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KidsBuzz partners with the internationally bestselling author M.J. Rose, whose successful AuthorBuzz is the culmination of a 15-year advertising career and a 10-year career as a novelist (most recently, The Reincarnationist and The Memorist - soon to be on FOXTV as Past Life). Rose also teaches an online marketing class for authors. She's on the board of International Thrillers and runs two popular blogs: Buzz, Balls & Hype and Backstory.

The Buzz About KidsBuzz

"I really do love KidsBuzz. It's great to be able to get all the latest scoop on brand new titles and read interesting interviews with authors and illustrators. Did I mention the great raffles and book give-aways? Where else can you go to get all this fabulous information in one place. KidsBuzz really lets me feel connected to everything that is exciting in the children and teen’s literary world." — Allison Santos, Youth Services Librarian, Princeton Children's Book Festival Coordinator, Princeton, NJ

"I'll be watching for KidsBuzz each week and will highlight your author information and contests in my weekly electronic newsletter that's sent to school and youth librarians across the state of Alaska." — Jacque Peterson, School Library Coordinator, Alaska State Library  

"Once again, you have set the stage for superior, cutting edge publicity and marketing.  You think it, and do it.  That is why authors love you." —Susannah Richards, Associate Professor of Reading and Language Arts, East Connecticut University, CT

"The books that were spotlighted [from DearReader.com] are all books that I can't wait to get my hands on to read myself.  Please include me in any newsletters, emails, and other announcements so I can keep the families in my community up-to-date on the latest reads for kids.  Thank you!" — Lisa Moore, Allen/Soddy Daisy Family Resource Center, TN  

"Wow!  This looks fabulous!! Somebody finally got it right.  Thank you, thank you, thank you!!" — NYT bestselling author Amy Hest  

"KidsBuzz is an easy way to have direct contact with the folks you are trying to reach out to…. the response to a simple book give-away is off the hook! My email inbox is flooded! So if you are looking to expand your book awareness, check this out."  — Award-winning author G. Neri

"I so appreciate Kidbuzz because I'm always looking for good books to send to my nieces and nephews and my godchildren. It's great to have a new source of leads!"  — Anne K.

"KidsBuzz is the real deal — a terrific way to get your book and your name out there with those who matter most in children's publishing: readers, librarians, and booksellers. I'd recommend it to authors who want to take charge of their promotions." — Rose Kent, author of Kimchi & Calamari

Here's the Buzz about our established sibling, AuthorBuzz:

"When I decided to pull out all stops to take my career to the next level, I hired my publicist Nancy Berland, who promptly suggested Author Buzz as a tool to promote my next thriller. The feedback I received when the promotion ran told me I was reaching all the right people, and the results were nearly instantaneous. That book debuted higher on the NY Times list than I had ever been, and the current follow-up has had a four-week run in the top six! I've already booked my next Author Buzz promotion. Thanks, M.J., for this valuable service!" —Wendy Corsi Staub

"There is no better way to put word of your new book into the hands of great readers - booksellers, librarians, and fans - than to use AUTHORBUZZ" —NYT Bestselling Author Linda Fairstein

"In a publishing world overwhelmed by canned and reconstituted publicity, AuthorBuzz is the fresh-off-the-vine organic alternative. Imagine authors writing their own pitch, in their own voice, the voice you'd encounter if you bought their book. Makes sense, doesn't it? As a bookseller, I'm paying close attention to AuthorBuzz, and that's got to be a good sign." —Robert Gray, Northshire Books, VT

"My latest novel recently debuted at #12 on the NYT list which is higher than I've gotten before. I'm convinced Authorbuzz made a difference. It's at the top of my list of what helped boost my sales. Dollar for dollar this is the best marketing tool I've ever used." —Bestselling Author Carla Neggers

"Wanted to drop you a line and let you know how much I TRULY ADORE your"Author Buzz" offering! Today, I got to know Karen White a little better, read some very compelling excerpts from her new book "Waiting to Breathe" and ordered it from Amazon -- all in a few clicks!Thank you, as always, for offering an incredibly intimate perspective into great books and authors for ordinary readers like me! Keep up the GREAT work!" —Leslie B

"Having participated in a number of promotional efforts for my novel Bloodstone, with mixed results, I wasn't sure what to expect from Authorbuzz.  The response I received blew me away--on the morning the note went out, a hundred emails from readers and librarians all over the country flooded my email inbox.  It is clear to me that Authorbuzz has become an eagerly anticipated event for many people.  In fact, it doesn't seem to be perceived as a marketing vehicle at all, but a service to readers.  I can't recommend it highly enough.  Authorbuzz works!" —Author of Bloodstone, Nate Kenyon

"Authorbuzz is a quick way to see what's new. I like it! I check it each week...." —Elaine

"AuthorBuzz is one of the best new marketing tools around for the publishing novelist. My latest book, The Hunt Club, has reached a larger audience than any of its predecessors, and I can't help but believe that a lot of it has to do with AuthorBuzz. MJ Rose is one smart cookie, and a joy to work with." —Bestelling Author John Lescroart

"I absolutely luv authorbuzz! I've won a couple of books through their contests. Right now, as a matter of fact, I'm reading Laura Dewey's Protector. Excellent." —Stephanie C, Concord, OH

"Authorbuzz is a wonderful service. It is the one of the only services I know of that can truly connect authors directly with readers, on a broad scale, instantaneously. That feeling of connection is what is missing for many authors, who often work in isolation and rarely receive feedback. It is also nice to know that word of your book is spreading among people who might not have heard of it otherwise. MJ has offered an innovative and visionary product, and I think it would be wise for many authors to take advantange of it." —Author and Agent, Noah Lukeman

