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Helping Authors Thrive in a Crowded Marketplace
At Smart Authors Hub, we believe writing the book is just the beginning.
We help self-published and indie authors turn finished manuscripts into successful books—and thriving author brands. Our mission is to simplify the publishing journey, demystify book marketing, and offer personalized support that builds visibility and results.
What started as a one-woman effort to help authors get clarity around editing and publishing quickly grew into a full-service literary support agency. Today, we partner with authors across genres, helping them professionally publish, promote, and position their books with confidence.
What we do
We provide strategic publishing and marketing support tailored to your journey as an author. Our services are designed to elevate your work, expand your reach, and help you grow a lasting author brand.
Core offerings include:
- Manuscript editing & formatting
- Custom book cover design
- Amazon & global distribution setup
- Book marketing and launch campaigns
- Social media management for authors
- Author website design and branding
- Rights and licensing guidance
Whether you’re self-publishing your debut novel or marketing your tenth release, our team equips you with the tools, strategy, and support to succeed. Learn More on Our Services Page →
Who We Serve
We work with ambitious and passionate authors
- Indie authors launching their first book
- Romance, thriller, nonfiction, and children’s book writers
- Self-publishers ready to scale their brand
- Coaches, thought leaders, and professionals turning ideas into books
If you’ve got a finished manuscript and a desire to succeed, we’re here for you..
Where We're going
As the publishing world evolves, so do we. Our future includes:
- Expanding support for audiobook and foreign rights
- Building tools to help authors monetize their platforms
- Hosting virtual workshops and courses to educate indie authors
- Developing stronger partnerships with bookstores and media outlets
We’re here for the long haul; evolving alongside the industry to make sure authors have what they need to thrive.
Meet The Team
Our Agents & Publicists
Our in-house agents and publicity specialists connect books to readers and partners. They scout rights opportunities, negotiate licensing, and build publicity campaigns that place authors in front of reviewers, book clubs, and media. Below you’ll find contact info so you can reach the right person for editorial representation, rights advice, or publicity support.
Literary Agents
Our agents focus on placing books with partners, negotiating licensing, and advising on rights strategy. They work closely with authors on foreign rights, adaptations, and long-term career planning.
Publicists & Outreach
Our publicists design and execute launch PR, media outreach, book-club engagement, and influencer campaigns. They coordinate advance copies, virtual events, and review strategies that amplify discovery and verified reviews.
Tochukwu Okafor
Founder
Tochukwu is the Founder of Smart Authors Hub. With deep experience supporting indie and self-published authors, she built the agency to simplify publishing and deliver practical, results-focused editorial and marketing services. She is passionate about helping writers turn manuscripts into sustainable author businesses.
Natalie Collins
Publicity Lead
Natalie leads our publicity campaigns — from press lists and blogger outreach to national media placement. She specialises in reader-facing campaigns that drive verified reviews and organic referral sales.
Specialties: media outreach · Book-Club Promotion · ARCs & review strategy
Lynn Reynolds
Publicist
Lynn specialises in converting visibility into verified engagement. She coordinates ARC distributions, places books with targeted reviewers and club hosts, and runs book-club activation campaigns that create sustained word-of-mouth momentum.
Specialties: Video trailer production · reviewer outreach · book-club activation
Niamh Faison
Book Marketing & Publishing Expert
Niamh combines publishing expertise with strategic marketing to help authors position their books for strong market entry and sustained growth. She specialises in metadata optimisation, distribution strategy, and integrated launch campaigns that improve visibility and long-term sales performance.
Kiba Jude
Publicist
Kiba manages targeted media outreach, influencer partnerships and podcast bookings to increase visibility and secure timely coverage for launches and author events. Specialties: media relations · influencer outreach · community engagement
Samuel Jeremiah
Financial Manager
Samuel oversees billing, invoicing and project budgeting, and provides clear royalty and revenue reporting so authors understand financial performance and ROI. Specialties: invoicing · royalty tracking · project budgeting
Rachel Kingsley
Publicist
Rachel turns launches into conversations; she builds targeted publicity pushes and reader-first campaigns that place books in front of active book clubs, reviewers and niche communities. Her approach mixes precision outreach with momentum-building stunts that get readers talking.
Seraphina Caelis
Publicist
Seraphina designs publicity ecosystems that blend press, events and grassroots promotion; from curated press kits to event outreach and reader engagement programs that extend a book’s shelf life. She’s skilled at turning press interest into lasting reader momentum.
Evelyn John
Publicist / Book Promoter
Evelyn specialises in publicity campaigns that connect authors with reviewers, book clubs and niche media. She focuses on ARC coordination, targeted outreach and event facilitation to generate verified reviews and meaningful reader engagement.","ARC coordination · reviewer outreach · book-club promotion · event facilitation
Kaitlyn Hughes
Marketing Specialist
Kaitlyn crafts campaigns that connect authors with their readers in authentic ways. She specializes in blending data-driven insights with creative storytelling to position books for long-term growth and visibility.
