Books & Authors - Mindbuck Media

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Samantha Rose
Giving up the Ghost

"The team at Mindbuck are accessible, reliable and became instant champions of my memoir. They provided the leadership and guidance I needed and ultimately, put me in front of a wider audience. Super grateful!”

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Kathy Watson
Orphans of the Living

"Jessie Glenn and the whole crew at Mindbuck Media make your book their book. If you are new to the book business, or if you are an established author, this is a crew you want on your team. They push hard for you, they know the landscape, and they produce great results. I feel honored to have worked with them, and I've already asked them to represent me for my next book. I was delighted that they said yes.”

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Carol Efron
A Hidden Fate

"I can’t recommend Bryn Kristi highly enough for her wonderful work designing my author’s website. I love Bryn’s visual sense, the variety of her talents, and the way she shapes her work to an author’s style and needs. Bryn was a true pleasure to work with. She is very easy to communicate with and extremely responsive. This made what for me was a somewhat daunting task so much easier. As a bonus, Bryn added wisdom about many aspects of good writers’ websites which helped me a lot as a debut novelist. I’ve gotten many compliments on my website, a great deal of it no doubt due to Bryn’s input. Finally, Bryn was very efficient in terms of time spent which made it all cost-effective. Huge kudos and thanks!”

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Stacey Hettes
Dispatches from the Couch

“I’d say Mindbuck’s strongest asset is its people and their enthusiasm for the work. Communication with my point person, Bryn Kristi, was super easy. She was terrific about addressing questions, returned emails quickly, and was incredibly encouraging and supportive. I’ve learned a lot about the publicity process working with them. It’s helped me to push myself to put my book out there through social media, setting up events, etc. I think I’ve grown in my ability to be proud of this accomplishment in a way I would not have if I weren’t working with them. There’s no price tag I can put on the value that’s added to my experience. They work hard to take what you give them and shape it so that each author puts their honest, but best, foot forward. ”

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Shirley Phillips
How Not to Fly an Airplane

“The best part of this experience with Mindbuck Media has been the connection to people who championed my book from the first reading when they sent an email saying they couldn’t put my book down. They explained their services clearly, communicated consistently and often, and were quick to respond to questions or concerns. They helped with everything from my initial concerns about my cover to explaining how book campaigns work. I also asked them to redesign my author website, and they did an exceptional job with this for very little cost. Most importantly, they remain in touch with their clients whenever they see anything that would be good publicity for them and remain a loyal promoter of their client’s books long term.”

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Eileen Lynch
Splenditude

“Emily and the team at Mindbuck were instrumental in launching my debut novel, Splenditude. The goal was to find readers who might engage with a novel about the relationship between creativity and mental health. Starting with a detailed survey, a strategy was developed. Emily secured interviews, podcasts, and thoughtful reviews. Communication was always timely and compassionate.”

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Amy Mackin
Henry's Classroom

“Working with Jessie and Emily was a smooth and professional experience. They were consistently responsive and handled my campaign with care and attention. Most importantly, I felt that they were genuinely invested in my book finding its audience. I recommend Mindbuck Media as a solid choice for authors looking for dependable publicity support.”

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Peter Gooch
Seren

I contracted with MindBuck Media on the advice of my publisher and have not regretted that decision since. MindBuck Media is a well-run company made up of brilliant professionals who cover every aspect of book publicity, including highly effective website design. My experience with the MindBuck team has been truly exceptional. Director Jessie Glenn is a breath of fresh air in an industry saturated with hype. She’s a straight talker who knows the ins-and-outs of book publicity and provides surehanded guidance throughout the process. She is sensitive to the needs of first time authors and understands the necessity of tailoring a campaign to each specific book, rather than the one-size-fits-all approach of some publicists. My team of Bryn Kristi, Kristen Ludwigsen, and Deborah Jayne made the entire experience a pleasure as well as a much-needed education. My many questions were answered with insight, sensitivity and impressive alacrity. Communication and listening skills seem to be primary attributes of the MindBuck methodology. No question, no matter how trivial, goes unanswered. I look forward to working with them on my next novel.

