ADVANCE PRAISE FOR AN ITALIAN ADVENTURE:  

• "Absolutely delightful." — L. Dickson, Books Direct 
• "Leda has captured my heart! This was a wonderfully fun, well-drawn read." — D. Munier, Author of Deep in the Heart of Me 
• "A fresh take on realistic fiction for youth. Sociologically relevant." — J. Hall, Professor of Education
• "I could not stop reading and can't wait for more!" — Amy Joslyn, Librarian and Children's Literacy Advocate
• "Insightful and funny, I loved it!" — Paul Schwartzmeyer, author of the Traitor Patriot series
• "Touching and skillful, a masterful execution." — Neil Daniel, author of the Obeahman's Dagger
• "I have never been to Italy but the writing transported me there... Laced with humor." — G. Whyte, Author of Nostalgia from: A City Set Upon a Hill
• "A wonderful read full of hope! A delightful 5-star novel that moves far beyond the play of childhood." — CB Ainsworthe, Author of Front Row Center 
• "Electrifying!" — 5 Girls Book Reviews
• "Wise beyond her years. Excellent job. Side-splitting laughter." — Angie Readaholic
• "Well written, fun, real!" — S. Byrde, Author of Bruce’s Fall

MARKETING & PUBLICITY PLAN:

SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN:

• Multi-Platform Launch: Active promotion to a combined following on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, featuring "behind-the-scenes" content from the author, cover reveals, and character spotlights.
• Video Content: A series of high-engagement Reels and TikToks highlighting the book’s "Nonbinary Anne of Green Gables" hook.
• Influencer Outreach: ARCs provided to key BookTok and Bookstagram influencers focusing on LGBTQ+ history and #OwnVoices narratives.

ADVERTISING & VISIBILITY:

• Goodreads & StoryGraph: Targeted "Want to Read" list-building initiatives and community giveaways. 
• Newsletter Outreach: Features in monthly author-collective newsletters reaching over 1,000 active subscribers interested in literary and diverse fiction. 
• Digital Pre-order Campaign: Currently live across major retailers with a dedicated landing page for The Italian Saga.

PUBLICITY & MEDIA: 

• Own Voices Advocacy: Author-led discussions on growing up nonbinary in 1980s Italy, positioned for podcasts and literary blogs focusing on gender, resilience, and Italian history.
• Series Potential: This is Volume 1 of The Italian Saga. All eight volumes of the series are already completed and ready for publication, ensuring a consistent and reliable release schedule for readers.

TARGET READERSHIP:

• Readers of literary coming-of-age stories like The Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood.
• The LGBTQ+ community seeking historical representation and "Trans Joy" narratives beyond standard tropes.
• Librarians and educators looking for diverse "Own Voices" stories set in 20th-century Europe.