Get Book Readers Without Needing Anyone’s Permission!

 

Many authors each day operate under several negative beliefs:

“No one wants to buy my book.”
“I can’t get any book reviews.”
“Bookstores won’t have me as a speaker.”

Are these declarations based on fact, fiction, or fear?

People might buy your book, they likely do not know it exists.
As for book reviews, you need to submit your book to many media outlets four months before your publication date.
Bookstores will have you speak if you convey that you have an interesting book, a connection to their town, and can show third-party validation, such as testimonials, reviews, awards, and media exposure or a big social media following.

Did you try to market your book?

How well?

How often?

Ok, let’s put all of that aside. What can you do to make people aware of your book without needing anyone’s help or permission? Where are there no gatekeepers or obstacles to reaching targeted readers?

Warning: if you are lazy, cheap, or don’t believe in your book, just quit reading, and for that matter, toss your book to the garbage heap. I refuse to hear that you feel helpless or defeated or that you will let that state of mind dominate you.

Here is what you will need to do to get readership and build word-of-mouth — without having to get the approval of others.

1. Pay for it: advertise, paid book reviews, pay-for-play media outlets, and influencers.

2. Give it away for free. Make the ebook free on amazon and on your site. Post it on sites that do giveaways. Hand out printed copies of your book.

3. Social media posts. You can create as much content as you want to and the quality of it is in your hands. You can be quite aggressive with being active on one or more platforms and you can find and reach out to your targeted readers. If you can’t do this (skill), or don’t want to (mental), or lack the time (priority), then pay someone to do it for you.

4. Build your network up and offer to those whom you know to read your book and for them to offer the free book to those they know.

5. Try guerrilla marketing tactics. Hand out postcards with QR codes about your book outside of where readers congregate, such as bookstores, book fairs, and libraries. Partner with another author to give out each other’s books. Cut a deal with local merchants to sell your book at a discount and let them merely pay the cost of printing your book and they can keep the profits. Connect with groups who can give your book away and that helps them get attention for whatever it is that they do or sell. Partner with a non-profit to give your book away or to sell as a fundraiser.

Once you realize that there are plenty of things that you can do, say, or pay for in order to get readers and attention for your book, the more empowered you will feel.

Yes, you may invest thousands of dollars and hundreds of hours into this, but you will not be at the mercy of others or have high barriers to hurdle.

You can position yourself for a chance to break through and to finally gain an honest opportunity to gain readers.

So, what shall it be? Whine and moan about rejection? Remain immobile by fear? Or take ownership of your book marketing and invest some money and time to give your book what it deserves: a fair chance.

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 7,300,000 page views. With 5,600+ posts over the past 15 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 2026, 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) and (https://pubspot.ibpa-online.org/article/10-things-my-dog-taught-me-about-marketing-books). 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, three times at BookCAMP, Independent Book Publishers Association, Sarah Lawrence College, Nonfiction Writers Association, Cape Cod Writers Association, Willamette (Portland) Writers Association, APEX, five times at Morgan James Publishing Red Carpet, 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 Author Cleanne Johnson

 

 

1. What inspired you to write this book?

Love My Colors is inspired by about 50 to 60 percent of my own life. It draws from my experiences with bullying, feeling like I didn't belong, struggling with my identity, and learning to love myself after years of questioning my worth. There were times when I hid parts of who I was because I thought fitting in was safer than standing out. While some parts of the story are fictional, the emotions behind them are very real. Writing this book became a way to transform painful experiences into a message of hope. I wanted readers, especially anyone who has ever felt invisible, rejected, or not enough, to know that they don't have to change who they are to be accepted. My hope is that Love My Colors reminds people that healing begins the moment we stop hiding and start embracing the unique person we were always meant to be. 

2. What exactly is it about—and who is it written for?

Love My Colors is a story about identity, belonging, courage, and self-acceptance. It encourages readers to celebrate what makes them unique instead of hiding it. Although younger readers will connect with the story, its message resonates with anyone who has ever struggled with confidence, bullying, fitting in, or learning to love themselves. It's truly a book for children, families, educators, and adults who need a reminder that their differences are their greatest strengths. 

3. What do you hope readers will get out of reading your book?

More than anything, I hope readers walk away believing they are enough exactly as they are. I want them to understand that they don't have to change themselves to earn acceptance. If even one young adult decides to stop hiding who they are, or one adult remembers the confidence they once lost, then this book has accomplished its purpose. 

4. How did you decide on your book's title and cover design?

The title Love My Colors represents far more than color itself. It symbolizes identity, individuality, culture, personality, dreams, and everything that makes each of us unique. The cover was designed to reflect joy, confidence, diversity, and hope. I wanted readers to feel welcomed before they even opened the first page. 

5. What advice or words of wisdom do you have for fellow writers—other than "run!"?

Write the story only you can tell. Don't spend your time trying to sound like someone else or chasing trends. The most powerful stories come from authenticity. There will always be rejection, criticism, and moments of self-doubt, but keep writing anyway. Someone out there needs the story you're afraid to tell. 

