DESIREÉ DUFFY: IT’S ALL ABOUT STORIES
The recipient of an Irwin Awarded for The Publicist of the Year, Desireé Duffy is one of those rare book publicists who deliver on their promises. It’s not just her expertise and strategic thinking; her ability to anticipate trends and innovate. Driven
THE ANNUAL GREATER LOS ANGELES WRITERS CONFERENCE DEBUTS MID-AUGUST
Desireé Duffy, founder of Black Château Enterprises, will deliver the opening keynote speech. The conference will open Friday August 16th at 1:30 P.M. with orientation followed by Duffy’s keynote speech titled: You Are Here at 2:00 P.M., which focuses on the
THE BOOKS THAT MAKE YOU, A RADIO SHOW YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS
The Books That Make You, the hottest newest radio show for authors about authors premiered on MyStar95.com on October 1st. Hosted by Desireé Duffy, an acclaimed novelist herself, the program airs on Sunday nights at 8pm and 11pm EST. Tune
BOOKS THAT MAKE YOU: THE NEXT BEST PLATFORM TO HAVE YOUR BOOK FEATURED
Books That Make You is a new online platform for book-lovers. Not only it looks cool and stylish but it also features great content--book recommendations, reviews, news, author interviews, and more. Books That Make You will support promotions for authors and
DON’T MISS THE BEST WRITERS’ CONFERENCE IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
The best writers' conference in Southern California returns June 22-24 at the Los Angeles Valley College. The Annual Greater Los Angeles Writers' Conference registration includes lectures, workshops, panels, and access to the Resource Center. Don't miss this great event! Education and Inspiration
BLACK CHÂTEAU BRINGS YOUR FAVORITE AUTHORS TO THE LA FESTIVAL OF BOOKS 2018
Black Château presents an array of authors in their booth during the LA Times Festival of Books. The annual event is the nation’s largest book festival. It takes place April 21 and 22, 2018 at the USC Campus in Los
CASE STUDY: HOW TO USE PUBLIC EVENTS TO MARKET YOUR BOOK
Public events and celebrations can be turned into great opportunities for promoting your book. Early the twentieth century, Edward Bernays, the father of public relations, used the Easter Parade in New York to make women take up smoking by labeling
LESSONS LEARNED AT STAN LEE’S LA COMIC CON
Never, ever, before did the LA Convention Center saw as many super-heroes per square meter as during Stan Lee's LA Comic Con, October 27-29. Wonder Woman, Superman, Batman, Jedis, Iron Man, and other comic books superheroes took over the first
YOU NEED TO INVEST IN BOOK MARKETING
In today's crowded market, authors need book publicists like fresh air. In this interview, Desirée Duffy, founder of Black Chateau Enterprises and recipient of the Irwin Award for the Publicist of the Year 2017 in Southern California, talks about her passion
PRODUCE A SUCCESFUL BOOK LAUNCH AND LIVE AUTHOR EVENT
Are you wondering how to launch your book? Join Desiree Duffy and A.G. Billig at The Digital Author and & Indie Publishing conference and their book marketing workshop: How to Produce A Successful Book Launch and Live Author Event. Two of