Smith Publicity

I used Smith Publicity for consulting as well as a three month publicity campaign for my YA fantasy novel Where the Lightning Goes. I'm a first time author and still got over seventy reviews on Goodreads before my book's release. I have a small platform and did almost no social media work prior to release. I worked with Andrea and Olivia, both of whom were knowledgeable and respectful. They answered questions quickly and adjusted communications to what worked best for me. They're hardworking and honest, and I can't recommend them enough. PR firms are expensive, but they're worth the investment.

The Smith Publicity team was excellent. They were professional, personal and kind. From Corinne who planned my book marketing campaign to Janet who jumped in when needed and my publicist Katie - they were all a pleasure to work with.They operate in a tough business, and were honest with me from the beginning. Especially now with media being so overwhelmed with a constant barrage of breaking news, it's difficult for a book and author to het attention.. But Smith fought hard, very hard, to get me placements. And I truly appreciate that. Aside from being talented, they are just plain nice people. Thank you, Smith.

Working with Lydia Rasmussen of Smith Publicity was a fantastic experience. She is the first person I've worked with who was able to explain how Amazon's algorithms in an understandable manner. Moreover, she helped me figure out the most influential keywords, how to craft a better description to maximize the Amazon listing and enhance the exposure potential for my book. After our meeting, she even helped me edit the description that I wrote based on her initial input. She went above and beyond the call of duty and I could not be more appreciative. Thank you Lydia and thank you Smith Publicity.

Smith did a wonderful job helping my debut novel gain exposure. There was rarely a question to which they didn't have the answer, and they helped me meet all of my goals through constant attention and tenacious pitching. Their guidance in getting my book off the ground was indispensable, and I hope to work with them again!

When I first started interviewing publicity firms, Smith Publicity jumped to the top of the list in an instant during my first call with Sandy. We had a great conversation about more than just the book and publicity campaigns. I wasn’t even their client yet, and she was giving me marketing suggestions to get a jump on things over a year before my novel was due to release. I interviewed three other publicists and returned to Smith to talk to Sandy again. After talking with Sarah Miniaci, the person who would act as my publicist, I knew Smith was the right choice. This wasn’t my first novel, but it was my first time working with a publisher and publicist. Sarah guided me through everything. She is an absolute wealth of knowledge with a great sense of humor. She became a friend on this journey, and I have no hesitation recommending Smith to others looking for a publicist.