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About
CARINA SAMMARTINO
With 20 years of experience in publishing, Carina has been the driving force behind numerous New York Times bestselling authors, helping them sell millions of books and land features on Oprah, Ellen, The Wall Street Journal, NPR, and more.
As a former senior publicist at Hay House, the world’s largest self-help publisher, Carina played a key role in shaping the brands of renowned authors like Dr. Wayne Dyer, Anita Moorjani, Dr. Ken Druck, and Immaculée Ilibagiza. Her deep understanding of every facet of publishing—from editorial and design to distribution, marketing, sales, and publicity—enables her to help authors build enduring careers.
Carina is a book publicist and publishing consultant known for her persistence, strategic vision, and powerful network that amplifies an author’s brand.
She is the author of The Good Author MBA Starter Kit: An Insider’s Guide to Long-Term Publishing Success and publishes The Good Author newsletter on Substack.
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TESTIMONIALS
Carina did a great job letting the world know about my book. She was thorough, professional, and most importantly, lovely to work with.
MARIANNE WILLIAMSON
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR
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FREE AUTHOR'S TOOLKIT
The Good Author MBA Starter Kit
Mindset. Brand. Attitude
Being an author is a journey, not a destination. Whether you've written a book or are just thinking about it, save yourself tons of time and money by learning the basics of what it takes to become an author. This 38-page guide sets you up for success by explaining the mindset and basic foundation every author should have in place for long term publishing success.
M.B.A. stand for Mindset, Brand, Attitude. If you start with the Good Author MBA, you'll save yourself years of struggle as an author, and make yourself an ideal partner for publishers and others along the way. It’s what every author wishes they knew in the beginning of their career -- like a fast pass to the front of the line.
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"When my publisher brought Carina on to the team to support my book journey I was relieved to be working with someone with extensive experience. Carina was highly professional, has strong, meaningful and aligned connections and she cares about you and providing positive results. Cracking the codes of success in the world of publicity can be tough, but Carina delivers and I have confidence in her abilities."
ALYSON CHARLES
Author of Animal Power