Interview With Poet Sharon Salomon

1. What inspired you to write this book of poetry? I have gone through massive trauma at various times in my life, and I have consciously focused on healing through various modalities. During 2022, after major life changes, I was on a healing journey and had a spiritual awakening of sorts. I have always been a writer, artist, and musician at heart, and during my opening and healing my writing just started coming through me. At the time I did not think to publish anything. I was honestly just writing as a healing experience. As     time went on and I had more and more in my journal, I decided to publish it, to share it.  

2. What exactly is it about — and who is it written for? It is about transcendence. It is a human experience of pain, loss, grief, trauma, healing, and ultimately love. So, I would say it is for anyone who has gone through something and has struggled to put words to it, or has struggled to express the emotion that wants to flow through. It is about hope, about finding light in the darkness, and then complete transformation. It is also for those interested in spiritual awakening.  

3. What do you hope readers will get out of reading your book? I hope that readers will have a healing experience in the movement of energy - of emotion, which is energy in motion. My hope is that readers let the words touch the heart, and help them heal, and shift. I hope that it ignites a fire in people’s hearts, especially for those who have given up on living their fullest, most passionate lives. 

4. How did you decide on your book’s title and cover design? The title of the book is the title of the very first poem. It literally channeled through me while I was on a walk. It honestly felt like some of the words, some of the poetry, came from my ancestors and right through me. The cover is artwork done by Muhammed Salah, who I found on Instagram. I fell in love with his art. All the pictures in the book are his artwork. The feel of his artwork, particularly those images that are out in the cosmos, resonates with me. 

5. You write of abuse, loss, and trauma. What advice do you have for those weathering such storms? I would say that no matter how dark it gets, no matter how alone you think you are, or how dire the situation is, there is always light there for you. You are always one breath, one decision, away from coming back home into your heart. You are always supported by your Guides and many other beautiful beings who are there for you. There is always help available, even for those who don’t have family or close friends on whom they can readily rely. Within the pain, there is opportunity for transformation, and ascension. Be in one tiny moment, and then another, and know that everything can shift.  

6. You also write of healing, gratitude, love, and understanding. What do you say to people who struggle to experience any or all of these things If someone struggles in this way, I would ask them ‘what is the resentment or anger giving you? What is the payoff of holding onto the beliefs that you have running?’ The limiting beliefs, the wounds, the energy, the frequencies, if you will, that we carry in us, subconsciously or even in our energetic imprints from our ancestors or our own past lives, create our reality. Whatever is in that reality is a reflection of what is going on inside of us. We are always operating either in love or in fear. The fears are there to show us where we are protecting ourselves. The fears help us learn and release if we choose to. 

7. Each of your poems are fairly short. Do you feel you can say a lot with so little? Yes, many of the poems are short. When I write, I write until I feel like what wants to be said has been said. I tend to write with simple and straightforward words which cut right through, with depth. So, I hope the experience of the poems bring up feelings, and concepts, which go beyond the length of the poem itself. When reading the same poems over, you will notice deeper layers coming up for you. 

8. What challenges did you overcome in the writing of this book? I have healed from abuse and great loss, and from deepest unhappiness in my life. The growth over the years would be difficult to relay in one paragraph. I went from depressed and unable to truly be myself or trust people, to absolutely free in my skin and in my life. I went from various diagnoses to absolutely healthy, and drug and chemical free. It used to feel like it was impossible to get through terrible events. Now, I’m in a place where I genuinely can embrace them, sometimes even with some excitement for what I will uncover in the experience. For example, “What is this showing me about my wounds, and beliefs? What is it showing me about the energy that wants to be expressed and move? What fragment of me is showing up here, so she can come home?”  

9. If people can buy or read one book this week or month, why should it be yours? It would be a great and true honor if my words could, in some way, assist people in their healing. It touches on various topics, and we have all experienced love, loss, desire, longing… I would love it if people went ahead and let the words move them! I would love to touch people’s hearts.  

About The Author: Sharon Salomon is a lover of animals, travel and the journey of the spirit. She believes in loving like your heart is expanding and wrapping itself around the earth, and that if we avoid pain, we miss out on all the good bits.  She works as a Quantum Healer and can be found on https://www.instagram.com/sharon_salomon/.  For more information, please see: www.sharonsalomon.love

Do You Need Book Marketing Help?

