Interview With Author AW Schade

1.     What exactly is it about, and who is it written for? A father loses his nine-year-old daughter and goes looking for proof that he will see her again. He travels through religion, science, doubt, love, anger, and grief. It is for anyone who has lost someone, questioned what they once believed, or had to rebuild a life they no longer recognized. It is also a journey from faith.  

2.     What do you hope readers will get out of reading your book? I do not want to tell readers what to believe. I want them to walk beside Jacob long enough to start asking their own questions. If they finish the book feeling less alone, or looking at life a little differently, then I accomplished what I hoped to do.  

3.     How did you decide on your book's title and cover design? A mosaic is a picture made from broken pieces and that became the heart of the story. Jacob's life shatters, and the question is not whether he can put the old picture back together, but whether he can create something meaningful from what remains.  

4.     What advice or words of wisdom do you have for fellow writers, other than run!? Write the thing that scares you a little. Write what you know emotionally, not just intellectually. And do not polish the life out of it trying to make every sentence perfect.  

5.     What trends in the book world do you see, and where do you think the book publishing industry is heading? Readers have more power than ever, and ‘indie’ authors have more challenges having to compete against AI. With keen marketing a book can now find its audience through book clubs, audiobooks, online communities, reviewers, and simple word of mouth without waiting for a traditional gatekeeper. I think the books that survive will still be the ones that make people feel something strongly enough to tell someone else.  

6.     Were there experiences in your personal life or career that came in handy when writing this book? Absolutely. I was a Vietnam combat Marine, bank branch manager, and spent 28 years at IBM. I have lived long enough to experience loss, doubt, love, regret, and second chances. Jacob is fictional, but I understand the battles inside him. In many ways, I was Jacob. I know his pain.  

7.     What challenges did you overcome in the writing of this book? The hardest part was refusing to hide from the emotions. Grief can become a melodrama very quickly, so I kept asking myself whether Jacob's pain felt true. Some scenes were difficult because they came closer to my own life than I expected.  

8.     If people can buy or read one book this week or month, why should it be yours? Because sooner or later life asks almost all of us the questions Jacob is forced to answer. What happens when someone we love is gone? What do we believe then? The Shattered Mosaic lets you wrestle with those questions through someone else's heartbreak before, or after, life asks them of you.

 

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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 James Thunder

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1.      What inspired you to write this book?

During my lifetime, my mother, Ulilla, never stopped telling me my childhood story and questioned why we Indians never write history or write our lives, but because of the lack of knowledge of the know-how, finally, about 10 years ago I started to get her notes and commentaries, and I started to write my own notes, and discovered the atrocities for which my family and our neighbors had endured, and then I desired to give life to her story.

 

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

This story is about the oppression imposed on natives by a white society that still controls the say-so on our native lives. The story is written to explain how we survived and endured our lives as natives, 

 

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

We, humans, see suffering on a stage of numbness and act like it doesn't hurt or doesn't matter anymore. This story is beyond personal, and I try to let the world know that we Natives are human and we feel pain too. Maybe sensitive people will appreciate this story, and maybe it will help stop more humiliation of weak societies, and maybe we can build a better human consciousness for humanity's future.

 

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

The book title is the place where I was born in the Everglades; I use the English name because it is more recognizable than the Native name, and to honor all the Natives who perished fighting to preserve their land and the integrity of the Everglades. The book cover is the only photo of my grandmother; that photo is more like how I know her: a group of people walking along a trail, like if they are walking up to a foggy place of disappearance that resembles my life; the feathers hanging from a twisted twig were my grandmother's way to predict where the wind was going to blow; the red figure below the feathers was a tattoo imprinted on my grandfather's chest. He told me that it was a family trade sign.

 

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

Courage and determination: I was lucky to have a person next to me who always encouraged me, and a special agent who allowed me to pay services in installments because this whole book was financed from my Social Security check, which amounted to very little; basically,  I am penniless, but please don't give up. The idea of writing.  

