A Day In The Life Of A Book Publicist

Kathleen Carter has worked with bestselling authors for years and has launched publicity campaigns for many of our most treasured books. It takes a lot of know-how to work in the publishing industry and her book promotions have garnered the attention of many bestselling authors and literary agents.Today we discuss how she landed this dream job, what goes into book publicity, and what really helps drive book sales for authors.She also shares the social media scoop on how to land those advanced readers, how to write and tag your book reviews, and what helps book marketing the most. Bookstagrammers will love this thoughtful feedback and a glimpse at Kathleen’s reading routines.We end our time with some of Kathleen’s favorite backlist and under-the-radar book gems that I can’t wait to check out.Mentioned in this episode:MomAdvice Book Club ShirtReading RetreatMy Sister’s Keeper by Jodi PicoultKirkus ReviewsGone Girl by Gillian FlynnKindle First ReadsBook of the MonthDear Pope Francis by Pope FrancisPope Francis Meets Children Letter WritersHidden Girl: The True Story of a Modern-Day Child Slave by Shyima HallPeople Magazine Shyima Hall: My Escape From SlaveryThe Dollhouse by Fiona DavisBookGang Podcast: Best Thriller Books You Might Have Missed with Mary KubicaHamnet by Maggie O’FarrellTranscendent Kingdom by Yaa GyasiOlga Dies Dreaming by Xochitl GonzalezInside Out by Demi MooreGoing There by Katie CouricPride and Prejudice by Jane AustenMusical Chairs by Amy PoeppelElin Hildebrand Literati Book ClubLimelight by Amy PoeppelMadWoman by Louisa TregerViola ShipmanMagic Season: A Son’s Story by Wade RouseConnect With Us:Amy is @momadvice on InstagramKathleen on TwitterKathleen on InstagramKathleen Carter Communicationspatreon.com/momadvice