Leslie Garson - Publicist
I run a well-established public relations firm with over 25 years experience, representing many high-profile authors.
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Overview
My firm provides public relations services for authors and publishers, handling many NY Times Best Selling campaigns and literary agency services for authors. Specializing in many genres including True Crime, Self-Help, Psychology, Memoirs, Cookbooks, and Weddings, I have booked our clients on such prominent shows as "Today Show", "Good Morning America", "Dateline", among many others, as well as secure print, radio and online media exposure. We've also sold dozens of manuscripts to various publishing houses.
I would evaluate your project to determine if your book has media potential. If so, our next steps include obtaining necessary press materials (author bio, book cover, print galleys and/or e-galleys, etc.), creating a pitch letter, and contacting targeted media to either review your book or interview you for their outlet. Our services include coordinating all media interviews we secure and walking you through the interview process so you are fully prepared.
I would evaluate your project to determine if your book has media potential. If so, our next steps include obtaining necessary press materials (author bio, book cover, print galleys and/or e-galleys, etc.), creating a pitch letter, and contacting targeted media to either review your book or interview you for their outlet. Our services include coordinating all media interviews we secure and walking you through the interview process so you are fully prepared.
Services
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs
Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits
Entertainment
Parenting & Families
Psychology
Self-Help & Self-Improvement
Sex & Relationships
True Crime
Weddings
Work experience
President
Self-employed
December, 1993
–
Present
(over 29 years)
National print and electronic public relations campaigns for authors and publishers, and literary agency services.
Projects
Confronting: OJ Simpson with Kim Goldman
Kim Goldman podcast that has received almost 6 million downloads (as of November, 2019) since June 2019 launch. Media for this project includes Howard Stern, Good Morning America, Daily Mail, Associated Press, Los Angeles Times, and many more.
When Your Partner Has an Addiction
Co-authored by Christopher Kennedy Lawford and psychotherapist Beverly Engel, When You Partner Has an Addiction debunks the idea that walking away from a partner who is an addict is the best approach for both parties. This book instead makes the claim that you and your love for the addict can be a key part in their journey to recovery. Lawford, nephew to President John F. Kennedy, has been in recovery for over 25 years and Engel is the author of over 21 self-help books.
Lorenzo Lamas: Renegade at Heart
Son of film star Fernando Lamas and Arlene Dahl, and stepson of film star and swimmer Esther Wiliams, Lorenzo Lamas had a difficult and tumultuous upbringing. Lorenzo's acting career was a roller coaster but he worked hard to become an established actor of numerous television show, films and reality television. This book tells the story of his life living among Hollywood royalty as a child and later his five marriages that became tabloid fodder.
Blood Sugar: The Family
Celebrity chef Michael Moore created this cookbook for families who seek healthy, diabetic-friendly and tasty recipes. We booked Moore on national media, including a live "Today Show" cooking demo promoting this successful book.
Presumed Guilty: Casey Anthony, The Inside Story
Written by Casey Anthony's lead defense attorney Jose Baez, Baez shares exclusive information regarding this trial that shocked the nation. We coordinated all media for Baez which catapulted this book the NY Times Bestselling list.
Buried Memories
Katie Beers' true story and NY Times Best Seller about her experience being kidnapped and locked in an underground box for 17 days. We strategically secured and coordinated all media interviews for Beers.
Signature Sasha: Magnificent Wedding by Design
Celebrity wedding designer Sasha Souza's wedding design book is a beautiful, four-color coffee table style book. Souza was seen on media across the country and has done dozens of speaking engagements. This was the first of three wedding design books we sold and handled media for Souza.
Intimacy and Desire: Awaken the Passion in Your Relationship
Best selling author and world-renowned psychologist Dr. David Schnarch, Intimacy and Desire is sold world-wide and considered one of the most important books regarding marriage, sex and relationships. This is one of many successful best-selling books by Dr. Schnarch that we have worked on.
