“As a clinical psychologist, I spend a lot of time helping patients bring in the best tools and resources they can find to help them achieve their goals. As a fledgling author in the field of mental health and wellness, I am thrilled to have taken my own advice when it came time to spread the word about my book, A Deeper Wellness! Thanks to Smith’s unstinting professionalism, and the enthusiastic efforts, guidance, and the support of Janet Shapiro and Lydia Rasmussen, I’ve reached millions of TV, radio, print, and online audiences in a few short months. If you’re looking for results above and beyond your wildest expectations, look no further!
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One of Canada’s highest-rated clinical psychologists, Dr. Monica Vermani provides a multi-faceted treatment approach in treating adolescents and adults suffering from trauma/abuse, mood, anxiety, substance addictions, and other related conditions and disorders, as well as family and couples therapy. Dr. Vermani believes that good mental health doesn’t just happen, that it deserves the same time, attention, understanding, and effort as our physical wellbeing. Dr. Vermani’s latest book, A Deeper Wellness: Conquering Stress, Mood, Anxiety and Traumas, and its online companion, A Deeper Wellness Life Lessons mental health program, provide the tools to create a deep, authentic sense of wellness and wellbeing. Over the last several months, she has been featured on media outlets such as CTV News, News Channel 8 WFLA, Great 38 WTTA, Bloom, Well and Good, HuffPost, Martha Stewart, CNN Health and publishes her own blog on Psychology Today, A Deeper Wellness.
““Since my initial contact with Smith Publicity, I have been impressed with each team member. Corinne Moulder fielded by initial query and quickly set a meeting to discuss my book project and how Smith could assist me in meeting my goals, which were not simply marketing goals. With perspicacity and celerity, Corinne made me realize that book publicity begins first with my profile as an author and expert. The months before the book release were crucial to building my profile so that when the book was released, the foundation was in place for book marketing. Olivia McCoy was crucial in the pre-publication phase, shaping the campaign that would continue for approximately five months. I worked most closely with Lydia Rasmussen, who effectively pitched to major podcasts in my field and found numerous writing opportunities and expert commentary opportunities. She is a crackerjack and became a trusted advisor on my marketing venture. Should I have need of a publicity team again, Smith Publicity will be my first and only stop.”
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Peg O’Connor, Ph.D., is a Professor of Philosophy at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, Minnesota, specializing in moral philosophy, feminist philosophy, and addiction studies. Author of Life on the Rocks: Finding Meaning in Addiction and Recovery (Central Recovery Press, 2016), she is a recovering alcoholic who maintains that philosophy has helped her to stay sober. Peg is regularly published in trade journals and writes a column, “Philosophy Stirred, Not Shaken,” for Psychology Today, which has nearly two million total views online, with select columns appearing in the print publication.
“We approached Smith Publicity about promoting our children’s book written about our daughter, Charlotte, with caution. Our family had suffered the overwhelming loss of our daughter in a national tragedy. We had learned to be careful of who we allowed to share our story, and after emails and phone conversations, we requested a personal visit with the Smith team. They graciously cleared a morning for us to meet not just the team that would be assigned to our account, but anyone who might lift even one finger to assist in promoting our books and foundation. We signed on for a four-month campaign and the professional care they exhibited and personal compassion extended will never be forgotten. And on top of it, the results were phenomenal! Our projects will likely need additional publicity in the future, and it is with complete confidence that I can say that we will look no further than Smith Publicity.
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Joel, JoAnn and Guy Bacon are the parents and brother of Charlotte Bacon, who died as a result of the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT. Charlotte was just 6 years old but left a bold impression on everyone she met. The Bacon family has founded and developed a number of projects to honor their spirited Charlotte, share her joy and beauty, and advocate for what has helped them most as they grieve.
Both books, Good Dogs, Great Listeners and The Dogs of Newtown, are able to stand alone, but are also used as tools for the Charlotte’s Litter Program. Charlotte Bacon’s bold story, the things she loved, and the Bacon family’s own grief process have contributed to a brand that is unique to their family.
The Bacon family lives in Sandy Hook, Connecticut. They will always be a family of four.
“As a debut children’s picture book author, I knew I wanted to hire a PR company to help get the word out there. What was really important to me was feeling like my publicist believed in my book and mission as much as I did, and with Corinne Moulder and Courtney Link at Smith Publicity, I got that and more. Courtney was my main publicist and she made me feel so comfortable in this world that I really knew nothing about. Her positive energy, enthusiasm, expertise, and guidance were exactly what I needed. I loved knowing my campaign was in such capable and connected hands, and it was so fun to rejoice along with Courtney at the triumphs we experienced in print, online, news affiliates, and social media. My book did so well that the publisher actually sold out of the initial print run of 8,000 copies in the first two months! I highly recommend Smith Publicity and Courtney Link!!”
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Christina Furnival is a mom, licensed psychotherapist, and children’s book author of The Not-So-Friendly Friend and Fear Not from the Capable Kiddos book series.
“After spending years writing a book with a message we feel passionate about, we wanted to make sure that our book was widely read and had an impact in the world. Smith Publicity was the key to our achieving that goal. The people at Smith are highly experienced professionals, who have an amazing network. They were able to secure countless opportunities for spreading the message in our book, including invitations for us to write articles in high profile publications, appearances in major media outlets, and interviews by top podcast hosts. They also kept us organized and on track in managing the many publicity appearances that we were fortunate to get. The people at Smith were always a pleasure to work with, and their communication with us was consistently excellent. We can’t recommend them highly enough to all authors!
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Edward S. (“Ted”) Brodkin, M.D. is Associate Professor of Psychiatry with tenure at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. He is the Founder and Director of the Adult Autism Spectrum Program at Penn Medicine. He has been honored by Philadelphia Magazine as a Top Doctor in the Philadelphia region for 14 years, and has been honored as one of America’s Top Doctors by Castle Connolly Medical for the past 13 years. He received his A.B. Magna Cum Laude from Harvard College and his M.D. from Harvard Medical School. He did his residency in psychiatry and a fellowship in neuroscience research at the Yale University School of Medicine, as well as a fellowship in genetics research at Princeton University. His research lab and clinical program at the University of Pennsylvania focus on social neuroscience and the autism spectrum in adults.
Ashley A. Pallathra, M.A. is a clinical researcher and therapist. After graduating with a bachelor’s degree with Distinction in Neuroscience from the University of Pennsylvania, she received a Master’s degree in Psychology and is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. She is the author of numerous published research articles and a book chapter in the fields of autism research, social neuroscience, and social-emotional functioning in youth. Her current research and clinical work center around strengthening social competence and building resilience in children and adolescents from diverse community settings.
“I thoroughly enjoyed working with Smith Publicity to promote my first self-help book. As a new author, it was great to be in capable, experienced hands. I got to do articles, podcasts, and TV appearances! Shelby and Courtney were extremely organized, professional, and most importantly genuinely nice people to work with! They communicated very well during every step of the process. I highly recommend Shelby, Courtney and everyone at Smith!
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J. L. Prevost holds a master’s degree in counseling psychology and is a registered clinical counselor (British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors), a licensed teacher (British Columbia Teachers’ Federation), and a passionate communication-skills coach. She has worked in high school, group, and one-on-one settings. In private practice, Prevost works with individuals and couples experiencing communication challenges, anxiety, trauma, and chronic illness. In her spare time, she writes music, makes cold-process soap, plays pool, and enjoys hanging out with her dog and cat in her native British Columbia, Canada.
“”After writing a book that was very personal, very hard, heartbreaking and amazing, I knew I wanted to give it to people who cared deeply about the story and my hopes for the book as I sent it out into the world. When you write a book that’s very personal, it can be so scary as you start out. How do you best share your message and your story in a way that honors the message and helps people? From the start, the team at Smith publicity listened carefully to each concern and hope I had for the book. We discussed at length what I wanted and how I saw this partnership working. And then the results were amazing. My publicist connected me with so many amazing podcast hosts, National TV spots and many other important journalist and authors. The book began to spread and the message around my husband’s story, our journey through his grief, and the lessons we have learned continue to be shared through so many different mediums. The partnership I had with Smith Publicity was wonderful and I am so grateful I chose their team.
“Let me say how awesome it has been to work with Olivia! She was like a ray of sunshine and optimism throughout the campaign, and I have appreciated every opportunity she has garnered for my story to be told. I appreciate and acknowledge the entire Smith Publicity team for their hard work and dedication to their clients.
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Marci Glidden Savage is the CEO of a family-owned packaging supply company. After experiencing the catastrophic impact of suicide twice, Marci emerges as a fierce proponent for eliminating the “social stigma” attached to mental illness which keeps many individuals battling depression and anxiety from seeking help. Marci lives in Southern California where she enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling and endless hours of genealogy research.
“As a first-time author, I wasn’t sure what I could expect a publicist to do for me, but thankfully, Smith Publicity was on the list of firms to consider. From the very first conversation I knew that I wanted to work with Marissa and Joelle. They listened attentively and quickly understood my material and what I wanted to share. They were thoughtful and creative in how to position me and the book, and diligent in using our time together to maximize coverage across a range of media. I was so thankful for their responsiveness, their expertise, their guidance every step of the way. And they were such a pleasure to work with. Most importantly, I was blown away with the results. I would recommend Smith Publicity to any authors looking for media exposure.