 

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

To live the experience of writing is kind of getting your fingers into Pandora's box. That is always a light at the end of the page, and then the chapter, and finally to the finish, but at the very end is a relief of happiness.  I learned to read with books, turning the pages, and it was always exciting to start the next page. And still, reading print on paper is a vibrant experience. I'm sure that as technology advances, paper will disappear too, and for me that will be a sad day. I hope that by then I'll be on the other side of the white river that my grandmother showed me before she died.

 

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

Tears from Tamiami Trail is my personal life story. And yes, this story is fundamental to my life; it reassures me of who I am and where I am coming from.

 

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

 I don't know about styling in writing at all. But all I can say is that after spending endless nights editing, and with the luck of having patience and finding an excellent, skillful editor, my work looks good today.

 

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

Well, my first language as a child was the area dialect. Muskogee and some Miccosukee, Southern Georgian English. So, it was a soup of almost faded idioms in my person, and translation did not work unless I wrote back words, and that is besides

the dyslexia that has not left me down yet.

 

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

People should buy and read my book because it is the story of innocent, humble people who did not complain about oppression. They never gave up on working for the next day ahead; people who looked at nature as an essential companion for life; people who discovered that we were not alone in our imposed suffering, and that it was others who were suffering the same imposed fate as us; and it also tells about the great American farce of humanity. It also shows other people's kindness. 

 

Author Bio: I’m James Thunder, an old Indian man, and author of James Treasure, a memoir following a child’s life among the Seminole people in the Everglades. Through my storytelling, I share experiences of hardship, displacement, family, and community, highlighting the resilience of Indigenous peoples and the importance of preserving cultural traditions, identity, and heritage for future generations.

 

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 10, 850,000 page views. With over 5,700+ 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 Historical Fantasy Novelist Shauna Lawless

 

1. What inspired you to write this book? The Gael Song series (both era 1 and era 2) is an Irish historical fantasy series. I’ve always loved Irish mythology and Irish history, and indeed I can see how both have influenced many great fantasy epics over the years. When I sat down to write this series, I really wanted to make Ireland itself a character, rather than just an inspiration. I also knew quite a lot about this era of history and was fascinated by the Irish queen called Gormflaith. By making her a main character, I was able to set my series in this period of history and give a historically accurate POV character. Son of the Serpent is the 5^th Gael Song novel. However, I have split up my series into two eras. The first era contains The Children of Gods and Fighting Men, The Words of Kings and Prophets, and The Land of the Living and the Dead. The second era contains Daughter of the Otherworld and Son of the Serpent. The third and final book will be out next year, and it will be called Queen of the Ashes.  

2. What exactly is it about — and who is it written for? The first Gael Song trilogy is a historical fantasy series set in 10^th century Ireland. It was set during the Second Viking Age and around the Battle of Clontarf. Aside from the historical aspects of that time period, I featured characters who are descended from the magical tribes of Irish mythology – the Fomorians and the Tuatha Dé Danann. As in Irish mythology, the Fomorians wish to rule Ireland and will do anything to make this possible. Meanwhile, the Descendants of the Tuatha Dé Danann numbers are dwindling, and their magical powers are beginning to fade. As the Descendants retreat from the mortal world, the Fomorians plot to use the various Irish clans to their own advantage. Will the Descendants realise in time that their old foes are seeking to reclaim such power? The second Gael Song series is set 150 years after the first, and it revolves around the Anglo-Norman invasion of Ireland in the 12^th century. In the first novel, Daughter of the Otherworld, we meet a host of new characters, as well as a few we’ve met before, as the mythological characters are semi-immortal. All are trying to survive amidst the turbulent historical events that unfold, but once again the Fomorians see a chance to claim power for themselves. In this series, our main character is Isolde, a Descendant who has been born giftless. She has grown up in peace with her cousin Broccan. However, she cannot live like this for long. The Fomorians are keen for revenge, and the Anglo-Norman invasion pushes Ireland into chaos. Who have I written this story for? Anyone who likes historical fiction, fantasy, or someone who would like to know more about Irish mythology.  

