Alex Zumpino PR

About Alex Zumpino PR - Public Relations for authors

Background

Over the last two years, I have worked in book publicity to gain press, media, and social coverage for books in advance of their release date. My work includes gaining blurbs from reviewers and well-known figures such as Food Network's Duff Goldman, secured social media coverage by booking book tours and managing my own book tours for clients. I've booked podcast appearances for clients on The Sex Ed Book Review, This Queer Book Saved My Life! - Seven Minutes in Book Heaven; and Cookbook Love Podcast. Plus, securing media coverage on sites such as Thursd.com, What's Up Queer BC, and various gift guides.

Skills

My skills include proficiency in Microsoft Office, Titan Mail, Google Mail, Google Drive, Google Sheets, MailChimp, Cision, HARO, Data Entry, Social Media: Instagram, TikTok, YouTube; Adobe Creative Studio, and Canva.

Education

Alex graduated in June 2020 with a Bachelor’s degree from Temple University in Media Studies and Production under the Business track at Klein College of Media & Communication.

About Me

Portait of Alex smiling at the camera in front of a cart of books, and a tapestry on the wall.

Bio

Alex is a 30-year-old white, trans man born and raised in Pennsylvania. When he's not reading, he's cheering on his favorite hockey team, The Philadelphia Flyers, baking, and trying new food establishments in his area. Alex has been working in book publicity for over two years for Andrea Burnett PR which has led him to persuing his own freelance work. Alex works with debut and published authors to secure social media, online, and press coverage. He specializes in LGBTQ+ fiction and children's picture books.

Books have become a huge part of Alex’s life since he rekindled his love for reading back in 2014 leading to the start of his YouTube channel, Pucksandpaperbacks where he shares his love of reading queer and trans stories in Young Adult Fiction with his audience of LGBTQ+ book lovers.

This has led to cultivating relationships with publicists and marketing managers at publishing houses such as Penguin Teen, Fierce Reads, and Algonquin Young Readers and more. Due to his longevity in the online book community, he has cultivated an extensive list of contacts and close connections to popular book influencers and reviewers.

TESTIMONIALS

"So many authors need professional PR but don't know where to start. With excellent communication and terrific creativity, Alex is approachable, easy to work with, and knowledgeable--and got me great results. I highly recommend working with Alex on campaigns." - Sierra Godfrey, Author of A Very Typical Family (A Big Library Read)and The Second Chance Hotel

“I hired Alex to help with the online promotion of my debut picture book, Mariana and Her Familia. He not only did a fantastic job of getting my book into the hands of social media influencers, but was always timely, clear, and warm in his communication. Overall, a pleasure to work with!“ - Mónica Mancillas, Author of Mariana and Her Familia, The Worry Balloon, and How To Speak Spanglish

"Alex helped me promote my debut novel, and he did an amazing job. He was knowledgeable, well-connected, and supportive -- everything you want in a publicist. I would highly recommend working with him!" - Mark Waddell, Author of The Body in the Back Garden

“The hardest part of writing a book is selling it, and I had no idea how to navigate the new-to-me world of online promotion, influencers, podcasts, Instagram, etc. Enter Alex, who came highly recommended by a friend of a friend. Thank you Alex. Or as Bella would say, “Grazie Mille!” -Kimberley Lovato, Author of Pisa Loves Bella: A Towering Tale of Kindness

About Alex Zumpino PR - Public Relations for authors

Background

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Education

About Me

Bio

TESTIMONIALS

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