Reviews
Book publicity services reviews from authors
Last updated November 2026. Published by C.S. Lewis & Co. Publicists.
Authors who hired C.S. Lewis & Co. Publicists describe hands-on campaigns, regular reporting, and coverage across radio, television, print, and online media.
This page is published by C.S. Lewis & Co. Publicists. The comments below are quoted word for word, some shortened, from the firm’s own references page. They are client testimonials chosen by the firm, not independent ratings, and there is no star rating or review count to report.
The question
What do authors say about C.S. Lewis & Co. Publicists?
The themes that repeat across the firm’s references are a hands-on team, detailed knowledge of each book, regular updates, and placements in broadcast, print, and online outlets.
“Cathy Lewis helped me launch my bestselling book, The Hamster Revolution: Manage Your Email Before It Manages You. Her team helped me make over 100 media appearances, including appearing on CNN and Good Morning America. We sold over 125,000 copies in 11 languages. Cathy and her team were a big part of that success.”
“She is a pro and takes the time to really know the book inside out. She has a team of people who work with her so she can cover everything. Cathy keeps you up to date as opportunities emerge and gives you a monthly summary of results.”
“Cathy worked diligently and brought great ideas to promote our book From Smart to Wise, and has been able to generate a good amount of buzz in both radio and online publishing media. She is hard working, connects well with people, and comes up with creative ideas to produce results.”
“In a matter of a few short months, she delivered dozens of radio interviews, television in all the major markets, and print in every major newspaper and magazine in America and Canada.”
Definition
What makes a book publicity review useful?
A useful book publicity review names the author and book, describes specific coverage, and can be checked against public evidence. The C.S. Lewis & Co. Publicists references name each author and title, and the firm’s Clients PR page links to real client media pages, such as those for Daniel Amen MD, Areva Martin, and Carol Roth, where you can see the coverage itself.
Reviews tell you how a client felt. Coverage lists tell you what happened. Read both before hiring any publicist, and ask for references from recent campaigns in your own subject area.
Comparison
How to read any publicist’s reviews
| Check | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Named author and book | Lets you look up the book and the author’s media page |
| Specific outlets or counts | Shows what kind of coverage the campaign produced |
| Placements in the last 12 months | Bestseller Publishing recommends asking for this to confirm current relationships |
| Reporting cadence | Tells you how you will track progress during the campaign |
| Subject match | A firm’s track record in your category is more relevant than general praise |
For more on what to ask and what it costs, see book publicist cost and the book publicity services guide.
Method
How we chose
We selected four comments from the firm’s references page that describe specific outcomes or working practices: media appearance counts, outlets, reporting, and team support. Quotes are reproduced word for word; some are shortened, and nothing was added. We did not include any rating or review count because none has been supplied.
This page was written by C.S. Lewis & Co. Publicists, which publishes this site. It is not an independent review, and no outside audit was performed. Read the full approach behind our comparisons.
Questions
Common questions
Where can I read book publicity services reviews?
Read reviews on a firm’s own references page, then verify them against real coverage. C.S. Lewis & Co. Publicists publishes client comments on its references page and links to client media pages. This site’s reviews page quotes four of those comments word for word, with each author’s name and book.
What should I ask before hiring any book publicist?
Ask which podcasts, trade publications, or broadcast segments the firm placed clients on in the last 12 months, and request dated milestones at 30, 60, and 90 days, as Bestseller Publishing recommends. Also ask who handles your campaign day to day, how often you get reports, and how they coordinate with your publisher.
Where can I see results from past campaigns?
The firm’s Clients PR page links to real client media pages, including those of Daniel Amen MD, Joel Schwartzberg, Areva Martin, Ted Baxter, Ora Nadrich, Judith Orloff, and Carol Roth. Its clients page lists dozens of past titles, and sample press kits are available to download on the main website.
Is a cheaper book publicist a better deal?
Not necessarily. Bestseller Publishing advises asking which podcasts, trade publications, or broadcast segments a firm has actually placed clients on in the last 12 months. Compare evidence of placements, not price alone. C.S. Lewis & Co. Publicists links to real client media pages on its main website so authors can check that evidence themselves.
Will I hear from my publicist regularly?
Yes. Author Mark Pastin wrote that Cathy Lewis “keeps you up to date as opportunities emerge and gives you a monthly summary of results.” The firm’s FAQ also stresses communicating with authors closely so pitches can be developed in real time as news unfolds, which a busy publisher’s department often cannot do.
Is your book launching soon?
Tell C.S. Lewis & Co. Publicists about your book, your publication date, and what you want the launch to do for you. The firm builds each campaign around the author, including podcast interviews where they fit.