Specialty Appointments
The opportunity to have personal, fifteen minute appointments with Editors, Agents, Mentors or PR/Media Professionals is a valuable highlight of the conference. These provide a great way to learn first-hand about the writing industry, to pitch your manuscript or work-in-progress, and to brainstorm ideas, get encouragement, and benefit from industry professionals.
All appointments are available on a first pay, first slotted basis. Appointments will be scheduled by the Conference Appointment Coordinator, Casey Miller. You will select multiple choices for your appointment needs when you register for the conference.
In selecting Speciality Appointments with PR/Media Professionals, we request only contracted/published authors request these appointments.
Web Site: www.litfusegroup.com
Amy Lathrop: Strong relationships with clients determine the success of a business, and that’s exactly how Litfuse Publicity Group has grown into the thriving publicity firm it is today. Amy Lathrop, founder of Litfuse Publicity Group, gained access to the behind-the-scenes of the publishing industry while working with and assisting authors. Inspired by this unique perspective – knowing what publishers expect from authors in regards to marketing and publicity and knowing the limitations of an author’s time and abilities – Amy has built her business on expertly filling this gap to effectively reach readers.
As noisemakers for those who write and publish books, Litfuse Publicity Group has crafted lasting relationships with a variety of publishers, authors, bloggers, and members of the media.
Amy and her team specialize in a holistic approach, with each campaign designed to build the author’s brand, tell his or her story, and promote his or her latest release. Through publicity campaigns (both print and electronic), blog tours, Facebook and Twitter launch parties, interactive websites and contests, live webcasts, blog development, author assistance, and event planning, Litfuse works to provide the best coverage and the best publicity possible.
Litfuse also specializes in social media campaigns, connecting an author with his or her audience in a way that’s personal and genuine. Social media training and campaigns include Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Google+, Tumblr, Instagram, Goodreads, and more. They’ve also ventured into launch teams, designed to provide serious online buzz that generates interest beyond the author’s typical audience.
Some of Litfuse’s publicity and social media campaigns have helped clients achieve international recognition, including ECPA, CBA, and USA Today best-seller lists.
Litfuse’s headquarters are in Seattle, Washington, where Amy and her family live. Friendly, experienced, affordable, and professional, Litfuse is committed to providing great work, quality services, and high-impact results that continue to build buzz and sell books.
Audra: Audra Jennings oversees the publicity department of Litfuse Publicity Group. With more than 11 years in the Christian publishing industry, she has built relationships with media, publishers and authors. Since joining the Litfuse team, she has developed a great appreciation for their unique approach to publicity through the use of social media in order to reach a larger audience.
Audra works one-on-one with the authors to get to the heart of their message, then shapes that message for the best media opportunities available. She has secured media for authors on network TV such as Fox News, CNN and MSNBC in addition to national Christian TV programs. Audra has also worked with national and regional magazines, newspapers and radio programs as well as numerous online outlets.
The Litfuse team specializes in a holistic approach, with each campaign designed to build the author’s brand, tell his or her story, and promote his or her latest release. Through publicity campaigns (both print and electronic), blog tours, Facebook and Twitter launch parties, interactive websites and contests, live webcasts, blog development, author assistance, and event planning, Litfuse works to provide the best coverage and the best publicity possible.
Litfuse also specializes in social media campaigns, connecting an author with his or her audience in a way that’s personal and genuine. Social media training and campaigns include Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Google+, Tumblr, Instagram, Goodreads, and more. They’ve also ventured into launch teams, designed to provide serious online buzz that generates interest beyond the author’s typical audience.
Some of Litfuse’s publicity and social media campaigns have helped clients achieve international recognition, including ECPA, CBA, and USA Today best-seller lists.
A graduate of the University of North Texas where she studied advertising, Audra works from Litfuse’s satellite office outside of Dallas, TX.
APPOINTMENT INFORMATION
Appointments for contracted/published authors only. Bring your catalog page and/or back cover copy of your new release, bio, website link as well as links to your social media (Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, etc.).
Web Site: www. ClashEntertainment.com
Ken Raney has been an illustrator and graphic designer for more than 35 years and has had 2 children’s picture books published. Ken has worked in the corporate world for 25 years as an Advertising/Marketing Manager. Lately, Raney has launched an entertainment website for Christian teens and tweens at ClashEntertainment.com. Currently he make his meager living designing and illustrating book covers and designing the ACFW Journal magazine.
APPOINTMENT INFORMATION
People should bring any design item they want Ken to review/critique. e.e.: business cards, book covers, flyers, one sheets, book marks, etc
Web Site: www.wynnwynnmedia.com
WYNN-WYNN MEDIA was formed in 2001 by Jeane Wynn and her husband Tyson. Jeane began in publishing in 1989, working in sales at NavPress. She was soon promoted to a team that developed and launched Clarity magazine, while also doing marketing work for Discipleship Journal and Current Thoughts & Trends.
Since then, Jeane has worked in various positions in publishing, which have given her a well-rounded view of the industry, which is essential as she navigates the ever-changing world of publicity. Before starting Wynn-Wynn Media, she hired and worked with a number of publicists in her capacity as a marketing manager.
Wynn-Wynn Media thrives due to a combination of Jeane’s love of good books, her personal care and attention to the authors who create them, and her understanding of all aspects of publishing, from acquisition to editorial to sales to marketing. Wynn-Wynn Media is a full-service publicity firm, and the Wynns work with the entire spectrum of media, including print and electronic publications, television and radio broadcasts, podcasts and live online radio, websites and blogs, social media such as Facebook and Twitter, and other emerging media tools to ensure the best and most opportunities for their clients.
Some of Wynn-Wynn Media’s latest campaigns have seen clients recognized on the New York Times, USA Today, ECPA, CBA, and Christian Retailing best-seller lists.
At Wynn-Wynn Media, we strive to for integrity, creativity, deliberation, and consis-tency every day for every client.
Jeane holds a Bachelor’s degree in Radio-TV Sales & Management from Oklahoma State University. She and her husband and business partner Tyson Wynn live in their childhood hometown, where they run Wynn-Wynn Media from a vintage store-front on Main Street.
Appointments for contracted/published authors only
Bring your one sheet on the title, bio, website link.