In Full Color
A memoir by Rachel Dolezal, a highly controversial figure, who although born to white parents, identifies as black. Capturing the nation's media attention when she was confronted by a news camera regarding her heritage, Dolezal lost everything. Non-apologetic for her true sense of identity, Dolezal wrote a tell all book about her life and experiences.
If I Did It: Confessions of the Killer
NY Times Best Seller with media achieved on Oprah, Today, Dr. Phil, The View, Associated Press, New York Times, and many other media.
Portfolio (6 selected works)
If I Did It: Confessions of the Killer
The Goldman Family
Excited for the new FX series?Get the full story in O.J. Simpson’s own words!On July 31, 2007 Federal Court Judge A. Jay Cristol awarded the Goldman family the rights to If I Did It. Thus began one of the strangest odysseys in publishing history.The book, called “one of the most chilling things I have ever read” by Barbara Walters, skyrocketed up bestseller lists across the country in fall 200... read more
Blood Sugar: the family
Michael Moore
Chef Michael Moore was busy running his restaurant, cooking on television, climbing theranks of top chefs in the world and travelling the globe. Michael was already living withdiabetes. For a top chef surrounded by great food, he faced the ultimate challenge of healthyeating and living. One day out of the blue, he suffered a major stroke while out to dinner withhis family, an event that change... read more
Presumed Guilty: Casey Anthony: The Inside Story
Jose Baez, Peter Golenbock
New York Times bestseller Presumed Guilty exposes shocking, never-before revealed, exclusive information from the trial of the century and the verdict that shocked the nation.When Caylee Anthony was reported missing in Orlando, Florida, in July 2008, the public spent the next three years following the investigation and the eventual trial of her mother, Casey Anthony. On July 5, 2011, the case ... read more
Buried Memories: Katie Beers' Story
Katie Beers
Buried Memories: Katie Beers Story is a never-before-told true story of survival, memory and recovery. Katie Beers was a profoundly neglected and abused child even before she was kidnapped on Long Island in 1992. Abducted by a family friend, she was held captive in an underground cell for 17 days and sexually abused. With smarts and strength, she slipped the bonds of captivity and began a new ... read more
Signature Sasha: Magnificent Weddings by Design
Sasha Souza
Signature Sasha: Magnificent Weddings by Design was honored as the Gold Medal winner of the 2011 IPPY (Independent Publishers Award) in the Home & Garden Category. This stunning, hard cover wedding design book features beautiful photography of all aspects of wedding design, including never before seen weddings designed by Sasha Souza Events. A culmination of her many years as a top wedding des... read more
In Full Color: Finding My Place in a Black and White World
Rachel Dolezal, Storms Reback
A lot of people have made up their minds about Rachel Doležal. But none of them know her real story. In June 2015, the media outed” Rachel Doležal as a white woman who had knowingly been passing” as Black. When asked if she were African American during an interview about the hate crimes directed at her and her family, she hesitated before ending the interview and walking away. Some interpret... read more
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Excellent work - very pleasant and professional!
Reginald Barnes, July 2022
Leslie is easy to talk to and very helpful in guiding writers in the steps required to get their work published. She is prompt and empathetic and was a big help in getting the summary finished. I haven't gone through all the steps as yet but would have no hesitation in recommending her.
Petr Van Heusen, September 2021
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I really enjoyed working with Leslie. From our initial contact, she was respectful, attentive and professional. She wrote an excellent press release that accurately represents my story and the purpose of my book. She provided an extensive list of prominent media contacts for marketing. She delivered high quality work for a reasonable price within a short time span. I am grateful to have had th...
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Rae Miller, July 2021
Leslie was professional, helpful, knowledgeable and very prompt with her commitment. Most importantly, I very much appreciated her honesty with what she can help me with and did not over promise. I enjoyed and felt comfortable with our interaction.
Arminé Papouchian, July 2021
Leslie is very knowledgeable, professional and delivers on time.
Christiana Egi, May 2021
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