J.C. Bidonde

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How A Psychological Thriller Author Broke Through Media Gatekeepers to Expand Her Book’s Reach

Meet J.C.

J.C. Bidonde is a multiple award-winning, USA Today bestselling author whose debut novel, Do You Follow?, combines page-turning psychological suspense with thought-provoking themes surrounding mental health, social media and relationships.

The book follows Alexa Martin, a young woman eager to escape her sheltered life and begin a new chapter in New York City. But when her estranged twin sister unexpectedly reappears, Alexa’s newfound independence begins to unravel. As tensions surrounding her career, relationships and family intensify, long-held secrets emerge and the sisters’ shared past takes the story in increasingly unexpected directions.

The novel has earned recognition from readers and literary organizations for its suspenseful storytelling and unexpected conclusion, helping establish J.C. as an exciting voice in psychological fiction.

Challenges as an Author

J.C. found that securing meaningful media coverage for her own book was difficult.

Breaking through media gatekeepers took considerable time, and finding placements that felt authentic to her work was even harder.

“It’s hard to break through the gatekeepers at most media outlets, but it’s also hard to get placements that are unique and authentic on my own.”

More importantly, J.C. wanted to spend her time writing, not managing publicity.

“As a writer, it’s much harder for me to focus on media coverage. I’d prefer to just write.”

That’s what ultimately led her to the Book Excellence Done For You PR Program: it offered a way to add professional publicity to her marketing strategy without requiring her to personally manage every part of the process.

Breaking Through the Media Gatekeepers

Through the Done For You PR Program, Book Excellence helped J.C. get her book in front of media outlets and expand awareness of Do You Follow?.

Instead of navigating media outreach on her own, J.C. had a professional team supporting the publicity process and helping her secure valuable exposure for her book.

The results gave her exactly what she had been looking for: greater visibility without having to take her focus away from writing.

“I’ve gotten some great media placements so far, but it’s also helped create a lot of awareness for my book.”

For J.C., the program provided an effective way to overcome the media barriers she had encountered on her own while giving Do You Follow? greater exposure to new audiences.

“It’s been very professional and seamless.”

J.C.’s Success

Since releasing Do You Follow?, J.C. has grown from a first-time novelist into a multiple award-winning, USA Today bestselling author.

Her psychological thriller has attracted readers with its fast-paced suspense and unexpected twists while opening conversations around complex family dynamics, mental health and the influence of social media.

J.C.’s success also represents an evolution of the skills she developed throughout her career. Her experience in journalism, television and marketing helped shape the perspective she brought to her debut novel, while her success as an author has given her a new platform for storytelling.

The Done For You PR Program became another part of that journey, helping J.C. secure media placements and create greater awareness for her book without forcing her to take her focus away from writing.

For an author who found it difficult to break through media gatekeepers independently, having professional publicity support provided an effective way to expand her reach.

To get in touch with J.C., you can connect with her through her website.

To purchase her book, click here to visit Amazon.

J.C.’s Advice

For authors who want more exposure but aren’t sure how to navigate public relations on their own, J.C. sees the Done For You PR Program as an accessible way to get started.

“I’d definitely recommend the program for authors who want to try to get some more exposure. It’s a great introduction to PR.”

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