Testimonials
“I’ve known Carisa Hays for over twenty years. Throughout Carisa’s career in book publishing and mine as a television producer, we collaborated on numerous book projects. Carisa always did her homework. She knew instinctively the types of authors that would work for Good Morning America/ABC News. I loved working with Carisa. She was always the consummate professional.”
— Patty Neger, former Senior Book Producer, Good Morning America/ABC News
“Carisa Hays is one of my all-time favorite people in this industry. She’s razor-sharp, incredibly perceptive, and fights to protect her clients. When Carisa is at the helm, I know I will be taken care of. I cannot say enough good things about her and her work.”
— Taylor Jenkins Reid, author of the New York Times bestsellers Carrie Soto is Back, Malibu Rising, Daisy Jones & The Six, and The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
“Carisa Hays is simply the best in the business. She knows everyone in the media world who can help get your book the attention it deserves, and she is a joy to work with personally. I could not recommend her more highly.”
— Peter Bergen, author of the New York Times bestsellers Holy War Inc., Manhunt, and The Longest War
“Carisa was instrumental in securing appearances that gave Five Days at Memorial its extraordinary liftoff and propelled it to the New York Times bestseller list. That included a BookExpo America session that created industry buzz, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart and much more. She took time to develop a deep understanding of the book, and she and her staff crafted a highly effective publicity campaign that they nurtured and evolved over time – from media opportunities to book festivals, to award submissions, to lectures. Carisa is smart, genuine, passionate and supportive. I am confident that many readers discovered my book as a result of her hard work, abundant talents and the trust and connections she has developed over her career.”
— Sheri Fink, author of the New York Times bestseller Five Days at Memorial
“I cannot imagine my book’s release without Carisa at my side. She is so thorough, dedicated, and skillful. From the very beginning I could tell that she cared about my story, and about me. As a debut author, having someone with her level of experience and depth of relationships changed the game.”
— Antonia Hylton, author of the New York Times bestseller MADNESS: Race and Insanity in a Jim Crow Asylum
“Carisa’s professionalism, expertise and advocacy for her clients is unmatched. Not only did she line up incredible press opportunities for the launch of my book Chasing Light, but she also recognized an unexpected talent in me as a motivational speaker. She nurtured this gift by connecting me to the Penguin Random House Speakers Bureau, where she also served as my speaking agent. After many years of collaborating, I remain grateful for her insight, mentoring and friendship.”
— Amanda Lucidon, former White House photographer, author of the New York Times bestsellers Chasing Light and Reach Higher, and co-founder of Grounded
“Working with Carisa has been an absolute pleasure. She is thoughtful, knowledgeable, and most importantly, aligned with my values. Her attention to detail is extraordinary. It’s like having a best friend, cheerleader, and motivator all championing your voice. Simply the best!”
— Shaka Senghor, New York Times bestselling author of Writing My Wrongs