Work with Christine!

Literary Citizen, Book Consultant, Programs & Marketing Expert

"I've worked with Christine several times at events at conventions, festivals and bookstores. She is always conscientious, prepared and informed. She is competent and enthusiastic in equal (and equally high) measure. Also, she's just a delightful human. She will make your event better, period."

—John Scalzi, NYT bestselling author of Redshirts, Old Man’s War (and more!)

The “I’ve Made a Huge Mistake!” panel I planned and moderated for Rose City Comic Con with authors Casey McQuiston, Aiden Thomas, Isa Agajanian, T. Kingfisher
John Scalzi & Ryka Aoki

Cons, Festivals, and Bookish Events

Are you building, growing, or updating your author programming? I can help! I have planned and executed thousands of events of varying sizes and complexities in all genres and age groups.

  • Curate a dynamic and diverse author lineup of headliners, mid-list authors, and emerging voices that align with the organizer’s needs, goals, and budget.

  • Design engaging programming and panels to best showcase participating authors’ books while also appealing to the target audience.

  • Strong relationships with authors, publicists, agents, editors, and other publishing industry pros. If I don’t already know some or have their contact info, I will know how to find it or who to ask!

  • Act as a liaison between the organization, publishers, authors, and bookstores: Make sure all parties are on the same page, communication remains accurate and productive, anticipate and troubleshoot potential issues, advise on book sales strategy.

  • Expert moderator, can help w/ securing and training moderators on best practices, or act as a host or emcee for virtual or in-person events.

  • Onsite author handler or event coordinator.

Looking for Something Else?

Whether you’re an indie bookstore looking to build or grow your events programming or need something author or book related, I’d love to help! I’ve worked with schools, museums, legal offices, nonprofits, and other community groups, utilizing my experience and relationships in the book industry.

  • Bookstore events: successful event proposals and event grids, building an events program, making your press kit shine, build an authentic social media strategy

  • Author Outreach: Identify and secure authors for your event that best align with your goals, budget, and target audience.

  • Curate customized book lists and book recommendations for company book clubs, school reading lists, and more.

With author Jason Reynolds at The Stacks Podcast
LA Times Festival of Books event

With authors Kat Chow and Ocean Vuong at Loyalty Bookstores for a stock signing

Authors

Planning your book tour? Want to partner with indie bookstores? Making your press kit? I can help with that! Some of my expertise includes:

  • Marketing strategy and customized feedback on your social media, website, press kit, and other marketing tools.

  • Plan & coordinate a successful book tour: Identify target markets and bookstores for your tour, bookstore outreach, book tour coordination, event pitches or festival submissions, on-site assistance.

  • Media training, but for book events! I’ve been involved in thousands of author talks and panels and have witnessed it all. Feel prepared and confident as an engaging panelist, convo partner, or moderator.

  • Preorder campaigns management.