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A former freelance journalist, management consultant, and marketing executive, Cynthia Hayes spent a lifetime preparing to write and market her book. An early writing career (with by-lines in Savvy, Working Women, Advertising Age, Advertising Week and TV Guide, among others) taught her the basics of interviewing, synthesizing information, finding the headlines, and telling a compelling story. After a brief interruption to earn an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School, Cynthia further honed these skills over 30 years of management consulting, where her success continued to rely on her ability to jump into new topics, pull sensitive information out of sometimes reluctant interviewees, digest specialized knowledge, and draft a persuasive narrative that turned complex findings into easy-to-digest guidance.
“My publicist was a gem and hiring Smith again is definitely in my plans. Not only was she incredibly hardworking and persistent, I was just awed by her creativity in thinking through how my particular skills, expertise, and experience might fit with current issues and curiosities out there. I would not have thought of grabbing onto certain news headlines or trends, but my publicist’s creative ideas for articles and pitches really created the stories that found traction. Thanks tons!
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Susanne Paola Antonetta is the author of Make Me a Mother, Curious Atoms: A History with Physics, Body Toxic: An Environmental Memoir, A Mind Apart: Travels in a Neurodiverse World, a novella, and four books of poetry. Her writing has appeared in the New York Times, the Washington Post, Orion, the New Republic, and elsewhere. She lives in Bellingham, Washington.
“As a new unknown author, I diligently researched the reputation of book publicity firms to launch my campaign. The reputation and recommendations consistently pointed to Smith Publicity. From the first contact, I was impressed by the responsiveness to my questions, their knowledge of the industry, and overall professionalism. The team at Smith never made me feel like someone who never sold a book, which I was at the time I contacted them. They treated me as if I were an already successful and established author.
I could not have asked for a better experience than what I received by hiring Smith Publicity to promote my book. The response I’ve received on the campaign was better than I could have imagined. I received national television and radio interviews, podcast interviews, and magazine and blog guest spots. Smith Publicity covered every media genre and a vast variety of markets to promote my book. The Smith Publicity representative that I worked with made sure that I understood every step of the process, never too busy to take my questions and available to schedule a call if I needed. My representative always knew exactly where in the campaign my book was at, with weekly calls and reports and often daily email updates. Smith Publicity made marketing easy, fun, and exciting for me. I look forward to publishing my second book next year, and because of my positive publicity experience, I plan to retain Smith Publicity to walk alongside me once again.
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Shari Leid received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Washington in 1992. A former litigator, having graduated from Seatt le University School of Law in 1995, she currently operates An Imperfectly Perfect Life, LLC, a professional life coaching business serving women, helping guide them towards recognizing their power.
Campaign Highlights: Daytime Tampa NBC, Fox News 8 Cleveland, MAGIC 101.9 FM New Orleans, The Feminine Roadmap Podcast, Bringing Inspiration To Earth Podcast, Live Happy Podcast, Thrive Global, Medium, Elephant Journal, Bizjournals.com, Stacyknows.com, Silver Disobedience, etc.
“Smith Publicity is amazing! As a first time and an unknown author, I did not know what to expect with regard to marketing my book. However, they took charge, got me on the right track and consistently met with me to staff my progress. I was very proud and honored to have them as my publicists. I look forward to working with them again in the future.
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Emeka Anyiam PhD, LMFT is Founder and CEO of Embridge Counseling Services. A man of humble beginnings, he was born in the small town of Nkwerre, located in Imo State, Nigeria. After landing in New Jersey in 1991, despite speaking very little English, he was soon able to complete the difficult process of becoming an American Citizen and finally realize his long-held dream of getting a formal education. Dr. Anyiam holds an Undergraduate degree in Sociology, a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, and a Doctoral degree in Ministry.
With over a decade of experience as a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Florida, Dr. Anyiam’s passion is teaching and guiding others to truly embrace their situation, good or bad, so they can become the best version of themselves.
To learn more, please visit embracinglifebook.com and embridgecounselingservices.com.
“As a first time author with a small platform, I knew I’d need support from an outside publicist. My publisher recommended Smith Publicity, and I was so glad for the connection. From the outset, their team was professional, punctual, and clear. I was assigned a team who landed me countless opportunities for guest blogs, expert medical advice, podcast interviews, and book reviews. My book was about healing communities, people, and the earth; and I felt the team at Smith pulling for me personally as well as professionally. I highly recommend Smith Publicity.”
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Cynthia Li, MD, graduated from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, and has practiced internal medicine in settings as diverse as Kaiser Permanente, San Francisco General Hospital, and St. Anthony Medical Clinic for the homeless. She currently serves on the faculty of the Healer’s Art at the University of California San Francisco School of Medicine, and has a private practice in integrative and functional medicine. She is a contributor to Psychology Today and Huffington Post’s Thrive Global.
“My publicist at Smith Publicity worked tirelessly round the clock on my campaign, with excellent results. At one point, we had more interview requests from network television affiliates around the country than we could possibly handle! Her approach to my campaign was passionate and personal; she knew my book inside out and was a joy to work with. Thank you so much, Smith Publicity!
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Dr. Biali holds a Doctorate of Medicine and a Bachelor’s of Science in Dietetics from the University of British Columbia. She has received countless academic and personal awards, most recently the Woman of Worth Award in Health & Wellness. She has appeared in national print media such as SELF, Fitness, Hello!, the Chicago Tribune, and Cosmopolitan and had a “Food for Thought” column for the past eight years in The Medical Post, educating physicians and health professionals across Canada about nutrition.
“We researched over several months for the PR company we felt would best represent our book: Renovate, Remodel….Relax! When we interviewed Smith Publicity, there seemed to be a connection that fit well with our needs. They were open with their approach, sent sample progress reports for our review and provided references to contact. We were introduced to our publicist through a conference call and immediately, we knew we made the right choice. She was enthusiastic and positive with a can-do approach and seemed genuinely interested in our topic and delved in with ideas and her approach in contacting the media. Throughout the extended contract, we collaborated on ideas and angles to present to the media. Our publicist was open to suggestions and responded promptly to questions. She continually represented us professionally and we always felt we were part of the same team. We are very pleased with our choices and look forward to continued involvement.
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Kathi Fleck is a whole-house designer who specializes in Design/Build, Universal Design and Aging-in-Place. Her designs have gathered the attention of expert remodeling magazines and an award winning designer. Her attention to detail and years in the industry have provided her with an eye for the latest developments and trends around the home. Kathi and her co-partner founded their award winning company, LoneStar Property Solutions, with real people in mind. Since 2007, Kathi has creatively designed and overseen over 320 significant remodeling projects and helped hundreds on homeowners unleash their vision and turn their dream projects into reality.
“Working with Smith Publicity was the best decision I made after my book was published. You can tell when you’re in the hands of professionals. My publicist was the Tom Brady of the media world. Tireless, talented, and connected, she led me through the whirlwind of the media as if it were just another walk in the park.
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Dr. Roger Landry, author of Live Long, Die Short: A Guide to Authentic Health and Successful Aging. Dr. Landry has been featured nationally and internationally on radio and TV with NBC, FOX News, ABC, and CBS, as well as BBC radio. Dr. Landry has also written exclusive articles, and been called on as an expert in the field of aging by publications such as Esquire, US News and World Report, Huffington Post US/Canada, Los Angeles Daily News, About.com, Assisted Living, Expert Beacon and eHow, GRAND Magazine, Senior Planet, Journal of Aging and Health, Denver Post, and ThirdAge. He is president of Masterpiece Living, a multi-specialty group committed to older adults aging in a better way.
“From start to finish, I found Smith Publicity offered me the attention, interest, and support that is so vital when your book is released. It’s hard to imagine that others can be just as passionate as you when it comes to your book, but the publicists at Smith always kept pace with my energy and enthusiasm. From the many targeted pitches and diligent follow-ups, I was kept quite busy with print, radio, and TV engagements.
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Dr. Joe Luciani has been a practicing clinical psychologist for more than thirty-five years. He’s the internationally best-selling author of the Self-Coaching series of books, published in nine languages. He’s written articles and been featured in numerous national magazines and newspapers, including O, The Oprah Magazine, Redbook, USA Today, Fitness, Health, Shape, and Body and Soul. He appears frequently on national TV, radio, print and online outlets.
“We are so happy with our choice to work with Smith Publicity to get the word out about our book. Our first contact, Sarah Gilbert was realistic in setting expectations about what opportunities and challenges Smith would face marketing a book almost a year past its publication date. We are thrilled with the work that our publicist did. She was incredibly creative, professional, motivated, and generous, which led to exceptional results in sourcing interviews, articles with our book featured, and book reviews. Smith Publicity has our highest recommendation!
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Joanne Davila, PhD, is Professor of Psychology at Stony Brook University, a clinical psychologist in private practice, and an internationally known expert on young women’s romantic relationships. She lives in Stony Brook, New York, with her partner.
Kaycee Lashman is an organizational change specialist who focuses on relationship dynamics within companies. Married with two children, she lives in Vancouver, Canada.
