Author U

PO Box 460880

Aurora, CO 80046

Contact: Judith Briles

Phone: (303) 885-2207

New York Times Best Selling Author Joel Comm to Keynote the 2015 Author U Extravaganza

to be Held in Denver from May 7 – May 9,

Featuring an All-Star Lineup of Internationally-renowned Publishing and Marketing Experts

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

DENVER, CO – April 6, 2015—Joel Comm, New York Times bestselling author will be the Keynote speaker on Friday, May 8, 2015 on "How to Become an Awesome Author" at this year's "Extravaganza" put on by AuthorU, the nation's premiere organization for writers and authors and a Colorado non-profit. The much-anticipated AuthorU Extravaganza will be held from May 7 through May 9 at The Renaissance Denver Hotel. Attendees will come from across the U.S

The three-day event boasts an all-star list of presenters including Comm, and headlined by noted entrepreneur and social media expert, Lori Gama; social media and online marketing expert, Heather Lutze; John Kremer, the international book marketing expert and Hayley Foster, the TED and Short Talk Expert.™

This year's event also features a special Friday night performance by author and country music star, Jimmy Wayne. A former foster child, Jimmy is the national spokesperson for the National Court Appointed Special Advocate Association (CASA). He will be signing his recent release, Walk to Beautiful: The Power of Love and a Homeless Kid Who Found the Way, a New York Times bestseller. His songs and story highlight his heartfelt mission to bring awareness to kids who age out of the foster system and become homeless. In honor of his appearance, a special donation will be made to CASA.

AuthorU Founder, Judith Briles, believes the May Extravaganza is an outstanding opportunity for authors to energize and pump up their careers. "For three days authors will be knee deep in a hands-on, upbeat environment where they can interact and learn from a tremendous lineup of highly successful online marketing gurus, mobile marketing pioneers, publicity experts, audio/visual and design experts."

Joel Comm said, "I am honored to be invited to present again this year. With the recent release of "Twitter Power 3.0", showing authors how to create the clout and Klout that is instrumental in becoming an awesome author is the perfect way to kick off the weekend."

Dr. Briles further states, "Denver has garnered a great reputation for being the nation's hotbed for author entrepreneurs, and our May Extravaganza is the ultimate chance for writers from around the world to learn inside secrets and skills that can elevate their careers to lofty new heights."

The AuthorU May Extravaganza features three days of information-rich workshops and one-on-one coaching sessions with more than 25 acclaimed industry experts. Other highly-respected experts committed to this annual can't-miss event include:

• Nick Zelinger – Nuggets for Newbies: What every new author should know to save money, time, and grief.
• Daniel Hall – High Profit Info-Products (Even If You're a Fiction Writer)
• Lori Ruff – Build Your Influence and Amplify Your Brand
• John Kremer  – Book Marketing Using Pinterest
• Sandra Beckwith – How to Build Book Buzz
• Steve Replin – Legal Hot Potatoes: How to Stay Out of the Fire When It Comes to Your   Book and Blogs

AuthorU Founder Judith Briles is widely acclaimed as an international speaker, publisher, book shepherd, and an award-winning and best-selling author of 30 books. With over $1,000,000 in combined books sales; Dr. Briles is co-founder of Mile High Press and she has created and chaired several publishing conferences.

For more information and to register for the AuthorU May Extravaganza, please visit www.AuthorU.org or contact Judith Briles at (303) 885-2207.

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Source: Author U