In this week’s New York Bookwoman piece, Dorothy James, fresh off the “road” from her first Blog Tour, discusses her experiences and offers some insight. The idea of a blog tour, I heard, was not to sell books but to generate buzz. What is buzz, I thought, and do I…
Award season may have ended in Hollywood, but at the WNBA, it’s just beginning. The nomination period for the WNBA award has officially started! Can you name a fellow bookwoman with an outstanding contribution to the world of books and literature? Is she “a living American woman who derives part…
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) presents “Ashley Judd in Conversation with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime.” The event will take place on Wednesday, March 14, 2012, at 3:00 pm in Conference Room 2 of the North Lawn Building of UN Headquarters in New…
Susannah Greenberg is President of Susannah Greenberg Public Relations, //bookbuzz.com, a book publicity firm in the Greater New York City area. Her clients are authors, publishers, and book industry organizations. She has represented best selling authors including Spencer Johnson and Alan Dershowitz; launched the campaign for April is National Poetry…
Did you know that March is Women’s History Month? In the face of recent debates in Washington, new legislation attempts, and outrageous radio slanders, Women’s History Month is as important to remember as it ever was. This is an opportunity for men and women alike to pay tribute to the…
Thursday, March 8 is International Women’s Day! Today, women around the globe remember to be proud, to be vocal, and to give back to the community. In celebration of International Women’s Day, Women for Women International (www.womenforwomen.org) has organized the event Women on the Bridge. The mission of this organization…
When: Thursday, March 29, 12:30 PM (Check-in at 12:15 PM) Where: Hachette Atrium, 237 Park Avenue. Enter @ Lexington between 45th and 46th Streets, 13th floor (Map) Admission is free, but advance registration is required before 3/28! Please send in your questions in advance to publicity (at) bookbuzz (dot) com…
Though long revered as a boys’ club, comics are beloved by girls and boys, and men and women alike. Midtown Comics, the largest retailer of comic books, graphic novels, Manga, and collectibles in the US, offers a plethora of events featuring both male and female creators at their three different locations. Coming up…
Our outstanding members are becoming best selling authors, starting new careers, and launching websites – just to name a few of the many things they are doing! Read below for more. Deborah Brodie, freelance editor and book doctor, moderates the New School Forum on Writing for Children. Tuesdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m.…
Tuesday night’s Query Roulette event was a great success for the agents, writers, and those of us behind the scenes. As volunteers for the event, we had a hectic but enjoyable experience, doing everything from sign-in to timekeeping to photography. More importantly, we had the chance to meet an amazing…