“Through my publishing support staff here in Toronto, Smith Publicity was recommended to me. During our three-month campaign they carried out all of the duties and performed responsibly in complete compliance with our original agreement. Through my contact with Smith Publicity, our team also received weekly updates as to all of the media outlets that had been contacted and the status of the relationship. Smith Publicity was successful in obtaining a number of radio interviews and print media placements.
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With the help of true stories from transformed patients, Dr. Peter Adamson provides an intimate glimpse into the experience of plastic surgery. Peter A. Adamson, M.D., F.R.C.S.C., F.A.C.S., is recognized as an international leader in facial plastic surgery. Dr. Adamson lectures nationally and internationally on the latest advances in cosmetic facial surgery. He has contributed more than 160 scientific publications to the medical literature, and made hundreds of medical presentations in over 25 countries.
“Every once the rarest while, one encounters a company that’s both powerfully effective, and a delight to work with. I’ve had a good amount of media coverage in the past, so I’m quite demanding when it comes to publicity. My publicist was nothing short of extraordinary. Her work directly resulted in a veritable flood of print, radio and television interviews, new and positive relationships with top-tier national media—I’m talking dream media!—and my becoming a nationally syndicated columnist. I simply can’t speak highly enough of Smith publicity’s professionalism, passion, and of my publicist’s dead-on skill.
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Ken Page, LCSW, author of Deeper Dating: How to Drop the Games of Seduction and Discover the Power of Intimacy (Shambhala). Page is an internationally renowned psychotherapist and leading Psychology Today blogger and contributes articles and has been featured in O, The Oprah Magazine, The New York Times, Cosmopolitan and more. He has taught at Columbia University, the Omega Institute, Iona College, Rowe Conference Center, and the Garrison Institute. Page founded Deeper Dating in 2004 as an event platform in which trained facilitators speak on sexuality, intimacy, and spirituality in the world of dating and then lead participants in a series of fun and enriching exercises.
“Smith’s work was effective, marked by excellent follow-through and creative ideas. The team was so supportive—and my experience was outstanding. It was so satisfying to work with you!
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Dr. Helena Judith Sturnick is a trained scholar, published author, university professor, national and international leadership coach, and global speaker. She’s earned a reputation for practical and creative leadership, and for speaking about the spiritual side of leadership. This reputation has accompanied Dr. Sturnickas the transformational president of five colleges and universities, a Vice President at the American Council on Education (ACE), and the Director of the Office of Women in Washington, DC, as well as into her newest venture as the author of Fire in the Soul: Finding the Divinity Within Each of Us. During her career, she also received two honorary doctorates, as well as numerous national and international leadership awards.
“As an unknown first time author with a very small platform, I was doubtful I would receive any significant media attention. I researched several publishing options and literary publicists and decided to work with Smith Publicity. I found my publicist to be a true professional. In the four months we worked together, she was able to secure me 14 TV spots including major broadcast channels in New York City, Boston, and Chicago. She got my bylines featured in many print and online articles, including Healthline and Reader’s Digest. It was a very busy book launch, but I can say that working with Smith Publicity made the process a wonderful experience. My publicist was encouraging, enthusiastic, sensible, resourceful, hard working, and available! In short, I highly recommend Smith Publicity.
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Dr. Rob Brown has been a practicing radiologist for the past twenty-five years. Throughout his career, he has witnessed first-hand the adverse effects of toxins on human health. He received his B.A. from Brown University, M.D. from The University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine, and completed his residency training in diagnostic radiology at The Western Pennsylvania Hospital. Dr. Brown completed a musculoskeletal radiology fellowship at University of California San Diego, during which time he authored several research papers subsequently published in peer reviewed publications, including the industry-leading journals Radiology, AJR, and Radiographics.
“Working with Smith Publicity absolutely exceeded my expectations. Between the creative strategies they developed for me as a first time author to the level of detail they provided about their weekly outreach efforts, Smith definitely ranks as one the most effective and reliable partners I’ve had in 22 years of running my business. We’re still seeing results, even after our campaign ended!
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Susie Frazier is an expert in designing for wellness, applying a sixth sense about what types of interior elements are soothing to the soul and appeasing to the mind. As a pioneer in the modern day maker movement and one of Cleveland’s original reclamation artists who began in 1997, her passion is for turning distressed materials into objects of beauty.
Living most of her life with undiagnosed ADHD and anxiety, she developed a mechanism for calming herself through aesthetic choices that are heavily influenced by patterns and forms from nature.
Susie is a 2018 Emmy® award-winning producer and on-air personality for her lifestyle show Movers & Makers with Susie Frazier, which aired on NBC affiliate station WKYC TV3 in 2017. She speaks publicly at special events, writes articles for media publications, and appears on TV.
“I can’t stress enough how AWESOME, AMAZING, PRODUCTIVE, KIND, THOUGHTFUL, HARD-WORKING, ATTENTIVE, COMMUNICATIVE, AND SUCCESSFUL my publicists have been over the past three months. I have worked with many PR experts in my career and I have never come across people who have executed at this level-they set the bar to a new standard. They have been such rock stars. Both Rochelle, my co-author, and I could not have been happier with the output of their work.
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Wife, mom, and dedicated student of Muay Thai kickboxing and Brazilian jiujitsu, Nancy Richardson began her career with a BA from the University of Washington and an MBA from Ohio State University. After more than twenty years of working in large, corporate environments, including Starbucks and lululemon—where she put in insane hours, had little time with her family, and felt others determined her worth—she decided to design her own life by tapping into the era of start-ups and passion projects, building meaningful brands, and working from home to spend more time with her family. Nancy is the Co-Founder and Principal Strategist of Dragon Lady and Mom ’n’ Pop Shop, two women-led, Vancouver-based marketing start-ups that embody the concept of working freely. Her mission is to embolden the workforce of the future.
“My publicist was truly amazing and secured some awesome media hits. As a first time author, I was blown away by her efforts. She was so lovely to help me through the process as well. She gave me a tremendous amount of confidence in preparing for media interviews and pulling together various articles.
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Jennie Marie Battistin, MA, LMFT, is a licensed marriage family therapist in the State of California. She graduated Cum Laude with a Masters in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University in Malibu, CA. Jennie Marie began her career working with teens on Burbank High School campus. She is a frequent guest speaker at high schools in Southern California. She has been a facilitator for Angst: A Documentary on Anxiety, which helped create a dialogue of support between students, teachers, and parents on the challenges of coping with anxiety. Jennie Marie is the founding director of Hope Therapy Center Inc. Marriage and Family Counseling of Burbank, CA and Santa Clarita, CA.
Website: https://www.hope-therapy-center.com/
“Smith Publicity is a rare entity these days in the world of book publicity. They were honest and hard-working. I hired them to help me boost the presence of my new book, The Great Pain Deception. They did everything they said they would do, working the phone lines, and email, to every outlet possible. My publicist was a pleasure to work with. She answered all of my questions immediately, and did everything I asked of her. She remembered the small details of things we talked about, as if it were her own book. The Smith team stayed in close touch with me on every detail of the campaign, and was even available for my questions after the campaign ended. It was a pleasure working with everyone there. I would hire them again in a second. They truly want your book to succeed.
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Steven Ray Ozanich, a mind/body health consultant, penned The Great Pain Deception based on his own experience, the work of Dr. John Sarno, and over ten years of intensive research. Over the years, Ozanich has helped to heal hundreds, possibly even thousands, of people. Learn more at PainDeception.com
“My team and I had such a good experience working with Smith Publicity on my book launch that we hired them to promote my earlier book, as well. My publicist team from Smith was both professional and personal to work with. They took the time to discover my publicity priorities and to continually check in on those priorities throughout my book launch. Smith worked hard to get me podcast interviews, articles, and regular contributor spots at Entrepreneur, Bustle, Thrive Global, Elite Daily, and many other places. If you have a book to promote, I recommend working with them.
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Carol Tuttle is the author of The Child Whisperer: The Ultimate Handbook for Raising Happy, Successful, and Cooperative Children and Mastering Affluence: 6 Lessons to Create a Life You Love teacher, speaker, energy healer, online influencer and pioneer in the field of personal development. She’s the best-selling author of five books: Remembering Wholeness, It’s Just My Nature, Discover Your Type of Beauty, The Child Whisperer and Mastering Affluence. Carol started teaching others as a secondary education teacher. She then went online to build a $4 million company, Live Your Truth LLC, with customers and fans in 120+ countries. Carol supports millions worldwide in creating more intentional lives and fulfilling relationships.
“Outstanding! That word seems small compared to the effort put out by the awesome team assigned to my project. I’d searched tirelessly to find a legitimate publicity company that would deliver on their proposal. I’d been burned by another publicity company, so you can imagine my trepidation. However, I knew the memoir I’d written for Chad Dean from My 600 LB Life would require more than I could deliver on getting the word out. With fingers crossed, I signed a 6 week contract and hoped for the best. Imagine my surprise when Smith shot out of the gate like a fiesty thoroughbred horse and won the Triple Crown. Seriously! When past experience has you expecting just some obscure online blog posts, promises of a vast media blitz that peters out in 2 days, and days-dragging email turnaround, the reality of Smith simply blew my doors off. The Today Show, New York Post, People, In Touch Weekly, Men’s Health, and countless radio and blog interviews kept me grinning the entire time. Every day was a new adventure and achievement on deliverables of the highest magnitude.