Brian Feinblum can be reached at brianfeinblum@gmail.com  He is available to help authors like you to promote your story, sell your book, and grow your brand. He has over 30 years of experience in successfully helping thousands of authors in all genres. Let him be your advocate, teacher, and motivator! 

 

About Brian Feinblum

This award-winning blog has generated over 5,600,000 page views. With 5,500+ posts over the past 14 years, it was named one of the best book marketing blogs  by BookBaby  http://blog.bookbaby.com/2013/09/the-best-book-marketing-blogs  and recognized by Feedspot in 2021 and 2018 as one of the top book marketing blogs. It was also named by www.WinningWriters.com as a "best resource.”  Copyright 2026.

 

For the past three decades, Brian Feinblum has helped thousands of authors. He formed his own book publicity firm in 2020. Prior to that, for 21 years as the head of marketing for the nation’s largest book publicity firm, and as the director of publicity at two independent presses, Brian has worked with many first-time, self-published, authors of all genres, right along with best-selling authors and celebrities such as: Dr. Ruth, Mark Victor Hansen, Joseph Finder, Katherine Spurway, Neil Rackham, Harvey Mackay, Ken Blanchard, Stephen Covey, Warren Adler, Cindy Adams, Todd Duncan, Susan RoAne, John C. Maxwell, Jeff Foxworthy, Seth Godin, and Henry Winkler.

 

His writings are often featured in The Writer and IBPA’s The Independent (https://pubspot.ibpa-online.org/article/whats-needed-to-promote-a-book-successfully). He was recently interviewed by the IBPA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0BhO9m8jbs

 

He hosted a panel on book publicity for Book Expo America several years ago, and has spoken at ASJA, BookCAMP, Independent Book Publishers Association Sarah Lawrence College, Nonfiction Writers Association, Cape Cod Writers Association, Willamette (Portland) Writers Association, APEX, Morgan James Publishing, and Connecticut Authors and Publishers Association. He served as a judge for the 2024 IBPA Book Awards.

 

His letters-to-the-editor have been published in The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, New York Post, NY Daily News, Newsday, The Journal News (Westchester) and The Washington Post. His first published book was The Florida Homeowner, Condo, & Co-Op Association Handbook.  It was featured in The Sun Sentinel and Miami Herald.

 

Born and raised in Brooklyn, he now resides in Westchester with his wife, two kids, and Ferris, a black lab rescue dog, and El Chapo, a pug rescue dog.

 

You can connect with him at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianfeinblum/ or https://www.facebook.com/brian.feinblum

 

 

 

Is Selling Your Book A Zero Sum Game?

 

 

In professional sports, the zero-sum game is in effect. Someone wins only when someone loses. When a game is played, one team wins, the other loses. Over the course of a season, the team with the most wins has the highest playoff seeding, giving them a potential edge in terms of the level of competition they will face. But it is always clear: winners rule; losers go home.

 

But in the world of book marketing, this is not necessarily so. There are many ways to “win,” and there are not always a finite number of “winners.”

 

For instance, if you consider it a win to sell 100,000 copies of your book in a year’s time, the fact that other books sell that many won’t impact your ability to sell that amount. There are not a limited number of 100,000- copy-selling authors and one person’s ability to sell so many books does not directly correlate to you becoming unable to sell that many. In sports, there’s cause and effect – one wins so the other has to lose; but here, many authors can “win.”

 

Some aspects pf marketing do have limitations and win-lose scenarios built into them. For example, there are only so many NYT best-seller slots in a given week or year that are available to books in a certain category, genre, or format. So, if only 15 books for hardcover nonfiction can make this week’s list, only 15 books get on – and then all others cannot. There are 52 lists per year, so there are 780 different best-seller slots, so at best, if no book ever hits the list more than once in the year, 780 unique books could say they were NYT bestsellers – and any other nonfiction hardcover book is shit out of luck. This has a zero-sum element to it but specifically, just because book X is on the list, it does not mean that book “y” can’t make it. But, still, only so many books can make it.

 

When marketing your book, there are all kinds of opportunities to sell it. If you can’t make the NYT best-seller list this week, maybe you will next week. Perhaps you can hit another list, like Amazon’s or Publishers weekly’s list. Or, forget all of these lists and try something else, like book awards, or speaking engagements. Not your cup of tea? Try social media, direct marketing eblasts, or targeted FB ads. The list goes on.

