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Author Resources

Nautilus Book Awards is happy to share a few author resources. We have worked with these companies or individuals or they come recommended by friends of Nautilus. We hope to grow this resource list in the future. Please reach out if you or someone you know fit with our Nautilus values and have an author service you would like to offer.

Exclusive Offer: Radio Show Interview on ABC News Radio Affiliate
for Nautilus Book Award Winners

The award-winning Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs on KMET 1490AM & 98.1FM, an ABC News Radio Affiliate has partnered with Nautilus Book Awards to bring even more value to your work! Since 2016, the show has been recognized for its engaging and thought-provoking content, featuring the best of the best across various industries.  

 

Key Achievements 

  • Ranked #1 on Feedspot’s 100 Best Podcasts You Must Follow (2024)  

  • Ranked #5 on Feedspot’s 100 Best Podcasts You Must Follow (2025)  

  • Top 5% most popular show worldwide out of 3,494,355 podcasts (Listen Score)  

 

Your Interview on the Radio

  • Reach 3.5 million+ listeners in Southern California, the 25th largest radio market (Nielsen Audio).  

  • Global Distribution: After airing on radio, your interview will be available to 11.5+ million listeners across 127 countries on leading platforms, including:   Audible, Amazon Music, Apple Music, Google Play, Spotify, Pandora, Audacy, iHeartRadio, YouTube, and more!  

 

Our Audience

  • Educated & Affluent: 60% attended college, with an average income of $50,000 – $110,000.  

  •  Homeowners: 42% own their homes.  

  •  Diverse & Engaged: 53% male, 47% female, with 50% aged 25-54.  

 

Exclusive Nautilus Winner Interview Opportunity:

Secure a 15-minute interview, airing TWICE on the Moments with Marianne Radio Show at KMET 1490AM & 98.1FM, an ABC News Radio Affiliate for only $175.00 (regularly $250.00).  

 

What’s Included

  • Two Radio Broadcasts – Your interview will air TWICE on KMET 1490AM & 98.1FM, an ABC News Radio Affiliate.  

  • Global Online Distribution – After airing, your interview will be uploaded to leading streaming platforms and heard in 127 countries.  

  • Professional MP3 Recording – Receive a high-quality MP3 copy of your interview, plus station/show logos for your promotional use.  

  • Have your book listed in the Moments with Marianne Book Club, and be considered in the selection for the yearly book club picks, offering you even more publicity for your book!

 

This special rate is exclusively for Nautilus Book Award Winners. Take advantage of this opportunity to connect and share your book with a global audience!

 

Contact Belle at bellecferro@icloud.com to start your booking process, or visit https://www.mariannepestana.com/ for more information on our radio show and book club. For this special event, you must mention the Nautilus Book Awards!

Ascot Media Services

(Award-Winning Benefit Provider)

Nautilus Book Awards has partnered with Ascot Media Group,, a global book PR firm known for its transparent, inexpensive, and highly effective month-to-month PR plans. Click here for more information.

​​

Take a look at their testimonials: http://www.ascotmedia.com/testimonials.html

​

To sign up, follow these simple steps:

  1. First, choose a campaign. Their Select plans are their most popular.

  2. Request an online DocuSign Agreement from pr@ascotmediagroup.com, or fill out this PDF version

​     3. Download from their site the Ascot Media Questionnaire and return it in to: pr@ascotmediagroup.com.

    

If you have any questions, you can send an email to pr@ascotmediagroup.com.

​​

"The information Ascot sent me to prepare for the campaign was really impressive. It was very helpful and very professional. On top of that, every communication I had with various people at Ascot was immensely warm and caring while also effective and professional."

​

— Jeff Golden, 2023 Grand Prize Winner

Book Award Pro

(Award-Winning Benefit Provider)

https://bookawardpro.com

 

Book Award Pro is known as the fresh, modern way to help authors get discovered, win validation, and sell more books. They are also a team of real people who take pride in their work and provide excellent customer service.

 

Publicists, agencies, publishers, and industry experts can use the power of Book Award Pro to easily bring story marketing to their authors, keep relationships fresh, and make their work more impactful.

 

Book Award Pro is more than software — They partner to help authors succeed!

The Book Revue

(Award-Winning Benefit Provider)

https://www.thebookrevue.com/registration

​

The Book Revue is where the magic of storytelling comes to life! Their platform is more than just a collection of pages; it's a vibrant community where readers and authors unite in their love for the written word. Through their curated selection of books, insightful reviews, and engaging discussions, they foster connections that transcend the boundaries of the written page.

​

They offer affordable plans for a review of your book, guarantee results, and help you publicize too.

 

Please contact The Book Revue for more information.

