Interview With Inspirational Author Grace Zacaroli

 

1. What inspired you to write this book?

I think this story (the entire series, really) has been waiting for me to show up for a long time. Looking back, I can see that it has been hovering over me with a gentle, patient persistence since my teens, when I began my own spiritual “quest.” It has been a long journey! I’m now just shy of sixty-five. Along the way I have been inspired by profound readings—stories and wisdom teachings and spiritual texts of all kinds. I have also had the good fortune to come upon wonderful teachers and mentors. And I have been inspired by God, as I have come to know God. In addition to my spiritual seeking tendencies, I’ve been a “peace, love, and happiness” child of the sixties all my life. And, as corny as it may sound, the overarching mission I have for these books is to contribute to an  appreciation of the power of faith, hope, and love, and to inspire more work on all our parts toward creating unity in our world. I believe that in the end, all good roads lead to these things. My hope is that, together, we can create a world that is good for every living being. And better for the planet herself.

 

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

This book, and the other books in the series, are essentially stories of personal and spiritual growth.  They follow several key characters through the various trials they endure as they strive to  understand, embrace, and apply the teachings of a spiritual master: the carpenter. Their respective journeys, I hope, illustrate both some of the obstacles we need to overcome or work through in our spiritual growth and ways we can address those barriers and help one another in this work. On a more global level, the story is about unity. How we can restore faith in our ability to create it and avenues we might follow, to give it life and meaning in our world today. Although the setting is the ancient Middle East, in a time of war, the lessons, I believe, are timeless. Sometimes they are easier to recognize in a context that is not so close to our own.

 

The series is for anyone with an interest in personal, spiritual, or societal growth. It may appeal most to younger “seekers,” people in their late teens and early twenties. However, most of my pre-publication readers and advisors are older, and they’ve enjoyed the books as well.

 

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

I think we all learn best through stories; that idea has been thoroughly researched and well documented by others who are far more knowledgeable than I am. My goal in writing the books is to generate enough movement in the plot to keep readers engaged, while offering enough heft in the wisdom shared to keep them interested and inspired to pursue their own growth. I hope the books offer that inspiration, perhaps some learning that will inevitably be unique to each reader, faith in our ability to learn and change and grow—and of course, a good read!

 

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

The stories have essentially been given to me. When I get my ego and personal process out of the way, they simply come through. The titles are also given, and sometimes they themselves inspire me to understand a character or the purpose of sharing a teaching more deeply. The titles for the third  and fifth books, for example, have given me a real boost to keep writing. And to keep learning as I go. The idea for the cover design came from a collaboration with the publisher, Palmetto Press. I shared my thoughts about what I would like to see with them, and they came up with some great suggestions. I chose the one that seemed most aesthetically pleasing, striking, and fitting to the 

story itself, as well as most likely to be something that could be woven into a design theme, given that this is the first book in a series. A dear friend of mine, who is an artist, gave her feedback as well. Always great to have!

 

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

Ha ha! I love this question, though I confess that I am not sure I have any good advice to offer; I am a newbie, after all… Taking a stab at it, though: I would say do the OPPOSITE of run! Embrace it all. Stay with it when things get thick or heady, when doubt sets in, fear grips you by the throat, or all the naysayers either around you or within you argue that you should give up. If you are inspired to write, you are being given a gift. Honor it by fulfilling it. That doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll hold on to it or do anything with it. I have thrown out at least 50 notebooks filled with stories or the beginnings of stories. I now see that every one of them was probably essential to arriving where I am now: out of the way enough for something good to come through.

 

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

I don’t really have a good sense of these things. I should certainly make more of an effort to educate myself than I have. But, like many other writers, I imagine, I am so focused on the writing itself, when I’m not doing the rest of life, that I have only a glancing familiarity with what is going on in the publishing world.

 

I will say that as an indie author, I have been shocked at the number of (sometimes predatory) offers and temptations and distractions I have received since publishing my book. As self-publishing becomes more and more accessible, I imagine this will only increase. I am only beginning to wrap my head around what will be required to market the books. The trend toward offering something “free,” to entice readers and to generate a following, leads to a huge demand on authors to generate content. Content that is not writing what I would want to write, really.