 

The possibilities are endless – unless you have a close-the-door mentality, finding reasons why you can’t or won’t do something, filled with excuses or complaints about what hasn’t worked, while you miss out on opportunities to seek out what can work for you. There are no enemies or opposing teams out there when you promote a book, though there is stiff competition for your book to get noticed and bought. No zero-sum game limitations here. All that stops you is your attitude. Yes, your skills, knowledge, time, and money are big factors too, but it starts with your attitude, strategy, and execution approaches. Many mediocre books sell, so I can’t even say the quality of your book is always a major factor, though it is admittedly relevant.

 

So, remember, just because another author is successful, does not mean you can’t be as well. Do not create artificial limits on your potential. Pursue all of the opportunities presented to you and that you can create. Your book can win – without someone losing.

 

 

Do You Need Book Marketing Help?

Brian Feinblum can be reached at brianfeinblum@gmail.com  He is available to help authors like you to promote your story, sell your book, and grow your brand. He has over 30 years of experience in successfully helping thousands of authors in all genres. Let him be your advocate, teacher, and motivator! 

 

About Brian Feinblum

This award-winning blog has generated over 5,350,000 page views. With 5,400+ posts over the past 14 years, it was named one of the best book marketing blogs  by BookBaby  http://blog.bookbaby.com/2013/09/the-best-book-marketing-blogs  and recognized by Feedspot in 2021 and 2018 as one of the top book marketing blogs. It was also named by www.WinningWriters.com as a "best resource.”  Copyright 2025.

 

For the past three decades, Brian Feinblum has helped thousands of authors. He formed his own book publicity firm in 2020. Prior to that, for 21 years as the head of marketing for the nation’s largest book publicity firm, and as the director of publicity at two independent presses, Brian has worked with many first-time, self-published, authors of all genres, right along with best-selling authors and celebrities such as: Dr. Ruth, Mark Victor Hansen, Joseph Finder, Katherine Spurway, Neil Rackham, Harvey Mackay, Ken Blanchard, Stephen Covey, Warren Adler, Cindy Adams, Todd Duncan, Susan RoAne, John C. Maxwell, Jeff Foxworthy, Seth Godin, and Henry Winkler.

 

His writings are often featured in The Writer and IBPA’s The Independent (https://pubspot.ibpa-online.org/article/whats-needed-to-promote-a-book-successfully). He was recently interviewed by the IBPA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0BhO9m8jbs

 

He hosted a panel on book publicity for Book Expo America several years ago, and has spoken at ASJA, BookCAMP, Independent Book Publishers Association Sarah Lawrence College, Nonfiction Writers Association, Cape Cod Writers Association, Willamette (Portland) Writers Association, APEX, Morgan James Publishing, and Connecticut Authors and Publishers Association. He served as a judge for the 2024 IBPA Book Awards.

 

His letters-to-the-editor have been published in The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, New York Post, NY Daily News, Newsday, The Journal News (Westchester) and The Washington Post. His first published book was The Florida Homeowner, Condo, & Co-Op Association Handbook.  It was featured in The Sun Sentinel and Miami Herald.

 

Born and raised in Brooklyn, he now resides in Westchester with his wife, two kids, and Ferris, a black lab rescue dog, and El Chapo, a pug rescue dog.

 

You can connect with him at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianfeinblum/ or https://www.facebook.com/brian.feinblum

 

 

How Can Authors Avoid The Book Marketing Scam Victim Psychology?

 

 

Many authors tell me they get multiple emails in a week, sometimes in a day, from purported book promoters looking to work with them.

 

Popular offers include:

 

* Getting you on a bestseller list.

* Introductions to Hollywood producers.

* Tik Tok influencers who will hype you.

* Putting your book in the hands of book clubs.

* SEO strategists who will make your web site popular on search engines.

* Display your book at book fairs.

* Craft and distribute a book trailer.

 

Many offers are BS. 

 

They are either outright scams — you pay and never hear from them — or they don’t fully deliver what they claimed to do, or they do what they promised but the resulting sales are abysmal. Or, they give you what you expected and you get positive results, but you overpaid for that service. 

 

If it sounds too good to be true, it isn’t. 

 

That said, there are legitimate book promoters with solid offerings that end up getting ignored because too many authors are fearful or uneducated about the process. So they do nothing. That would be throwing out the baby with the bath water.

 

My advice: Don’t use the scam publicist excuse to sit by and do nothing. To be crippled by inaction guarantees the death of your book.

