective from the PR teams, and this was a keen reminder that so much goes into the overall success and visibility of a book.
This is interesting to read. There is so much that goes into book PR. Amazing when it all lands…disappointing when it doesn’t. Love your substacks. So insightful!
So interesting - especially the reminder to engage, rather than promote. And hope you're enjoying your new home!
Thanks for these insights, very interesting.
Thanks for reading!
Loved this! Thank you both. PR felt like this mysterious force powered by media gods and caffeine… turns out it’s about kindness, stamina, and showing up (even when mildly unhinged?) Off to write a thoughtful blog post, support three other authors, and hold it together while staring longingly at the "New Fiction" table. :)
Thank you for reading!
A dream author? How about Tom Hanks : )
This has been a really insightful peek behind the curtains! It's good to see what happens (and what needs to happen) to make a book really successful.
Thanks for reading!
Really interesting to hear from a publicist - thank you!
Thanks for reading, Sue!
Congratulations on your new home!! Thank you again for demystifying the process for us!
Thank you and it’s my pleasure x
Congrats on the new place! 🥳
This is so interesting, and useful prep for me as I'm making a more focussed return to social media for my book stuff.
I also think it is always good to be reminded that authors, agents, editors, publicists, marketers, and booksellers are all often in a similar position, sending stuff they love and believe in out into the world and hoping that luck strikes and it lands as well as it deserves to!
Thank you and I agree x
Thank you Phoebe! I enjoyed the interview and reminded myself of so many of the things a publicist does.
💖 you more than anyone do A LOT! Your authors are v lucky Alison!
It’s always so interesting to see the perspective from the PR teams, and this was a keen reminder that so much goes into the overall success and visibility of a book.
Thanks Michelle 💖💖💖
Thank you for such an insightful interview!
Thanks for reading!
Love this so much, especially about needing to generate that buzz so a book gets seen. Brilliant.
Thank you!
What an excellent interview. This was a great read and informative. Thanks!
Thankyou for reading!
This was brilliant to read! And from an absolute powerhouse publicist!
Thanks for reading! Isn’t she great!
Thank you for sharing, this was an erudite read. Congrats on the house purchase and best wishes for the move! Hamza x
Thanks so much!