6. What trends in the book world do you see—and where do you think publishing is heading?

Readers today want authenticity. They're looking for books that make them feel seen, understood, and inspired. Independent publishing continues to grow, giving authors more opportunities to reach readers directly while traditional publishing still offers valuable resources and broad distribution. I believe the future belongs to authors who build genuine relationships with their audiences through books, podcasts, social media, speaking engagements, and community. 

7. Were there experiences in your personal life or career that came in handy when writing this book?

Absolutely. Many of the emotions in Love My Colors come from experiences I've lived through personally. Like many people, I've known what it feels like to question my worth and wonder if I belonged. Those experiences gave me the empathy and perspective to write honestly. They also shaped my work as an author and podcast host, where I continually hear stories of resilience that reinforce the importance of self-love and acceptance. 

8. How would you describe your writing style? Which writers or books is your writing similar to?

My writing is heartfelt, honest, hopeful, and emotionally driven. I aim to write in a way that's accessible while still leaving readers with something meaningful to reflect on. Rather than trying to imitate one particular author, I focus on telling authentic stories that combine emotional depth with encouragement. Readers who enjoy uplifting books with strong messages about courage, resilience, and self-discovery will likely connect with my work. 

9. What challenges did you overcome in the writing of this book?

One of the biggest challenges was being vulnerable enough to revisit painful emotions while transforming them into a message of hope. Writing requires honesty, and sometimes that means confronting memories you'd rather leave behind. I wanted to make sure the story acknowledged difficult experiences without allowing them to define the ending. Ultimately, Love My Colors became a story about healing rather than hurt. 

10. If people can buy or read one book this week or month, why should it be yours?

Because Love My Colors is more than a book, it's an invitation to embrace yourself without apology. In a world that often tells people to fit in, this story encourages readers to stand confidently in who they are. It's a conversation starter for families, classrooms, and communities, and a reminder that our differences are not weaknesses, they are the very things that make us beautiful. 

About The Author: Cleanne Johnson is an award-winning author, speaker, podcast host, and advocate for self-love and resilience. Through her books and the Beauty of Colors podcast, she encourages readers to embrace healing, discover their worth, and find the courage to live authentically. Her writing is inspired by real-life experiences and explores themes of identity, overcoming adversity, and personal transformation. Whether writing heartfelt nonfiction or compelling fiction, Cleanne's mission is to create stories that remind readers they are stronger than their past and worthy of the life they dream of. For more information, please see:  https://www.cleannejohnson.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 7,300,000 page views. With 5,600+ posts over the past 15 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 2026, 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) and (https://pubspot.ibpa-online.org/article/10-things-my-dog-taught-me-about-marketing-books). 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, three times at BookCAMP, Independent Book Publishers Association, Sarah Lawrence College, Nonfiction Writers Association, Cape Cod Writers Association, Willamette (Portland) Writers Association, APEX, five times at Morgan James Publishing Red Carpet, 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

 

 

 

Audiobook Sales Grow Beyond 10% Of The Book Marketplace

 

 

The audiobook industry is doing well, according to a recent survey released by the Audio Publishers Association (APA).

 

Revenue from audiobooks grew by 9% in 2025, hitting $2.43 billion.

 

What are the most popular genres? General fiction accounted for 27% of all audiobook revenue.

Next was science fiction and fantasy, then romance, mysteries, thrillers, and suspense.

 

Publishers claim there were over 750,000 audiobooks available for sale in 2025 – a 43% increase from 2024.

 

The APA said that 63% of adults surveyed reported many listened to an audiobook in the past year. Thirty-five percent claimed they had listened to an audiobook in the past month.

A Thought About Dogs

I always think that I would love to be able to talk to my dogs and have a conversation, but then I realize that I don’t want to fully humanize them. I don’t need a second spouse, an extra parent, or a third child. I don’t want to hear their criticisms, pains, needs, or wants and feel guilty if I don’t fully serve them. I love having a pet. Though there are obligations and costs attached —and it hurts to lose them — they give off so many rewards and great vibes. They make me feel loved and allow me to give love. They are fun and funny. If they can talk to me, I am screwed.

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 6,750,000 page views. With 5,600+ posts over the past 15 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 2026, 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) and (https://pubspot.ibpa-online.org/article/10-things-my-dog-taught-me-about-marketing-books). 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, three times at BookCAMP, Independent Book Publishers Association, Sarah Lawrence College, Nonfiction Writers Association, Cape Cod Writers Association, Willamette (Portland) Writers Association, APEX, five times at Morgan James Publishing Red Carpet, 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 Do You Market Your Book When Reader Tastebuds Vary Greatly?

 

I spent several hours viewing subpar art in Manhattan a few months ago. However, others didn’t feel the same way. Pieces that were on display sold for hundreds, thousands, and tens of thousands of dollars each. Others clearly value the very things that I see as wasted canvas and misused gallery space.

Does my art experience mirror what is taking place with books — where the majority of published books don’t appeal to many, and yet, a few books will still sell well, and they will even win awards and garner great reviews?

Everyone’s tastes vary greatly, right?