 

I confess this is a stumbling block for me. I wonder if it is as challenging for other authors. It also seems that, as part of the marketing endeavor, authors are sharing more and more of their personal lives, their journeys as writers, and their thoughts about writing. While I enjoy reading those things, the last thing I want to do is write them. It took days to get over my resistance even to writing this blog interview! So perhaps my lack of understanding of the industry is as much a reflection of my

own resistance as it is anything else. Lesson learned.

 

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

I doubt that we can ever fully remove our personal lives from our writing. Our experiences, our thoughts and beliefs, our perceptions of self, others, and the world will all will find their way into the writing in some manner. I certainly identify with many of the challenges the protagonists and other characters face, and I do incorporate things I have learned over the years through my own spiritual

seeking.

 

My work as a psychotherapist has definitely informed aspects of the writing, particularly those related to personal growth and the impact and healing of trauma. I will forever remain indebted to those with whom I worked so closely in this regard. My clients over the years taught me as much as, if not more than, any book, training, or supervision ever could.

 

Like many of the characters, my personal and professional experience has taught me—sometimes repeatedly—to remain humble. And when I forget that, life and God have a way of reminding me quite promptly! Which has also taught me the wisdom in having a good sense of humor.

 

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

I try to keep the writing simple and clear, with as much rhythm as possible. Some of the concepts in the stories are so abstract or philosophical that the writing could become quite dense. My goal is to balance that out with a leaner approach to the prose and a more dynamic plot.

 

The first book in the series, The Carpenter and The Apprentice, has been compared to Paulo Coelho’s The Alchemist. I am flattered! If it approaches that level, I will be honored.

 

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

Trying to find time to write, in between work, family, and the stuff of life, is an ongoing challenge for me. I imagine this is true of most writers, even those who are well known but who likely spend a LOT of time involved in marketing their work. Overcoming that challenge, to me, is far more  complicated than setting up a schedule or making it a priority. If only it was that straightforward!

 

I have learned not to be too rigid about it all; that only adds another layer of resistance. I write best when I create space for it without having “rules” about what should happen in that space. If I really show up, the writing flows. When it’s not flowing, it’s usually because I am in the way.

 

And there are of course many ways in which I can get in the way! Self-doubt, uncertainty about the value of the work to others, and overthinking are constant companions. General feelings of inadequacy can plague me. Worry that what I’m writing will offend or misrepresent something or someone…

 

All of these challenges require a lot of patience and prayer. Conversations with good friends and mentors and God. I will gladly accept all the help I can get! Still, I would say that it is often the writing itself that keeps me moving through the challenges. Fortunately, it seems to have a life of its own. And it reminds me to remain humble, release the ego and all its lovely attachments, pray often, and let it all go. It is truly not about me. This is a gift I have been given, and I owe it my time and dedication.

 

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

This is an impossible question! The answer would be unique to every individual. And, yes, self-doubt is poking me in the ribs, as well. I truly don’t know that I would promote my book over others. There are so many wonderful stories and texts out there that inspire personal and spiritual growth.

 

I do love a good read that can incorporate spiritual teachings in a story format. Arguably, the greatest wisdom of our times is found in narrative. Consider the magnificence of the Bible, the Bhagavad Gita, the Dhammapada, the Tao Te Ching, and the amazing tales carried through the ages by the indigenous elders…

 

Then there are the more imaginative examples: The Alchemist, Siddartha, Jonathan Livingston Seagull, The Shack—stories that bring spiritual wisdom to life for a more modern audience. I will always promote the idea of reading books that offer inspiration, that open doors and generate new  possibilities in our lives. Any book that brings you closer to knowing yourself, your heart, what you can believe in, and what you can surrender to is worth reading. Perhaps over and over again.

 

Do You Need Book Marketing Help?

Brian Feinblum, the founder of this award-winning blog, with over four million page views, 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 4.7 million pageviews. 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 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 Author CP Carrington

1. What inspired you to write this book? I always intended to write a book. I had many ideas (most of which remain viable options for future books once I have completed the trilogy). For this book, I had a very vivid dream and woke up with a strong image in my head. I asked myself ‘how did the woman find herself in this position?’ and just started writing from there.

