Endorsements
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Helena was quick to understand the complex issues with which our department had to deal. She was collaborative in coming up with tactics and strategies. Our relationship leads felt completely confident in sharing their contacts with her–a rare compliment.”
– Sigrid Metson, publishing, product development and market development, Nolo Press
I have found Helena Brantley to be the most efficient, productive and successful publicist I have ever worked with. The two books I published while she was at HarperCollins made The New York Times best-seller list, in no small measure because of her considerable efforts, as she secured significant appearances for me in a range of media: important print (Washington Post, Time, Newsweek, The Wall Street Journal), radio (“Diane Rehm Show,” “Fresh Air” with Terry Gross), and television (“CBS Sunday Morning,” “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart,” “The Colbert Report”). Helena Brantley is everything one can hope for in a publicist: determined, creative, insightful and well-connected.”
– Bart Ehrman, author of Misquoting Jesus and God’s Problem
Helena Brantley was an absolute pleasure to work with. Coming to the table with a very rare combination of professionalism, efficiency, social etiquette and grace, Helena guided our team through the maze of contemporary American publicity and marketing, ensuring the widest and most effective media coverage for our book.”
– Dr. Mohammed Rustom, editor of The Study Quran, and associate professor, college of the humanities, Carleton University
She will read your book and situate it among current events and with the audience who needs to know about it. She harnesses her long-time relationships in the media to place your book in the best hands for reviews and press. More importantly, Helena cares about her authors. She creatively plans events that fit the author’s personality, strengths and needs. She was my strongest advocate. She will be yours too.”
– Monica A. Coleman, author of Bipolar Faith: A Black Woman’s Journey with Depression and Faith
on the publicity campaigns that she’s so ably handled for us. Her industry knowledge and drive have led to terrific media opportunities. Her gracious spirit allowed her to become a trusted and esteemed member of the team.”
– Beverly Rykerd, publicity director, WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group, a division of Penguin Random House
in the publication of Matthew Vines’s God and the Gay Christian. As a person, she’s tireless, thoughtful, creative, passionate, upbeat and a great communicator—seeing her name in your inbox never fails to brighten your day. Her ability to plant seeds that blossom at the perfect moment in a book’s life never ceases to amaze.”
– Chris Lambert, vice president and literary agent, The Gernert Company
—she is a first-rate media coach. Her dedication, expertise, and tremendous personal commitment to my book was critical to its success. Not only did she pitch and guide numerous high-profile pieces about the book, she also helped me to build lasting personal relationships with many reporters, editors, and producers along the way. Part of what makes Helena so effective—and so enjoyable to work with—is that she has great respect both for her authors and for those in the media. I am so grateful to have had Helena as a mentor, coach, strategist, and publicist, and I can’t recommend her highly enough to anyone who has an important message to spread.”
– Matthew Vines, author of God and the Gay Christian
during her tenure at HarperCollins, and can say without reservation that she is one of finest publicists I have ever known. Having been a publicist myself for five years prior to becoming an editor, she never ceased to impress me and others with the passion and professionalism that she brought to every project we worked on together. Plus, she is a delight to be around.”
– Roger Freet, literary agent, Foundry Literary + Media
when Helena is working on a campaign with us. Our authors find her responsive and collaborative. In short she is an absolute joy to work with.”
– Carisa Hays, vice president and executive director of publicity, The Crown Publishing Group
to promote a religion-focused book…a wonderful, responsive, creative, motivated person with a proven track record at making good books into best-sellers.”
– David Hazony, author of Ten Commandments
Not only is Helena a savvy marketing pro with a deep background in media relations, her knowledge of the fast-changing world of internet marketing made her a truly valuable colleague.”
– Ralph Warner, executive chairman, Nolo Press
of Exodus from Hunger, by David Beckmann, World Food Prize laureate. The sales and the publicity about the book, published by Westminster John Knox, exceeded our expectations. Helena pitches very well and has excellent relations with many editors, religion writers and reviewers. I highly recommend her.”
– Adlai Amor, director of communications and marketing, Bread for the World
Collaborating with her on events was rewarding and enlightening. When you work with her, you are working with greatness.”
– Lawrence Basagni, former director of “Forum,” Grace Cathedral, San Francisco