When marketing a book, it is nice if the quality of the content is good if not great, but it doesn’t always matter. One markets with an as-if mindset. You promote any book as if it is truly a treasure. You are marketing the idea of a book being great — even if by most standards it is not so great.

Most promoters just need to latch onto a few interesting talking points connected to the book, where authors can be given an opportunity to talk their books up in media interviews, news media interviews, or social media posts. If you can find an interesting hook, something newsy, relevant, or different, or a strong human interest angle, you will be in a position for the media to be interested in an interview. They, too, don’t care if the book is great or not. Their only concern is that the author will present well in a lively interview.

The key to marketing your book is to understand that your potential readers vary greatly on their preferences and needs. You can’t win everyone over. In fact, you are seeking to target the minority group of people who would be predisposed to having an interest in your book.

In a nation of 345 million, some percentage consists potentially of your readers. For instance, if it is a poetry book, maybe 10 percent could conceivably have an interest. If it were romance, maybe as much as 40-50 percent could be interested. But even then, the type of romance will dictate different percentages. A gay romance will have a smaller pool of potential readers than a heterosexual one, and a vampire romance will differ in readership size from a human-human romance story.

Of any of those percentages, only a fraction will learn of your book, and then a fraction of that will actually try it. Some percentage of those readers will like it and spread word of mouth.

Don’t get me wrong, it is not hopeless to get readers for your book. In fact, it is the opposite. I am trying to point out your potential readers do exist, that they must be identified, that you have to consistently, creatively, and assertively hunt them down and get in front of their faces. A pro-active, diversified, commonsense marketing campaign is what is needed.

Even if 99% ignore your book, never hear of it, or think it’s trash, you will have wild success. Just find the people with the same tastebuds who will like your book.

"I dream my painting and I paint my dream." --Vincent Willem van Gogh  

"Everything you can imagine is real." --Pablo Picasso  

"Understanding changes minds, but only action changes lives." --Best-Selling Author John C. Maxwell

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 6,750,000 page views. With 5,600+ posts over the past 15 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 2026, 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) and (https://pubspot.ibpa-online.org/article/10-things-my-dog-taught-me-about-marketing-books). 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, three times at BookCAMP, Independent Book Publishers Association, Sarah Lawrence College, Nonfiction Writers Association, Cape Cod Writers Association, Willamette (Portland) Writers Association, APEX, five times at Morgan James Publishing Red Carpet, 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

 

 

 

An Author’s Litmus Test: Is Your Book Promotable?

Not many books are great or even fairly good. Mediocrity rules.

Further, a book’s sales numbers are often not proportionate to just how good a particular book is.  Not every good book gets discovered.

You may wonder then, why are there several new million books flooding the marketplace every year, if most are just meh and the really good ones lack a means to stick out?

The vast majority of new books, especially the self-published/hybrids, will each sell fewer than 500 books this year.

Why?

It is all about if and how a book is marketed.

No marketing? No sales.

Bad marketing? Few sales.

Good marketing? Even mediocre books have a chance of selling.

Great marketing? If a book is very good and you market it well, that book should find a deserving readership.

So, step one to having a successful book is not to necessarily write a great book, though that helps, but to develop and orchestrate a great book marketing campaign for the book.

Once an initial wave of marketing exposes the book to thousands of targeted readers, some percentage will read the book, and of those, some will spread word-of-mouth exposure for your book. They will tell friends and family, post a review, or share about your book through their social media. 

Authors want to write a great book, but what they really need to focus on is crafting a marketable book — and then marketing the heck out of it. 

Ask yourself these questions: 

* Am I qualified to write my book?

* Do I have an interesting backstory?

* How does my book compare with competing titles within my genre?

* Am I active on social media?

* How am I growing my network of connections and mailing list?

* Do I have a web site? Hoe can it be made better?

* Have I pursued paid professional reviews?

* Did I submit my book to at least a half-dozen book awards?

* Am I setting up speaking engagements with * bookstores, libraries, relevant organizations, and targeted entities?

* What are my strongest news hooks?

* Did I retain a publicist to generate media coverage of my book?

* Do I have a strong, brief elevator pitch?

* Have I identified who my targeted readers are — and where they congregate?

* Do I speak assertively and with confidence?

* Do I have an opportunistic mindset? 

This is your litmus test, the one tool to measure your success potential. Is your book promotable? It has to be!

"Great things are done by a series of small things brought together." --Vincent van Gogh  

"The more we surrender control, the more fully we connect." --Best-selling author Daniel Coyle, Flourish  

"The role of the artist is to ask questions, not answer them." --Anton Pavlovich Chekhov  

"People won't like you as a communicator because they understand you; they will like you becuase they feel understood." --Best-Selling Author John C. Maxwell

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 6,750,000 page views. With 5,600+ posts over the past 15 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 2026, 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) and (https://pubspot.ibpa-online.org/article/10-things-my-dog-taught-me-about-marketing-books). 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, three times at BookCAMP, Independent Book Publishers Association, Sarah Lawrence College, Nonfiction Writers Association, Cape Cod Writers Association, Willamette (Portland) Writers Association, APEX, five times at Morgan James Publishing Red Carpet, 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