Whether it’s a book publicist securing interviews and review coverage, a marketer consulting on your social media strategy, or an experienced publishing pro to liaise with your publisher,
We are involved at every step of the promotion process, from establishing your online platforms to celebrating with you on launch day.
We tailor each campaign to meet the needs of the book and the author, but every campaign is informed by our core values:
Consistency
Every author receives the same level of service, regardless of which team members are working on their campaign.
Creativity
We refuse to settle for the status quo or the way things have always been done. We are always developing new ways to connect our authors with their target audiences.
Community
It takes a village to launch a book, which is why we are committed to nurturing relationships and being good literary citizens.
Kaye Publicity was established in 2009 and has been a fully remote organization since 2017, allowing our team members to work from anywhere and cover a wide range of demographic areas. We are proudly headquartered in Chicago and our team members also sit in Indianapolis, Western Michigan, North Carolina, Connecticut, Denver, and Maryland.
Founder
Dana Kaye earned her B.A. in Fiction Writing from Columbia College Chicago. After college, she worked as a freelance writer and book critic. This experience provided necessary industry insight and, combined with her early adoption of social media, paved the way to launch Kaye Publicity.
Known for her innovative ideas and knowledge of current trends, she’s a frequently sought out speaker and media source. She was profiled in Crain’s Chicago Business for her success in launching a business during a recession, was a Publishers Weekly Star Watch honoree, and has been interviewed by dozens of media outlets on the topics of book publicity, online marketing, and the future of publishing.
Dana is also the co-founder of the Midwest Mystery Conference, a mentor with the Digital Storytellers Lab, and the author of Your Book, Your Brand: The Step-By-Step Guide to Launching Your Book and Boosting Your Sales.
Publicity Director
Kaitlyn spent more than a decade as an in-house publicist at Penguin Random House, HarperCollins, and Sourcebooks. Specializing in commercial fiction, she has worked with a wide range of both fiction and nonfiction authors throughout her career and led numerous New York Times bestselling campaigns including Orphan Train, The Woman in the Window, All the Gallant Men, Sold on a Monday, The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek and The Only Woman in the Room. She's maintained strong relationships with key media outlets and has landed national placements for clients on CBS This Morning, NBC's Today, Parade Magazine, People Magazine, Washington Post, NPR and many more.
A Quinnipiac University graduate with a dual degree in English & Public Relations, she currently resides in Chicago's Uptown neighborhood and in her spare time can be found reading, biking or walking her senior rescue dog, Sloane, along the lake.
Publicist
Katelynn Dreyer earned her B.A. in Communications and a minor in Writing from Hope College in Holland, Michigan. Before joining Kaye Publicity, she worked for just over three years as a Publicist at a firm that focused on faith-based books, authors, and organizations. She also spent some time working in social media and managing the office for a home renovation company before making the decision to transition back into the world of PR. On the weekends, Katelynn can be found reading, running, hiking, or playing with her dog, Finn, near their home in West Michigan.
Publicist
Erica Tempesta earned her M.A. in journalism from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism. Before joining Kaye Publicity, she spent more than a decade as a lifestyle editor and journalist, interviewing experts, authors, and celebrities such as Jenna Bush Hager, Suzanne Somers, and Hoda Kotb. Originally from Pennsylvania, she now lives with her husband and rescue dog, Margot, in Charlotte, North Carolina, where she enjoys writing, antique shopping, and planning her next adventure.
Marketing Assistant
Jordan Brown earned her a B.A. in Creative Writing from Indiana University. Before joining Kaye Publicity, she was a client technical service manager for Emarsys, A SAP company, and has strong roots in customer service. When not working or reading, she performs with the Circle City Chamber Choir in Indianapolis, Indiana, where she lives with her husband, Josh, and their dogs: Edgar, and Norman.
Marketing Assistant
Alexandria Mitchell-Pressman earned her M.S. in Global Communications from Florida International University. Before joining Kaye Publicity, she interned at rbb Communications, supporting clients such as Hyatt Resorts & Hotels, Bank of America, and the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau. Outside of work, she enjoys reading women's fiction, fantasy, and romance, writing short stories and think pieces for Femmage Zine, and exploring life through art and culture. Originally from Florida she now lives in Connecticut with her husband and their pets Roscoe & Watson.
Events Coordinator
Eleanor Imbody began her publishing career as the assistant to the president at Browne & Miller Literary Associates and as a reviewer for Booklist. Originally from Southern California, she now lives in the Chicago suburbs with her husband and their two cats, Walt Whiskerman and Edgar Allan Paw.