3. What do you hope readers will get out of reading your book? Firstly, I hope they enjoy the story and characters. If they end up (as many of my readers do) fascinated by Irish history, it’s always fun to know that I’ve inspired people to read up on it or even buy some of the non-fiction books that I’ve recommended.  

4. How did you decide on your book’s title and cover design? I love coming up with book titles, and I usually come up with them when I’m walking. It’s not an exact science, and publishers sometimes shoot down my ideas, but overall I’m delighted that I (mostly) got my own way! The book covers are designed by artists hired by my publisher. I usually give them ideas and themes from the book, and so far, I’ve been delighted with the results. A big shout-out to Micaela Alcaino and Susan Burghart for their wonderful artwork.  

5. What advice or words of wisdom do you have for fellow writers – other than run!? It’s always just to keep writing and to keep having fun with it.    

6. What trends in the book world do you see -- and where do you think the book publishing industry is heading?  Obviously romantasy continues to be huge in the SFF genre. I think that will continue, but I also think epic fantasy is about to have another moment. There are so many amazing authors out there, and I’m delighted to see so much variety in terms of stories and genres. Variety is the spice of life as they say, and long may that continue.  

7. Were there experiences in your personal life or career that came in handy when writing this book?  Oh gosh, that’s a big question. I suppose life experiences cannot help but be in my novels. Motherhood is certainly a big theme. How the patriarchy affects both men and women. Unfairness, greed, the destructive nature of war. It’s all in there!    

8. How would you describe your writing style? Which writers or books is your writing similar to? Writing style… hmm… that’s hard for me to say for myself! Writers I greatly admire are Hilary Mantel, Mark Lawrence, John Gwynne and Phillipa Gregory. Is my writing similar to theirs? Again, that’s hard for me to judge!   

9. What challenges did you overcome in the writing of this book? Probably just trying to balance family life with writing!! This book did require me to work over weekends so that I could submit it in time. My family are wonderful and very understanding when this happens, and it was only for a couple of months… but yes, that mum-guilt can sometimes be overpowering.    

10. If people can buy or read one book this week or month, why should it be yours? If you have a desire to be immersed in a fantasy world that is set in Ireland, I think the Gael Song series is an excellent place to start!

 

About the Author:  Shauna Lawless is an avid reader of Irish mythology, folklore and history, which inspired Gael Song, her historical fantasy series set in turbulent mediaeval Ireland. Her critically acclaimed novel, The Children of Gods and Fighting Men, was nominated for Best Debut at the British Fantasy Awards. She lives in Northern Ireland with her family, where you can often find her writing or curled up with a good book. Follow Shauna via her newsletter or shauna lawless.com Instagram: shauna_lawless_author

 

 

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 10, 850,000 page views. With over 5,700+ 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 Literary Thriller Author Eric Eichhorn

  

1. What inspired you to write the book?

My dog, Keith, was getting older, so I drafted a children’s picture book called “Keith is Getting Older.” During that process, I began reflecting on life's natural evolution and its associated challenges, in particular, the period between the end of a career, re-socialization, and full retirement. Connections are lost, and new paths must be chosen. The struggles are real and often hard to observe. At the time, I was working on a short story about a man returning to his college to find a woman he knew who had never left. The two roads, reflection and search, converged, and Ogallala was born.  

2. What is the book about and who for? 

Ogallala is a darkly funny road trip into the quiet collapse of Bennett, a man in decline, who should have stayed home. It examines the trouble we’d save ourselves if we just enjoyed the moments we have without seeking answers to every little question, especially from the distant past. 

