Are you an author? Is your book about to be published? Are you wondering how to promote your book? Over the years, Claire McKinney has found that the lack of information on how book promotion works has left most authors in the dark, without a clear idea of how they can contribute to their own campaigns. In her book, she opens a window into the world of media relations and publicity so that authors will learn:How to promote your book to the mediaHow to create your own media contact listHow to write press materials and how to use themHow to create a timeline and plan a campaign on your ownHow to pitch, who to pitch to, and whenHow to talk to your publisher about publicity

Do You Know What a Book Publicist Does?: A Guide for Creating Your Own Campaigns

Business & Money

McKinney, Claire

Industries

Plum Bay Publishing, LLC

Asshole Attorney: Musings, Memories, and Missteps in a 40 Year Career

“Doug, I been practicin’ law for fifty years. And I learned a long time ago, there ain’t no such word as ‘attorney’ or ‘lawyer’. It’s ‘asshole attorney’ or ‘fuckin’ lawyer.’ "Author Douglas Wood first heard that advice from a southern lawyer nearly forty years ago. It was his inspiration to write Asshole Attorney, a book of observations and reflections over his lifetime and legal career. A self-proclaimed “Army Brat”, Doug moved to eight different homes throughout his childhood. His last move from Hawaii to Rutherford, NJ was a tough one, especially when faced with years of cold, snowy winters in lieu of sandy beaches and warm sunsets. His madcap journey included college in Rhode Island, three law degrees, working with out-of-control rock stars, dealing with international crises in the dark alleys of Eastern Europe, and a partnership in one of the world's leading law firms. Readers will be charmed by Wood’s candor and humor and will laugh aloud at his sharp, witty commentary as he navigates the pathways of his life and the jungles of his profession.DOUGLAS J. WOOD is the author of fiction and non-fiction including the award-winning Samantha Harrison political trilogy, Please Be Ad-Vised: A Legal Reference Guide for the Advertising Executive, and 101 Things I Want to Say…the Collection, a book of fatherly advice. A partner at Reed Smith LLP, he has over 40 years of experience practicing entertainment and media law. He works in New York, lives in New Jersey with his wife of 45 years, has three children successfully earning livings on their own, and two incredible grandchildren. And he is currently working on a new novel about cyber war and financial terrorism.From Publishers Weekly"Wood (Please Be Ad-Vised: A Legal Reference Guide for the Advertising Executive )delivers an entertaining account of his adventures in media and entertainment law, where, he writes, he had to be tough but fair: 'Maybe to some I was acting like an asshole attorney, but it felt right.' After graduating from NYU law school in 1977, Wood landed a job with a firm that specialized in groundbreaking entertainment cases such as the Monty Python's Flying Circus lawsuit in 1975 against the ABC network after the show's producers argued that the American network 'butchered their work' by putting 'commercial breaks at all the wrong moments.' In representing Earl Wilson Jr. and defending his satirical version of the popular song 'Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy (of Company B)' in his play Let My People Come, Wood writes that the case 'is considered by many to be the pivotal case establishing the principles of a valid parody defense.' Other anecdotes include his involvement in introducing the Belvedere vodka company to the U.S. market in 1998, which begins as a simple legal affair and turns into an international adventure, with Wood surviving a helicopter crash in Poland. The narrative moves at a good pace, and Wood is a straightforward, candid writer ('those who are unhappy about something I wrote, I offer no apology. Feel free to write about me. I have a thick skin'). Wood's memoir is a refreshing look at an unusual legal career

Biographies & Memoirs

Wood, Douglas J.

