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“Publishing today can feel so chaotic and complicated, especially for a first-time author like me. I had questions about literally everything. How do presales work? Should I worry about events? How do I promote and market myself? Where should I focus my time and energy? Cleve and Mike had all the answers. Rarely do you get a duo with experience in literally every aspect of the industry. They gave me savvy insights, frank advice, and targeted strategies, but most of all, they gave me peace of mind.”
-Elizabeth Evitts Dickinson
“Mike is an author’s dream. He understands not only the book you wrote but the story you are trying to share of who you are and how you create. In a landscape flooded with AI, Mike’s work is ever more critical in helping authors share their work in an authentic and revelatory way.”
- Mirin Fader
“I have known and worked with Cleve and Mike for almost 25 years, and their combined experience—as booksellers, publicists, and producers—set them apart from any other agency. They understand at a very deep level how the modern media view and feature serious nonfiction, as well as how authors can best put their ideas forward in a cluttered, competitive marketplace.”
- Peter Miller, Liveright Director of Publicity
“This is by far the easiest writing assignment that I’ve had all year… Putting pen to paper to recommend my dear friend Mike Giarratano. He organized and executed an impressive launch for my book, “To The Temple Of Tranquility And Step On It!” A launch that included lots of national press, and a large number of book signings. I can only hope that I’m lucky enough to work with him on another project!”
-Ed Begley Jr.
“In my capacity as an author and cultural journalist, I have given talks at libraries and cultural institutions all over the world, but rarely have I been met with the sort of care, professionalism, and welcome afforded by Cleve Corner.”
- Howard Fishman
“Cleve has decades of experience in the publishing industry with marketing, publicity, and events, and it shows. He is organized and thorough, but most importantly, thoughtful about the work he does helping connect authors with their audience.”
- Kristina Gaddy
