Angela Melamud

Angela Melamud is an independent book publicist with over a decade of experience in publishing.14 She specializes in winning media coverage for a wide array of titles and genres, including mystery, thriller, historical fiction, science fiction, fantasy, horror, literary fiction, memoir, food and drink, health and wellness, art and photography, romance, young adult, and children's books.1

Before becoming an independent publicist, Angela held several positions in the publishing industry:

1. Led publicity and marketing at Inkshares, a reader-driven publisher13
2. Worked at The Paris Review, Picador, and Farrar, Straus and Giroux13
3. Started her career at the Brooklyn Public Library1
4. Worked at the Strand Bookstore and McNally Jackson Books1

Angela typically works with 3-5 authors per season, focusing on traditionally published authors from major publishing houses, indies, or university presses.2 She begins publicity campaigns at least six months before a book's publication date to ensure proper positioning and media coverage.2

Her services include pitching for TV, radio, and podcast coverage, arranging interviews, organizing book tours, and securing guest article opportunities for authors.2 Angela has a strong track record of landing placements in major media outlets such as Architectural Digest, The Boston Globe, Bust, and Chicago Tribune.5