2. What exactly is it about — and who is it written for? I wanted to write a book which combined the story telling of Jeffrey Archer with the deeper concepts of say Dan Brown. So, it could be read as an easy-to-follow thriller (hence the short chapters) or the reader could explore the ideas of faith, trust and the human condition. I wanted a book that my elderly mother could read, as well as the teenage children of my friends. It was also written with the media world in mind. It could be easily adapted to say a Netflix series or a movie franchise. The central concept can also be readily adapted to an endless series of books. It could be set at any time in the past or the future.

3. What do you hope readers will get out of reading your book? I hope people will either find it an easy ride, full of decently developed characters or will provoke some deeper thought into what it means to be human. Ultimately, I want people to be interested to know what happens next and buy the next book!

4. How did you decide on your book’s title and cover design? The title is actually one I thought of for another book that I had planned. I liked the title so much that I decided to use it for the book I eventually wrote and incorporated as a key feature in the book. The cover of the book is the vivid image I had from my dream. 

5. What advice or words of wisdom do you have for fellow writers – other than run!? They say everyone has at least one book in them. I’m not sure I’d agree with that, but to every prospective author, find the time and just do it. It is so fulfilling. I had three objectives when I started this. Write a book and get it published which I’ve achieved. Objective three is to make it something I can make a living from – not achieved yet! Also, unless your publisher has a decent promotional budget, don’t rely on them and look to see what you can do to make it happen.

6. What trends in the book world do you see -- and where do you think the book publishing industry is heading? As with most industries, the impact of AI is particularly hard on writers. I worked at a senior level in politics and Public Relations for many years. My ability to write was once a strength, but that is not the case now. Employers chose the cheap option of getting things written through AI- why pay someone to write an annual report when you can put it into a chatbot for virtually nothing. As someone new to the publishing world, I have found it very conservative. Publishers appear to favor well-established authors or celebrities. As a business model that is sensible but makes it even harder for new authors to get any kind of foothold. My publisher has done nothing to promote my book (I sent my book to Jeffrey Archer and got a great from him about my writing. I sent this to my publisher and they have done nothing with it – it is not even on my page on their website). Despite the focus on digital and the shorter attention spans of many people, I still think there is a market for well-written books which have the potential for media adaptation in mind. It is also clear that publishers cannot be relied upon to actively promote most new books, so it is down to the author with the opportunities that social media provides (something I know I need to get to grips with).

7. Were there experiences in your personal life or career that came in handy when writing this book? Absolutely, I have used many of my life and work experiences across the stories in both of the books I have written so far. I find it more authentic to write from a basis of having experienced many of the places or situations included in the books. 

8. How would you describe your writing style? Which writers or books is your writing similar to? I like to describe it as Jeffrey Archer Plus. Archer describes himself as a storyteller rather than an author. I wanted to be in that storytelling vein but with a bit more depth. Archer and I are from the same village (although very different in age!). The writer I aspire to get to being is Angela Carter, although I doubt I could get anywhere close to her level of imaginative writing. 

9. What challenges did you overcome in the writing of this book? I find writing very easy. For example, most of the first book was written in 3-4 weeks (almost in a stream of consciousness). However, I struggle with discipline. This is an ongoing challenge. I have yet to overcome my aversion to social media. I have a lot of good ideas but am not very good at implementing them!

10. If people can buy or read one book this week or month, why should it be yours? If you want a book that’s easy to read with fast-paced action and great characters this is for you. It intentionally has very short chapters. Most people I know read in bed before going to sleep. They often check the length of the next chapter before deciding whether to put it down for the night. These short chapters encourage the reader to keep on reading, wanting to know what happens next. The book also encourages the reader to engage with the human condition at a time when that is being questioned more and more by what is happening around the world.

About The Author:  CP Carrington was born in St Albans but grew up in Somerset. After gaining a postgraduate research degree, he moved to London to work as a political adviser, which included a role in the House of Commons as a Committee Specialist. Subsequently, he ran national media operations and was a communication consultant. He then moved to Abu Dhabi working for international PR agencies providing strategic communication advice to some of the region’s top companies, government departments and major projects. After fifteen years in the Middle East, he returned to the UK to continue his writing. 

Do You Need Book Marketing Help?

