Portrait of Chris Reed, founder and principal of Reed Books Publicity

About

Chris Reed

Chris Reed brings fifteen years of Canadian book publishing experience to every campaign he leads. His work in media relations, author positioning, and event production places writers and their books at the centre of national conversation — from debut novels to marquee memoirs, from intimate readings to large-scale festivals.

Chris is known for an approach that is both strategic and inventive: identifying the story within the story, and finding the right audience. He has a particular talent for connecting authors with the cultural moments that amplify their work, and for building the kind of media relationships that endure beyond a single title.

At the heart of his practice is a genuine respect for the craft of writing and a commitment to ensuring it reaches a wide audience. He also writes criticism and articles for outlets including Publishers Weekly and Seaboard Review of Books — a reflection of a practice rooted as much in reading as in promoting.

Select Clients of Reed Books Publicity

Publishers

  • McGill-Queen's University Press
  • Figure One Publishing
  • RE:Books
  • Wilfrid Laurier University Press

Authors

  • Susan Carpenter
  • Corey Hart
  • Brian Kelsall
  • Mischa Oak
  • Audrey Hyams Romoff
  • Aviva Rubin
  • Stephanie Wyeld

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