 

So, first step: Evaluate all solicitations and determine a way to evaluate them. Consider doing independent research to find someone who has not solicited you if you don’t believe any of the offers that you received are worthwhile. Seek out referrals from writer associations and fellow authors. Maybe you can read an article or blog post by or about a book publicist that speaks to you — like me!

 

Examine solicitation emails for the following:

 

* It contains misspellings.

* The note suffers from broken English.

* Includes words that are not appropriately capitalized. 

* Addresses you not by name but just hello or hi.

* Identifies your book not by title but instead just refers to your book as a book, work, or writings.

* Lavishly praises you in a non-specific way, as if any book could be spoken of.

* Sounds like they actually read the book, which would be a lie, as no marketer has the time. to read on speculation before even reaching out to you to see if you need help.

* Has multiple gaps of spaces between words.

* Sounds so full of kiss-ass lavish praise.

* Appears to be AI generated.

* They don’t give a company name or a last name or use initials instead of a first name.

* Their web site looks crappy.

 

Do a zoom to see who this person is and not settle on a phone call. But do get their number and search online to see who it belongs to Google their individual name and the company name and add words like “lawsuit” “liar” “scam” “hoax” “arrest.”  Ask for testimonials or references. See how long they have been in business. 



That said, do your due diligence but don’t use as an excuse or make an assumption “They are all scams” and never do anything with anyone to market your book. Otherwise, you have scammed yourself and rendered your book dead.



“Intention must be powered with action.”

—NOT SURE WHO NEEDS TO HEAR THIS, BUT...Beautiful Reminders for the Soul by Willie Greene

 

“Use What Motivates Others to Your Advantage”

— WHO BETTERTHAN YOU? The Art of Healthy Arrogance & Dreaming

  

Do You Need Book Marketing Help?

Brian Feinblum can be reached at brianfeinblum@gmail.com  He is available to help authors like you to promote your story, sell your book, and grow your brand. He has over 30 years of experience in successfully helping thousands of authors in all genres. Let him be your advocate, teacher, and motivator! 

 

About Brian Feinblum

This award-winning blog has generated over 5,400,000 page views. With 5,500+ posts over the past 14 years, it was named one of the best book marketing blogs  by BookBaby  http://blog.bookbaby.com/2013/09/the-best-book-marketing-blogs  and recognized by Feedspot in 2021 and 2018 as one of the top book marketing blogs. It was also named by www.WinningWriters.com as a "best resource.”  Copyright 2025.

 

For the past three decades, Brian Feinblum has helped thousands of authors. He formed his own book publicity firm in 2020. Prior to that, for 21 years as the head of marketing for the nation’s largest book publicity firm, and as the director of publicity at two independent presses, Brian has worked with many first-time, self-published, authors of all genres, right along with best-selling authors and celebrities such as: Dr. Ruth, Mark Victor Hansen, Joseph Finder, Katherine Spurway, Neil Rackham, Harvey Mackay, Ken Blanchard, Stephen Covey, Warren Adler, Cindy Adams, Todd Duncan, Susan RoAne, John C. Maxwell, Jeff Foxworthy, Seth Godin, and Henry Winkler.

 

His writings are often featured in The Writer and IBPA’s The Independent (https://pubspot.ibpa-online.org/article/whats-needed-to-promote-a-book-successfully). He was recently interviewed by the IBPA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0BhO9m8jbs

 

He hosted a panel on book publicity for Book Expo America several years ago, and has spoken at ASJA, BookCAMP, Independent Book Publishers Association Sarah Lawrence College, Nonfiction Writers Association, Cape Cod Writers Association, Willamette (Portland) Writers Association, APEX, Morgan James Publishing, and Connecticut Authors and Publishers Association. He served as a judge for the 2024 IBPA Book Awards.

 

His letters-to-the-editor have been published in The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, New York Post, NY Daily News, Newsday, The Journal News (Westchester) and The Washington Post. His first published book was The Florida Homeowner, Condo, & Co-Op Association Handbook.  It was featured in The Sun Sentinel and Miami Herald.

 

Born and raised in Brooklyn, he now resides in Westchester with his wife, two kids, and Ferris, a black lab rescue dog, and El Chapo, a pug rescue dog.