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Celeste Prater is an award-winning author of 12 books, including the bestselling series Fueled by Lust and Three Divisions trilogy. She has received countless praises for her unique writing style, ability to create memorable characters and mesmerizing worlds for the reader to romp, dream, and drool. Action, suspense, mystery, and sizzling hot, lovable hunks continue to bring on “Top Picks,” “Best Book,” “Book of the Month,” “Best Banter,” “When Sparks Fly,” and International “Reader’s Choice Favorite” accolades. Prater is a former Marine, holds several advanced degrees (Associates in Computer Science, Bachelor in Business Management/Psychology, and Master of Science in Project Management), and rides her own Harley.
“I am a first-time author and was very new to the PR world so was quite apprehensive to start a campaign. I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to work with Smith. They were extremely diligent to answer the many, many questions I had at every stage. They took a great deal of effort to ensure I worked with the right publicist who was passionate about my book and my goals in addition to making sure that our working styles meshed together well. It didn’t take long for me to know I was in good hands. The team was great at always keeping me up to date as well as explaining the rationale and reasons for doing things (which helped me to understand the world of PR). Right away, Smith felt like a trusted partner to me and I truly feel like they worked very hard to make my goals a reality. They were able to secure placements on the TODAY show, Marilyn Denis show, and many other TV shows as well as numerous publications such as Thrive Global. I am thrilled with all the diverse media coverage Smith was able to get for me. I would recommend Smith PR to any author in a heartbeat!
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Dina Pestonji is a Canadian-born, second-generation East Indian author and motivational speaker. She graduated from the University of Toronto with a BSc in psychology and later earned her master’s degree at ESCP Europe Business School. A multiple time TEDx speaker, Dina writes regularly for the Huffington Post and has delivered her inspirational keynote addresses in Canada and abroad for numerous educational institutions and businesses, including Google Inc. and BNP Paribas. She currently sits on the board of the Women’s Brain Health Initiative and represents Sheena’s Place, a center for eating disorders, as an Ambassador.
“It was a great pleasure to work with Smith Publicity. My publicist was always on point and she truly exceeded my expectations. I am very grateful for the opportunity Smith Publicity and its team have given me to share my story to those who may benefit from the renewed sense of purpose and empowerment to the pursuit of a more successful life the 7 Checklist Items for Success has continued to create for others to overcome their current life’s challenges. If you or someone else you know need a publicity company, I highly recommended you contact Smith Publicity.
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Dr. Jean Gilnord Mathurin is a board-certified primary care physician, Resident in Aerospace Medicine and public speaker. He was born into poverty in Port-au-Prince, Haiti and raised himself from a dishwasher to a United States’ Naval Medical Officer. He attended the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida and graduated from Ross University School of Medicine in Dominica. His naval career began during Officer Candidate School in 2010 in Newport, Rhode Island. Dr. Mathurin aims to help others reach a more successful life from the lessons he has learned from his journey as a Haitian immigrant. His goal is to one day work as Global Health specialist for USAID or the U.S. Department of State in Haiti.
“It’s always a pleasure to work with the team at Smith Publicity. Our authors appreciate the weekly check-ins, thorough reports, and being involved in the overall publicity process. I would recommend using Smith Publicity in a heartbeat and will continue to do so with future authors.
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Figure 1 Publishing is a Vancouver-based award winning publisher producing stunning illustrated books and savvy, bestselling business titles
“I always appreciated how generous my Smith team was with their time and knowledge before my actual contract started. Their effort on my behalf was very encouraging and gave me confidence in Smith from the get-go. What can I say about Janet, who was the primary person I worked with? She is without a doubt the most supportive, competent and reliable person I have worked with in the entire process of writing my book. She is an asset to Smith that goes beyond measure. My questions were answered promptly and fully and she was tenacious in follow up and reaching out to new connections. Mallory was organized and professional and also, like Janet, explained the big and small picture of the publishing process. Warm regards and a big group hug to Smith. You three are keepers and Smith is lucky to have you all!
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Iris Ruth Pastor has published more than 700 columns in various outlets, including the Huffington Post, where she was named a “Must Read Blogger.” The Secret Life of a Weight-Obsessed Woman, emphasizes that change and renewal are possible at any age and any stage.
Speaking throughout the country on a broad range of topics centered on “Preserving Your Bloom,” Pastor offers insights on self-care as the key to happiness.
For more information, visit www.irisruthpastor.com, sign-up for her weekly newsletter, and connect with Pastor on Twitter @IrisRuthPastor, Instagram @IrisRuthPastor and Facebook.
“My Smith Publicity publicist promoted my work to the mainstream media in language that met their needs. Her expertise, creativity and action-oriented strategies were essential to the success of a whirlwind media tour and immediate results. The Smith team set the bar for the professional publicity!
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Julie Gowthorpe, Ph.D., R.S.W. received a Doctorate of Philosophy in Social Work from the University of Toronto and a Master of Social Work from McGill University. She operates a private practice providing individual, couple and family counseling as well as assessments. She testifies as an expert, carries out custody and access and parenting capacity assessments, and works therapeutically with children and parents affected by marital dissolution. Dr. Gowthorpe has written exclusive articles for online and magazines including Today’s Parent USA. She also speaks frequently at professional and organizational seminars.
“I felt completely taken care of with Smith Publicity. My publicist worked feverishly to promote my work and it really showed in the results-tons of positive feedback, articles posted on dozens of sites and two TV guest appearances! I actually felt that I was the only one she was working for – never an unanswered question. I never could have achieved such results on my own, and I only have good things to say about the Smith Publicity team.
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Karleen Dee is a freelance writer and the author of, 101 Reasons Why It’s Great To Be Single. A Vancouver resident, she has been writing plays, poetry, and short stories since she was able to pick up a pen. After Dee obtained her BA in Criminology from Simon Fraser University, her talents were put to good use writing paper after paper on theories of serial killers, city crime rates and company business plans. Deciding it was time to compose something that better matched her cheerful and creative personality, failed relationships were the source of inspiration for her first book, 101 Reasons Why It’s Great To Be Single.
“When researching possible publicity companies for my new book, The Payoff Principle: Discover the 3 Secrets for Getting What You Want Out of Life and Work, I interviewed representatives from several companies and received their proposals. The quality of the interview and the proposal from Smith Publicity immediately impressed me with its professionalism and personalization. And I knew I made the right choice the moment we started working together. My publicists were not only filled with great publicity ideas but they made it happen. My work has been featured in more high quality, high exposure, targeted publications and interviews than I ever expected. In fact, they’ve gotten me so many requests for articles and podcasts that it has been difficult to do all of them, which is a WONDERFUL problem. I have every confidence in Smith Publicity and advise authors to hire them as well.
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Dr. Alan R. Zimmerman speaks on issues of leadership, life balance, motivation, teamwork/team building, attitude, and relationships to business, government, education and health-care organizations. He is a National Speakers Association Certified Speaking Professional and has been inducted into the Speaker Hall of Fame. He previously taught at Emporia State University, the University of St. Thomas, the University of Minnesota, and Mankato State University. He currently teaches at the Institute for Management Studies.
“When I first started thinking about hiring a publicist to help promote my new book, I called a few people and asked for referrals. Most of them said, “I think publicists charge a lot of money and don’t accomplish much.” However, my publisher said, “I’ve heard good things about Smith Publicity. Maybe you should give them a call.” I am so glad I did. While it may be true that some publicists don’t accomplish much, that is not at all true about Smith.
In our six-week campaign they did more to promote my book and me as a speaker than I could have ever done on my own. Together we established the goals, they developed the strategy, and then they executed the plan with efficiency and enthusiasm. Initially I told them I had three goals: I wanted to generate awareness and interest in my book. I wanted to book speaking engagements, and I wanted to be invited to become a regular contributor to Huffington Post. All three things happened. My publicists were consummate professionals, and because of the personal interest they took in my work and their commitment to helping me achieve my goals, they also became my friends. The outcome of my campaign with Smith Publicity was well worth the financial investment. I would recommend them to anyone who has something important to share and needs help spreading the word.
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Elaine Sanchez is an author, speaker and co-founder of CaregiverHelp.com. Together with her husband, Dr. Alex Sanchez, they developed a number of online continuing education courses for nurses, long-term care administrators, and mental health professionals. She delivers keynotes, breakout sessions, and trainings at conferences across the country. Some of her clients include: American Brain Tumor Association, LeadingAge, Innova Healthcare, Life Care Planning Law Firms Association, Women’s Foodservice Forum, as well as numerous universities, Area Agencies on Aging, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and elder care organizations. She lives with her husband in Salem, OR.
“I launched my first book and Smith Publicity made the process easy, fun and successful. From day one everyone was fabulous on making suggestions, anticipating my needs and never missing a beat on follow up with all parties they reached out to on my behalf. I highly recommend Smith Publicity to anyone looking for a collection of fine people who place service and support as their core tenets.
