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I am a career book professional combining bookselling, publicity, and editorial experience. I am also an expert podcast editor and host, combining my people and conversational skills with a strong sense of narrative and pace. I believe conversations must sound authentic and sometimes a pause in the flow is more important than filling the gap. Listeners know when a conversation is over-edited: the skill lies in drawing them in organically.…I am a career book professional combining bookselling, publicity, and editorial experience. I am also an expert podcast editor and host, combining my people and conversational skills with a strong sense of narrative and pace. I believe conversations must sound authentic and sometimes a pause in the flow is more important than filling the gap. Listeners know when a conversation is over-edited: the skill lies in drawing them in organically.

Thomas K. Flynn

Writer, Podcast Producer, Content Creator, +2

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I am a career book professional combining bookselling, publicity, and editorial experience. I am also an expert podcast editor and host, combining my people and conversational skills with a strong sense of narrative and pace. I believe conversations must sound authentic and sometimes a pause in the flow is more important than filling the gap. Listeners know when a conversation is over-edited: the skill lies in drawing them in organically.…I am a career book professional combining bookselling, publicity, and editorial experience. I am also an expert podcast editor and host, combining my people and conversational skills with a strong sense of narrative and pace. I believe conversations must sound authentic and sometimes a pause in the flow is more important than filling the gap. Listeners know when a conversation is over-edited: the skill lies in drawing them in organically.

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I am a career book professional combining bookselling, publicity, and editorial experience. I am also an expert podcast editor and host, combining my people and conversational skills with a strong sense of narrative and pace. I believe conversations must sound authentic and sometimes a pause in the flow is more important than filling the gap. Listeners know when a conversation is over-edited: the skill lies in drawing them in organically.

Skills

Podcast Production

Copywriting

Experience Level

Podcast Production

Expert

Copywriting

Expert

Language

Work Experience

Co-founder/Publicity Director at Paratext Publicity

April 30, 2024 - Present

Executive leader responsible for national publicity campaigns across genres; tailor campaigns to author/title needs; arrange in-person events when feasible; develop and produce a title-specific podcast (Reading Around the Margins) to position the author beyond the book release; promote titles to independent media; conduct bookstore outreach; prospect new clients and negotiate fees; manage invoicing, taxes, and financials; maintain ongoing alignment with authors and publishers.

Podcaster/Producer at Independent Podcast Projects

March 1, 2023 - June 1, 2024

For Lost in Redonda: develop show concepts, graphic identity, and social presence; record and co-host; handle post-production (editing, sound levels, music mixing); publish to major platforms (Spotify, Apple Podcasts); book guests and coordinate topics.

Podcaster/Producer at Independent Podcast Projects

May 1, 2024 - Present

For Why Not?! Read Alpha Flight w/ Chris and Tom: develop show concepts, graphic identity, and social presence; record and co-host; handle post-production; publish to major platforms; book guests and coordinate recording times and topics.

Bookseller Outreach at And Other Stories Publishing

November 1, 2020 - October 1, 2021

Maintained relationships with independent bookstores; pitched titles for regional media; organized seasonal title meetings with major outlets; earned Indie Next inclusions; revised copy/metadata for Edelweiss catalogs; contributed to weekly publicity updates and press outreach.

US Publicist at And Other Stories Publishing

October 1, 2021 - December 1, 2022

Positioned titles for coverage at major outlets (NYT Book Review, New Yorker, WSJ, Washington Post, NYRB, etc.); distributed press materials; led author/agent communications; scheduled author appearances; built media relationships; contributed to seasonal press planning.

Manager & Lead Buyer at Volumes BookCafe

February 1, 2016 - February 1, 2020

Collaborated with store owners on initial inventory buys; managed POS/inventory system and store inventory; trained staff on sales, inventory, and customer service best practices; assisted in developing short- and long-term business strategy.

Manager, 57th Street Books location at Seminary Co-Op Bookstores, Inc.

August 1, 2012 - February 1, 2015

Purchased adult frontlist and backlist titles; participated in strategic planning for the Co‑op; developed stock and store layout strategies; oversaw facilities, marketing, and promotions; hired and trained staff; created weekly schedules.

Events Coordinator Supervisor at Seminary Co-Op Bookstores, Inc.

November 1, 2013 - November 1, 2014

Mentored and supervised the events team; oversaw outreach for new events; redesigned store newsletter and events promotions; served as events lead during 2014 transition and mentored new staff.

Events Coordinator at Seminary Co-Op Bookstores, Inc.

July 31, 2006 - June 30, 2013

Scheduled and executed over 500 author readings and appearances; designed event and store marketing materials; maintained bookstore web presence across social platforms; managed event logistics and publicity funds.