Conscious Media Relations

“As an author, coach, speaker, filmmaker, visionary leader, or Conscious business entrepreneur, you no doubt know the value of publicity. But finding a media relations expert who knows the Mind/Body/Spirit/Self Help/Personal Development/ Transformational marketplace and doesn’t have a steep learning curve may be a challenge.

​

Look no further. Conscious Media Relations specializes in authors, films, companies, and resources that serve the mind/body/spirit marketplace. We believe we have the nation’s most comprehensive media lists covering this sector…lists that we have been growing and cultivating for half a dozen years. 

​

We also have 35 years of mainstream media publicity experience, so we bridge the world between these two. Agency founder Jackie Lapin is herself an award-winning bestselling author in personal growth and a book marketing coach. We welcome the opportunity to help deliver your message to an aware and increasingly conscious audience. We have created and selected vehicles that we believe can connect you to people who have a passion for your concepts, books, messages, and resources.”

​

They have served such authors as Don Miguel Ruiz, Denise Linn, and James Twyman

​

Please visit consciousmediarelations.com for additional information.

Please contact Jackie Lapin, Jackie@consciousmediarelations.com.

Dea Shandera-Hunter

Dea Shandera-Hunter is a highly regarded, seasoned media and entertainment creative executive who offers a personalized approach to marketing your book.

​

She has extensive marketing experience, having worked for over twenty years at Paramount Pictures, The Walt Disney Company/The Disney Channel, and MGM. Her most recent post was Executive Vice President of Worldwide Marketing for MGM Television. She is known for her unconventional thinking and unique approach, which have made a significant difference for the companies and individuals she has worked with.

​

Since leaving the studios, she has consulted in every area of the communications and entertainment businesses, from publicity to production and distribution of books, products, films, and television. Some of her clients have included Waterside Productions, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, Hansa Productions, Gener8Xion Entertainment, MGM, Trifecta Entertainment and Media, Rocky Mountain Pictures, Regent Releasing, Drama House Productions, Off the Pier Productions, Universal Music, Abrams Books, and One08.

​

She’s worked with various authors, including James Redfield, William Gladstone, Ervin Laszlo, Michael Beckwith, Neale Donald Walsch, Patricia Cori, Mike Anthony, Sande Hart, David Parker, Terry Jastrow, Arjuna Ardagh, Temple Hayes, Dr. Sylva Dvorak, Chris and Janet Attwood, and Robert Clancy.

​

Please contact her for more information!

Contact: deashandear@yahoo.com

(747) 239-1715  or  (310) 699-7880

LaunchMoxie: Author Marketing

For more information check out: www.launchmoxie.com or email: info@launchmoxie.com

​

Join us as an Expert in Personal or Professional Development…we’re an author Co-op.

​

The success of your business is directly proportional to the size and quality of your customer list — and the trust they have in you. Build your mailing list and build your business.

Combined Book Exhibit

(Award-Winning Benefit Provider)

https://www.combinedbook.com contact: info@combinedbook.com or 914-739-7500

​

They are a marketing service providing the physical display of books for authors and publishers at major book fairs around the world without the authors or publishers attending personally. Our trained staff attends all book fairs and has an average of 25 years of publishing experience among them.

​

Please note CBE attends a wide variety of fairs around the world, with each show having its niche market. It’s important to understand what show will be the best fit for the needs of your book.

Share Wisdom: Video and Conference Production

https://sharewisdom.com

​

“We are passionate about expanding the message of people making positive change.”

​

They have provided Nautilus Book Awards video recording services for our previous winners.

​

They specialize in providing individuals and organizations an exceptional broadcast TV style engagement for their global audience through a dynamic, interactive, and visually beautiful presentation experience. They serve the educational, medical, and general business communities worldwide. They offer a unique remote production capability for in-person or virtual conferences, workshops, training, courses, interviews, and more that can be live or pre-recorded, or a mix of pre-recorded and live. They offer a soft, hands-on approach to each project and are very experienced in helping clients set up their set/scene, audio, and video.

Ease of Mind- audio specialists

(Award-Winning Benefit Provider)

Ease of Mind is one of our partners for our award-winning author benefits. Please contact them at: info@easeofmind.co  or set up a live call here: calendar link. 

​

“At Ease of Mind, we specialize in helping authors harness the power of audiobooks to amplify their impact. Narrating your audiobook isn't just about translating words into speech; it's about creating a profound connection with your audience, infusing your passion and expertise into every word. With our innovative remote recording method, we empower authors worldwide to craft their audiobooks from the comfort of their own homes. Whether your aim is to establish a deeper connection with your audience, expand your reach, or elevate your brand visibility, Ease of Mind is your dedicated partner in this endeavor.”