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Tim Brown, author of Jumping into the Parade: The Leap of Faith That Made My Broken Life Worth Living, is a serial entrepreneur, devoted father and community leader. His business successes have spanned several industries, including radio broadcasting, printing, high technology to oil and gas commodities. A long-time Colorado resident, he has served on various non-profit boards and two family foundations, including The Colorado Meth Project, Man Therapy, Denver Area Council, Boy Scouts of America, Colorado Uplift and Lead Like Jesus. Brown’s most recent endeavor is founding Three Creative–a leadership organization that aims to provide the motivation for each of us to focus on faith, family and friends at our core by delivering a simple message: for true success, you must live and lead from the inside out.
“I loved my PR team at Smith Publicity. They were exuberant cheerleaders in the world of media. Because of them, I have gone from unknown to an expert in the content area of stress. Their strategic timing and astute pitching has brought me mentions in USA Today, CNN, Yahoo, FOX, CBS, SELF, Shape and numerous others. I feel very lucky to have had them on my team.
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Deborah Sandella PhD, RN, #1 International Bestselling author of Goodbye Hurt & Pain: 7 Simple Steps to Health, Love and Success, International Speaker and Creator of RIM, an unprecedented inner twenty-first century technology for Regenerating sabotaging Images in Memory for greater personal and professional success.
“Smith Publicity was a life changing experience in my book journey and I highly recommend them!
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Tamara Neal is a Certified Domestic Relationship coach, domestic violence advocate, and the owner and founder of a full-service residential adult assisted living center. Neal learned to trust her instincts while employed as an emergency communication technician for the Baltimore County 911 Center; it was during this time that she received a national diploma in emergency dispatch. Neal’s dispatch experience gave her the authority needed to write Venomous Relationships, which won a 2015 National Indie Award of Excellence. She’s also the author of The World’s Top Ten Worst Men for Women Guide and a children’s book, Friendship, which was a 2015 National Indie Award of Excellence finalist.
“I had Smith Publicity promote my book, Befriending the Wolf: The Guide to Living and Thriving with Lupus. Although it’s target audience is very focused, I was amazed at the amount of interest they generated in diverse media that I would have never thought of. They are very nice and comfortable to work with, and they make life easy taking you step by step, which is very helpful, especially for people like me who have not the first clue about marketing a book! Thank you Smith Publicity for making the experience of book marketing a fun and easy experience.
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Milly Diericx was diagnosed with Lupus Erythematosus Systemicus in 2001. Her diagnosis inspired her to search for alternative means of dealing with this condition. She is now a dedicated therapist, teaching proven methods that bring solace and hope to others. She lives in Mexico City with her family.
“”After much research we chose Smith Publicity for the promotion of our first book, Nonflict: The Art of Everyday Peacemaking. Our initial contact and business development representative gave us the confidence to proceed. From the start, our publicist’s professionalism, patience and enthusiasm were all apparent. Communication was excellent as were the results of our three month initial campaign which included North America initially and English language international for a month. Media attention included local and national TV, radio and many writing opportunities. We have nothing but praise and recommend Smith Publicity without reservation.
Dr. Amir Kfir is an organizational psychologist with Amirror, co-founder of Million Peacemakers, creator of The Nonflict Way, and has facilitated Peace Action Forums globally, including Israeli-Arab, Arab-American, Greek-Turkish, Armenian-Turkish, and Jewish-Muslim forums. For over 25 years, Dr. Kfir has been helping companies worldwide in organizational transformation and has been a leader in the Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO) and Peace Action Network (PAN) forum methodology process.
Stephen Hecht, President and Chief Executive Peacemaker of Million Peacemakers, is the winner of numerous national, international, business and community awards and is a leader in YPO. With over 30 years in private and public businesses, divorce, re-marriage, kids and step-kids, Hecht has experienced many conflicts and shares some of the lessons learned from his own journey and some from the triumphs of the many he has helped. He has an MBA from the Ivey Business School at Western University.
“I was able to work with a dream team at Smith. From my first interaction with Business Development to working with my publicists I was treated with respect and a deep understanding of what was needed to launch my campaign as an author and expert. The results were excellent, being published in Ms. was a dream come true. I recommend Smith Publicity to anyone who wants to get their voice or book out there. Smith is smart, quick, effective and compassionate.
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Dr. Patti Feuereisen holds a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Union Institute, a Masters in Creative Arts Therapy from New York University, and a Bachelors Degree in Special Education and Music Therapy from Goddard College. In 2005 she authored Invisible Girls: the Truth About Sexual Abuse, a book for teen girls, young women and everyone who cares about them. In 2009, the expanded second edition was published. She lives in Brooklyn, NY with her husband and is a proud mother of a fabulous millennial daughter.
“I worked with Smith Publicity to publicize my first e-book. My publicist was wonderful! She was very professional, responsive, enthusiastic, and supportive. I enjoyed working with her and I’m looking forward to working with her again on my second e-book!
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Jennifer Glockner is a registered dietitian nutritionist with a bachelor’s degree in psychology from UCLA and an extensive science background. She continues her education enthusiastically and completed a Certificate of Training in Childhood and Adolescent Weight Management Program in 2014. She is a good role model and practices what she teaches. She can often be found cooking a hearty batch of soup, walking her dog Charlie, or spending time with family—including the adorable niece who inspired her to create her Smartee Plate series!
“My experience working with Smith Publicity has been an amazingly successful one. Upon my request I received a proposal that was very comprehensive and professional, and I immediately liked what the company had to offer. Next came the author’s questionnaire that took quite a while to complete, but that questionnaire was a game-changer for me. It really got me to define my message as well as my market. My publicist did an excellent job. We wrote up the press releases the first week, and by the third week I was getting regular requests for byline articles and radio interviews. These requests continued to come in throughout the campaign so much so that I was glad when it ended just so I could get some rest. All in all, I would recommend Smith Publicity to anyone who has written a book and wants to “Jump Start” his or her campaign. They did a fabulous job for me and I will continue to use their services in the future.
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Mary Sue Wallace is a metaphysical author who has written several books including Happyism, a Practical Guide to Happiness. She has researched extensively on the nature of consciousness and the human psyche, spanning from the earlier masters such as Christ, Buddha, Lao-tzu, and Patanjali, to the more current teachers such as Krishnamurti, Eckhart Tolle, Emmet Fox and Ernest Holmes.
“When we published our book, Psychological Nutrition, we wanted to enlist the services of a professional publicist. While we considered other companies, after reviewing the ‘Strategy Overview’ as well as our interview with Corinne Moulder, who assured us of dedicated service, we were convinced that this was the company we wanted to work with. Throughout our tenure with Smith Publicity, my publicist worked tirelessly in promoting our book and articles to all types of media. In addition, she quickly responded whenever we had a question or needed consultation. Because she kept us busy, we returned the favor by keeping her busy too, which she happily encouraged. We landed a number of prestigious interviews and article placements, and have made some wonderful contacts. When we write our next book, we plan on returning to Smith Publicity.
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Dr. Shoba Sreenivasan earned a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from UCLA in 1986 and completed a post-doctoral forensic fellowship at USC. She is a Clinical Professor at Keck School of Medicine of USC, works as a VA psychologist, and has a private forensic psychology practice. She’s co-authored Totally American, a motivational book, and authored the Mattie Spyglass series. She has also written numerous scholarly publications and book chapters in the fields of forensic psychology, violence risk assessment, and Veterans’ issues.
Dr. Linda E. Weinberger earned a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Houston in 1979 and subsequently completed a postdoctoral forensic fellowship at USC. She has been the Chief Psychologist at the USC Institute of Psychiatry, Law, and Behavioral Sciences, and Professor of Clinical Psychiatry at Keck School of Medicine of USC for over three and a half decades. She is the author of numerous book chapters and scholarly publications in the fields of forensic psychology, suicide risk, and violence risk assessment.
“A profound pleasure to work with the professionals at Smith Publicity. Engaged, hard working, and created a wealth of valuable media hits that have changed the launch complexion of The Compass Solution: A Guide to Winning Your Career. I did not foresee articles with CNBC, Huffington Post, Glassdoor, etc….but truly appreciated. A great many authors may think they understand what’s involved in securing media attention – I am not one of them – but I have learned greatly because of the insights gained from this partnership. Top drawer team of professionals.
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Tim Cole is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of The Compass Alliance. His experience is exceptionally broad – across sales, marketing, human resources, training, market access, and leadership development. He is a multiple winner of Excellence in Leadership Awards and is regarded as one of the most highly respected veterans in the healthcare arena.
“I’m a researcher by nature, and I did some pretty thorough research on publicity companies before I chose Smith Publicity for my latest book launch. And holy Mackerel, did I choose the right group! I could not be happier with the results. Within three short (and busy) months, I’ve been featured on four television segments in major markets, I’ve been on three radio shows, I’ve been quoted in countless newspapers and magazines, my book has been reviewed by six blogger book reviewers, and I’ve had more than a dozen articles published—all because of Smith Publicity! The best part, though? As with most things, it’s the people. The staff at Smith Publicity are, hands down, the most professional, competent, positive, sweet, caring, and downright fun people I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with. Smith Publicity will forevermore be my go-to company for all my publicity needs. Thanks, Smith Publicity, for all that you did for me!
