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Client books and author results

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C.S. Lewis & Co. Publicists has worked with physicians, executives, economists, parenting experts and spiritual teachers on nonfiction books published by large houses and independent presses alike.

Below is a sampling from the firm's client list, links to clients' own media pages so you can see real coverage, and verbatim comments from authors. These are the firm's own published materials, not an independent survey.

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What results has the firm gotten for authors?

According to the firm, Cathy Lewis's campaigns have landed authors on the Wall Street Journal and New York Times bestseller lists, and her authors have been featured in business publications, national newspapers, women's magazines and online venues across North America, plus regional and national radio and television.

Client-reported results

Mike Song reported that Cathy Lewis's team helped him make over 100 media appearances, including CNN and Good Morning America, and that The Hamster Revolution sold over 125,000 copies in 11 languages. Jim Camp reported dozens of radio interviews, television in major markets, and print in major newspapers and magazines in America and Canada within a few months.

A sampling of client books

Current events, economics and politics

  • Confessions of an Economic Hit Man, 3rd Edition, John Perkins
  • The Case for a Debt Jubilee, Richard Vague
  • Awakening: Ladies, Leadership, and the Lies We've Been Told, Areva Martin

Health, medical and human potential

  • Change Your Brain Every Day, Daniel G. Amen MD
  • Mindfulness and Mysticism, Ora Nadrich
  • Relentless: How a Massive Stroke Changed My Life for the Better, Ted Baxter
  • Positive Energy, Judith Orloff, MD (Harmony Books)
  • Overdose: The Case Against the Drug Companies, Jay Cohen, MD (Tarcher Putnam)
  • The Owner's Manual for the Brain, Pierce J. Howard, PhD (Bard Press)

Business and self-help

  • The Entrepreneur Equation, Carol Roth
  • The Hamster Revolution, Mike Song
  • Make an Ethical Difference, Mark Pastin
  • The Resiliency Advantage, Al Siebert
  • No More Ramen: Financial Advice for College Kids, Nicholas Aretakis

Client media pages you can check

These links go to clients' own websites, where you can see the coverage they received.

What authors say

“I heard all the bad things about publicists, but I was completely satisfied and very enthusiastic about Cathy. She is a pro and takes the time to really know the book inside out. She has a team of people who work with her so she can cover everything. Cathy keeps you up to date as opportunities emerge and gives you a monthly summary of results. I think she must be the best in the business.”

Mark Pastin, author of Make an Ethical Difference: Tools for Better Action

“Cathy Lewis helped me launch my bestselling book, The Hamster Revolution: Manage Your Email Before It Manages You. Her team helped me make over 100 media appearances, including appearing on CNN and Good Morning America. We sold over 125,000 copies in 11 languages. Cathy and her team were a big part of that success.”

Mike Song, author of the bestseller The Hamster Revolution

“For the last 10 years, I have had the pleasure to work with a truly great professional in the world of public relations, Cathy Lewis. In a matter of a few short months, she delivered dozens of radio interviews, television in all the major markets, and print in every major newspaper and magazine in America and Canada. When Cathy tells you she has a Rolodex she can reach out to, you'd better believe her. I have recommended Cathy and her team numerous times, and to anyone who asks me, I tell them if you don't work with Cathy, you are crazy.”

Jim Camp, founder of Camp Negotiation Institute and author of the bestseller Start with No

“Cathy worked diligently and brought great ideas to promote our book From Smart to Wise, and has been able to generate a good amount of buzz in both radio and online publishing media. She is hard working, connects well with people, and comes up with creative ideas to produce results. For thought leaders, Cathy is a great person to work with.”

Prasad Kaipa, author of From Smart to Wise: Acting and Leading with Wisdom

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Common questions

How do I check a book publicist's reviews and results?

Read client comments, then check links you can verify yourself. C.S. Lewis & Co. Publicists publishes client comments on its references page and links to real client media pages, including those of Daniel Amen MD, Ora Nadrich, Carol Roth and Judith Orloff, so you can see actual coverage instead of a summary.

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I had a bad experience with a publicist before. How is this different?

Several clients say they came to Cathy Lewis after disappointing experiences elsewhere. Author Mark Pastin wrote, "I heard all the bad things about publicists, but I was completely satisfied." Whoever you consider, ask for verifiable media pages from recent campaigns; C.S. Lewis & Co. Publicists links to real client media pages from its site.

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Is hiring a book publicist worth the money?

It depends on what the book needs to do for you. For nonfiction authors who want speaking work, new clients or future book deals, media exposure builds the platform behind those goals. Client Mike Song said Cathy Lewis and her team helped him make over 100 media appearances and that his book sold over 125,000 copies in 11 languages. Results vary by book.

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How do I compare book publicity companies?

Compare them on the same criteria: subject areas they have handled, sample client books you can verify, the media types they pitch, how they report results, whether they coordinate with your publisher, and who will actually work on your campaign. Look for client media pages you can check yourself, like the campaign links C.S. Lewis & Co. Publicists lists.

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Do you promote health and medical books?

Yes. Health, medical and human potential books are a long-running focus. Sample titles include Change Your Brain Every Day by Daniel G. Amen MD, Dr. Susan Lark's Hormone Revolution by Susan Lark, MD, and Positive Energy by Judith Orloff, MD. Many of these clients are physicians building reputations as trusted expert sources for the media.

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Do you work with business authors and CEO authors?

Yes. Business, careers and work/life are core subject areas for C.S. Lewis & Co. Publicists. Past clients include Carol Roth, author of The Entrepreneur Equation, and Mike Song, author of The Hamster Revolution. David C. Lewis helps authors become contributors at outlets such as Forbes.com, Chief Executive and Thrive Global.

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