Book PR Agency and Marketing Services

Book PR and Author Marketing Agency

Quite Great, the remarkable book pr agency was formed in 1996 and our team of experienced PR experts have been proud to work with a variety of talented authors covering a multitude of different genres from fiction & music to art & health, the scope of writers we have worked with expands far and wide. This is why we are confident that whatever genre of writer you are, Quite Great can help you promote your book across a wide range of media., helping to raise your profile as an author and creating awareness for your book, engage readers and help increase sales.

Our range of books has been varied and exciting from one of our early projects which included the music biography written by Paul Gallagher documenting the life of his two siblings Liam and Noel, this entailed all key broadcast interviews through to print media plus coordinating an extensive UK ‘signing’ tour. To the amazing steampunk meticulously crafted book by Gary Nicholls, a British photographic conceptual artist, with his conceptualised neo-gothic fairy story eponymously based on the Victorian fairground attractions of The Imaginarium.

Whether it is a Stevie Wonder‘s biography or launching Macmillan’s Encyclopaedia of Popular Music, the Virgin Illustrated History of Rock, or How to De-Clutter Your Life, or even a Steampunk tale of intrigue and mystery or a fitness health and wellness book – our variety of clients is exciting and original. Our team is passionate about achieving results for our clients and making sure our extensive media contacts are fully maximised to achieve focused media interaction that will help drive sales, raise your profile as an author and promote your books with professional unique PR campaigns across all media outlets.

If you’re a writer and looking for a PR agency to help you with your public relations and marketing then don’t delay – get in contact today.

What do authors do on a book tour?

I guess the first question is – how do I organise a book tour? The organising of book tours can take the form of ‘meet and greet’ signing sessions through to question and answer interview experiences; the most important thing is to make these noteworthy so the crowds follow and get involved.

How do you launch a book?

Clearly, with the growth of e-books, kindles, and such, the dynamic of creating media awareness for books has adapted but in fact, for the Quite Great team, this has meant an even closer allegiance to the work we have done for musicians. Nowadays, a book launch takes the shape of what has always felt like the launch of a musician’s new release, with an online centre of activity that just cannot be ignored.

Jodi Taylor

Quite Great is proud to manage PR and marketing for Jodi Taylor, the acclaimed author whose bestselling novels have captivated readers worldwide, stands as a testament to the power of perseverance and creativity. Known primarily for her hit series “The Chronicles of St. Mary’s”, Taylor’s rise to literary prominence is an inspirational story of determination and passion for history and storytelling.

Taylor’s journey to becoming a bestselling novelist was not straightforward. Before embracing a full-time writing career, she was in the RAF and went on to various local government roles. It was her love for history, coupled with a fascination for time travel, that ultimately fuelled her transition from an avid reader to a celebrated writer.

Having retired from her role as Facilities Manager for North Yorkshire Libraries she moved to Turkey to run a hotel with her brother. While there she challenged herself to write a book. In 2013, when she was 60, Taylor self-published her first novel, “Just One Damned Thing After Another” introducing readers to the adventures of the St. Mary’s Institute of Historical Research, where historians explore major historical events in contemporary time. The success of the first book led to a publishing deal with Accent Press, and later with Headline, part of the Hachette group. Taylor’s rise to fame was marked by her distinctive voice and ability to seamlessly merge historical fact with science fiction and adventure.

However, fans may not be aware that Taylor’s love of history only came about when she took her A-Levels at night school in her 40s. The building blocks of the St Mary’s series are harvested from her own life experiences. The chaos and mayhem of St Mary’s comes from her time working of local government – but with less bad language. Her time in the RAF provided the basis for some of the time-travelling procedures and protocols used in the books.

Her inspirational writing career is marked by her prolific output. She has authored over 25 novels, including standalone works and other series, along with numerous short stories and novellas. Each new release is eagerly anticipated by her global fanbase, and her books have been translated into multiple languages, expanding her reach and impact.

Currently residing in Gloucestershire, Taylor continues to write, finding new plotlines from researching historical events and her boundless imagination. Her latest release promises to deliver the same excitement and adventure that her readers have come to love. While Jodi’s transformation from retiree to international best-selling author may seem as much a fantasy as the adventures she writes about, it is very much real. Not only that but it is a living testament to pursuing your dreams no matter your age.

Book details: The Ballad of Smallhope and Pennyroyal – out 12th September in hardback, eBook and audiobook formats ISBN 978-1035415892

Novelist Christopher Kerr

One of our clients in the Book PR sector is novelist Christopher Kerr and his latest novel, ‘The Barbarossa Secret’ a contemporary human drama telling the story of a massive political cover up during World War II .

The book’s plot stems from the darkest days of the Second World War, giving way to an incredible story of a cover-up with staggering implications. The death of a man in Bavaria in 2020 is the first in a long line of dominos to fall as a journalist searches to uncover the truth of his family’s very personal involvement in one of the greatest hidden episodes of the war. A highly secret pact is revealed between Nazi Germany and the Allies that few ever knew, could ever acknowledge, or even dare speak of.

Through our initiatives, PR contacts, press releases and passion for the client and their message the PR grows. Editorial features to competitions, radio interviews and social media PR initiatives are all maximised for our clients.

What Does It Take to Be a ‘Best-Selling AUTHOR’?