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Denise Dudley is a professional trainer and keynote speaker, author, business consultant, and founder and former CEO of SkillPath Seminars, the largest public training company in the world, which provides 18,000 seminars per year, and has trained over 12 million people in the US, Canada, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand and the UK.
Denise holds a Ph.D. in behavioral psychology, a hospital administrator’s license, a preceptor for administrators-in-training license, and is licensed to provide training to medical professionals in the United States and Canada. She’s also a certified AIDS educator, a licensed field therapist for individuals with agoraphobia, and a regularly featured speaker on the campuses of many universities across the US, and the author of Simon and Schuster’s best-selling audio series, “Making Relationships Last.” www.DeniseMDudley.com
“My publicist at Smith Publicity was amazing – she was highly experienced and I could see this shining through in absolutely everything she did. She was as diligent and passionate about my book as she would have been about her own—so much so that we had to do another large print run far sooner than I had anticipated. As soon as I started working with my publicist, so many opportunities were sent my way and much reader interest was generated, resulting in many more women with the condition being helped! I’ll always be grateful to the entire team at Smith Publicity!
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Dr. Fiona McCulloch, the founder and owner of White Lotus Integrative Medicine, has worked with thousands of people seeking better health over the past fourteen years of her practice. She is committed to health education and advocacy, empowering her patients with the most current information on health topics and natural medicine therapies with a warm, empathic approach. Dr. Fiona has published several articles in NDNR, one of the leading journals for naturopathic doctors and other publications for health professionals. Her popular research-based blog receives a monthly readership of 30,000 per month.
“As new authors and a new publishing company, we were wary of the overwhelming amount of choices in determining publicity for our first book. We knew we wanted to make a good impression and get a lot of press but had no idea where to start. While searching, we stumbled onto Smith Publicity. They definitely stood out as a reputable, unique company with a family feel.
When we spoke with Sophia on the phone for the first time, we truly felt as though she connected with our story. What continued were an amazing four months working with the team at Smith Publicity. Our publicist became our biggest cheerleader and advocate, working tirelessly to promote our book. It is because of Smith Publicity that we had local and international interviews along with a strong portfolio of byline articles in our publicity arsenal as we continue on in our book promotion.
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Chrissie Kahan is an advocate for equity and students with disabilities. As an educator for the past 15 years and an assistant principal for the past 8, she has experience working in partnership with parents, teachers, and related service providers. She is special-education certified and serves as the Individualized Education Program (IEP)/Student Support Team Chair within her elementary school.
“Working with Smith Publicity was an awesome experience. From the first consultation to the end of my campaign; my publicist took great care of me, and treated me like I was her only client! She was an absolute dream to work with. During my campaign, I had close to 40 interviews, and had my articles published in over 25 media outlets. Interview requests are still coming in after my campaign ended. The Smith Publicity team met and exceeded my expectations. I will definitely use Smith Publicity when I write my next book.
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Retired Army Sergeant Major, author and speaker Matthew R. Drayton was born in Savannah, GA in an underprivileged neighborhood. Drayton is the owner of Drayton Communications, a corporate speaker, life coach, consultant and leadership expert with over 35 years of experience in government and commercial commerce. He has also been mentoring youth for over a decade and is currently the Executive Director of Great Oak Youth Development Center, a non-profit organization that mentors at risk youth. He is the author of Succeeding While Black and a member of the National Speakers Association.
“Many thanks to Smith Publicity for taking me and my book Fat Girl by the hand and introducing us to the wider world. My publicist made the most of my little book, working tirelessly to get its message of self-healing out to all the right reviewers, outlets and readers. The result? Lots of interviews, web traffic, new followers on Facebook and Twitter and more top-of-mind awareness than I ever thought possible. As an advertising copywriter, I’m used toiling in anonymity and working behind the scenes for my clients, but the Smith team put me front and center and made me feel like a star!
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With 30 years’ experience as a copywriter, broadcast producer and account planner, Susan Bodiker has developed branding, image and fund-raising campaigns for advocacy, association, health care, nonprofit, professional practice and retail clients. She has also created print, broadcast and digital advertising, training materials and web content for a range of local and national marketers—from AARP to the YMCA. She is the founder of One Girl Wellness, a health-coaching consultancy dedicated to “raising stronger women one girl at a time”.
“At first I was a little skeptical of working with a publicity company, but the Smith Publicity team quickly alleviated all my doubts and concerns. I am very pleased with all the interest in my book that the Smith team was able to drum up. I am definitely better off than I would have been if I had not engaging Smith Publicity in my publicity and marketing efforts.
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Treion Muller moved to the U.S. from South Africa in 1995 to attend college, where he graduated with honors and married the most beautiful woman in the world. After working for a time in the “real world,” he continued his studies and received a Masters in adult learning, which he uses daily as FranklinCovey’s Director of Development for the Online Learning and Digital Solutions Group. Reflecting on his life as a father of five, Muller is the author of Dad Rules: A Simple Manual for a Complex Job, Mom Rules: Because Even Superheroes Need Help Sometimes (coauthored with his wife, Soni), and his newest book, Reality Parenting: As NOT Seen on TV.
“When I first started to think about who I’d choose to promote my book, the choices where overwhelming regarding the number of publicists out there. Once I talked with Smith, it was obvious that we had a connection and that they understood what my project was all about. Knowing that I was going to be in Ottawa, Canada, it only took a matter of days and Smith had be booked for major radio, TV and newspaper interviews. When I had a chance to be in Nashville, again within a few days Smith had me booked for an interview with Nashville’s #1 TV news crew. I extended our initial program twice and the phone continued to ring for interviews after we stopped.
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Bruce McClure RHI/ACI is the author of the book Buy or Run: I’m a Real Home Inspector, Not a TV Celebrity. He has been a custom homebuilder, licensed realtor, and overall entrepreneur for many years. He’s been a professional home inspector since 1998 and a college-level educator of future home inspectors since 2003. McClure began his working career in professional association management (Board of Trade/Chamber of Commerce).
“I highly recommend Smith Publicity. My publicist was a superstar in pitching my parenting book and getting radio and TV spots—including the TODAY Show—as well as article and book excerpt placements. She is smart, kind, hard-working and willing to go beyond the call of duty for her clients. Working with my publicist felt like having my BFF on my team!
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A former tax attorney and CPA, Rose now puts her solid credentials and entrepreneurial spirit to use in service of her passion: making sure every child is given license to shine. She has two grown sons and lives in northern California. For more information about Nancy and Raise the Child You’ve Got—Not the One You Want, visit www.nancyjrose.com.
“I highly recommend Smith Publicity. My publicist was instrumental in helping me build my brand, increase exposure for my book, my blogs as well as my teachings. When I began working with herI did not know what to expect. Her wise and experienced guidance, together with her words of encouragement helped me look outside of the box to build my career as a spiritual teacher and author. Working with Smith was a delight and I would recommend them wholeheartedly to anyone seeking help with publicity.
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Nicky Rolland is a spiritual teacher and author. She holds a Bachelor in Commerce from Concordia University. She completed her medicine wheel training with the Four Winds Society before becoming a certified Kripalu yoga teacher.
“I’m an academic and did not know how to choose a publicist nor, really, what to expect short of David Letterman devoting an entire show to me and my book. I feel so fortunate to have chosen Smith Publicity. It is clear to me that the firm is run by professionals in every sense of the word. And my publicist exemplified all one could hope for in a professional relationship. She was enthusiastic, hard working, and in a word, admirable in how she interacted with and looked out for her authors. It’s a professional relationship that she treats as a personal one. I’ve learned a lot, enjoyed my interactions, and happily endorse this great outfit.
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Donald J. Foss, PhD is a distinguished and award-winning researcher and teacher, and currently a Professor of Psychology at the University of Houston. He is a cognitive psychologist (PhD, University of Minnesota; Post-doctoral Fellow, Harvard University) who has published research and written extensively about language comprehension, learning, memory, and related topics.
“When you write and publish a book, you have to make tens of decisions. Once all is done, you will most likely stop and look back at your decisions. You ask yourself: What were my worst mistakes and what were my best decisions.
For me, the best decision is without doubt or even one second of reflection is my choice for a publicist. I selected Smith Publicity publicist.
They are highly-motivated professionals. My publicists worked hard from day one. They helped my fine tune my marketing plans, my message and improve my performance at the different outlets that I gained access to. Their professional continuous feedback made each interview better than the previous one. A great part of my book success came from their professional services. I will use them for all my publications.
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Dr. Nour is a Neurologist (specialist in brain disorders) who is certified in both Neurology and Neurophysiology (electric studies of the brain) by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He holds two British degrees: Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of England & Licentiate of the Royal College of Physicians of London.
Dr. Nour was a Clinical Instructor at the University of Illinois College of Medicine, Rockford for three years, after completing his Neurology training at the prestigious Baylor College of Medicine in Texas before going into private practice. He currently teaches Neurology at the University of California, Irvine.
As a Neurologist & Neuroscientist, Dr. Nour began his interest in the science of love many years ago, as he watched some of his friends marry the wrong people while others had very happy marriages. He began lecturing about love in the 1990s at the request of his patients, detailing the biology of mate selection, falling in and out of love, and how the brain-induced chemicals and genes control many aspects of the true everlasting love and how to grow it.