 

You can connect with him at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianfeinblum/ or https://www.facebook.com/brian.feinblum

 

 

Interview With Best-Selling Author & Leading Indie Book Publisher David L. Hancock

1. What has been the key to your success?

The key has been understanding that publishing is both art and business. Early on, I realized that great writing alone does not guarantee success. Authors who thrive treat their book like a business asset, not just a creative accomplishment. That insight shaped my career and ultimately shaped The Babylon Blueprint for Authors (March 17 release). Success comes from combining strong distribution, strategic marketing, and an entrepreneurial mindset. It also comes from relationships. Publishing is a long game built on trust. When authors understand that they are building a brand and not just releasing a book, everything changes.

2. How does the book publishing landscape look today?

Publishing today is more open and more crowded than ever. Technology has made it easier to publish, but harder to stand out. There are millions of titles competing for attention. That is why authors must be intentional. The old model of writing a book and hoping the publisher handles everything is outdated. In today’s environment, authors who build platforms, cultivate communities, and think strategically win. The opportunity is enormous, but it requires clarity and consistency. The publishing landscape rewards those who treat their book as the beginning of a business, not the end of a project.

3. What is The Babylon Blueprint for Authors about?

The book is a step-by-step guide for authors who want lasting impact. It blends timeless wisdom with modern marketing strategies. I walk readers through mindset shifts, platform development, pre-launch planning, publicity, distribution, and long-term brand building. It is not theoretical. It is practical and grounded in decades of real-world experience. The central idea is simple: writing the manuscript is only the first step. Authors must think like entrepreneurs if they want to grow readership and income. The book equips them with the tools and confidence to do exactly that.

4. What are the biggest publicity mistakes authors make?

The biggest mistake is starting too late. Publicity should begin long before publication. Another mistake is lacking clarity about who the book is for. If you cannot clearly define your reader, your marketing will feel scattered. Many authors also rely too heavily on friends and family instead of expanding their audience intentionally. In The Babylon Blueprint for Authors, I emphasize strategy over noise. Publicity works when it is consistent, relational, and aligned with your long-term vision. Marketing is not a one-week event. It is an ongoing discipline.

5. Do authors really need a pep talk from a therapist?

Publishing can feel emotional. There are highs and lows. But what authors truly need is confidence rooted in clarity. When you understand the process and have a plan, fear decreases. The Babylon Blueprint for Authors offers both encouragement and structure. It helps authors move from uncertainty to action. Mindset matters because belief drives behavior. But mindset alone is not enough. Authors need practical tools. When encouragement is paired with execution, momentum follows.

6. What marketing tactics should authors implement before publication?

Build your email list early. Clarify your ideal reader. Develop relationships with podcast hosts and media outlets before you need them. Secure endorsements in advance. Create a launch team. Focus on pre-orders, especially with key retailers. These actions create concentrated momentum at launch. In the book, I stress that pre-launch is where leverage is built. The authors who prepare six to twelve months ahead of release consistently outperform those who wait until the last minute.

7. What does it mean to adopt an entrepreneurial author mindset?

It means shifting from thinking like a writer to thinking like a business owner. Entrepreneurs look for systems, partnerships, and multiple revenue streams. Your book can lead to speaking, consulting, courses, or community building. It also means tracking results and making informed decisions. An entrepreneurial author understands margins, audience behavior, and long-term positioning. Most importantly, they view the book as the foundation of a larger platform. When authors take ownership of both message and market, they unlock greater opportunity.

8. What if an author is shy?

You do not need to be outgoing to be effective. Many successful authors are introverts. Marketing does not require a big personality. It requires authenticity and consistency. You can write thoughtful newsletters, appear on podcasts from home, build niche communities, or collaborate behind the scenes. The key is showing up in ways that feel natural. In the book, I emphasize that influence grows through steady engagement, not volume. Confidence develops through action.

9. Who does your book work best for?

The principles apply to any author who wants to reach readers intentionally. Non-fiction authors often see quicker momentum because their books connect easily to expertise and speaking. However, fiction, children’s authors, and poets can apply the same framework. Platform building, branding, and community development are universal strategies. The tactics may vary by genre, but the entrepreneurial mindset remains the same. If an author wants more than casual sales, the book provides a roadmap.

10. What innovative pricing models do you teach?

Pricing should reflect value and positioning. Premium trade paperbacks can justify higher pricing when paired with strong branding. Bundles, such as book plus workbook or book plus course access, increase perceived value. Limited editions and pre-order bonuses can drive urgency without discounting the core product. Authors should also consider multiple formats including audio and international editions. In the book, I encourage authors to think strategically about pricing as part of a broader business model, not just a number on the back cover.

