by Christina George | Aug 21, 2013 | Uncategorized
So I’m getting ready to publish Shelf Life, Book Two of The Publicist (woo hoo!) and was speaking with a friend of mine about the perils of being an author. This is a new thing to me as you may have gleaned from my blog. Mostly I’m a marketing person, well a publicist...
by Christina George | Jul 26, 2013 | Musings of a New York Publicist
Publishing people continue to lament the industry downturn to the point that I want to tear my hair out, I mean there has to be a way to save publishing, right? Then it occurred to me: print more diaries. And no, I don’t mean the youngest Kardashian’s...
by Christina George | Jul 12, 2013 | Musings of a New York Publicist
I was lucky enough to attend a publishing event in Europe recently, specifically in Paris, for a week, which means I also had time to eat, drink and tour to my heart’s content in addition to actually getting some work done. For now life is very good, and I...
by Christina George | Jun 17, 2013 | Uncategorized
Occasionally I do some freelance work for authors who are self-publishing their book and not connected with a publishing house. Most of these folks are great and grateful to speak with someone who can help them get the word out about their books. Occasionally,...
by Christina George | Mar 30, 2013 | Musings of a New York Publicist
So it seems France, thanks to their Culture Minister, is taking some very deliberate steps to ensure the “digital age in publishing” doesn’t completely wipe out their physical bookstores. New budget allowances are making funds available for loans, which will be...