Olivia W. McCoy (they/them) is a book marketing and author branding professional with a background in independent and hybrid publishing.
Olivia’s in-depth knowledge of the publishing industry allows them to educate and consult with authors from all genres including business, lifestyle, memoir, and fiction pre- and post-publication. Consultation topics have included Amazon and metadata optimization, social media setup and engagement, author branding, book distribution, website refinement, newsletter strategy, advertising placement, and building pre-publication buzz. Olivia’s publicity clients have received national media placements in outlets such as The New York Times, Fast Company, Built In, Newsweek, HuffPost, and HOLA!.
Olivia graduated from the University of Georgia with a dual degree in English and French and an emphasis in Poetics and received a Master’s Certificate in Publishing from the University of Denver Publishing Institute. They obtained their graduate degree in Leadership for Creative Enterprises from Northwestern University.
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About Rudy
Rudy is a purebred mutt. Here are some fun facts:
- Rudy is named after a character from Markus Zusak‘s The Book Thief
- He is allergic to chicken and honestly prefers carrots anyway
- He modeled for Aldi (proof)
About Mingus
Mingus is a mischief maker and snuggle buddy. Here are some fun facts:
- Mingus is named after American bassist and composer Charles Mingus
- Despite being named after a famous musician, he is startled by live music
- When he drinks from his water fountain, he simultaneously dunks his whole head