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Trevor Houser
The Prumont Method

“Mindbuck media got the word out. Not just bookstagrammers, but reviews with print journals and online zines. The most surprising thing was finding out that people were ready to see a book tackle the subject of mass shootings head on. I think you always hope for a big fish like a newspaper or NPR to review your book, but other than that I can't complain. This was a book that needed some extra thought around it considering the subject matter and everyone at Mindbuck embraced that.”

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Jean and Ken
What is the Goal

“We have been so happy with the work that Emily and the team at Mindbuck Media have done for us in helping to promote our book. We were new to the world of publishing outside of the academic setting, and so had much to learn about how people go about selling a book to a broad, popular audience. Mindbuck helped us every step of the way. Their general layout of the publicity plan and helping us articulate our target audience and how to reach them was excellent. We felt we were collaborating with them every step of the way and learning as we went along. The work started with a lengthy questionnaire which was time consuming but very important in forming outreach strategies. The team was all extremely quick, clear and efficient in responding to any of our questions or concerns. What a great group of professionals at Mindbuck Media! Thank you for all of your efforts! ”

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Wes Blake
Pineville Trace

“I am a Kentucky writer, and I worked with Mindbuck Media Book Publicity for my debut book, a novella-in-flash titled Pineville Trace that won a university book prize and was published by Etchings Press. Emily Keough and the staff at Mindbuck Media were knowledgeable, friendly, and professionals throughout the campaign. Mindbuck Media did an exceptional job of bringing my book to the attention of readers and reviewers and helping it reach a larger audience. We received over eighty ratings and reviews of our print and audiobook listings on NetGalley and many of the reviews were/and will be useful in marketing the book and signalling comparison titles, etc. Netgalley also selected Pineville Trace as a featured book for one week during our campaign—which means that my book was among five that Netgalley recommended to readers at the top of their website. Mindbuck used their exceptional network and knowledge of publishing, marketing, and book publicity to help connect my book with readers who were likely to be interested in a southern book with an innovative form. They helped set up eight podcast and radio interviews to date.

Without reservation, I fully recommend Mindbuck Media to you if you want help publicizing and promoting your book. My book launch, and my writing career, have been immeasurably helped by working with Mindbuck Media, and they have been a pleasure to work with. I have learned a lot about the publishing world and book publicity by working with the passionate professionals at Mindbuck Media.”

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Victoria Costello
Orchid Child

“Mindbuck took my hard-to-categorize, debut novel, Orchid Child, published by a tiny press, and paved the way for its surprisingly successful launch in today's daunting book marketplace.”

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Rachel Elliot & Mark MacDonald

“Jessie, Emily, and Camylle – thank you so much for your help on this crazy ride! It’s been a delight to work with you!”

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Barbara Murphy

"I very much enjoyed working with Mindbuck media as the whole process from start to finish ran very smoothly. I got to know a few of the people who work at Mindbuck as each one of them fulfills a different function. Mostly though, I was working with Emily who carried out her work meticulously.

I found communication with Mindbuck excellent, all my questions were answered thoroughly and quickly. Mindbuck media has fantastic connections to a variety of platforms and they will expose your book to as many as possible.

You will receive regular updates from Mindbuck so you are always kept in the loop. I enjoyed working with them, their professionalism and dedication."

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Dawn Marie Newton

"If you have a book baby to bring into the world, MindBuck is the place to go for a full-service delivery. Jessie Glenn and her complement of midwives and doulas helped me to deliver my second book, a novel. What I valued most was the weekly update I received from the team informing me of what hits or scores the book had made each week. I also appreciated learning about potential opportunities for podcast interviews and guest blog spots.
I came to rely on the weekly update as an organizing principle for my week and a way to schedule my own efforts. I was pleased with the menu of publicity options from which I could pick and choose to promote my work. And finally, each individual team member was incredibly supportive and helpful, honoring all questions, no matter how small. Heartfelt and eternal gratitude to Jessie, Emily, Rachel, Bryn, and Deborah Jayne. My novel splashed into the world and is thriving!"

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Heather Haldeman

“After interviewing other publicists, it was Jessie Glenn at Mindbuck Media whom I connected with immediately. As a debut author, the team at Mindbuck steered me toward getting my memoir KIDS & COCKTAILS DON’T MIX out there in a world I had no idea how to navigate. One of the places where they got an interview for my book was the springboard for five other book events and countless sales. In June, it will be a year since the book’s release. It has been a success, and it is now on the Short List for the Chanticleer Journey Award for Overcoming Adversity. It was Mindbuck who suggested I try for it. Although I am no longer a client, on occasion I’ve contacted Jessie with a question or two. She has been great.”

