RMA Publicity

Details: Published: 27 July 2018

"The Music of the Soul Lives On" Featured in Aitken Age

One way to get publicity for your book is to have a media outlet do a story about you. Another is to write a column or an article, and as part of the story mention your book. This is a practice I encourage all authors to participate in when the opportunity presents itself.

Congratulations to David Strand, who was instrumental in bringing his grandson Henry's book to market after the young man died of bacterial meningitis while away at college.
The article, Anyone Can Be an Organ Donor, was published in the Aitken Age newspaper on Fri., July 27. Henry's book, The Music of the Soul Lives On: A Henry Mackaman Experiene, is mentioned in the story. The title has won severls nationls book awards.
More information can be found at www.henrymackaman.com.

Details: Published: 11 July 2018

Teen Author Kayla Jarppi’s Debut Novel Launches at Chapter 2 Books July 21

Not too long ago, now 14-year-old Kayla Jarppi of Hudson was struggling with depression and anxiety. As part of her therapy, her counselor encouraged her to write. The thoughts she put down on paper eventually turned into a novel about a young girl dealing with mental illness and struggles of her own that was so well written, it has now been published.

   Heaven's Note is the story of a a young girl who is abused at home and tries to cover it up to protect her parents, particularly her mother who is also abused. When her mother is murdered, and her stepfather put in jail for the crime he allegedly committed, the protagonist is sent off to a group home where her troubles continue. She eventually decides to run away, and learns the hard way that running from your problems is no way to solve them.
   The book officially launched on July 21 at Chapter 2 Books in Hudson, Wisc. Thank you to store owners Brian and Sue Rogge for hosting the event. A preview story was published in the Hudson Star Observer.
   Learn more about this title, and other teen authored books, at www.SigmasBookshelf.com/Books.

Details: Published: 02 July 2018

Party to Celebrate the Relaunch of "Still Standing: The Story of SSG John Kriesel" Held on July 19

Minnesota resident John Kriesel has been in the headlines several times over the years…. first in 2006 after losing his legs in a humvee explosion in Iraq, again in 2010 after being elected to serve in the State House despite having no political experience, and more recently for voting against a constitutional ban on same sex marriage.

These days, he serves as director of veteran services for Anoka County, and on Thurs., July 19, between 6p - 9p, he will be celebrating the re-release of his book, Still Standing: The Story of SSG. John Kriesel. The public release party for the updated version of his memoir was held at Summit Brewing Company in St. Paul on July 19, and John previewed the event on the FOX 9 Buzz in Minneapolis on July 18.

Since its original release in June 2012, more than 40,000 copies of the book John co-wrote with Capt. Jim Kosmo have been sold, and he has launched a successful speaking career. Learn more about John at www.JohnMKriesel.com.

Details: Published: 15 July 2018

"The Shape of A Hundred Hips" Officially Launches on July 19

Congratulations to Patricia Cumbie, author, The Shape of A Hundred Hips. Her book launched with lots of fanfare on July 19 at Open Book in Minneapolis. In addition to doing a reading and signing, there was also a bellydance performance at the event, followed by the dancers getting members of the audience up and dancing with them.

It has been a busy month for Patricia. She talked about her book on KARE TV on July 17, and the book was reviewed in the July 15 issue of The Pioneer Press. Book reviewer Mary Ann Grossman offers a glowing review, calling it "a well written memoir," and also saying, "Who knew belly dance could lead to such wisdom?" Here is a link to the full review.