​

Independent and/or Small Publishers

Author Resources

Nautilus Book Awards is happy to share a few author resources. We have worked with these companies or individuals or they come recommended by friends of Nautilus. We hope to grow this resource list in the future. Please reach out if you or someone you know fit with our Nautilus values and have an author service you would like to offer.

Exclusive Offer: Radio Show Interview on ABC News Radio Affiliate
for Nautilus Book Award Winners

The award-winning Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs on KMET 1490AM & 98.1FM, an ABC News Radio Affiliate has partnered with Nautilus Book Awards to bring even more value to your work! Since 2016, the show has been recognized for its engaging and thought-provoking content, featuring the best of the best across various industries.  

 

Key Achievements 

  • Ranked #1 on Feedspot’s 100 Best Podcasts You Must Follow (2024)  

  • Ranked #5 on Feedspot’s 100 Best Podcasts You Must Follow (2025)  

  • Top 5% most popular show worldwide out of 3,494,355 podcasts (Listen Score)  

 

Your Interview on the Radio

  • Reach 3.5 million+ listeners in Southern California, the 25th largest radio market (Nielsen Audio).  

  • Global Distribution: After airing on radio, your interview will be available to 11.5+ million listeners across 127 countries on leading platforms, including:   Audible, Amazon Music, Apple Music, Google Play, Spotify, Pandora, Audacy, iHeartRadio, YouTube, and more!  

 

Our Audience

  • Educated & Affluent: 60% attended college, with an average income of $50,000 – $110,000.  

  •  Homeowners: 42% own their homes.  

  •  Diverse & Engaged: 53% male, 47% female, with 50% aged 25-54.  

 

Exclusive Nautilus Winner Interview Opportunity:

Secure a 15-minute interview, airing TWICE on the Moments with Marianne Radio Show at KMET 1490AM & 98.1FM, an ABC News Radio Affiliate for only $175.00 (regularly $250.00).  

 

What’s Included

  • Two Radio Broadcasts – Your interview will air TWICE on KMET 1490AM & 98.1FM, an ABC News Radio Affiliate.  

  • Global Online Distribution – After airing, your interview will be uploaded to leading streaming platforms and heard in 127 countries.  

  • Professional MP3 Recording – Receive a high-quality MP3 copy of your interview, plus station/show logos for your promotional use.  

  • Have your book listed in the Moments with Marianne Book Club, and be considered in the selection for the yearly book club picks, offering you even more publicity for your book!

 

This special rate is exclusively for Nautilus Book Award Winners. Take advantage of this opportunity to connect and share your book with a global audience!

 

Contact Belle at bellecferro@icloud.com to start your booking process, or visit https://www.mariannepestana.com/ for more information on our radio show and book club. For this special event, you must mention the Nautilus Book Awards!

Ascot Media Services

(Award-Winning Benefit Provider)

Nautilus Book Awards has partnered with Ascot Media Group,, a global book PR firm known for its transparent, inexpensive, and highly effective month-to-month PR plans. Click here for more information.

​​

Take a look at their testimonials: http://www.ascotmedia.com/testimonials.html

​

To sign up, follow these simple steps:

  1. First, choose a campaign. Their Select plans are their most popular.

  2. Request an online DocuSign Agreement from pr@ascotmediagroup.com, or fill out this PDF version

​     3. Download from their site the Ascot Media Questionnaire and return it in to: pr@ascotmediagroup.com.

    

If you have any questions, you can send an email to pr@ascotmediagroup.com.

​​

"The information Ascot sent me to prepare for the campaign was really impressive. It was very helpful and very professional. On top of that, every communication I had with various people at Ascot was immensely warm and caring while also effective and professional."

​

— Jeff Golden, 2023 Grand Prize Winner

Book Award Pro

(Award-Winning Benefit Provider)

https://bookawardpro.com

 

Book Award Pro is known as the fresh, modern way to help authors get discovered, win validation, and sell more books. They are also a team of real people who take pride in their work and provide excellent customer service.

 

Publicists, agencies, publishers, and industry experts can use the power of Book Award Pro to easily bring story marketing to their authors, keep relationships fresh, and make their work more impactful.

 

Book Award Pro is more than software — They partner to help authors succeed!

The Book Revue

(Award-Winning Benefit Provider)

https://www.thebookrevue.com/registration

​

The Book Revue is where the magic of storytelling comes to life! Their platform is more than just a collection of pages; it's a vibrant community where readers and authors unite in their love for the written word. Through their curated selection of books, insightful reviews, and engaging discussions, they foster connections that transcend the boundaries of the written page.

​

They offer affordable plans for a review of your book, guarantee results, and help you publicize too.

 

Please contact The Book Revue for more information.