"I so look forward to your Authorbuzz Contest every Monday morning. I have won one of the author's contests and have thoroughly enjoyed speaking to the author. What a treat that is for me. Thank you very much for this." —CW

"What a wonderful resource AuthorBuzz is!" —Bestelling Author Robert Ferrigno

"Just wanted to drop you a line to let you know how much I like AuthorBuzz. Great feature for the book club members." —Ann B

"Every week I check out Authorbuzz to see if any of the books interest me. I have found several. The one that really piqued my interest was PROTECTOR by Laurel Dewey, so decided to enter her contest and lo and behold I won a signed copy! Just finished reading it and it was all that I imagined it to be. Thank you for offering us Authorbuzz. Always a Reader." —Loretta B

"I think the Author Buzz is really a neat idea. I looked at the GayleLynd site and found some cool "spy stuff" to motivate some kids who are reading a spy book. Keep up the good work." —Librarian from the Battle Creek Library

"As a librarian, I love AuthorBuzz.  I also love the mugs pictured when you click on it."  — L.H, Glendale, AZ

"I look forward to the AuthorBuzz selections each week. I think I've found at least 1 author each time that I've really enjoyed! Thanks for including it!!" —Julie H.

"Problem: I had a book trailer, a screensaver, and an extended-excerpt in e-book form to promote my novel The Priest of Blood. And had limited ways to reach readers to come get them. Solution: AuthorBuzz.com. Within 24 hours of the Author Buzz promotion, thousands had gone to download my ebook, screensaver, and video at HYPERLINK "http://www.DouglasClegg.com"www.DouglasClegg.com -- and hundreds of thousands heard about them and helped spread the word. Author Buzz is a must-have for authors who want to ensure awareness to hundreds of thousands of readers, bookstores, and librarians." —Author Douglas Clegg

"I really like the AuthorBuzz feature. It is a neat way to meet new authors, or at least new to us, and to find more authors that are worth reading. You have done a great job in getting me back into reading. Thank you." —SH, WI

"AuthorBuzz is a powerful tool in the writer's marketing arsenal.  Its three-pronged focus on readers, librarians and bookstores lets authors talk to all the right people in one shot." —Joe Moore & Lynn Sholes - The Grail Conspriacy

"Bottom Line: Author Buzz reaches readers.  What a  terrific new marketing tool.  Traffic on my website tripled the week "Solomon vs. Lord" was featured on Author Buzz.  Hats off to M.J. Rose for this innovative and effective method of bringing readers and authors together." — Paul Levine - Solomon vs. Lord

"I have really enjoyed author's buzz. I have found new authors that I never knew about and when my bookclub starts up again at the end of this month I have some new recommendations for us to read!" —Linda Fleshman, A Reader

"For any established or aspiring author with a book to plug, I can't recommend Author Buzz more.  If you're like me, marketing is one of the less inspiring aspects in making one's living as a writer; in fact, I'm terrible at it.  But after signing up with Author Buzz, from the very first day my letters were send out, I was literally inundated with scores of emails from eager readers!  And they're still coming!  All I can say is — do it.  Author Buzz is a godsend." —Brad Geagley - Day of the False King

"I look forward to Mondays when you post the "AuthorBuzz". I rush over and review EACH one. I don't enter many of the contests because the subject matter is not something I would be interested in. I feel I should leave a chance to someone who really is caught by the excerpt. Thanks to your introductions through "AuthorBuzz" I'm meeting many writers that I would not get (or make) a chance to read." — From a Reader

"The Mississippi Delta mystery series has always had a loyal and devoted following, but it wasn't until I let Authorbuzz announce my latest book, Bones to Pick, that I found my sales increasing and my book listed in the top ten of the Independent Mystery Booksellers Association list. Thanks, Authorbuzz!" — Carolyn Haines, The Mississippi Delta Series

"As an Australian author, I found it dificult to get publicity in the US for my first novel, despite it being a bestseller in other countries. AuthorBuzz was the perfect opportunity to let readers, librarians and booksellers know about MALICIOUS INTENT. In each buzz I could say who would enjoy the book, why I was qualified to write it, and what reviewers raved about. Within hours of the readerbuzz appearing, I had received hundreds of emails asking to be entered for a signed copy, and numerous others from booksellers and book club members telling me they can't wait to read it. Even more had visited my website. Traffic to the site is still surging! M.J. Rose is not only a genius, but an absolute joy to work with. I won't hesitate to use AuthorBuzz again." —Kathryn Fox, Malicious Intent

"My website has gone through the roof, insanely busy over the Author Buzz promo for River's Edge. I'm getting about 300 emails a day! I am just amazed at the amount of traffic!" —Marie Bostwick, River's Edge

"The week my book appeared on AuthorBuzz I received over 190 emails from AuthorBuzz readers. They are buying the book, posting 5-star reviews onAmazon.com, and getting their public libraries to buy copies. This is a great service!" —Thomas J. Craughwell, Saints Behaving Badly

"I wanted to drop you a note and let you know how much I enjoy the AuthorBuzz site. I learned of it from you and the clubs. I've won some books via AuthorBuzz as well as been able to exchange some emails with some of the nicest authors! Thanks so much!" Best, —KM

ABOUT KidsBuzz
Created by Deborah Sloan, a marketing professional with over 25 years experience guiding authors, illustrators, and publishers, KidsBuzz came about to help children's/teen authors and illustrators talk directly to the people who buy and sell their books. Sloan runs Deborah Sloan and Company, a marketing and consulting firm for books and their creators, as well as The Picnic Basket book blog, offering sample children's/teen titles to school and library professionals for reading and reviewing.