KABB-TV FOX San Antonio Interviews Kimberlie Dykeman about New Book PURE SOAPBOX

 

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                Fox loves Kimberlie Dykeman!  Or so it would appear…as Austin’s sister station, San Antonio’s KABB-TV FOX 29, will feature the new author as their special guest on the morning newshow July 1, the day before Dykeman appears on Fox 7 Austin.  Just days after her long-awaited book, Pure Soapbox, hit the shelves, the Soapbox Queen is already hitting the regional TV and radio circuit to talk about the one-of-a-kind book release event and how her trademark concept, SOAPBOX™, motivates with a swift kick in the pants and stimulates real perspective change in people.  The PURE SOAPBOX website, launched in March offering readers a weekly blog which gives a sneak-preview of the book and a way for audiences to share the good word! PURE SOAPBOX has earned national distribution, is published by Wiggy Press, an imprint of Dalton Publishing, and soon-to-be-represented by Phenix & Phenix Literary Publicists.   

FOR MORE INFO: www.kabb.com

Get your fix of the soaps!  http://www.puresoapbox.com

 

 

 

 

Pure Soapbox Launches to Standing-Room-Only at BookPeople

book coverThe PURE SOAPBOX  book release and signing party at Austin’s BookPeople was absolutely fabulous…flawless!  Standing room only!  Kimberlie Dykeman coordinated a truly refreshing spin on the “average” book release.  Friends, family and countless new faces from the Austin and surrounding areas crowded the event, enjoying champagne from Taste, sushi from Zen, “Sweeto’s” from Sweet Leaf Tea and Tito’s Vodka, and dessert from Amy’s Ice Cream.  Orders have begun pouring in to Dalton Publishing  as well as emails recounting the touching message and genuine entertainment of the whole evening….proving that, for the budding entrepreneur and lost empty-nester, the burned-out parent and newly-single divorcee…this book has got something in that hits home and inspires change.

“I am so jazzed to witness this excitement and enlightenment in people, says Dykeman.  “And to do it through the written word and simply standing on my little soapbox, is proof that the old fashioned way still works!”  

Thank you also the BookPeople staff, the Lance Armstrong Foundation, REI, Backwoods, Waterloo Records, Avant Salon, Big Top Candy Shop, Tribeza, Austin Woman Magazine, Huey Houston and Game Plan Marketing.

Dalton Publishing Earns National Distribution for Kimberlie Dykeman’s PURE SOAPBOX

Dalton Publishing inked a national deal with Midpoint Trade Books, a national book distributor in New York. Dalton founder Deltina Hay says the Austin-based publishing company’s strong presence at this year’s world-renowned BEA Book Conference in L.A. earned the nod of one of New York’s hardest working distributors.  For over a dozen years, Midpoint has focused its talent and energy on helping independent publishers build successful publishing programs in the trade marketplace.

What does this mean for Kimberlie Dykeman and Pure Soapbox, the first title launched under Dalton’s new imprint, Wiggy Press?  A vastly-reputable source will now pitch and supply Pure Soapbox to the national chain bookstores and beyond, as well as provide much more exposure to the overall national publishing world market, including schools and libraries.  This, combined with the efforts of KD herself, the publisher, and soon-to-be signed publicity firm, will be the powerful push essential to garner national recognition across broad consumer demographics. 

PURE SOAPBOX  launches 6.25.08.  Available where books are sold!  

 

FOX Austin to Interview Kimberlie Dykeman about New Book PURE SOAPBOX

FOX logoKimberlie Dykeman will be the featured guest on Austin’s FOX 7 morning news July 2, just days after her long-awaited book, Pure Soapbox, hits the shelves!  She’ll talk about the book launch and how her trademark concept, SOAPBOX™, motivates with a swift kick in the pants and stimulates real perspective change in people.  Dykeman was invited to the Good Day show in February to introduce the book’s website www.puresoapbox.com and its blog -which gives audiences a weekly jolt of inspiration and a sneak-preview of the book. Pure Soapbox has earned national distribution, is published by Wiggy Press, an imprint of Dalton Publishing, and soon-to-be-represented by Phenix & Phenix Literary Publicists. OFFICIAL BOOK RELEASE PARTY is at BOOKPEOPLE in Austin on June 25 at 7pm. 

