What We Do
Bethanne Patrick first used “The Book Maven” as a name for the blog she started in 2004 for AOL Books. When she left AOL in 2007, she spent two years writing “The Book Maven” blog for Publishers Weekly. In 2009, Patrick decided to gather all of her endeavors under the banner of “Book Maven Media,” a very tiny but robust company.
Rebecca Joines Schinsky is the associate editor of FridayReads and the creator of popular literary site The Book Lady’s Blog. She manages the random selection of FridayReads winners, tweets winner announcements, and coordinates prize shipments with giveaway sponsors. Rebecca also works on the production and execution of Twitter Book Tours and Twitter Book Club. When she’s not at FridayReads, Rebecca works as an editor and community manager at Book Riot.
Amanda Nelson is a freelance writer, book reviewer, and creator of the blog Dead White Guys: An Irreverent Guide to ClassicLiterature. She is a contributor to the bookish commentary site Book Riot, and manages sales for FridayReads. Amanda resides in Richmond, Virginia, with her husband and twin boys.
Paige Crutcher is the social media intern for FridayReads. A book addict, freelance writer, book reviewer, and author interviewer, she spotlights her favorite stories and their creators on authorlink.com and as the National Authors Examiner for examiner.com. There’s little she loves more than a library crowded with books, a rainy day, and sharing her favorite written worlds. She tweets at @PCrutcher
New York One
Each month, Patrick appears on cable station NY1 in Manhattan to talk about great book picks for readers of all ages and stages, including kids, teens, and book groups. Patrick is available for consulting opportunities in publishing and new media.
