"Working with Emi was one of the best decisions I made as a first-time author. In the same way a talented editor can help you realize the best version of a book, Emi devised a publicity campaign that was tailored to my work and my readership. The result was an authentic and comprehensive publicity campaign that raised the profile of my novel in a meaningful way. She's creative, responsive, diligent, hardworking, and a true pleasure to work with."
– Sarah Landenwich, author of The Fire Concerto
“When I approached Emi Battaglia to represent my debut novel, she actually read it and came back to me with confidence that she could help this book make its way into the world. She has delivered on that confidence! A consummate professional, Emi is knowledgeable and well-connected. She is also warm, kind and deeply dedicated to her authors and their books. Highly attentive, she sends emails almost daily, starting early in the morning. She has many balls in the air, and knows when and how to nudge her contacts. I receive a regular status report which tracks every scheduled event to date and detailed notes on all ongoing conversations. I am grateful every day that Emi Battaglia represents my novel.”
– Meredith Hall, award winning author of Beneficence and NYT-bestselling memoir, Without A Map
“As a seasoned publicity and marketing expert, Emi is the consummate professional with deep connections to the media across all platforms tirelessly garnering the best results for her books and authors.”
– Beth Davey, Davey Literary & Media
“The moment I knew I needed publicity help on a high-profile author, I needed only to call Emi. Her passion for books and authors is contagious and her unparalleled reputation with the media made my decision as easy as saying “yes!”. She is so positive and made me and my author feel like we were in the best of hands. I can’t wait to work with Emi on future projects.”
– Allison Davis, Senior Director of Sales & Marketing, Bloomsbury Publishing
“Five books into my career I’ve finally had the opportunity to work with the great Emi Battaglia. ‘Great’ is not a word I lightly use, but here it is a perfect fit. Emi’s long career in publishing speaks for itself. She’s launched brand name authors, worked as a Marketing Director, Publicity Director and Associate Publisher. She knows the strategies, the people, and the intricacies. What a Google search won’t show, however, is her passion, understanding and commitment. These are the qualities I admire most, and Emi has them in abundance. I recommend her without reservation.”
– John Hart, New York Times bestselling author
“The moment I heard Emi Battaglia was starting EBPR I whooped with joy and immediately hired her for the launch of one of our biggest novels of the year. She is the consummate professional whose depth of knowledge, extensive media, and publishing contacts and attention to detail result in great things happening for authors and their books.”
– Tracey Guest, Vice President, Director of Publicity for St. Martin’s Press
“Emi Battaglia Public Relations has made a huge difference in our publishing program. Emi’s expertise, along with her contacts at every major media outlet, gave us the exposure we needed to create bestsellers. Emi is a true professional and a seasoned publishing veteran. We couldn’t have asked for a better publicist or public relations firm.”
— Karen R. Thomas, Publisher, Cleis Press and Viva Editions
“When it came time to publicize my book, I sought out Emi Battaglia because I knew I could trust her experience, her expertise, her energy, and her enthusiasm. She’s a delight to work with, and I couldn’t be happier to have her on my (and my novel’s) side.”
– Jessica Treadway, author, Lacy Eye
“I worked closely with Emi for decades, and witnessed the remarkable success of the books she worked on – success no doubt largely achieved as a direct result of her passion, experience and unparalleled connections. Any author whose book is in her hands is a very lucky author indeed!”
– Martha Otis, President, Verso Advertising
“I have known Emi Battaglia for many years, and she is a consummate professional! Emi has incredible contacts, relationships, and expertise, having worked in the Publishing industry for many years. She is smart, enthusiastic and an excellent strategist. Emi Battaglia Public Relations is the perfect agency to have representing your book.”
– Ellen Lewis, Former Vice President, Corporate Communications, Sesame Workshop
“Within 30 seconds of talking to Emi Battaglia, I knew she was the ideal publicist to promote my debut book, “I Am Jessica.” Two months later, we found ourselves on a national television show. Emi’s connections are unparalleled. Her personality, passion, and expertise make her a force in the industry. One of the best decisions I made as an indie author was hiring Emi. She opens doors and helps her authors to walk through them. Hire her — you’ll be glad you did! ”
– Jamie Collins, author, I Am Jessica
“Emi Battaglia is considered one of the top literary publicists for good reason. With decades working in the publishing industry including Simon & Schuster, St Martin’s Press, Grand Central Publishing and more, she has developed genuine relationships with those in the media that you want to have share your book with their audience. From celebrity to debut authors, having Emi Battaglia on your publishing team is knowing your story will be amplified to the right connections in the best way.”
— Susie Stangland, Stangland Literary Social Media & Consulting
"Debut writer or author of a stack of must-reads, no matter, you can’t do better than Emi. She lends her incisive intellect, decades of experience, and oh-so-good counsel to every touch-base, every task, every follow-up. She is literary public relations royalty full stop."
– Jeffrey Dale Lofton, author, Red Clay Suzie
"To work with Emi is to know that you are in the hands of a true pro— kind, thorough, available, innovative, straight-shooting hands. For an author, the world of book promotion can often feel like walking through the dark, grasping for handholds. How to book events. Who to contact and will they get back to you. Where to put your time, energy, and money. Emi is the light in that darkness. I can rest my head on my pillow at the end of the day with full confidence that my book is in just the right hands, holding us both as we find our way."
– Laura Munson, New York Times, USA Today, and international best-selling author and founder of the acclaimed Haven Writing Retreats and Programs
Emi Battaglia has wisely helped me navigate the minutiae of promoting four novels. She has taken me from a fledgling debut in 2019 to a USA Today, Publishers Weekly, and Indie Press Bestseller by 2026. Along the way, one novel was chosen as an Indie Next Pick by the American Booksellers Association and named one of the Best One Hundred Books of the year by Kirkus Reviews. My partnership with Emi has been successful by any measure, including the fact that she is a pleasure to work with!
– Deborah Goodrich Royce, bestselling author of Best Boy, Reef Road, Ruby Falls, Finding Mrs. Ford
“Emi Battaglia started working with our team when we were looking for extra support for many of our key titles. Emi jumped in easily and seamlessly. Her extensive knowledge of the business as well as the needs of the authors is unparalleled. Emi immediately developed wonderful relationships with our authors, agents and editors. She has strong media connections and garners great results to each campaigns. Emi brings her energy, drive and unflappable personality to each project and I cannot recommend her enough!”