 

 

For more info: www.fox7.com , www.kimberliedykeman.com

Kimberlie Dykeman and Phenix-Phenix Publicity Launch First Episodes of Shelf Life on YouTube

ShelfLifeTV logo   In preparation of launching an online channel, entitled ShelfLife.tv, Kimberlie Dykeman and Phenix & Phenix’s literary publicist team approved the video uploads of its first guests authors. AMS Production Group crafted its final edits allowing the viral distribution campaign to begin on YouTube. Book and author introductions are presented by the writers themselves, in addition to the one-on-one intimate interviews with Dykeman as both Host and Executive Producer.  The Shelf Life show concept of author-specific video presentations and marketing via Web2.0 and its social platforms was the main chatter at this year’s BEA Convention, the largest book conference in North America….and is exactly what the publishing world has needed. 

 

Dykeman heads back into the AMS studios on July 23, 2008 for the second shoot of interviews.  Indeed, the team of Dykeman and Phenix & Phenix Literary Publicists is definitely making a name for itself…and its published talent!

 

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Austin Woman Magazine Nabs First Interview of Kimberlie Dykeman for Pure Soapbox

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Kimberlie Dykeman fills the “Inspiration” section of this month’s issue of the capital city’s own Austin Woman Magazine.  The On-Camera Personality and Producer talks candidly about her upbringing in Upstate New York, her “best-worst” life experience in L.A., and the utter joy in returning last year to the good life found only in Austin.  The article captures the energy Dykeman has mainatained, following her heart and taking wild leaps of faith to truly live life to its fullest.  Having moved back to Texas after solidifying herself as a multimedia and TV maven in Hollywood and internationally, Dykeman speaks of her greatest sccomplishment to date: the book!  Now adding “published author” to her collection of proverbial hats, June brings one of Dykeman’s long-time dreams to fruition, with the official launching of her first book, entitled, Pure Soapbox.  Her favorite quotes confetti the article along with her signature commentary, elbowing the reader to think more about choosing change and jumping on the opportunities life gives us all; proving once and for all, Kimberlie Dykeman is not only a motivator, entertainer and educator…She is the Queen of SOAPBOX™.

Pure Soapbox is published by Wiggy Press, an imprint of Dalton Publishing. 

For more info: www.AustinWomanMagazine.com

Official Book Launch: June 25, 2008 @ BookPeople in Austin, TX

Kimberlie Dykeman Inks LIVESTRONG as Beneficiary of Pure Soapbox Book Sales

   

I just signed on as a new Grassroots Fundraiser for the Lance Armstrong Foundation, choosing LIVESTRONG™ to be the sole beneficiary of a portion of the proceeds from all book sales of Pure Soapbox.  Having been both intimately affected by cancer and seen friends also go through the trauma of this deadly disease, I view this as a one-of-a-kind opportunity to directly help this world-renowned charity and further inspire the global community to donate to the fight against cancer. Additionally, my websites, including PureSoapbox.com, KimberlieDykeman.wordpress.com , will have a direct link to my own LIVESTRONG™ Fundraising URL so visitors can freely post their own donations online, both in honor and anonymously. 

 

 

 

For more info: www.LIVESTRONG.org

Kimberlie Dykeman and Phenix-and-Phenix Publicity Wrap Debut Shoot for ShelfLife.tv

ShelfLifeTV logo   The partnership between Kimberlie Dykeman and Phenix & Phenix Publicity has begun to take beautiful shape having wrapped the first shoot for its Online Video PR Campaign and web-based Interview Series dedicated to authors and their stories.  On its self-titled online channel, “Shelf Life” aims to deliver “Real People- Real Purpose- Real Perspective”.

  Since inking their deal, Dykeman and the team of literary publicists have been hustling to create a truly one-of-a-kind, cutting-edge interview experience for both the authors and the eventual audiences.  

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“Seeing and hearing the authors speak of how their books came to be and their own interesting history literally breathes life into the pages.” says Dykeman, who carries the title of both Executive Producer and Host. “Audiences are going to be truly moved…expect to laugh and grab the tissues, folks!”

Authors included: Traci Slatton (Immortal) ; J.J. Austin, (It Starts With You!); Mark Pickering (Story of the Sand);  r.b. mitchell (Castaway Kid); Steve Simpson (Runaway);  Mike Thomas (A Harvest of Miracles) and Nate Self (Two Wars).

 

 

Dykeman’s relationship with Dallas’ AMS Production Group opened the door for their Austin studio to provide the perfect backdrop for this unique series.  Stay tuned for the official launch of ShelfLife.tv coming soon.  More can be read on www.phenixpublicity.com and http://www.phenixpublicity.blogspot.com.

