Latest News From Blue Cottage Agency

Frank Weber Launches “LYING CLOSE”
Weber Celebrates Release of Fourth True Crime Book Award-winning author Frank Weber will celebrate the release of “Lying Close, the fourth book in his true crime mystery series, with two live events scheduled in Brainerd and St. Cloud. “Lying Close”,

Women Writing the West: CLIMBING HIGHER Endless Vistas ~ Unlimited Vision A Virtual Event
For more information about this conference please click here.

Work of Art+: Amplify Your Work – A PR Primer
FREE PUBLICITY WORKSHOP FOR ARTISTS You’ve worked hard to develop your craft, now get noticed by the press. Learn how to gain the attention of local, regional and national press by establishing your artist PR toolbox, understanding what is “News,”

Never Underestimate the Power of a Good Book
In 2009, Abercrombie Trail by Candace Simar changed the course of my career. I loved this book. I devoured every page. It became the catalyst to Blue Cottage Agency. Abercombie Trail, a debut novel by a local writer, was already

Western Writer’s of America National Convention of 2020
Unfortunately, this convention was cancelled due to the pandemic. A new Western Writers of America Convention has been scheduled in Loveland, Colorado for June 16-19, 2021. Click here for more information.

Book Publishing Class in Brainerd Minnesota
Get Your Dream on Paper: Book Publishing 101 Do you dream of writing a book? Learn about today’s book industry, publishing options, first steps to publication, and what to expect once your book is published. When: Tuesday, March 24, 2020

2019 Women Writing the West National Convention
2019 Women Writing the West National Convention is now over. For future conventions please visit their website.
Krista Rolfzen Soukup
Publicist and Owner
Blue Cottage Agency was founded by Krista Rolfzen Soukup in 2009. Krista is a literary publicist and Owner of Blue Cottage Agency.
Some Nice Words
“When I needed a publicist to help promote my book, The Lily of the West, I found there were quite a few available, but upon discovering the highly recommended Krista Rolfzen Soukup and Blue Cottage Agency, there was no need to look further. Krista is reliable, creative, ethical and well connected. She personifies that elusive quality of being a straight-shooter who is kind and non-judgmental. She’s been a tremendous help to me and I can’t recommend her highly enough. Simply the best.”
Author The Lily of the West, Five Star Publishing March 2019
Latest News From Blue Cottage Agency

PR Workshop for ARTISTS
Amplify Your Work: A PR Primer March 9, 2021 @ 6:00PM — 8:30PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) A Public Relations workshop for artists in all disciplines As an artist, you work hard on developing your craft, this workshop

Book Architecture Workshop Series with Stuart Horwitz
Exciting news! We have secured Stuart Horwitz from the BOOK ARCHITECTURE to lead writing workshop series. (Plus yours truly for a branding, publicity and publishing session) What: A four week Workshop Series “Book Architecture” When: Thursdays in March from 12:00

Pencil to Paper: Write your way through the Pandemic CLASS SERIES
Pencil to Paper: Write your Way through the Pandemic Join us for an Eight Week Class Series led by Award Winning Author Candace Simar When: Thursdays, Noon to 2:00 p.m. CST, January 7 to February 25, 2021 Where: Zoom What:

Work of Art+: Publishing Panel
Book Publishing Panel LIVE on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. Join us for a panel discussion with leading experts in book publishing. This FREE PANEL is brought to you by Springboard for the Arts Work of Art+: Publishing

Frank Weber Launches “LYING CLOSE”
Weber Celebrates Release of Fourth True Crime Book Award-winning author Frank Weber will celebrate the release of “Lying Close, the fourth book in his true crime mystery series, with two live events scheduled in Brainerd and St. Cloud. “Lying Close”,

Women Writing the West: CLIMBING HIGHER Endless Vistas ~ Unlimited Vision A Virtual Event
For more information about this conference please click here.
Latest News From Blue Cottage Agency

PR Workshop for ARTISTS
Amplify Your Work: A PR Primer March 9, 2021 @ 6:00PM — 8:30PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) A Public Relations workshop for artists in all disciplines As an artist, you work hard on developing your craft, this workshop

Book Architecture Workshop Series with Stuart Horwitz
Exciting news! We have secured Stuart Horwitz from the BOOK ARCHITECTURE to lead writing workshop series. (Plus yours truly for a branding, publicity and publishing session) What: A four week Workshop Series “Book Architecture” When: Thursdays in March from 12:00

Pencil to Paper: Write your way through the Pandemic CLASS SERIES
Pencil to Paper: Write your Way through the Pandemic Join us for an Eight Week Class Series led by Award Winning Author Candace Simar When: Thursdays, Noon to 2:00 p.m. CST, January 7 to February 25, 2021 Where: Zoom What:

Work of Art+: Publishing Panel
Book Publishing Panel LIVE on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. Join us for a panel discussion with leading experts in book publishing. This FREE PANEL is brought to you by Springboard for the Arts Work of Art+: Publishing

Frank Weber Launches “LYING CLOSE”
Weber Celebrates Release of Fourth True Crime Book Award-winning author Frank Weber will celebrate the release of “Lying Close, the fourth book in his true crime mystery series, with two live events scheduled in Brainerd and St. Cloud. “Lying Close”,

Women Writing the West: CLIMBING HIGHER Endless Vistas ~ Unlimited Vision A Virtual Event
For more information about this conference please click here.