Wiley Saichek

Wiley Saichek – Publicist

I am a publicist specializing in the online promotion of books, mainly genre fiction and the mindfulness and history areas of nonfiction.

Overview

((PLEASE NOTE. As of February 2025 I am considering submissions with a publication date of August 2025 or later with rare exceptions.))


I am a New York-based publicist/marketer specializing in the online promotion of books. Since 1996 I have been helping writers, publishers, agents and publicists spread the word about their books and projects.


My goal is to work in tandem with the publisher and author to ensure no stone is unturned. I strive to build awareness of my clients' books/projects by securing coverage in publications and on blogs, websites, podcasts, social media channels, and other outlets, and by exploring partnerships.


If you are preparing to launch a fall 2025 release and need publicity support, I would love to hear from you.


Throughout my tenure spearheading online marketing and publicity campaigns for AuthorsOnTheWeb/The Book Report Network (2002-2013), and as an independent publicist (1996-present), I have had the opportunity to promote books by a variety of wonderful writers.

Services
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs
Fiction
Historical Fiction Horror Middle Grade Mystery & Crime Science Fiction Thriller & Suspense Women's Fiction Young Adult

Work experience

Self-employed

Aug, 2013 — Present
I create and execute publicity campaigns for writers, publishers, agents, and publicists. I work to build awareness of my clients' books/projects by securing coverage in publications and on blogs, websites, podcasts, social media channels, and other outlets, and by exploring partnerships. The portfolio listed in my profile is comprised of select projects in a range of genres.

The Book Report Network

Jul, 1998 — Aug, 2013 (about 15 years)
*Marketing/Publicity Director, AuthorsOnTheWeb division (May 2008 - August 2013) *Promotion/Marketing Manager (February 2002 - May 2008) *Editorial Coordinator (February 2002 - May 2004) *Volunteer Chat Host/Message Board Monitor, TBRN's America Online channel (July 1998 - August 2002)

N/A

Jun, 1996 — Aug, 2013 (about 17 years)
I began experimenting with online publicity in 1996 while I was still a student. After seeing how I could use the Internet to connect readers and writers, my career goals shifted from journalism to the book industry. Novelist Chelsea Quinn Yarbro was my first client; I still work with her on select projects. I continued taking on select freelance projects after joining The Book Report Network (1998-2002 volunteer; 2002-2013 freelancer-turned-staffer) and interning at Tor/Forge Books (June 2000). In August 2013 I left my staff position at TBRN to freelance full-time.

The Book Store

Aug, 1995 — May, 2000 (almost 5 years)

Portfolio

The Mailman

Welsh-Huggins, Andrew

Mysterious Press

Mandatory Reporting: A Dublin Mystery

O'Raghallaigh, Jenny Wilson

Seventh Street Books

Riddle of Spirit and Bone

Korsmeyer, Carolyn

Regal House Publishing

Sick to Death: An Andy Hayes Mystery (Andy Hayes Mysteries)

Welsh-Huggins, Andrew

Swallow Press

The Owl Prowl Mystery

Renn, Diana

Fitzroy Books

To Err is Cumin (Spice Shop Mysteries Book 8)

Budewitz, Leslie

Seventh Street Books

A Fondness for Truth (A Linder and Donatelli Mystery Book 3)

Hays, Kim

Seventh Street Books

Max's War: The Story of a Ritchie Boy (The Revolution Sagas)

Hellmann, Libby Fischer

The Red Herrings Press

EARLY GRAVE - A STAND ALONE THRILLER (Jake Lassiter Legal Thrillers Book 12)

Levine, Paul

Herald Square

Bum Deal (Jake Lassiter Legal Thrillers Book 13)

Paul Levine

"They don't call us sharks for our ability to swim." - Jake LassiterSecond-string linebacker turned disillusioned defense attorney Jake Lassiter finally switches teams. Appointed special prosecutor in a high-profile murder case, he vows to take down a prominen... read more
Wanda's Better Way

Laura Pedersen

Young Wanda is a girl on a mission; she wants to decide what to do when she grows up. Will she be a dancer? A landscape designer? Maybe a pastry chef? Her teachers and parents all make suggestions, but Wanda sets out to explore each option on her own. Along th... read more
Burning Shadows: A Novel of the Count Saint-Germain (Saint-Germain series Book 23)

Chelsea Quinn Yarbro

Two decades strong, the Saint-Germain cycle is one of the most compelling works of dark fantasy and horror of our age. Historically accurate, these deeply emotional novels have a devoted readership. In Burning Shadows, Yarbro looks at the legendary Huns from t... read more
Life In New York: How I Learned to Love Squeegee Men, Token Suckers, Trash Twisters, and Subway Sharks

Laura Pedersen

Winner of: 2015 Seven Sister Books Award, NonfictionLaura Pedersen, author of bestseller Play Money and award-winning Buffalo Gal, serves up a hilarious memoir about three decades of city life. Originally from Buffalo, NY, friends thought the seventeen year ol... read more
The Wrong Man: A Novel of Suspense

Kate White

She wanted to be more daring, but one small risk is about to cost her everything—maybe even her life.Bold and adventurous in her work as owner of one of Manhattan's boutique interior design firms, Kit Finn couldn't be tamer in her personal life. While on vacat... read more
Bum Rap

Paul Levine

NFL linebacker-turned-lawyer Jake Lassiter has had it with shifty clients, dirty prosecutors, and a legal system out of whack. It’s enough to make a man want to leave Miami and never look back—until he gets a call from Victoria Lord, the better half of hot loc... read more
Haunting Investigation (The Chesterton Holte Mysteries)

Chelsea Quinn Yarbro

Spring 1924. The world has clawed its way back from the ravages of WWI and the Spanish Flu pandemic. The 20's are beginning to roar. Poppy Thornton lives with her Aunt Jo and her excitable cat Maestro in upper-crust Philadelphia. Poppy is determined to make a ... read more
Blue Voyage

Diana Renn

An intricately crafted mystery set in the contemporary Middle East. Zan is a politician’s daughter and an adrenaline junkie. Whether she’s rock climbing or shoplifting, she loves to live on the edge. But she gets more of a rush than she bargained for on a forc... read more

Wiley has 3 reviews

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Linda R.

Linda R.

Nov, 2020

Wiley obtained blog postings, giveaways and publicity in a unique, COVID-19 impacted time period. I appreciate his willingness to think outside the box and push the products.
Betty B.

Betty B.

Jul, 2020

I enjoyed working with Wiley, despite the 2020 pandemic's impact on responsiveness overall across the publishing industry. He did a great job for me!
Mark T.

Mark T.

Jul, 2018

I like him a lot. I’m very impressed with his knowledge and efforts. I would recommend him him.

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