Conscious Media Relations

“As an author, coach, speaker, filmmaker, visionary leader, or Conscious business entrepreneur, you no doubt know the value of publicity. But finding a media relations expert who knows the Mind/Body/Spirit/Self Help/Personal Development/ Transformational marketplace and doesn’t have a steep learning curve may be a challenge.

​

Look no further. Conscious Media Relations specializes in authors, films, companies, and resources that serve the mind/body/spirit marketplace. We believe we have the nation’s most comprehensive media lists covering this sector…lists that we have been growing and cultivating for half a dozen years. 

​

We also have 35 years of mainstream media publicity experience, so we bridge the world between these two. Agency founder Jackie Lapin is herself an award-winning bestselling author in personal growth and a book marketing coach. We welcome the opportunity to help deliver your message to an aware and increasingly conscious audience. We have created and selected vehicles that we believe can connect you to people who have a passion for your concepts, books, messages, and resources.”

​

They have served such authors as Don Miguel Ruiz, Denise Linn, and James Twyman

​

Please visit consciousmediarelations.com for additional information.

Please contact Jackie Lapin, Jackie@consciousmediarelations.com.

Dea Shandera-Hunter

Dea Shandera-Hunter is a highly regarded, seasoned media and entertainment creative executive who offers a personalized approach to marketing your book.

​

She has extensive marketing experience, having worked for over twenty years at Paramount Pictures, The Walt Disney Company/The Disney Channel, and MGM. Her most recent post was Executive Vice President of Worldwide Marketing for MGM Television. She is known for her unconventional thinking and unique approach, which have made a significant difference for the companies and individuals she has worked with.

​

Since leaving the studios, she has consulted in every area of the communications and entertainment businesses, from publicity to production and distribution of books, products, films, and television. Some of her clients have included Waterside Productions, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, Hansa Productions, Gener8Xion Entertainment, MGM, Trifecta Entertainment and Media, Rocky Mountain Pictures, Regent Releasing, Drama House Productions, Off the Pier Productions, Universal Music, Abrams Books, and One08.

​

She’s worked with various authors, including James Redfield, William Gladstone, Ervin Laszlo, Michael Beckwith, Neale Donald Walsch, Patricia Cori, Mike Anthony, Sande Hart, David Parker, Terry Jastrow, Arjuna Ardagh, Temple Hayes, Dr. Sylva Dvorak, Chris and Janet Attwood, and Robert Clancy.

​

Please contact her for more information!

Contact: deashandear@yahoo.com

(747) 239-1715  or  (310) 699-7880

LaunchMoxie: Author Marketing

For more information check out: www.launchmoxie.com or email: info@launchmoxie.com

​

Join us as an Expert in Personal or Professional Development…we’re an author Co-op.

​

The success of your business is directly proportional to the size and quality of your customer list — and the trust they have in you. Build your mailing list and build your business.

Combined Book Exhibit

(Award-Winning Benefit Provider)

https://www.combinedbook.com contact: info@combinedbook.com or 914-739-7500

​

They are a marketing service providing the physical display of books for authors and publishers at major book fairs around the world without the authors or publishers attending personally. Our trained staff attends all book fairs and has an average of 25 years of publishing experience among them.

​

Please note CBE attends a wide variety of fairs around the world, with each show having its niche market. It’s important to understand what show will be the best fit for the needs of your book.

Share Wisdom: Video and Conference Production

https://sharewisdom.com

​

“We are passionate about expanding the message of people making positive change.”

​

They have provided Nautilus Book Awards video recording services for our previous winners.

​

They specialize in providing individuals and organizations an exceptional broadcast TV style engagement for their global audience through a dynamic, interactive, and visually beautiful presentation experience. They serve the educational, medical, and general business communities worldwide. They offer a unique remote production capability for in-person or virtual conferences, workshops, training, courses, interviews, and more that can be live or pre-recorded, or a mix of pre-recorded and live. They offer a soft, hands-on approach to each project and are very experienced in helping clients set up their set/scene, audio, and video.

Red Thread Publishing

Contact Red Thread at their website: https://redthreadbooks.mykajabi.com

​

Sierra Melcher, Founder of Red Thread Publishing, “I always wanted to write a book, but I never really believed I could. Each time I tried, I got stuck and eventually abandoned each project. After 15 years of wishing & sporadically attempting something finally clicked. Since then with the right strategy and directed effort, I have written & and published over 10 books in just 3 years.”

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Red Thread Publishing was founded on the belief that women have invaluable wisdom to contribute to the collective narrative. writing & and publishing with ease. Now I use my own personal struggle and success to help people just like you write the stories they must tell. We show you how to write with ease, publish high-quality books, and position yourself as an expert with your book as the foundation of a business.

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In the last two years, we have helped nearly 50 women become published authors.

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