11. Are influencers obtainable without paying?

Yes, but relationships matter. Influencer partnerships work best when there is genuine alignment. Engage with their content first. Build rapport. When you reach out, personalize your message and focus on value. Micro-influencers are often more responsive and highly engaged. Providing advance copies and clear messaging helps. In the book, I stress that influence is built on trust. Authentic connections often outperform transactional arrangements.

12. What does it take to reach a bestseller list?

It takes planning. Bestseller status typically requires concentrated sales within a short window. That means organizing pre-orders, mobilizing your network, aligning media appearances, and creating urgency. Category selection and timing matter as well. In The Babylon Blueprint for Authors, I outline how to approach this strategically. However, I also remind authors that long-term credibility and sustained sales are more valuable than a single ranking spike. Bestseller status is a milestone. Building a brand is the goal.

13. Is there a marketing strategy when partnering with charities?

Purpose strengthens positioning when it is authentic. Readers connect with authors who stand for something meaningful. Over the years, I have supported charitable efforts including Habitat for Humanity because impact matters. When authors align their message with causes that reflect their values, it deepens trust and engagement. In the book, I discuss how purpose-driven branding can elevate visibility. The key is sincerity. When mission and marketing align, both the reader and the community benefit. 

About The Author: David L. Hancock is a Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author and the Founder of Morgan James Publishing, one of the pioneers of the hybrid publishing model. With more than two decades of experience helping thousands of authors reach bookstores worldwide, David is passionate about equipping writers to think like entrepreneurs. He is the author of more than twenty books, including The Babylon Blueprint for Authors, a practical roadmap for building a sustainable and profitable author career. For more information, please see: https://DavidLHancock.com

Do You Need Book Marketing Help?

Brian Feinblum can be reached at brianfeinblum@gmail.com  He is available to help authors like you to promote your story, sell your book, and grow your brand. He has over 30 years of experience in successfully helping thousands of authors in all genres. Let him be your advocate, teacher, and motivator! 

 

About Brian Feinblum

This award-winning blog has generated over 5,600,000 page views. With 5,500+ posts over the past 14 years, it was named one of the best book marketing blogs  by BookBaby  http://blog.bookbaby.com/2013/09/the-best-book-marketing-blogs  and recognized by Feedspot in 2021 and 2018 as one of the top book marketing blogs. It was also named by www.WinningWriters.com as a "best resource.”  Copyright 2026.

 

For the past three decades, Brian Feinblum has helped thousands of authors. He formed his own book publicity firm in 2020. Prior to that, for 21 years as the head of marketing for the nation’s largest book publicity firm, and as the director of publicity at two independent presses, Brian has worked with many first-time, self-published, authors of all genres, right along with best-selling authors and celebrities such as: Dr. Ruth, Mark Victor Hansen, Joseph Finder, Katherine Spurway, Neil Rackham, Harvey Mackay, Ken Blanchard, Stephen Covey, Warren Adler, Cindy Adams, Todd Duncan, Susan RoAne, John C. Maxwell, Jeff Foxworthy, Seth Godin, and Henry Winkler.

 

His writings are often featured in The Writer and IBPA’s The Independent (https://pubspot.ibpa-online.org/article/whats-needed-to-promote-a-book-successfully). He was recently interviewed by the IBPA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0BhO9m8jbs

 

He hosted a panel on book publicity for Book Expo America several years ago, and has spoken at ASJA, BookCAMP, Independent Book Publishers Association Sarah Lawrence College, Nonfiction Writers Association, Cape Cod Writers Association, Willamette (Portland) Writers Association, APEX, Morgan James Publishing, and Connecticut Authors and Publishers Association. He served as a judge for the 2024 IBPA Book Awards.

 

His letters-to-the-editor have been published in The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, New York Post, NY Daily News, Newsday, The Journal News (Westchester) and The Washington Post. His first published book was The Florida Homeowner, Condo, & Co-Op Association Handbook.  It was featured in The Sun Sentinel and Miami Herald.

 

Born and raised in Brooklyn, he now resides in Westchester with his wife, two kids, and Ferris, a black lab rescue dog, and El Chapo, a pug rescue dog.

 

You can connect with him at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianfeinblum/ or https://www.facebook.com/brian.feinblum