Born in Egypt, Dr. Nour left Cairo in 1977 after graduating in the top of his class at the Medical School of Cairo University. Looking for the freedom to study medical subjects of interest to him in the U.S., he made his way to London but got caught in three-year emigration process. After many years of private Neurology practice in the Midwest and due only to an allergy to Canadian Geese, which flourish in large populations there, Dr. Nour moved to Southern California. Happily married with two daughters in college, he is now semi-retired. He is an accomplished painting artist, videographer, photographer and a graphic designer. He enjoys opera, sailing, tennis, bicycling, and learning about other cultures through travel, all while still enjoying helping patients with complex neurological disorders.
“”My experience with Smith Publicity was nothing short of excellent. My publicist continuously and confidently guided me through my many interviews. I never felt as if I was “swinging in the wind.” As a new author, I was nervous and unsure of this whole process but my publicist’s dedication to this campaign kept her on top of everything; It was as if she could read my mind. She had a very clear idea of who I am as an author and the message that I wanted to convey to my audience. Many people offer a lot, but deliver little to nothing. I could take my publicist for her word. Whatever she told me that she was going to do, she did it. She was an awesome publicist and is an outstanding asset to Smith Publicity. I look forward to working with Smith Publicity with my future books.
Maria Brinson-Sampson received her Juris Doctor from St. Mary’s School of Law in San Antonio, Texas, and her Bachelor of Arts in Social Science from the University of North Dakota at Minot. She is the proud mother of two daughters and the wife of retired Air Force veteran, Trey Sampson. Brinson-Sampson has traveled extensively; she and her family lived in Italy for about five years. She is Founder and Chief Executive Office of the Marrying Kind, Inc. Websites: www.iamthemarryingkind.com; www.webemarried.com
“Smith Publicity and our assigned publicist were assets not to be overlooked. Their contribution to the marketing efforts for A Beer Drinker’s Guide To Knowing and Enjoying Fine Wine was immediate; my publicist simply became part of the team, rolled up her sleeves and got down to work. Watching her handle everything from initial media contacts to the details of TV appearances to scheduling dozens of radio and online interviews made it clear that our publicity dollars were being well spent. This may have been our first use of Smith Publicity’s services; it certainly won’t be our last.
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Jim Laughren, author of A Beer Drinker’s Guide to Knowing And Enjoying Fine Wine. Jim is a wine collector, former president of a Florida-based wine import and distribution company, and founder of the consulting firm, WineHead Consulting. He holds the designation of Certified Wine Educator and has conducted hundreds of teachings, tastings and training sessions, and has visited wine regions throughout North and South America and Europe. www.
“Smith Publicity delivers results! She is focused, creative and professional. My book would not have been successful without the team at Smith Publicity. The continued innovation and pulse on the market is unmatched.
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Featured in Fortune, Wall Street Journal, Marie Claire, Bloomberg, CNN and many other news outlets. A straight forward, practical resource, The Balance Myth book shows women that by leaving behind the frustrating and useless idea of work-life balance they can stop feeling guilty and frustrated. Former long time COO of Qwest, a $12 billion telecommunications and media company, Teresa Taylor is a sought after as a speaker on topics including leadership, economic development, and innovation.
“Superb!! I highly recommend Smith Publicity! Not only were they able to understand who I was an author, but they worked hand in hand with me to reach my full potential. Their staff was always supportive and knowledgeable. They took me from a no-named author to an author writing for large international newspapers and magazines like SELF! Once my campaign ended the support didn’t stop either! They continued to send me leads and follow-ups from my campaign. Choosing Smith Publicity as your PR Firm, in my opinion, is choosing success!
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Patricia is an author and speaker in the field of self-transformation. She holds a Masters in Psychology with Advanced Post Graduate Studies in Clinical and Neuro Psychology.
“PEOPLE Magazine, Steve Harvey, Ricki Lake, CBS, NBC, FOX, ABC… and too many more to mention! Thank you so much Smith Publicity for your energy and enthusiasm in getting our story out there!
I had spent three years paying publicists. I had a lot of interviews with small radio Internet stations–not on the actual radio. My last publicist I paid for two years and was able to land one good news story. When I hired Smith all that changed! They hit the ground running! Smith had us on radio across the U.S.–NPR stations within a short time and a two-page feature in PEOPLE magazine – to mention only a few of the phenomenal runs. Thank you Smith Publicity for all your dedication and hard work!
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Burns is the Founder of The Teen Project, Inc. serves on our Executive Board. She grew up in the Juvenile Dependency System where she was a probation youth and ward of the court. Burns turned her life around five years after emancipation and was determined to make a change for other system youth. She has been taking in “At Risk Youth” for 20 years and has been serving as a foster mother to troubled teens for over 13 years. She owns a computer-consulting firm and is a computer network engineer.
“Thank you SO much for all of your great work! I am beyond thrilled with the campaign you created for my book! You really exceeded expectations on all levels. I am excited to recommend you to other writers knowing they will have a fabulous experience.
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Mercree is an expert Spiritual Dating Coach and medical intuitive who has been practicing for eleven years. She is a specialist on spiritual dating and frequent speaker at events who offers us a view of our deepest, most beautiful selves and helps us step into our joyful truth.
“Hiring a publicist is like choosing a partner. What credentials and qualities did I look for?
1. Solid contacts and relationships with media;
2. Drive, determination, creativity, intelligence, and excellent people skills;
3. Responsiveness;
4. An ability to execute the author’s articulated goals; and
5. Capacity to maintain a positive and winning attitude throughout the campaign.My representative at Smith Publicity was that ‘partner.’ A special thanks to the President of Smith Publicity, Sandy Poirier Smith, for selecting a perfect partner match for me.
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In Tose Spencer’s book, women will learn how to succeed in male-dominated business environments. Susan was an entrepreneur and business professional before many women had the courage to play in the big leagues with men. Her companies reached annual revenues of $50 million. Susan learned about football and business from her father, Leonard Tose, who owned a professional football team. She was the first and only female to hold the position as General Manager of an NFL team, The Philadelphia Eagles.
“I enjoyed my time with Smith and especially my representative. I sensed a deep commitment to me as a client and could see her dogged yet professional perseverance. Smith did what they said they were going to do, and even more by using a variety of creative ideas! Further, they were obviously sincerely interested in the concepts of my book, not just because it was their job to show interest but there was an ‘America needs this’ kind of interest and that surprised and pleased me. My campaign was a team-collaboration, they had a team yes, but it was also a close collaboration with me, and they listened with the ears of an elephant. I’m the kind of guy who never stops thinking about the monthly fee and the ticking meter but I am so glad that after a year of painstaking research I finally selected Smith!
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Dr. Davis writes about the extra pressure many individuals face when they begin a new position and find they are the first of a kind or a pioneer. He holds a bachelor’s degree in General Education from the University of Nebraska at Omaha, a Masters in Community Psychology and a Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior and Development from The Union Institute and University. He has worked in a variety of organizations, both public and private in management positions for over 25 years, and is an organizational and diversity consultant. Currently he is a Professor of Business Administration Management at Albertus Magnus College in New Haven, Connecticut.
“By the time I contacted Smith Publicity, I was exhausted and stressed from years of researching and writing my book, The Fifth Decade, Is It Just My Life or Is It Perimenopause?, from finding a literary agent and then a publisher, and finally choosing a PR firm. To my pleasant surprise, Smith Publicity, especially my personal publicist, made the publicity aspect of getting my book to market both easy and stress-free!
I chose Smith Publicity because they, alone, took the time to research my credentials and my book before we signed a contract. It was clear they were willing to personalize my campaign to get the best results in promoting my book.
I was on numerous radio shows, quoted and featured in magazines and newspaper articles and feel wonderful about the exposure I have gotten. I have only good things to say about Smith Publicity. I highly recommend them!
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Deborah Wagner, Ph.D. is a Developmental Psychologist with a license for clinical practice. She spent eight years as Associate Research Scientist at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York City. In that position she conducted longitudinal research on women and their relationships with their children, children’s emotional, intellectual and psychological development, and conducted intervention studies on high risk, urban families. During that time, Dr. Wagner was a contributor to over a dozen professional publications and presentations at scientific conferences dedicated to psychological development of children and families.
“It was an honor and a privilege to have worked with Smith Publicity! I have not come across such a high standard of professionalism in a long time.
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In this book, Dr. Blumenthal teaches us a new technique to positively influence and control high emotion situations. He draws on the tools of neurolinguistic programming and the theory of mentalism to create the fourteen principles of Mentalist Martial Arts. Dr. Blumenthal is a forensic pathologist based in South Africa.
“Smith Publicity ROCKS! They are professional, prompt and know how to get your name out there. I was so impressed with the research they did about my book’s subject which led to numerous interviews and articles. I am now a ‘known’ expert in my field. Smith Publicity gets results!
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“Smith Publicity conducted the campaign for my book with great energy, continuous creativity, and superb follow-through. They generated dozens of local and regional media ‘hits’ as well as national mention in Newsweek. It was a pleasure to work with them.
