Testimonials
"Amanda's grasp of what we need and her ability to promote given books is top quality; beyond that she invents new ways to get all our books before the public. She works unstintingly and provides us with excellent feedback about the publishing industry. She's helped us grow substantially."--John Crawford, publisher West End Press
"Amanda Sutton is a terrific publicist. She's creative, knows the media and works hard at finding spaces there for folks who'd otherwise be shut out."--Sam Quinones, author of True Tales from Another Mexico and Antonio's Gun and Delfino's Dream
"Amanda Sutton has been a tireless advocate for my novel. I had been warned at the time of the book’s publication that the climate for book reviews was chilly, but Amanda’s warm touch led to many fine reviews and far more media attention than I expected. She knows the business well and clearly has the charm and intelligence to convince others to pay attention."--Ladette Randolph, author of A Sandhills Ballad
“Amanda is an effective, creative and intelligent PR pro who knows the nuances of the business and can use them to benefit any client lucky enough to hire her. I was impressed with her skills the day I met her and that admiration has only grown during the time I’ve seen her ply her trade.”--Pari Noskin Taichert, author of the Sasha Solomon mystery series
"I have worked with many publicists during my long career as a writer. Amanda Sutton is the best I've ever encountered. She is talented, caring, imaginative, helpful in every way. I would not hesitate to use her again-and again. Talk about excellence!"--Nancy Wood, photographer and award-winning author of Eye of the West
"Amanda Sutton is a very knowledgeable and professional publicist. She worked tirelessly to get the word out on my novels and kept me regularly informed with updates on publicity including entering my works in literary contests. I am grateful for all she has done for me." --Patricia Santana, award-winning author of Motorcycle Ride on the Sea of Tranquility and Ghosts of El Grullo
"Amanda Sutton was accessible and prompt as she handled publicity for my book. She did a fine job, and I always looked forward to her responses to my many inquiries. She was invariably warm and understanding of a new writer's concerns."--Paula Moore, author of Cricket in the Web: the 1949 Unsolved Murder that Unraveled Politics in New Mexico
"I
worked with Amanda Sutton for a number of years, while Classical Radio
Station KHFM Program Director and main interviewer, and from the
beginning of KHFM's involvement with Amanda, I was immediately made
aware of her organizational skills, marketing savvy, and exceptional
writing skills. Amanda's personable attitude and knowledge of the KHFM
audience made every author interview a relaxed and informative
affair."--Bob Bishop, longtime KHFM radio personality
"It was a pleasure working with Amanda on publicity for the Field Guide to the Sandia Mountains. The
great success that book has enjoyed owed much to the public awareness
that Amanda was able to create. She's a true professional."--Bob Julyan, co-editor Field Guide to the Sandia Mountains
"Amanda
Sutton did an outstanding job of getting the maximum publicity for our
field guide and, as a result, our sales were strong right from the
start. She would be a major asset to any organization."--Gerry Sussman, Project Manager, Field Guide to the Sandia Mountains |
"I found working with
Amanda Sutton a pleasure from two standpoints. One when she did the
publicity for my book on D. H. Lawrence, published by the University of
New Mexico press. And, two as events co-coordinator for Moby Dickens
bookshop in Taos, where I found her representing authors in a very
effective and professional manner."--Art Bachrach, Moby Dickens Bookshop owner and author of D. H. Lawrence in New Mexico"
"The
best publicists do not wait around for the news to present
opportunities, but work tirelessly to create their own news in the
people and the products that they believe in. That can create an ethical
conundrum for journalists. Yet Amanda Sutton has consistently presented
news that fit our audience, all the while cognizant that any story will
be thoroughly vetted before it hits print. She welcomes media's
insistence on integrity because she believes in the people and the
products she chooses to promote. For this, she has rightfully earned the
credibility and respect she deserves in the media arena."—Meghan Saar,
Managing Editor, True West magazine
"As
a fairly unknown author/illustrator, I deeply appreciated Amanda
Sutton's efforts with my first book from The University of New Mexico
Press. Her marketing savvy, amazing energy, patience and kindness
helped me personally and improved my book's sales and reviews. With
Amanda's help, books get noticed."--Linda Boyden, children's illustrator and author of Pow-Wow's Coming
"Amanda
Sutton has that rare mixture of kindness and firm confidence that one
needs in order to be a PR person. Her ability to walk the fine line
between client and venue are a rare treat. She has found me readings
in places most would never look and her professionalism should be the
standard for all others in the business. I have and will in the future
recommend her services to any author trying to get a foothold on life's
slippery ledge."--Jason Yurcic, poet and author of Odes to Anger
"Working
with Amanda Sutton and her unique and original set of publicity skills
made all the difference for the success of my book. From
local to national print and radio media, Sutton's intellect and
advocacy opened promotional possibilities I had believed to be
unattainable and has led to myriad engagements and other writing
opportunities because of her efforts. Sutton represented the front ranks
of publicity in scholarly book publishing, and there is every reason to
believe that Ampersand Communications will emerge as a front rank,
creative marketing agency. Sutton's saavy and skills were central to my
career as a writer."--Matt Bokovoy, author of The San Diego World's Fairs and Southwestern Memory
"I want to think my
second novel would have been widely reviewed without Amanda’s help, but
she certainly got it into all the right hands. She also placed me
before large public-radio audiences made up of folks who actually read
books. Before this, I had only been interviewed by local stations. At
every turn of a rewarding journey, I found her to be thorough,
inventive, and committed, which would be more than enough to recommend
Ampersand even had I not saved my highest praise for last: I had fun
working with Amanda. She helps keep the process enjoyable."--Tom LaMarr, author of Hallelujah City
"Amanda
took a genuine interest in my books, which was very pleasing. She was
very helpful, handling all our correspondence so promptly. In person I
found her quite charming."--Arthur Kopecky, author of New Buffalo: Journals from a Taos Commune and Leaving New Buffalo Commune
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