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Jessica O'Dwyer

"From redesigning my author website and book cover, to landing reviews, virtual events, and interviews, the entire team at Mindbuck was tireless in their efforts to promote my debut novel. Every person I worked with was professional and creative, supportive and responsive. Collaborating on this campaign was a joy. From start to finish, I knew I was in capable, motivated hands. Thank you, Mindbuck!"

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Lauren J. Sharkey

“I hired MindBuck Media to help promote my debut novel, Inconvenient Daughter. My second book will be about how amazing it is to work with them. Seriously, I couldn’t have picked a better team to help me navigate everything that goes into promoting a book. Bryn and Jessie were always quick to answer emails (especially the multiple ones I sent per day), and always had patience, wisdom, and support to go around. I really felt as though I had a team behind me who had my and my book’s best interests at heart. I can’t speak highly enough about their hard work, dedication, and tangible results. If you have the chance to work with MindBuck, do it – you won’t be sorry.”

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Pierce Koslosky Jr.

“I fell into the care of MindBuck Media, and I’m glad that I did. The ideas – the interaction – and the genuine caring and advice were amazing. What a great team of people! Consider this: As a first-time author, you’ve poured yourself into your book, your baby. Wouldn’t it make sense to get it help to grow? If you think your book is that good, get help in having people discover it.

No emoji yet exists to convey my appreciation to these folks for what I learned and for what they did for my book.

The best.”

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Susan Uehara Rakstang

“As an architect, I understood the importance of bringing professional consultants to my team rather than doing everything myself–so too as an author. Engaging MindBuck Media for my publicity strategy after publishing my book, Cooking For Her Eyes, was one of the best decisions I made. Jessica Glenn and her high energy team were creative, responsive, and effective in getting advanced review copies in the hands of reviewers, organizations, and publications. I enjoyed working with the team and delighted with the results!”

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Stephanie Ryan

“Jessie and her team kept me updated with weekly emails and updated immediately when a press opportunity came about. They helped me set up my social media that is now flourishing, they gave great advice and helped me navigate the book release. They got my book in front of loads of bookstagram reviewers and bloggers. This definitely helped my book debut as the #1 New Release in its category! They also helped me get set up with a distributor that I love and helped me find the awards categories that were appropriate for my book. They also helped get me on the front page of my hometown newspaper, which was really cool to see in print! Their team pivoted toward online reviews and Instagram when the pandemic shut the world down, and I was impressed with their quick on their feet strategy to pivot.”

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Doug Green

“I cannot recommend MindBuck enough for any ambitious writer. They’ll ask a lot out of you, but only for what can help your project reach your own goals and dreams. And if you want to know the names of the specific people there I worked with, so you know to ask for them, you just need to read the acknowledgments at the end of my book. Which means, yeah, I’m asking you to buy it – and thereby help Circuit Breaker (as well as me) keep moving ahead as they so deserve.”

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Katey Schultz

“It was both a privilege and an education working with Jessica Glenn, who I hired as the publicist for my debut collection of short stories. Her prompt responses to emails, innovative (and affordable) marketing tips, suggestions for social media use, and go-get-’em determination undoubtedly got my book in front of hundreds of people who otherwise would not have seen or heard of it. In turn, those people reviewed the book, blogged about it, shared links, or recommended it to colleagues and friends. This ripple effect is exactly the kind of thing that no writer can reproduce on his or her own, and precisely what Jessica and MindBuck Media are so good setting motion. More than four months after Jessica’s work was “done” I still received inquiries and press as a result of her pitches. She is an incredible resource, a skilled professional, and a must-hire for any writer seeking to make a mark.”

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Derek Milman

“My decision to work with Mindbuck Media was one of the best I’ve made in publishing: smart, effective, connected, communicative, funny, generous, and approachable, the MB team built a brilliantly specific campaign for my debut novel, and put it into action with a sharp, laser-guided focus. They accomplished a great deal, and along the way were never shy about explaining things, shifting an approach, and evolving the campaign as we all marched towards pub day. I can’t possibly say enough great things about these ladies. They were phenomenal to work with, and I’d hire them again in a heartbeat–and do in fact plan to do so. Highly recommend!”

