As 2024 draws to a close, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the incredible moments that shaped our fourth year in business. This year was a real page-turner—pun absolutely intended!
We had the privilege of fostering long-term relationships with our clients while also building exciting new partnerships with talented authors and innovative indie publishers. From securing impactful national media coverage (hello, New York Times and People magazine!) to supporting book sales with creative digital marketing strategies and growing online audiences through engaging content, we’re incredibly proud of all that we accomplished.
But that’s not all! This year brought some amazing milestones: we launched our first-ever newsletter (subscribe here!), spoke on panels at The Business Behind the Book summit, attended the National Speakers Association’s Influence 2024 conference, volunteered at the Brooklyn Book Festival, and welcomed a fantastic PR & marketing assistant to our growing team. Each of these achievements wouldn’t have been possible without the incredible support of our colleagues, clients, and the vibrant book communities we’re fortunate to be part of.
As we write the next chapter in 2025, we’re brimming with excitement for what’s ahead. With new initiatives, expanded services, and exciting announcements on the horizon, we’re ready to embrace the opportunities and challenges of the new year.
Keep reading for our highlights, wins, and success stories from 2024. Here’s to a bright 2025!
January 2024
- P&C celebrates its third company anniversary!
- Your Unstoppable Greatness author Lisa Orbe-Austin, PhD talks about imposter syndrome on TODAY with Hoda & Jenna
- LGBTQReads reveals the cover of Together in a Broken World by Paul Micheal Winters
February 2024
- P&C President Kourtney Jason talks about navigating the PR Timeline on the Essential Ingredients podcast hosted by Justine Reichman
- Kirkus reviews Sweet Malida by Zilka Joseph
- Kirkus reviews Slim Blue Universe by Eleanor Lerman
- Timed for Galentine’s Day, friendship expert Shari Leid discusses the importance of female friendships with KATU (Portland, OR), CBS Los Angeles, WKYC’s Mom Squad (Cleveland, OH), WKRN (Nashville, TN), and WFLA Online (Tampa Bay, FL)
March 2024
- The PR Net recognizes P&C as a Next Gen Honoree and the team attends an award ceremony
- Kirkus reviews Together in a Broken World by Paul Micheal Winters
- The Psilocybin Handbook for Women by Jennifer Chesak is a finalist (Body, Mind & Spirit category) in the 36th annual IBPA Benjamin Franklin Award™ program
April 2024
- Along with P&C co-founders Casie Vogel and Bridget Thoreson, P&C President Kourtney Jason speaks on panels at The Business Behind the Book summit
- The Psilocybin Handbook for Women by Jennifer Chesak is 2024 Silver Winner (Body, Mind & Spirit category) in the 36th annual IBPA Benjamin Franklin Award™ program
- The Knot interviews What Are We Really Fighting About? author Lisa Brateman
- Shari Leid shares tips to be a positive person with KATU Afternoon Live (Portland, OR)
- Best Life features Shari Leid as an expert on the questions you should ask your close friends to strengthen your platonic connections and create even better bonds
May 2024
- Foreword reviews Together in a Broken World by Paul Micheal Winters
- Esquire interviews Ulysses Press Publisher Casie Vogel on pop culture cookbooks and highlights Catan: The Official Cookbook
- well+good interviews Running Rewired author Jay Dicharry
- HuffPost publishes a personal guest essay by Shari Leid
- Forward profiles Sweet Malida author Zilka Joseph
- Time features Shari Leid as an expert on ways to respond to someone’s bad news
- SELF interviews What Are We Really Fighting About? author Lisa Brateman
- Shari Leid talks about the friendship recession with hosts Penn and Kim on The Holderness Family Podcast
June 2024
- The New York Times interviews Here to Make Friends author Hope Kelaher
- Publishers Weekly gives a starred review to One Bake, Two Ways by Ruby Bhogal
July 2024
- well+good interviews Perfect Balance author Julia Konner ahead of the 2024 Summer Olympics
- The New York Daily News publishes a personal guest essay by Perfect Balance author Julia Konner
- The San Francisco Chronicle publishes a personal guest essay by Perfect Balance author Julia Konner
August 2024
- P&C President Kourtney Jason attends the National Speakers Association’s Influence 2024 conference
- Strand Book Store hosts One Bake, Two Ways author Ruby Bhogal for a book talk and signing
- First for Women profiles One Bake, Two Ways author Ruby Bhogal
- People magazine shares an exclusive cookie recipe from One Bake, Two Ways by Ruby Bhogal
- Women’s Health interviews Perfect Balance author Julia Konner in response to the gymnastics bronze medal controversy
September 2024
- Woman’s Day features Shari Leid’s tips on how to be a better friend
- Toronto Sun interviews What Are We Really Fighting About? author Lisa Brateman
- The New York Times interviews What Are We Really Fighting About? author Lisa Brateman
- The New York Times interviews Running Rewired author Jay Dicharry
October 2024
- UC Santa Barbara alumna Abigail Monti joins the P&C team as a PR & Marketing Assistant
- Woman’s Day features Shari Leid’s advice on signs you need to do a friendship audit
- KOUW’s Soundside (Seattle, WA) interviews Democracy Vouchers and the Promise of Fairer Elections in Seattle co-author Dr. Jennifer Heerwig
- Westword (Denver, CO) profiles The I Love Trader Joe’s Cocktail Book author Greg McBoat
- Timed for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Shari Leid shares her personal breast cancer journey with Fox 5 (Las Vegas, NV), KATU Afternoon Live (Portland, OR), Talk of Alabama (Birmingham, AL), and WKRN (Nashville, TN)
- Rod Serling at 100 author Joseph Dougherty talks about The Twilight Zone creator on Great Day Houston (Houston, TX)
November 2024
- Cascade PBS (Seattle, WA) interviews Democracy Vouchers and the Promise of Fairer Elections in Seattle co-author Dr. Jennifer Heerwig
- Body Network interviews Think Like a Runner author Jeff Horowitz
- The I Love Trader Joe’s Cocktail Book author and professional photographer Greg McBoat shares tips for family holiday photos with Southern Living
- Hadassah magazine reviews and features The Christmas Menorahs by Dr. Janice Cohn
- Yahoo! Lifestyle features The Golf Bucket List by Jeff Thoreson on its best fitness gifts holiday shopping guide
- Kirkus reviews Freedom Pancakes for Ukraine by Dr. Janice Cohn
- The I Love Trader Joe’s Cocktail Book author Greg McBoat demos cocktail and mocktails recipes on WGN Chicago Midday News
- Bustle features The Glow Up Journal by Danielle Richardson on its best wellness gifts holiday shopping guide
December 2024
- Outside Online features The Norwegian Method by Brad Culp on its 2024 books holiday gift guide
- Food Network features 30 Breads to Bake Before You Die by Allyson Reedy on its list of the year’s best baking cookbooks
- Heavy Feather Review reviews Sweet Malida by Zilka Joseph
- Dad Mind Matters podcast host James Macdonald interviews Dr. Janice Cohn on the difference between the grief of divorce and the grief of death
- Today’s Parent interviews The Self-Regulation Workbook for 3- to 5-Year Olds co-author Dr. Jacqueline Salazar
- Fully Booked, the Hidden Gems Books Podcast, interviews Ulysses Press and Perfect Bound CEO Keith Riegert about using AI-driven data to unlock publishing potential
A huge congratulations to all of our authors on their incredible accolades and press milestones this year! It’s been an honor to be part of your publishing journey. We wish you all a joyful holiday season and a bright New Year ahead—cheers from the P&C team!