Comments on Our Work

“Joanna is unquestionably the best publicist I have ever worked with.  She and her staff are endlessly creative and tireless in their enthusiasm. I cannot say enough good things about their professionalism, access, and terrific work.”

–Christopher Merrill, Director/International Writing Program, University of Iowa

“Joanna and her team do what Madison Avenue does–the only difference is that they
are in Santa  Fe!”

– Paul Zalis, Executive Producer, “StoryLines America,” a radio-library partnership between the American Library Association, National Public Radio, and Barnes & Noble

“For writers who want to get behind their book 100%, Joanna Hurley is the publicist to hire as a complement to your own publisher.  She takes the time to listen to my dreams and concerns, works respectfully with my publisher, is as eager as I am to move on my book's campaign, and has a Rolodex that meets the needs of a wide range of topics and genres.  She's also affordable– and fun.  I wouldn't consider publishing a book without her.”

  – Katie Singer, author, The Wholeness of a Broken Heart,
published by Riverhead Books

“Joanna and her team really try to be attentive to the needs of the author, especially while you are on the road, going out of their way to be accessible.  They did a great job of keeping me updated on last minute changes to the schedule, which are inevitable on a book tour.  I think they are user-friendly and always keep the author’s needs in mind.”

– Dr. Beverly Yates, author, Heart Health for Black Women:
alA Natural Approach to Healing and Preventing Heart Disease,
published by Marlowe/Avalon 

“On eve of publication, in-house publicist resigns; publisher hires Joanna Hurley to take over promotion; The Ballad of Little River takes off.  Thanks for going the extra mile.”

– Paul Hemphill, author, The Ballad of Little River,
published by The Free Press

“Joanna is terrific, both as an agent and as a publicist.  I wouldn’t consider publishing a book without her.”