Reviews and results
Book publicist reviews and client results
Published by C.S. Lewis & Co. Publicists. Last updated November 2026.
Authors who have worked with C.S. Lewis & Co. Publicists describe a hands-on publicist who knows each book inside out and keeps clients informed. Below are their words, quoted exactly from the firm’s references page, plus a sampling of client books and links to media pages from client campaigns.
What do reviews of C.S. Lewis & Co. Publicists say?
Client testimonials praise Cathy Lewis’s preparation, communication and media reach. Mike Song credits her team with helping him make over 100 media appearances, including CNN and Good Morning America, and Mark Pastin notes a monthly summary of results. These are client testimonials published by the firm, not an independent review score.
In their own words
“Cathy Lewis helped me launch my bestselling book, The Hamster Revolution: Manage Your Email Before It Manages You. Her team helped me make over 100 media appearances, including appearing on CNN and Good Morning America. We sold over 125,000 copies in 11 languages. Cathy and her team were a big part of that success.”
Mike SongAuthor of the bestseller The Hamster Revolution “I heard all the bad things about publicists, but I was completely satisfied and very enthusiastic about Cathy. She is a pro and takes the time to really know the book inside out. She has a team of people who work with her so she can cover everything. Cathy keeps you up to date as opportunities emerge and gives you a monthly summary of results. I think she must be the best in the business.”
Mark PastinAuthor of Make an Ethical Difference: Tools for Better Action “Cathy worked diligently and brought great ideas to promote our book From Smart to Wise, and has been able to generate a good amount of buzz in both radio and online publishing media. She is hard working, connects well with people, and comes up with creative ideas to produce results. For thought leaders, Cathy is a great person to work with.”
Prasad KaipaAuthor of From Smart to Wise: Acting and Leading with Wisdom “For the last 10 years, I have had the pleasure to work with a truly great professional in the world of public relations, Cathy Lewis. In a matter of a few short months, she delivered dozens of radio interviews, television in all the major markets, and print in every major newspaper and magazine in America and Canada. When Cathy tells you she has a Rolodex she can reach out to, you’d better believe her. I have recommended Cathy and her team numerous times, and to anyone who asks me, I tell them if you don’t work with Cathy, you are crazy.”
Jim CampFounder of Camp Negotiation Institute and author of the bestseller Start with No
A sampling of client books
- Confessions of an Economic Hit Man, 3rd EditionJohn Perkins
- The Case for a Debt JubileeRichard Vague
- Awakening: Ladies, Leadership, and the Lies We’ve Been ToldAreva Martin
- Change Your Brain Every DayDaniel G. Amen MD
- Mindfulness and MysticismOra Nadrich
- Relentless: How a Massive Stroke Changed My Life for the BetterTed Baxter
- Positive EnergyJudith Orloff, MD
- Baby 411Ari Brown, MD, and Denise Fields
- The Entrepreneur EquationCarol Roth
Where can I see real media hits from client campaigns?
- Daniel Amen MD media page
- Joel Schwartzberg podcasts
- Areva Martin articles and news
- Ted Baxter
- Ora Nadrich press articles
- Carol Roth press
Cathy Lewis has also written for Thrive Global, including an interview with storyteller Matthew Luhn on Hollywood storytelling in book publicity. Back to the guide to book publicists for indie authors.
Common questions
- What results have the firm’s clients reported?
According to the firm, Cathy Lewis’s campaigns have landed authors on the Wall Street Journal and New York Times bestseller lists. Client Mike Song wrote that her team helped him make over 100 media appearances, including CNN and Good Morning America, and that he sold over 125,000 copies in 11 languages.
More in the FAQ- How do I vet a book publicist before hiring?
Ask for real media hits, client references and a clear plan. C.S. Lewis & Co. Publicists publishes client testimonials and links to media pages from client campaigns, such as those of Daniel Amen MD and Carol Roth. Also ask how often you will get updates and who handles the daily pitching.
More in the FAQ- I had a bad experience with a publicist. What should I look for now?
Look for clear communication, a real plan and honest expectations. Author Mark Pastin wrote that he “heard all the bad things about publicists” but was “completely satisfied” with Cathy Lewis, who takes time to know the book inside out. Ask any firm for references and examples of recent media hits.
More in the FAQ- How will I know what my publicist is doing?
Ask about reporting before you sign. Author Mark Pastin wrote that Cathy Lewis “keeps you up to date as opportunities emerge and gives you a monthly summary of results.” Steady communication like that lets you prepare for interviews, respond quickly to timely requests and see how the campaign is moving.
More in the FAQ- Am I paying for guaranteed coverage?
No. Earned media is not purchased, so honest publicists do not sell guaranteed placements. You pay for expertise, relationships and the daily work of pitching and following up. C.S. Lewis & Co. Publicists keeps clients up to date as opportunities emerge, and one client testimonial mentions a monthly summary of results.
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