Brian Feinblum, the founder of this award-winning blog, with over four million page views, 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 4.7 million pageviews. 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 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

What To Do On Book Launch Day & Beyond?

  

Even for authors who are not thrilled about having to market themselves and their book, there comes a time, usually upon the publication of their book, where they fill with excitement and beam with optimism. It is, for them, a feeling of rebirth, a chance to start fresh and to launch their book to the world. It is a window of time where they are open to doing anything and everything to get the word out about their book.  

So, what should one do to market their book on the first day of its release? 

First, let me say that the marketing of a book begins way before it is published. 

Four months prior to your book’s release, you send out galleys or advance review copies to dozens of book reviewers at magazines, newspapers, blogs, and websites.  

Six months prior to your books release, you will have created a web site and perhaps started your own blog or podcast.  

Long before you have a book in hand, you’ve built up your voice and brand on social media, connecting with those who could become your readers.  

As you can see, the way to look at book marketing is to recalibrate your watch and make the first day of marketing not the day of publication, but rather some date six or more months prior to your book’s release. 

Of course, many of you reading this may have already missed all of these pre-publication benchmark deadlines. That’s okay, because there is always more that can be done at any point.  

The book marketing spectrum, has many points of entry. Even if you did everything that i just outlined, on time, it does not mean that your work is done. Plenty happiness from the date of publication onward.  

For instance, that website that you created six months ago needs to be updated, listing new reviews, upcoming appearances, new blog posts, etc.  

Your social media continues to be active in terms of posting, networking, and researching.  

For book reviews, you now move on to paid opportunities, and secure a plethora of reviews.  

My main points here are as follows:

• Day one book marketing begins way before the first day your book is released.
• Regardless of what you did three, six, even 12 months ago, you must do more now and into the future. You never stop marketing yourself - and your books. 
• Lastly, try to remain as optimistic and enthusiastic about your book weeks and months after its publication. Good things will happen overtime. You want to keep the momentum of effort going so that it can build up into having a pay-off down the line.  

So, dear author, your book launch marketing activities don’t really start when the book is launched -- nor end there. Stay in there for the long game. The wait will be worth it.  

 

Do You Need Book Marketing Help?

Brian Feinblum, the founder of this award-winning blog, with over four million page views, 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 4.5 million pageviews. With 5,300+ 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 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

Do People Think They Need Or Want Your Book?

 

People will buy a book for only one of two reasons: They need it or they want it.
Most consumers don't think they need your book unless it is clear to them that it will solve a problem or help them get something they are looking to accomplish or learn. but they may desire your book if they hear something about it that makes them curious or helps convince them they would enjoy your book. So the reason they buy is really a degree of perceived benefit.

So let's really look more deeply at what influences a decision to buy for a consumer reader.

First, we need to assume that one is capable of reading (literacy level, no vision issues) and is able to afford a book (economics).

Next, we will assume there is competition for that reader. There will be alternative content source providers out there, both free and paid, such as web sites, blogs, podcasts, videos, news media, plays, concerts, movies, television, seminars, webinars, etc. There will be other books on your topic or in your genre, as well.

Now, why are people buying your book? If they need to have a certain experience (laugh, be entertained, feel mentally stimulated) or to learn something (how to do a task that needs to be done now, such as lose weight, make money, improve a marriage, survive an injury), they will be open to purchasing a book to achieve this result.

Will you market your book to appeal to one’s needs or desires? Maybe both? Perhaps you position as the perfect gift to give another. Maybe you sell it like it’s a collectible item. Perhaps you make one so intrigued by you or curious about your book that you create a demand for it, even though it is not what they would typically desire nor is it something they believe they have a need for.

Understand why people would be open to buying your book and then market it in a way that speaks to that frame of mind.

 

“Giving ourselves a license to play with a problem allows us to try different approaches. Sometimes this means removing a constraint or two. But sometimes it means doing just the opposite: I've found that an equally liberating form of play is to add constraints to what we're doing.“

— A Whack on the Side of the Head: How You Can Be, More Creative, 25th Anniversary Edition by Roger von Oech

 

 

Do You Need Book Marketing Help?

Brian Feinblum, the founder of this award-winning blog, with over four million page views, 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 4.5 million pageviews. With 5,300+ 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 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