Professionals & Academics

"Doug, I been practicin' law for fifty years. And I learned a long time ago, there ain't no such word as 'attorney' or 'lawyer'. It's 'asshole attorney' or 'fuckin' lawyer.' "
 Author Douglas Wood first heard that advice from a southern lawyer nearly forty years ago. It was his inspiration to write Asshole Attorney, a book of observations and reflections over his lifetime and legal career. A self-proclaimed "Army Brat", Doug moved to eight different homes throughout his childhood. His last move from Hawaii to Rutherford, NJ was a tough one, especially when faced with years of cold, snowy winters in lieu of sandy beaches and warm sunsets. 
 His madcap journey included college in Rhode Island, three law degrees, working with out-of-control rock stars, dealing with international crises in the dark alleys of Eastern Europe, and a partnership in one of the world's leading law firms. Readers will be charmed by Wood's candor and humor and will laugh aloud at his sharp, witty commentary as he navigates the pathways of his life and the jungles of his profession

WARNING! This book may cause yearning, craving, or increased appetite that may well lead to ravenous gluttony. When reading, if you begin to feel hungry, stop and immediately make yourself a sandwich.Peter Roseman loves lunch, specifically sandwiches, and his shop, the Gourmet Galley, offers everything from the classic Italian Combo and Chicken Parmesan heroes to the best tuna salad in town. There never is a dull moment in the lunch business, especially for Peter, who has stories to share in Sandwich’d that will impress even the crustiest readers. Can you make 5,000 sandwiches in one weekend?With over a dozen recipes for traditional favorites and more exotic fare, such as the Vietnamese Bahn Mi and the Brazilian Bauru, original illustrations, and a sense of humor that will leave you smiling until dinnertime, Sandwich’d peeks behind the scenes to show readers how masters of this classic meal make demanding crowds hungry for more. Peter Roseman has been in the sandwich business over twenty-five years. He and his family have owned and operated Gourmet Galley, now located in Stamford,Connecticut, since 1993. He lives in Connecticut with his wife and daughter.

Sandwich'd: My Life Between The Breads

Roseman, Peter

Dark Data: Control, Alt, Delete

August 14 and September 11 were the last two of a string of dates on Lori Torchia's list. But nothing in the chronology seemed to correspond to them.. Then it hit reporter Rebecca Taft. 'The dates are in the future. Lori's telling us that there will be terrorist attacks on August 14 and September 11!' Taft felt sick to her stomach. 
Paula Jankovic is a willing tool of Constantine Petrenko, a Russian oligarch with a penchant for world domination and insatiable greed. Using a superstorm of dark data and fake news, Jankovic has become skilled at harnessing the power of the mysterious Selfish Ledger and personal social media accounts to get innocent people to do her bidding, however horrible it may be. Abu al-Badri is a terrorist leader who wants to further his cause. By aligning himself with the same wealthy benefactor, he has all he needs to access top targets around the world to wreak unimaginable violence and destruction. 
Together Jankovic and al-Badri unleash a coordinated attack that is designed to leave societies and financial markets in ruins and no one richer or more powerful than the Russian standing at the top.

Literature & Fiction

"A taut tale of a global attack that’s both gripping and frighteningly plausible." - Kirkus Reviews"A darkly prophetic novel that is a simply riveting read from first page to last." - Midwest Book Review"As you turn the pages, and you will, be forewarned: you've had your last night of undisturbed sleep." - Charles Salzberg, author of the Henry Swann Series August 14 and September 11 were the last two of a string of dates on Lori Torchia’s list. But nothing in the chronology seemed to correspond to them.. Then it hit reporter Rebecca Taft. ‘The dates are in the future. Lori’s telling us that there will be terrorist attacks on August 14 and September 11!’ Taft felt sick to her stomach. Paula Janković is a willing tool of Constantine Petrenko, a Russian oligarch with a penchant for world domination and insatiable greed. Using a superstorm of dark data and fake news, Janković has become skilled at harnessing the power of the mysterious Selfish Ledger and personal social media accounts to get innocent people to do her bidding, however horrible it may be. Abu al-Badri is a terrorist leader who wants to further his cause. By aligning himself with the same wealthy benefactor, he has all he needs to access top targets around the world to wreak unimaginable violence and destruction. Together Janković and al-Badri unleash a coordinated attack that is designed to leave societies and financial markets in ruins and no one richer or more powerful than the Russian standing at the top. Dark Data is a new cautionary tale and unrelentingly fast-paced thriller from Douglas J. Wood, author of the award-winning Samantha Harrison political trilogy. In 2018 he published his memoir, Asshole Attorney: Memories, Musings, and Missteps in a 40-Year Career. A partner at Reed Smith LLP, he has over four decades of experience in the practice of entertainment and media law, allowing him to frequently impart knowledge gained from his career in his books. He and his wife live in New Jersey.

Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Wood, Douglas

Thrillers & Suspense

If people had said I would have twins in my 40s, I would have called them crazy! Becoming a mother of three did not come easily for me. After having my first son, I experienced secondary infertility before having my miracle twins. I certainly would not have believed that I would spend six years trying to conceive and that I would ultimately hire a surrogate to carry my babies. When Stephanie O'Hara was experiencing her first miscarriage, she went to a popular retail chain to find a book that would comfort, encourage, and support her. When she asked he store clerk for the section on Infertility and Miscarriages, she gave Stephanie a blank stare and told her it was "an odd request". She was shocked, especially when she learned about the number of women who were sharing the same struggle. For anyone who needs a friend to lean on while she is experiencing the loneliness and anxiety associated with overcoming infertility, Angel Wings is Stephanie's gift to you. In her memoir, Stephanie shares the "roller-coaster ride" that was her life for many years: seven miscarriages, painful and dangerous medical procedures, furniture-sized boxes full of IVF treatments, and her unwavering faith that carried her through to the birth of her twins. Find a comfy chair and sit with Stephanie as she generously shares the ups and downs of her story, belly-laughs, ugly cries, and all.

Angel Wings: My Story of Love, Faith, Infertility, Surrogacy, and Not Giving Up Hope

O'Hara, Stephanie

Leaders & Notable People

Angel Wings: A Story of Love, Faith, Infertility, Surrogacy, and Not Giving Up Hope

Self-Help

Personal Transformation

Product Description “The face is familiar. Elihu knows he can easily place it. He doesn’t complete the thought because the young man speaks… ‘My name is Ethan Haas. My mother is Emily Haas. You’re my father.’”In his twenties Elihu Goulding was a famous, award-winning author of two novels. His work brought fame and fortune and yet he stopped writing. Instead, he traveled, renting various places in which to live. Each time he appreciated the solitude of his newest surroundings.Now Eli is entering his senior years and adapting to his latest rental, a New York City brownstone. One day, while taking a shower, Eli hears the front door buzzer ring, followed by assertive thumps from the door knocker. Once he is dressed and has decided the disturbance must be addressed, Eli opens the door to find a carbon copy of his younger self. Whether Eli likes it or not, an unknown chapter in his life is about to begin. About the Author David Finkle is a writer and journalist focusing on the arts and politics. Based in Manhattan, he is the author of People Tell Me Things, a story collection, The Man With the Overcoat, a novel, Humpty Trumpty Hit a Brick Wall, rhyming verses and illustrations about the Trump White House, and Great Dates With Some Late Greats, a story collection. He is currently a theater critic for New York Stage Review and has contributed to many publications, including The New York Times, The New York Post, The Village Voice, The Nation, The New Yorker, and New York. He is heard weekly on The Hour of Lateral Thinking, the podcast. Photo: Bruce Cratsley.

Keys to an Empty House

Finkle, David

Literary

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Do You Know What a Book Publicist Does?: A Guide for Creating Your Own Campaigns

Asshole Attorney: Musings, Memories, and Missteps in a 40 Year Career

Asshole Attorney: Musings, Memories, and Missteps in a 40 Year Career

Sandwich'd: My Life Between The Breads

Dark Data: Control, Alt, Delete

Dark Data: Control, Alt, Delete

Dark Data: Control, Alt, Delete

Angel Wings: My Story of Love, Faith, Infertility, Surrogacy, and Not Giving Up Hope

Angel Wings: A Story of Love, Faith, Infertility, Surrogacy, and Not Giving Up Hope

Keys to an Empty House