Bennett is searching for the thread that will pull him back to life. He travels from New York to Ann Arbor to reconnect with his college girlfriend, Jenn, who is oblivious to his intentions. Before he can say no, he heads west with her daughter, Zoe, to her MMA tournament in Utah, not with Jenn, but with Zoe’s crusty, old, mysterious trainer, Hector. Bennett’s need for connection causes bad decisions that lead to murder and betrayal, forcing him to protect Zoe and himself. The novel culminates in Vernal, Utah, where Zoe’s MMA fight and a Dinosaur Festival happen at the same time. Ogallala is told through the dual narration of Bennett and Zoe.

Ogallala is for anyone who has made a bad decision while trying to find something missing in their life. 

3. What do I hope readers get out of the book? 

I read a review that said, “that is exactly how my life feels.” In that case, the reviewer identified with Bennett, but I have also had young women say they identify with Zoe and her struggles with identity and direction. The characters in Ogallala do struggle, and while they don’t overcome everything, they find hope to take chances and change. 

4. How did I decide on the book’s title and cover? 

As a young boy, I visited Ogallala, Nebraska, and was struck by the sense of danger and desolation. Once my characters left Ann Arbor and headed west to Utah, I-80 was the best route, and it ran straight through Ogallala. I knew I had to go back. Finding the right cover art was a challenge. The initial submissions showed ominous clouds and darkness but didn’t capture the feeling of being alone in a rugged environment. I mentioned this to another writer, and later that week a piece of stock art appeared on my computer. I knew it was perfect, and I'd found the cover. 

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

Trot, and if you decide not to run, go back and finish your project. Writing a book is hard, and it's easy to quit. Honestly, that might be the right decision if you don’t want more turmoil. If you do press ahead, don’t put yourself on the clock. I wanted to be finished, and I resented new feedback that meant more work. Without a deadline, I could consider the feedback, and it often improved the book. Don’t settle. You may only do this once, and you want to be proud of the book twenty years from now. 

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

Anything I say would be based on limited knowledge of the publishing industry. My hunch is that hybrid and self-publishing will keep growing, based on published authors' comments about the increasing difficulties of traditional publishing. I am encouraged to see more independent bookstores opening. 

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

I spent much of my career in the corporate world, and those interactions gave me a wealth of observations about human behavior. Living in disparate parts of the country gave me a range of character types and odd ways of handling life. There is a lot of quirkiness out there. Bennett’s interactions with his dog, Keith, were based on my interactions with my dog, Keith.  

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

I would describe my writing style as crisp and unencumbered. Having started in playwrighting, I know dialogue is crucial to building my characters, and I rely on their situations and physical behaviors to support the story. The hardest writing for me is exposition, which leaves my characters inactive.

An agent told me Ogallala reminded her of Carl Hiassen, which was interesting because he is a huge fan of Harry Crews. I was fortunate to be in a seminar with Harry Crews at the University of Florida, and I have read most of his work. To keep the theme in Florida, I recently read “My Search for Warren Harding” by Robert Plunket and thought it was fantastic.  

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

I’ve never been a great closer; I tend to start multiple projects and not finish many of them. The thought of writing multiple drafts of a novel was unappealing, and it was a big challenge to keep returning to the beginning. Plays are easier to patch up and reconnect. In Ogallala, I added a major event in the 3^rd draft, and the ramifications rippled through the whole novel. It was also intimidating to know I might spend a great deal of time on something nobody would want. As a first-time novelist, every step in the process brought significant learning and growth.  

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

I think after reading my book, you'll say you’ve never read anything like it before, or even recall a book that's directly similar. A common refrain from reviews is “unexpected twists and turns.” The mix of characters, settings, and chaos offers a fresh take, and it doesn’t fit neatly into any genre. It’s a story you won’t forget. 

About The Author:  Eric EICHHORN is the author of several plays and feature pieces. He was born in Michigan and attended the University of Michigan. He now lives in New York with his dog, Keith. He has never been to a dinosaur festival. For more information, please see: https://ericeichhorn.com/

 

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 10, 850,000 page views. With over 5,700+ 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