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Murray is a professional speaker, trainer, and coach. A contributor to the Chicken Soup for the Soul series, Maureen is the co-author of Exceptional Accomplishment. A survivor of breast cancer, Maureen sees You Are Never Alone as a heartfelt mission, and a source for enlightenment, fellowship, and strength for breast cancer patients.
“Thank you, Smith Publicity, for all the hard work that was put into my campaign. I felt very much involved and kept in touch. In your promotional work you talk about creative solutions and this is very much evidenced in the work we achieved over our time together.
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“Smith Publicity had a very limited time to launch my book, Mighty Spice Cookbook, and arrange a book publicity tour for me. They absolutely nailed it, with multiple television interviews, including The Daily Buzz, New Day Northwest, Fox 5 Morning News San Diego, Sonoran Living and ABC7 News Chicago, etc. They also secured for me radio slots and my book in front of a huge amount of print and online media. Amazing, good job guys!
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Smith, from the UK, has travelled all over the world in search of the perfect recipes visiting such far off locales as South East Asia, India, Sri Lanka, the Middle East and Mexico. He incorporated all of his experience and knowledge in this first cookbook The Mighty Spice Cookbook. He has written recipes and spice features for brands, magazines and websites including Bacardi, Men’s Health and GQ.com and just filmed a guest spot on a new Good Food series Perfect.
“We have worked with Smith Publicity on several projects and have found their staff organized in planning campaigns and effective in implementing them. The people at Smith are friendly, knowledgeable, and conscientious. I would recommend the company to other book publishers.
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Publisher, Reedy Press
“As a first time author, I was quite apprehensive about engaging a publicity firm. From the very first conversation, Smith Publicity understood my goals and the key messages I wanted to deliver with my book. My publicist worked with me for five months in building a superb campaign. Smith Publicity was extremely effective in generating interest, diligent in following up, and most importantly, getting coverage with the right audience. Working with the Smith Publicity book marketing team was a great experience and pure pleasure!
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Hyun was born in Seoul, immigrated to the United States at a young age, and has since worked and lived in numerous countries in the Americas, Europe and Asia. For the past two decades, he has worked with many global Fortune 500 companies in various capacities. His experiences include working as a managing director for an international consultancy, as vice president of Global Strategy and vice president of Asia Region for a multibillion-dollar US-based company. He received his undergraduate degree from Virginia Tech, Masters degree from Northwestern, and MBA from Carnegie Mellon.
“Smith Publicity publicists are dedicated, creative and determined. They helped me achieve bestseller status on Amazon.com, secured many interviews for me, and got great exposure for my book in newspapers and magazines through their book publicity program. I recommend them highly!
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Durand is a best-selling author; trainer of well over 100,000 individuals in sales, marketing, and business management; and above all, a faithful Catholic. He outlines five key life components that must be brought into harmony and kept on track, or productivity will inevitably slow to a crawl; once this balance is achieved, less effort is needed to maintain stability and productivity increases.
“Working with Smith Publicity was a breeze. I found them to be extremely professional and competent. The best part was our collaborative effort; Smith Publicity worked with me, giving my ideas just the right publicity slant to create a winning pitch. My publicist kept me up-to-date on everything, and I was always treated like an important part of the book publicity team. Great people to work with–I gladly recommend them!
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“Smith Publicity’s book marketing services helped me to get my name out there. I am so pleased with their efforts in securing publicity for me and my book that I re-signed with them for two additional contract terms! The return on my investment has been worth it. I highly recommend this firm.
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Valeriani grew up in Boston the youngest of three girls in a working class, Italian-Catholic family. She is the author of two other books, Simple Ways to a Woman’s Heart: Movie Star Maneuvers That Will Take Her Breath Away! and It’s Not Easy Being Me! Random Thoughts of the Modern Woman. She is currently a columnist, freelance writer, coach and relationship expert. She is the Board Chair of Self-Esteem Boston Educational Institute, Inc. and writes a monthly column for the Malden Observer.
“Many times with the amount of companies in the world today- we as consumers can become overwhelmed with the idea of selecting a business. Especially with authors, because this is their intimate work, the job of selecting a publicity company becomes even more complicated. I feel very settled having found Smith Publicity for book publicity – I will never use anyone else. As authors what we are really looking for is someone that can promote our work, but not because this is their job but because they understand the importance of our messages—you need not look any further- start with Smith Publicity, you will, like me, never leave.
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Erin Dolgan M.A., LPC, SOMB Clinical Psychotherapist, author of Please Knock (IPPY Bronze Award Winner – Best Children’s Picture Book), a unique book with inviting poems and lively illustrations that provide a starting point for parents and children to discuss and deal with the issue of personal safety Dolgan earned a Masters Degree in Clinical Counseling and is licensed in the State of Colorado as a practicing clinician. She has worked in the field of mental health treatment in Colorado for the past 15 years working with families, children, in private practice mental health and general clinical psychology. Dolgan has worked with juvenile and adult male sexual offenders for a decade in private practice.
“After first trying to handle my own publicity campaign, I was blown away by the instant response and success of the book marketing campaign when it was placed in Smith’s capable hands. How come I couldn’t do that myself? I was equally impressed with the personal attention I was given by my publicist. I still haven’t figured out when she sleeps as she seems to be available 24/7.
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Holler is a physician assistant and former assistant professor of medicine. She holds a masters degree in medicine and has completed doctoral coursework in medical writing and environmental health. She is the director of education for Project Wellness in Roanoke, VA and a core faculty member for Harbor Health Seminars, which teaches health care providers how to address the underlying causes of chronic health problems rather than masking symptoms with medication.
“Working with Smith was a productive experience, and the Smith folks were always responsive and communicated well. Book publicity is not overnight magic, but the primary characteristics to look for in an agency are tenacity, creativity, honesty, and aggressiveness. I believe Smith provided good service in all these areas.
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Duncan is the Executive Director and co-founder of the Lyme Induced Autism (LIA) Foundation located in Corona, CA. She is the host of an online radio show called The Lyme-Autism Connection on Autism One Radio and the author of several articles and editorials published in Lyme Times, Public Health Alert, and The Lyme-Autism Connection, a monthly column in the Townsend Letter. Bryan Rosner is the author of four books focusing on Lyme disease education. He is an internationally recognized author, educator and speaker.
“Smith Publicity has put me on the map! Working with my publicist was a great experience. Enthusiasm and dedication were apparent from the start. She was confronted by a challenging task: connect with media on behalf of a radical intellectual who identifies not only as ‘PhD,’ but also as a ‘crackhead.’ She and Smith never once disappointed me, and she taught me a lot. I’m a smart guy, I know talent when I see it. In six short weeks their efforts dwarfed what I had been able to accomplish in several months–and I happen to be in the communication business myself. I rode a wave of attention from all the right people, and have Smith Publicity to thank for it.
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“The publicists of Smith Publicity are ‘attack’ publicists. Their cutting-edge press releases and professional standards have earned them the respect of the media, and the authors they represent. If you want book publicity on TV, radio, newspapers and magazines, you want Smith Publicity!
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Hassett Dahm is a compassionate, well-trained nurse who has cared for over 400 cancer patients and their families. This book has all the answers to all the questions she was ever asked.
“I just LOVED my experience with Smith Publicity! My publicist brought such receptivity, warmth, interest, creativity and a very focused attention to my book. Her immediate responsiveness coupled with her welcoming and flexible approach made this process fun, exciting and comfortable for me. She pitched my book in a way that beautifully represented who I am and the message of my book. This augmented my professional credibility in the world. I so look forward to working with Smith again in the near future. Thank you so much, Smith Publicity!
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A soul-based psychotherapist for more than 30 years, Moriah Marston has had the honor and privilege to explore, at a very deep level, the souls of thousands of people. Marston has been a practitioner of psychologically-based astrology since 1970 and dream analysis since 1989. She has been a gifted conscious channel since 1986 for Ascended Master Djwhal Khul, and was encouraged by him to write her new book, Making the Shift: Field Guide to the Emerging Consciousness. In 1991, Marston founded the School of the Golden Discs, a center for soul nourishment and expanding consciousness. Marston currently resides in Massachusetts with her husband, Zayne.
“I went from being a life and business coach with a good reputation to an expert in my field in four months. Why? Because Smith Publicity said so. They sent my book out to every major network, radio station and print medium in North America. The response was off the charts. One thing I know for sure, you are only as good as the people you surround yourself with. Hiring Smith Publicity was one of the smartest things I have ever done. This is a company you can trust to tell you the truth and in turn create magic!
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30 Ways to Better Days: How to Rally After You’ve Been Dumped is a self-help book aimed at women who have just gone through a relationship breakup. The chapters are short and sweet. The book is an easy to read, no nonsense handbook with the intention of helping women of all ages lift their confidence and become empowered to move on.
“I enjoyed working with Smith Publicity very much. They worked hard and established good contacts for me and followed up in a very timely fashion.
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Nancy Marshall, M.A., L.P.C., is a clinician with 35 years of experience, including 8 years facilitating a support group for families and friends of people who have been lost to suicide. She is also the author of a book on family dynamics, titled Why Family Therapy Doesn’t Work.