About Us:
We are a marketing and promotion firm that specializes in African-American and Hispanic literature. poetry, spoken word and music artist.
We network with thousands of contacts to service your book promotional needs.
Our Services Include:
• Publicity Services
• Press Releases and Distribution
• Specialized Email Blast Campaigns
• Press Kits
•Marketing Plans
~Publicity Services ~
Is your book getting the publicity it deserves?
Don't fall by the wayside. Thousands of books are published each year. You MUST have a competent publicist promote your book or perish.
Platinum Book PR
518-851-9030
About Our Publicist:
Our publicist uses an extensive database to network with thousands of contacts to get you and your book noticed. Let Platinum Book PR take you to the next level with live chats, radio interviews, and magazine features. Our publicist Dawnny, networks across the internet with book clubs, editors, columnist, webzines, book marketing sites, and various media professionals.
Dawnny has been effectively helping authors to market and promote their book since 1999 when she founded Mahogany Book Club and Mahogany Media Review. She is a poet working on her first book of poetry. Her poetry has been featured on several webzines and has won awards. Her book reviews have appeared in several newspapers and magazines.
Dawnny has completed several creative-writing programs and a self-publishing course. She attends numerous marketing and promotion, media and publicity conventions each year, as well as a host of online conferences each month.
Dawnny has mastered the art of making a book popular. She understands that each client has individual needs. Contact her to discuss a publicity campaign designed for you.
Dawnny specializes in African-American and Hispanic novels, poetry and Independent music artist.
Please visit our main website: www.platinumbookpr.com
Words of Praise~
"Platinum Book PR was instrumental in getting an incredible online presence: interviews, radio shows, and I even saw my book sales soar. I highly recommend their services,"
—Jeff Rivera, Author of the underground bestselling novel, FOREVER MY LADY (Warner Books)
"Those in need of a knowledgeable, loyal and hard-working book publicist would do well with Platinum Book PR. Dawnny Ruby will lift up every rock and look behind every opportunity to get you maximum exposure. The results were instant, far exceeding my expectations. I would recommend this service to any author wanting to reach their market and increase their market share."
—Alethea Pascascio Author of Bestselling Novel- BAG LADY
Dawnny , I want to thank you and your crew at Platinum Book PR for all of the work you guys did to help my debut novel Passionate Misfortunes reach the national level. Without you, Dawnny, I would have been only a local hit. I don’t know how you did it but you got me around on all the book clubs, message boards, radio shows, and chat rooms. Thanks again, and keep doing what you do because you are very good at it.
—Stacey Harris Author of Passionate Misfortunes
Platinum Book PR is changing the face of book publicity- how to create it,how to maximize it once you have it.
- Oasis Author of
Push Comes To Shove
Platinum Book PR . 80 Decker Road, Craryville, NY 12521. 518.851.9030
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The Blues For Annie Mae by D.J. Parhams
The book is wonderful and a Great story
Please let me know what you think of the trailer
I do a lot of book events.
Book Fairs, Book Festivals, Signings, On-line events, Book Club Meetings, etc. I try hard to attend these events for business, but also because I am a Book Lover,
So it’s purely for enjoyment either way.
I have the ability to look at things from 2 sets of eyes. One set see’s what is presentated and the other see’s the business side of it.
Of course in seeing there is analyzing going on too.
I see a lot of what to do, and what NOT to do.
Here’s my 2 cent…
Atmosphere is everything
If you are a romance author, bring some romance with you!
and create ambiance.
If I were an author I would have a suitcase filled with props and tools to make my signing or table or booth EXTRAORDINARY.
Need A Theme ? Let Me Create One For you !!!
I can layout a theme and all the props you need to create a intimate setting!!!
When I do book events, I try to have a theme, or find out what the event theme is so everything pulls together.
The object of the game is to draw people in, MADE YOU LOOK !
Once you get their attention make your pitch,
PUT THE BOOK IN THERE HANDS!!! I have seen many authors do this and they sell more than those who just point to them or hold it themselves
Keep your sales pitch 3 to 4 minutes at best, because that most peoples attention span, especially if you are at a book festival.
If you are shy, the props and setups will draw people to you.
Have attractive promo items
(HINT HINT) like
Giftmarks, Book Thongs,
That will have you info on it for future contact.
Have them sign a guest book like the one’s they have at Weddings. This builds your mailing list. Send a Thank You Note , after the event for coming, and whats coming up from you, add a ½ mark and a book plate
At an instore signing,
You’re still a little shy, and you want to get the discussion started, or they are a little up tight because they are a little nervous.
Hmmmmm , what’s an author to do????
Play a game !!!
It breaks the ice and all of the people in the group win a prize
YOUR PROMO MATERIAL !!!!
At the end of the discusson the most active participant wins a
Book Thong and a book
You’ll have a fan for life
Trust me, I started this business to support my book habit,
I am first and foremost a bookaholic !!!
If you are not the creative type and would like me to create your bag of tricks, and other Promo Materials, let me know
Some authors like to buy packages such as
Thongs, full size bookmarks, ½ marks, book plates and the love notes. They customize them and send them to different targets.
To maximize their reach,
Book Clubs
Book Events
Contests
Promotional opportunities
Signings
Your Giftmark
Can have
Your picture
Book cover
Contact information
Current and up-coming releases
Past works
Tour schedule
All of your books
Double sided for dual releases or anthologies
What Do I offer
Bookmarks
(Giftmarks)
Half-marks
Book Thongs
Book Plates
Note Cards
Press Packets
Promotional Tools
This is what I do but,
It’s all about you
Your work
Your words
Your readers
Your style
Your way
The ½ mark and a book plate fit in note card and is ready to mail very personal, a very nice touch from you to your fans
A favorite “GIFT-mark” might have a useable lifetime of many years, and thus might be viewed many thousands of times. Bookmarks are an under-rated and under-appreciated vehicle for advertising
Just My 2 Cents and My Sales Pitch LOL
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