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09/25/2026

We appreciate the Kiplinger Retirement Report taking our pitch and including northern California-based client Brian Author Brian Brady in their October issue, where he commented on taking up writing after his long career in law enforcement. (Here is a partial preview.)

09/24/2026

A big thanks to Authority Magazine for taking our pitch and interviewing Tampa Bay area recording artist client Frankie Raye Music for a hearty feature including topics such as her upcoming new single, advice for overcoming obstacles, her creative process, five things she wishes someone had told her when she first started, and much more. Read the full article via the link in the first comment.

09/23/2026

On Episode 658 of our weekly “Now Hear This Entertainment” podcast, released today, singer, songwriter and guitar player Trey Calloway talks about his journey through country music, his songwriting process, and the moments that have shaped his career.

Trey shares the story behind his song “Truck Around,” talks about working with legendary songwriter Kent Blazy, and explains why making records is his favorite part of the music business.

He also opens up about the vulnerable side of songwriting and the moment when he was “about to hang it up” and was nearly done with the record business.

With new music on the way, including a new song on Friday and an EP coming in November, plus upcoming performances including his Ryman Auditorium debut and the inaugural Myrtle Beach Songwriters Festival, there is plenty ahead for Trey, who also says he “may be signing a publishing deal.”

🎧 Hear the full conversation via the link in the first comment.

👉 https://www.now-hear-this.net/content/nhte-658-trey-calloway

09/22/2026

ICYMI ... Wow! Our Los Angeles-based GRAMMY Award-winning recording artist client Darlene Koldenhoven's new album is gaining all kinds of attention with awards, honors, and similar accolades. Use the link in the first comment to read the announcement we did for her late last week.

09/21/2026

Our Bruce Wawrzyniak knows that creators are quite bewildered by what to put (regularly) on social media because it's one of the most common questions he gets as a publicist. In our blog for this week, he provides a good deal of suggestions for actual posts. These will be helpful for authors, musicians, podcasters, YouTubers, and more. Use the accompanying link to read today's full post to get yourself out of the rut and active on various platforms.

Three days ago, I was the feature on an AMA (Ask Me Anything) that the San Francisco Writers Conference put on (via Zoom).

09/19/2026

Los Angeles! This evening we've got GRAMMY Award-winning recording artist client Darlene Koldenhoven participating in an event at The Book Jewel (6259 W. 87th Street). Come meet her (6:00-7:30pm) and buy an autographed copy of her memoir, "Put Your Dress Down and Sing."

09/18/2026

A huge congratulations to northern California-based client Author Brian Brady on the release of his fifth novel today, "The Crew." A former Chief of Police, his newest book is an action-adventure crime thriller involving Somali pirates, with one reviewer saying, “It's a mildly factual accounting, or pure fiction, take your pick. But it's a fun read that will hold your attention throughout.” Use the accompanying link for more details on the story, plus links to get your copy now!

In The Crew, Brian Brady takes readers on a cops-and-robbers adventure full of pirates and the militia trying to fight them.

09/17/2026

A debt of gratitude to Ricochet Magazine for interviewing our Los Angeles-based GRAMMY Award-winning recording artist client, Darlene Koldenhoven, for an Artist Spotlight feature. The attached image is a sneak peek from it but go online to read the full version as she talks about both her new album and her memoir.

09/16/2026

On Episode 657 of our weekly “Now Hear This Entertainment” podcast, released today, award-winning singer, songwriter, guitar player, and recording artist Carolyn Dawn Johnson talks about her career in music, her songwriting journey, and what continues to drive her forward.

Recorded on-location three-and-a-half weeks ago at the 2nd Las Vegas Songwriters Festival, Carolyn shares how songwriting became such an important part of her life, what she feels is the hardest part of finishing a song, and how her love for music has remained at the center of her career.

Based in Nashville but originally from Canada, she also talks about producing, working with artists like Martina McBride and Miranda Lambert, the 25th anniversary of her first album, and the new album she’s working on.

This conversation offers a look at the experiences, challenges, and moments that have shaped Carolyn’s career.

🎧 Hear the full conversation here:

👉 https://now-hear-this.net/content/nhte-657-carolyn-dawn-johnson

09/15/2026

ICYMI: One week ago tonight we had Asheville, North Carolina-based client Linda Plunkett Author PhD, booked on "The Joe Rooz Show," sharing her impactful story (recovery from brain surgery after a tumor the size of a tennis ball was found growing in her frontal lobe -- and she didn't even know it was there) and talking about her two books. Use the accompanying link to watch their conversation.

What happens when someone who has spent years helping other people suddenly becomes the one searching for hope? Linda Plunkett spent nearly two decades counseling others and helping people through dif