Steven Monahan, Author at Palamedes PR

The author and race relations expert Buki Mosaku features in the national press. Here, Buki is pictured with the heading, "National Coverage for Author Buki Mosaku"

Palamedes PR Author in National Headlines

The author and race relations expert, Buki Mosaku, hits the national headlines again. The DiverseCity think tank founder slammed Harry and Meghan for making a “mountain out of a molehill” about alleged comments made by the Royal Family over the skin colour of their first child.

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5 Easy Ways to Support Independent Bookshops

A decade ago, UK independent bookshops faced a crisis, dropping below 1,000 due to factors like Amazon, e-books, and rising High Street rents. By 2016, the number fell further, posing a threat to British publishing. Surprisingly, as of January this year, there’s been a resurgence, reaching 1,072, the highest since 2012, according to the Booksellers Association. Despite this, challenges persist, especially for the struggling High Street. Many indie bookstores, highlighted on X (formerly Twitter), still face difficulties.
To help secure their future, this blog post explores five simple ways to support indie bookstores amid ongoing uncertainties.

Emma Strandberg, the travel writer, sits in a forest in a photograph that forms part of a cover image for a blog she has written about publishing

It’s the Journey That Counts, by Emma Strandberg

Join critically-acclaimed travel writer Emma Strandberg on a journey of resilience and determination as she shares her experience of self-publishing her second book, ‘Where the f**k is Blönduós?’

Faced with the challenges of going solo without her previous publisher and literary agent, Emma’s story is a testament to the sacrifices, dogged determination, and unwavering belief that fuelled her labour of love.

When is the Best Time of Year to Launch a New Book?

For self-publishers without the backing of traditional publishers, deciding when to launch a new book is crucial.
Our blog post breaks down the best times to promote your book by genre and season, offering practical insights from over 20 years of media and publicity experience.

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The Soft Product Launch vs. The Hard Project Launch

If you Google ‘product launch strategies’, you’ll quickly realise that you have two options – a ‘soft’ or ‘hard’ product launch. These terms represent two different approaches to bringing new products, services or brands to market. Each has its own unique characteristics and each has its own pros and cons.

In this PRmotion product launch blog, we examine the differences between the two and offer some advice about which option might work best for you.