Testimonial

I am a published author and took on the services of Quite Great PR to promote my latest book, ‘The Barbarossa Secret’
As a result of their input, my book achieved a best-selling status online and they secured press interest with interviews which gave me the essential exposure to achieve recognition.
As a new writer without celebrity or selected publishing status from the giants in the industry, I was delighted that the team at Quite Great PR punched through, getting me recognised whilst securing rave reviews for my work with one magazine stating “The best book we have read in years”
I have no hesitation in endorsing Quite Great because they have been just that, ‘Great’!
I am on facebook as an author at https://www.facebook.com/christopherkerrauthor and my website is www.christopher-kerr.co.uk

Chris Kerr/Facebook Review

**Beverley Ann Lawrence Beech – Author of ‘Am I allowed?‘**

Quite Great is proud to be handling the PR and marketing for author, birth activist, and international speaker Beverley Ann Lawrence Beech‘s book entitled ‘Am I allowed? What every woman needs to know before she gives birth’. The book is based on the maternity rights of women in the UK, covering women’s birth journeys from conception to the postnatal period. It explains many of the issues surrounding birth and how women can give themselves the best chance of achieving the best possible, ultimately life-changing experience.

As a legendary campaigner for women’s rights in pregnancy and birth, Beverley’s mission to improve maternity care has been respected internationally; having been involved in the maternity services since the birth of her son in 1976, and in 2017 was awarded at the Women’s Voices Conference for her commitment to improving maternity services and complete dedication to women.

Testimonial

A friendly and enthusiastic group that worked hard on my behalf.
Beverley Beech/Google Review

Gary Nicholls – Author of ‘The Imaginarium’

Gary Nicholls, a British photographic conceptual artist. He is creator and author of The Imaginarium Trilogy – a 450-image fine art story telling an intricate, fantastical, dark, but ultimately beautiful steampunk story through the medium of fine art images.

Our focus for Gary’s PR campaign was not only to highlight his incredible talent as a fine art photographer whose stunning images are produced in limited edition prints on metal but also to reveal his remarkable project ‘The Imaginarium’. This impressive trilogy is a Dickens-style tale and told in a series of 150 fine art images in a trilogy of limited-edition books.

Testimonial

Working with Lisa is a joy as she understands my art and how I create it. My profile has been raised throughout the campaign and I am looking forward to the next phase of our relationship when my second book is published next year. Quite Great are good at what they do… Lisa excels by taking a personal interest in making sure her artists get the best coverage possible.
Gary Nicholls

**Tom Boniface-Webb- Author of ‘Modern Music Masters‘**

Have you ever wondered what was going on in the country and the world at the time that your favourite Britpop band formed and was releasing records? How did this impact their success? And what was one of the biggest reasons Oasis’ third album Be Here Now didn’t succeed as everyone expected?

Here you have the chance to find out. We are working with the incredibly talented author, Tom Boniface-Webb and his trilogy of extended Britpop-bios that are perfect for fans and newcomers.

Written back at the beginning of lockdown in March 2020 and then released in September, October, and December 2020, New Zealand based author Tom Boniface-Webb has released his trio of Britpop books, Modern Music Masters – the Britpop Trilogy: Oasis, Blur and Pulp. Described as the series of books he “would want to read if he was discovering music for the first time as a teenager, or looking for a short, accessible new angle into the bands and artists that [he] loved”, the trilogy acts as an extended bio for the beloved Britpop bands, putting their history into the social context of that time.

The Bald Builders

At Quite Great, we pride ourselves on being able to work with not just musicians but charities; brands; inventors; tech companies; businesses; event organisers…you name it, we’ve done it! Unlike many other ‘click-button’ agencies you may come across, we invest time and care to work with people so that they are at the very centre of what we do. A good example of this is the recent work we’ve done with The Bald Builders, social media stars looking to make the break into the media world beyond their existing followers.

Dmitry Artyukhin – Author of ‘Emotional Painting‘

Dmitry Art (Artyukhin) is a Doctor of Physics and Mathematics with over 15 years of experience in the IT industry. Dmitry embarked on an artistic career six years ago and is a self-taught artist working on the concept of creating art through a sensitive transformation of emotions into colours.

Dmitry is an honest and passionate artist who truly believes that art can help us to create positive and powerful emotions. When we sit in front of a piece of art that magically captures our attention it can ignite so many different emotions translated from the artist to us. The German Expressionist Kandinsky reminded us how ‘The artist must train not only his eye but also his soul’ and Dmitry’s work seems to emanate from these precise thoughts

In 2017 a book, ‘Emotional Painting: Amateur Reflection’ by Dmitry Art (Artyukhin) was published to share the key concept of approach applied in creating artworks.

Paula Kerr – Author of ‘Fitter Stronger’

Paula Kerr’s inspirational book, Fitter Stronger: Resilience – If You’re Going Through Hell, Keep Going, immediately grabbed us. Our team understood immediately that the book appealed to many different audiences. Paula undertook interviews across BBC Sounds and in her own words, “the books are now flying out!”

Book PR Agency and Marketing Services

Book PR and Author Marketing Agency

What do authors do on a book tour?

How do you launch a book?

Jodi Taylor

Novelist Christopher Kerr

What Does It Take to Be a ‘Best-Selling AUTHOR’?

**Beverley Ann Lawrence Beech – Author of ‘Am I allowed?‘**

Gary Nicholls – Author of ‘The Imaginarium’

**Tom Boniface-Webb- Author of ‘Modern Music Masters‘**

The Bald Builders

Dmitry Artyukhin – Author of ‘Emotional Painting‘

Paula Kerr – Author of ‘Fitter Stronger’

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