Specialties: campaign strategy · reader journey design · performance marketing
Claire Dalton
Marketing Specialist
Claire focuses on launch momentum and audience expansion. She designs integrated marketing plans that combine social engagement, targeted ads, and brand partnerships to help authors build lasting platforms.
Specialties: launch campaigns · social amplification · partnership marketing
Vivian Blake
Marketing specialist
Vivian champions authors by getting their stories into the hands of the right readers. From coordinating ARC reviews to pitching media and book clubs, she drives conversations that build credibility and trust.
Specialties: ARC coordination · book-club promotion · media pitching
Fiona Cartwright
Publicist
Fiona builds attention that converts. She specialises in targeted outreach to reviewers, book clubs and niche communities, designing campaigns that drive verified reviews and meaningful reader engagement.
Nancy Gray
Marketing Specialist
Nancy designs launch-first marketing that finds readers and keeps them coming back. She blends paid/social strategy with email funnels and creative audience-building to maximise discoverability and long-term sales.
Junia Sharon
Publicist
Junia specialises in tailored publicity campaigns that place authors before engaged readers and reviewers. She focuses on reviewer outreach, book-club activations and media pitching to build verified reviews and long-term visibility.
Specialties: reviewer outreach · book-club promotion · media pitching
Ella Roberts
Media Relations Specialist
Ella secures media placements and podcast bookings that place authors before engaged audiences. She designs listener- and reader-focused outreach that drives event attendance, feature articles and meaningful reviews.
Specialties: podcast & guest bookings · media pitching · influencer outreach
Ottilie Marchmont
Marketing Expert
Ottilie builds data-led marketing campaigns that turn curiosity into long-term readership. She combines audience-first strategy with paid social, email funnels and performance analytics to maximise launch ROI and sustainable discoverability.
Specialties: launch strategy · paid social · email funnels · analytics & audience growth
Leila Hart Lamide
Publicist
Leila develops targeted publicity campaigns that connect authors with reviewers, book clubs and niche communities. She focuses on readable storytelling for outreach and runs ARC and event campaigns that generate verified reviews and sustained reader engagement.
Specialties: ARC coordination · reviewer outreach · event facilitation
Hannah Morrison
Publicist
Hannah specialises in publicity campaigns that connect authors with targeted reviewers, podcasts and reader communities. She focuses on clear, timely outreach, ARC coordination and event facilitation to generate verified reviews and audience engagement.
Specialties: reviewer outreach · ARC coordination · podcast & event bookings
Grace Harper
Marketing Expert
Grace builds data-driven marketing strategies that amplify launch momentum and grow long-term readership. She specialises in paid social campaigns, email funnels, and audience development to maximize discoverability and ROI.
Jenna Carlisle
Book Marketing & Literary Outreach Specialist
Jenna designs targeted outreach and promotional programs that connect books with the right readers and influencers. She specialises in influencer/bookstagram partnerships, ARC coordination, email-based launch funnels and library/bookstore outreach to amplify discoverability and early momentum.
Lucy Bennett
Book Club Outreach Specialist
Lucy specialises in connecting authors with active book clubs and reader communities. She coordinates ARC distribution, schedules virtual Q&As, and runs targeted outreach that converts club reads into verified reviews and long-term readership.
Delphine Aramis
Publicist
Delphine builds targeted publicity campaigns that place authors before engaged readers and reviewers. She specialises in strategic outreach, ARC coordination and book-club activations that convert interest into verified reviews and long-term reader engagement.
Specialties: media outreach · ARC coordination · book-club promotion
Blythe Prescott
Book Marketing & Publishing Specialist
Blythe combines publishing know-how with focused marketing to help books reach readers and retail channels. She specialises in metadata optimization, KDP/IngramSpark setup, launch strategy and retail-ready distribution so authors get better discoverability and cleaner sales reporting.
Lucy Mitchell Davies
Book Club Outreach Specialist
Lucy specialises in placing books with active reading groups and facilitating meaningful discussions that lead to verified reviews and long-term reader loyalty. She coordinates book-club reads, discussion guides, and virtual author engagements to increase organic word-of-mouth.
Julia Donna
Book Marketing Specialist
Julia focuses on reader-focused marketing that helps books gain visibility and sustain momentum after launch. She supports authors with campaign planning, promotional positioning, and audience engagement strategies designed to increase discoverability and long-term sales.
Sorayat Bennett
Publicist
Sorayat specialises in strategic publicity outreach that helps authors reach engaged reviewers, book bloggers, and reader communities. She focuses on ARC coordination and targeted pitching to build early visibility and organic reviews.
Aria Stone
Book Club Outreach Specialist
Aria connects books with active reading groups and manages outreach that leads to meaningful discussions and reader-driven recommendations. She coordinates book-club placements, discussion guides, and virtual author sessions to boost word-of-mouth growth.