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January 27, 2011
National Book Publicist Charlie Barrett Featured Guest at Pump Up Your Book's Facebook Party
Hollywood, CA – - Award winning national book publicist Charlie Barrett (www.thebarrettco.com) will guest in a "Face Book Party" hosted by the leading book promo Internet firm Pump Up Your Book on Thursday, January 27th, 9-11pm EST. A free Kindle ($189 value!) will be given away during the session. Those interested can log on to http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=494281102448 to participate in this Net event and have a real time chat with Mr. Barrett, who heads The B...
January 21, 2011
Medical Thriller Author Frank Edwards on 'Final Mercy Virtual Book Tour'
Join Frank Edwards as he tours the blogosphere February 1-25 2011 to talk about his new medical thriller, Final Mercy (Zumaya Publications).
Frank was born in Rochester New York. In 1968 he entered the US Army and served a tour in Vietnam as a helicopter pilot. He received a BA with honors in English from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill then attended medical school at the University of Rochester, graduating with an MD in 1979. In 1989 he received an MFA in w...
January 20, 2011
Self-publishing: The Dawn of a New Era in Publishing
We have a special guest today! Charlie Barrett, Hollywood publicist to the stars, book publicist and owner of The Barrett Company, is here with us today to talk about self-publishing. Visit Charlie's website at www.thebarrettco.com.
Self-publishing: The Dawn of a New Era in Publishing
by Charlie Barrett
We have placed numerous self-published best seller authors as guests – experts on top TV, radio, newspapers and magazines these many past years at The Barrett Company...
January 14, 2011
From down and out to selling 20,000 books: Interview with former inmate and author Frank C. Matthews
Prodigious and profound author Frank C. Matthews' triumphant transformation from inmate to novelist has established him as a leading force in the world of urban literature. Armed with his mastery of the written word, Matthews has achieved feats that are only reserved for the most seasoned of writers, selling an unprecedented amount of books as a first-time author and self-publisher. When it comes to putting the urban voice – the human voice – on the page, Matthews has no...
January 13, 2011
Historical Fiction Author Chris Gavaler on 'School for Tricksters Virtual Book Tour'
Join Chris Gavaler as he tours the blogosphere February 7 – April 8 '11 to talk about his new historical fiction novel, School for Tricksters.
Chris is a Visiting Assistant Professor of English at Washington & Lee University. He's the author of Pretend I'm Not Here, a suspense novel. His fiction has appeared in over three dozen literary magazines, including Shenandoah, Boulevard, and Black Warrior Review. A playwright, he's a four-time winner of Outstanding Playwright...
January 11, 2011
Interview with 'Pairs' David Richards: 'I didn't know I had written a women's fiction novel.'
Pairs by David Richards is the story of Kayley and Adam, a single mom who makes her living writing greeting cards and a young carpenter; and Alexandra and Henry, a former stripper with dual identities and a math teacher with some unusual gender issues. The couples are connected through Henry and Adam, who are cousins, and through Kayley's friend Helen, who is also Henry's step-sister. As each couple builds a connection, the joint friendship turns into family. Kayley's...
January 7, 2011
Contemporary Romance Author Becky Due on 'The Dumpster Virtual Book Tour' Feb. 1
Join Becky Due, author of the contemporary romance novel, The Dumpster: One Woman's Search for Love (Due Publications), as she virtually tours the blogosphere February 1 – February 25 2011 to talk about her new book.
Becky Due is becoming the new voice of women's fiction. She has the courage, honesty and writing style for today's busy women, and she does not cringe away from hard issues. She will leave you feeling strong, self-confident, independent, and in control of your...
January 4, 2011
Interview with Mike O'Mary: 'Just realize going in that writing is only half the battle.'
Saying Goodbye is a collection of true stories about saying goodbye to the people, places and things in our lives. This is a powerful book that includes a number of sad stories, as well as some very funny ones. Taken together, the stories serve as amazing examples of people saying heartfelt goodbyes with grace, dignity, and good humor.
Saying Goodbye includes stories contributed by thirty-one authors from the United States, Canada, Ireland, United Kingdom, France, Italy...
January 3, 2011
Interview with humor columnist and author Rose A. Valenta
Political unrest. government scandal. corruption… extortion! What do all these things have in common? They are perfect targets for satire! In Sitting on Cold Porcelain by Rose A. Valenta, readers will find an amusing, perceptive, and laugh-out-loud take on the state of our country and our world, on celebrities and politicians, and all the news events that make us roll our eyes and groan.
Its satirical essays include "Giuliani's Gaffe Could Qualify for Political Darwin Award," "...
January 2, 2011
Book Publicist Charlie Barrett: 'My first PR job was with 20th Century Fox Films'
Professional national book publicist Charlie Barrett formed The Barrett Company in 1992 as a full service media relations and media marketing / communications agency. The Los Angeles headquartered firm offers 21st century integrated media outreach and media marketing expertise with an emphasis on the publishing and entertainment industries serving authors/publishers, Hollywood celebrities, motion pictures and television.
Since the firm's creation TBC has served authors with...