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Marti Green

“The Good Twin, a psychological thriller, was my sixth published book, and the first stand-alone. My previous books, all part of a legal thriller series, had sold well, but sales had begun to lag. I wanted The Good Twin to roll out with a bang, and that’s just what I got with the help of Jessica Glenn and Rebecca Kelley. They worked tirelessly to get advance copies in front of reviewers, and the positive reviews I received pre-publication helped drive record sales in the first month following its publication. I highly recommend Mindbuck Media and look forward to working with Jessica and Rebecca on future books.”

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Marcia Johnston

“Little did I know how lucky I was the day the name Jessie Glenn jumped out at me next to the intriguing term ‘book shepherd.’ I can’t imagine where my book would be today without her expertise and encouragement–certainly not in the top rankings of both its Amazon categories, where it appeared within days of its launch. From the get-go, Jessica’s confident wisdom has steered me (thank goodness!) away from my promotional intuitions, which were invariably 100% wrong. Jessica knows what works and what doesn’t work. What’s more, she knows the who, where, how, why, and when of marketing a book every step of the way. If you’re creating a book worth finding, I highly recommend hiring Jessie to help you make it findable.”

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Mary Bartlett

“As a first-time cookbook author, I admit I had an attitude. It went like this: ‘I’ve done the writing! Why doesn’t my book sell itself?’ Fortunately, I hired Jessie Glenn as my publicist. In a kind way, she educated me about marketing and publicity. But most important, her services meant my book made it to the marketplace. She’s a true professional: perceptive, meticulous, and most important, persistent. I’m still tickled that my book sells at Shakespeare & Co. in Paris!”

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Timothy Jay Smith

“Jessica Glenn (Mindbuck Media) immediately put me straight about everything I thought I knew about publicizing a book and didn’t have a clue. She knows her business. Eventually we worked where I begged bloggers to review my books while she did the real value-added stuff: getting me nationally-syndicated reviews, radio spots, and readings. You just have to Google me and see what Jessica did for me in terms of market positioning.”

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Mary Ellenton

“It was exciting working with Jessica Glenn at MindBuck Media. She created traction for my fiction novel, Flipping, almost immediately by securing a collection of crucial reviews prior to my title’s release date. Jessica’s impressive resources of industry contacts landed me a rare opportunity to interview with an international news site, which in retrospect began a pivotal forward motion in my book’s publicity campaign. Soon after my novels debut, I made a decision to continue working with MindBuck Media and Jessica’s knowledge and experience in promoting provided a strategy that won a top selling status in internet sales for my book just one month after it’s release. Choosing MindBuck media to manage my publicity was one of my best decisions during that process.”

Authors in Conversation

MAMA’S FANCY STRIPPER HEELS: WORKING MOTHERS DISH
An In Conversation with Jessie Glenn & Liv Osthus

David Scharff M.D.
Psychology Today articles by author David Scharff

Writing Through the Loss of a Parent
An In Conversation with Caitlin Garvey & Margaret Henry

A Scream Wrapped in a Story
Women Veteran Novelists Talk Military Life, Real & Fiction

The Pandemic’s Lethal Effect on Domestic Violence.
A conversation with Dr. Karyne Messina, Prof. Joan Meier and Attorney John Moot.

Kindness and the Pandemic
We will be okay . . . but only if we take the time to care.

Authors on STEM and Accelerated Learning
An “In Conversation” with Stephanie Ryan & Jenny Woodman.

A conversation about misogyny between authors Dr. Karyne Messina and attorney John Moot

A Cat on the Piano Keys.
The Unique Ways Authors John K Danenbarger and Sheldon Greene Approach Novel Writing

The Coal Mining of Voiceover.
An In Conversation with Audiobook Narrator David de Vries and Author John K Danenbarger.

Dr. Karyne Messina, author of, Misogyny, Projective Identification, and Mentalization, in conversation with Dr. Jeana Jorgensen, folklorist professor and writer at Butler University.

Identity Is A Moving Target
A conversation between Lauren J. Sharkey and ND Chan on Asian American identity, adoption, being queer and being seen.