— the messages are suddenly coming out of the woodwork! Since the release went live, I’ve received: offers to promote my book video trailer services Goodreads promotions “reader outreach” opportunities interview invitations marketing packages…and more. Some look legitimate. Some… not so much. For those of you who have launched a book or issued a press release: Did this happen to you too? How do you separate legitimate opportunities from scams or overpriced services? Are there any services you would recommend? What red flags do you watch for? I’d love to hear your experiences and advice before I start responding to everything landing in my inbox. Publishing a book is definitely an adventure! Ps. I have responded to a couple and they were indeed scams. One claimed to be an admin for a Goodreads list and turns out she was not.

Hi, co-authors of Femme Led. I have been asked to answer a few questions as part of an interview about the book. I wanted to share the questions here and hear from you-- so I can include you in the media op. Please respond to 1 or more of the questions below (leave your response in the comments). Author Interview - 1. Femme Led: Hard-Learned Lessons from Women in Leadership is an anthology of women’s leadership stories that asks what becomes possible when leadership is no longer treated as control, performance, or self-erasure, but as truth lived in public. What traditional leadership models felt the most urgent to dismantle?  2.Many stories involve stepping away from roles of power. How do you define success after that kind of choice? 3.The book highlights burnout, grief, and disillusionment. Why was it important to center those experiences? 4.Many contributors describe reinvention. Is leadership inherently tied to identity shifts, and how do women navigate the fear of becoming someone new? Sierra Melcher, @Carol Britton , @Janice Marquardt , @Donna Marino , @Tracy MacDonald, @Anna Dravland , @Jean Smarto , @Tiffany Harris , @Diana Frank , @Michelle McCartney , @Stephanie Mikulasek , @Alexandra Yung , @Ann McCreath , @Dr. Katherine Humphreys , @Catalina Escobar , and @Asya Dimitrova

I’m considering having one created for The Expectant Author because I love how a great trailer can tell a powerful story and create emotion in such a short amount of time. If you have a book trailer, I’d love to see it! A few questions: Would you recommend creating one? Did it help promote your book or brand? Would you recommend the person or company who created it? Please drop the link to your trailer below, I’d love to check them out and get inspired! Thanks in advance!

Unconditional Love I am very excited to let you know that good things just keep coming! Literary Titan, from whom I received an award for Oy Vey, has posted the interview for Jean Isaacson, my grandmother. Please let me know your thoughts. https://literarytitan.com/2026/05/14/unconditional-love-5/

👉 “If my book is good enough, the media will find me.” But media visibility rarely happens by accident. Most authors are waiting to be “discovered”…While the authors getting featured are actively: • Building relationships• Sharing bold perspectives • Positioning themselves as thought leaders • Showing up consistently online • Saying YES to opportunities before they feel ready Media doesn’t just amplify books. It amplifies conversations. And the authors who get featured are usually the ones already participating in the conversation happening in their industry, community, or movement. A question worth thinking about: 🧠 What conversation are YOU uniquely positioned to lead because of your story, expertise, or lived experience? Our newest Red Thread Publishing author @Reem Borrows was just featured in Awakened Magazine — and it’s a powerful reminder that opportunities grow when authors stop hiding and start contributing their voice publicly. Media opportunities are often created long before the feature itself. They start with: • One post • One relationship • One interview • One brave opinion • One willingness to be visible So here’s the real question: If someone were searching for voices in your space today…Would they find you? 👇 What’s ONE way you could increase your visibility this month as an author?