About Mary

I’m a book marketing consultant for indie authors and publishers who specializes in online marketing. I’ve been in sales and marketing for most of my working life – Newspapers, libraries, and high tech corporations. (And one hideous job selling printing services – It’s why I decided to go to library school.)

How I got started: I founded Buy The Book Marketing in 2005 after discovering a need for marketing services among local authors. After I helped a friend market her first book, my phone started ringing with referrals, always starting with the phrase, “So and so gave me your number. I just published a book and I need some help in marketing…”

Formal education: I have a BS in Journalism and a Masters Degree in Library Science (in spite of my ambivalence for the Dewey Decimal System.)

Staying current with technology: The internet changes about every week. I use that library degree to research what’s new in online marketing and book publishing just about every day.

Marketing Philosophy:  What you invest in your book marketing (time, money and effort) will depend on your goals for your book. Once we have your goals, we can create a marketing plan that reflects your goals, vision and budget for you and your book.

Other stuff: I also love my dog Luna, (see her picture below) my friends, living in Colorado, and books. Also high on my list are good coffee, dark chocolate, and a nice red wine.

Do you have a book and no idea how to sell it? Get started by contacting me for a free, 30 minute consultation. Let’s have a conversation about your goals for your book and how I can help you.