“. . . Ms. Ho-Jo, you rock! Millions of thanks for the care and effort you have invested, and for your fabulous sense of organization. My media kit is all set up and being filled in. Whew!”
~Deborah Hicks Midanek (Bailey)

“…all THREE #HowToDoItFrugally books for… authors and novice publishers would make excellent, comprehensive textbooks for college courses on writing and publishing.”
Jim Cox, Editor-in-Chief Midwest Book Review

“You are officially the Energizer Bunny of marketing.”
~ Victor Volkman, publisher Modern History Press

“ . . .I’ve been underlining and underlining and it’s limitless, this book of yours. Thank you so much! I’ve got so many good ideas for promotions that I hadn’t known of, such as corporate gifts and mailing lists.”
~ Mridu Khullar Relph, Freelance Journalist and Author

As a first-time novelist, I felt like promoting and marketing were beyond my budget and skillset. I would never have dreamed that so much of what I needed to know was in a single, no-nonsense and easy to read package! ” ~ Dan Haight, author

“Having paid thousands in tuition to learn what you have provided in your HowToDoItFrugally Series. . .I can tell you they are priceless! Great work!”
~Anne L. Holmes, Boomer in Chief, National Association of Baby Boomer Women 

Your email auto signature just impressed the hell out of me.  I was reading your email on our Yahoogroup, then saw your sig file. I so rarely follow someone’s signature file to their home page or their publisher’s page, and I’ve never then gone ahead and bought the book, but I just did it with you.
~ Tracy Cooper-Posey, author of Heart of Vengeance

“Absolutely essential for beginning writers and a necessary reminder for the more advanced. The mentor you’ve been looking for.  This book won’t collect dust!”
~ Christina Francine, review for Fjords Review

The Frugal Book Promoter. I love it. Most authors don’t have deep pockets for publicity, promotion and marketing; this is the kind of information we need! The chapter on the perks available on Amazon is a perfect example of the kind of practical advice offered—the kind that took me months to discover. 
~ Rolf Gompertz, author, veteran publicist for NBC and 30 year UCLA Extension instructor in marketing 

“I thought I knew all there is to know about promotion but this book has taught me so much.”
~ Mary Anne Raphael, author of How to Survive as a Freelancer  

“Great book! My copy {of The Frugal Book Promoter} looks like a porcupine, so many pages are flagged with great tips to try.” 
~ Karin Ireland, author, motivational speaker

“I’m thrilled with all the helpful info and I like the way the book clearly defines the various parts makes it much easier to use as a reference.” 
~ Vicki Malone, Publicist, Red Engine Press

Carolyn Howard-Johnson’s advice in Frugal is like having your own private tutor, writing coach, PR person, English teacher, salesman of the year, marketing agent and, once you’ve talked to her, cheerleader, all rolled into one. They ought to bottle her energy and sell it. I’ll take ten bottles. Uh … Make that twenty.”
~Georgia Richardson, humorist

The Frugal Editor is like having a dear writer friend who’s computer-savvy and a wonderful editor share all her secrets and tips for success with you – useful, entertaining, valuable.
~ Tara Ison, author and past director of Antioch University’s Writers’ Program

“Nothing demonstrates professionalism like a well-edited submission. Follow Carolyn Howard-Johnson’s clear, step-by-step self-editing approach for Putting Your Best Book Forward and you’ll submit like a pro.” 
~ Gregory A. Kompes, conference coordinator, Las Vegas Writer’s Conference

“Good editing is like honest business accounting: If you don’t have it, you end up with a mess.  The Frugal Editor is a must for the novice writer who needs to make that ideal first impression and the writer with a tenth book hitting the shelves who has become complacent about his brilliant prose.”
~ Kristin Johnson, author and writing consultant.

“Carolyn, I can’t put the book down. It’s not a one-time read. It will take several times for it to sink in.  Also, I want to go to all the URLs’ you mention. I feel like I’m back in school and I love it. ” 
~Sylvia K. Hamilton, author The Kahills of Willow Walk

“I’ve long recommended John Kremer’s 1001 Ways to Market Your Books, but until now, I didn’t have many other “staples” to recommend to new authors looking for publicity. “
~ Jenna Glatzer, author of  Make a Real Living as a Freelance Author

“Carolyn Howard-Johnson, talking with you was truly as special as when the fairy godmother shows up in the fairy tale; I took your advice to heart and am working on my marketing and promotion ‘homework’. Your e-book, The Frugal Book Promoter, seems to anticipate my every fear and ‘yeah-but’ as a self-published author, and it keeps coaching me along into a more empowered mindset.” ~ Emily Bracale, grand prize winner of Winning Writers’ NorthStreetBookPrize

“You are officially the Energizer Bunny of marketing.”
~ Victor Volkman, publisher Modern History Press

“Carolyn Howard-Johnson started me on this whole journey of book publishing with [the first edition] of her book The Frugal Book Promoter. I’ve hit best-seller status on Amazon several times since. I’m forever grateful to her.”
~ Christopher Meeks, author of Love at Absolute Zero and writing instructor at USC and other colleges.

“You name it Carolyn Howard-Johnson covers it in her new edition of The Frugal Book Promoter: How to get nearly free publicity on your own or by partnering with your publisher. It includes what she calls the Eighteen Publicity Commandments, a Marketing Umbrella, and media kits. Without them you will not be able to survive promoting your book frugally. It is a must-read book to learn all the secrets Carolyn Howard- Johnson has known for decades. And now she wants to share them with you.” 
 Sylvia McClain, editor Scribal Calendar

“I now have everything at my fingertips to move my publicity campaign to a new and higher level.” ~ Margie Gosa Shivers, author

“I started on FRUGAL and I went, ‘Whoa….damn good book!’ It is so PROFESSIONAL!”
~ Dorothy Thompson, editor of The Writers Life

“This book might be nicknamed The Frugal Promo Bible.”
~ David Herrle, editor SubtleTea.com\\

Carolyn is the embodiment of enthusiasm and creative energy! A lyrical and sensitive poet, who is regarded highly by her peers, she also researches and writes on book promotion and marketing, generously sharing her gleaned wisdom with others through her award-winning books, newsletter, and blog. Her material is always up to the minute, not to be missed. I highly recommend Carolyn’s creative and nonfiction output. ~ J. R. McRae, award-winning Australian poet