Rick Frishman

Rick Frishman is a prominent figure in the American publishing industry, with over 44 years of experience as a leading book publicist.

As the Publisher at Union Square Publishing in New York and the founder of Planned Television Arts (now Media Connect), Rick is well-connected with top book editors, literary agents, and publishers like Simon and Schuster, Harper Collins, and Random House.

He has co-authored 19 books, including 'Guerrilla Publicity' and 'Networking Magic,' and has worked with a myriad of bestselling authors such as Stephen King, Mitch Albom, Caroline Kennedy, and many more.

Union Square Publishing, under Rick's guidance, publishes fiction and nonfiction books, emphasizing authors who are committed to giving back by donating a portion of sales to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Rick Frishman has made numerous media appearances on radio and TV shows, including Oprah, Fox News, and Bloomberg TV, and has been featured in prestigious publications like the New York Times and Wall Street Journal.

With a background in acting and directing, Rick holds a BFA in acting and directing, as well as a BS in communications from Ithaca College. He is a respected lecturer on publishing and public relations and the founder of Author101University, hosting over 32 events since 2002.

Alongside his wife Robbi and their Havanese puppy Cody, Rick resides in Long Island, NY, and is a proud parent of three children: Adam, Rachel, and Stephanie.