 

 

 

 

 

Official Book Release and Signing of Kimberlie Dykeman’s PURE SOAPBOX

Get on your SOAPBOX™, folks! The official release is on the books, as is the signing party of long-anticipated book, Pure Soapbox …a cleansing jolt of perspective, motivation, and humor.  BookPeople, Austin’s renowned one-of-a kind bookstore, has inked in June 25, 2008 at 7pm as the celebration of my book debut. As a go-getting TV personality and entrepreneur, I  can now add “Published Author” to the list of hats I am blessed to wear, but more importantly: I can cross it off my childhood “Bucket List”.

Those in attendance can expect a memorable night filled with the colorful surprises and, of course, signature motivation with a swift kick in the pants from me… the SOAPBOX™ Queen herself. 

Pure Soapbox will be available at BookPeople, Barnes and Noble, Borders and other independent bookstores; online at DaltonPublishing and Amazon. This is the first release from Wiggy Press, a new imprint of Dalton Publishing.  For the whole ball o’ wax: Kimberlie Dykeman Media Room

Kimberlie Dykeman …the Next CODE Woman?

Dykeman does CODE!  No sooner had I landed in Austin, I was in the studio with the fab folks of CODE magazine for a test shoot for their upcoming online network.  After 3 weeks shooting infomercials abroad in the Philippines and about 36 hours of travel brew-ha-ha flying back to the states…the Louis Vuitton bags under my eyes were a make-up artist’s nightmare.  Nonetheless, primped up and polished off, I had a blast working with Executive Producer Rudy Germany to show my stuff as their fits online spokesperson for the relaunch of the magazine and new reveal of their cosmopolitan lifestyle channels targeting upscale multi-ethnic men.  Tossing out a British accent here and there for flavor, it was another day in the life …yet each on-camera experience adds another dollop of paint to the picture of the path I’m on.  So…watch out world, CODE Magazine might be delivering this blonde gal to your front….laptop?!

 

www.CODEmanmagazine.com

Kimberlie Dykeman’s SOAPBOX blog gaining momentum!

  

The finish line is in sight!!  We are nearing the official book launch for Pure Soapbox …a cleansing jolt of perspective, motivation and humor, which will take place at the renowned, one-of-a-kind bookstore, Book People, in beautiful downtown Austin, TX.  Building towards this I’ve set in play a weekly blog entitled “SOAPBOX of the Week” to give folks a taste of what my trademarked concept SOAPBOX™ is all about… before the book hits the shelves.  Well…the subscriptions, comments and hits are growing exponentially as folks get hooked on the digestible little snippets that seem to offer the right amount of wisdom, optimism and realism, in one fell swoop.

 

Those of you who don’t know me just yet…or at least, off-camera…here’s a personal little scoop:    Ok, I’ve been known as “The Soapbox Queen” for years now.  Seizing any opportunity to create a stage-for-one, I’ve crafted a signature way to motivate, entertain and educate folks with but a single weapon: quotes.  My unique, compelling formula of commentary and dialogue taps the power of profundity and insight often overlooked in quotes.  But I needed a word to encapsulate this concept, so I coined the term SOAPBOX™ and got to work to bringing it to life by bringing it to people however they’ll best dig it…in a book, in a blog, in an online talk show, you name it!

In a nutshell… a SOAPBOX™ is motivation with a swift kick in the pants that dares you to step away from conventional band-aid therapy and hopeful horoscopes, and embrace the forward-thinking wisdom of the most influential people of our time. The SOAPBOX™ blog is the first step to the release of a special collection I’ve created for my upcoming book, Pure Soapbox  …a cleansing jolt of perspective, motivation and humor. It’s my way to connect with folks from all walks of life, from all over the world -even before the book launches! So…checkout www.PureSoapbox.com …get on the email list, share some inspiration with others and Carpe Diem!!

 KD

Kimberlie Dykeman Goes Live with Personal Blog! Finally!

Well…here we go with another site and blog to maintain.  I feel like I have a litter of “little ones” that need my attention all the time… www.kimberliedykeman.com , www.PureSoapbox.com , then there’s all the networking sites.  But each has its own pulse, so-to-speak, and so is somewhat alive…as catalysts and receptors of idea, comments, conversations, tirades!  And how fabulous is that?!  So welcome, then, to the official launch of my personal blog, where I’ll scribble ditties of what’s going on in my life as a TV Host, Spokesperson and Producer and as a new author, of Pure Soapbox… And perhaps the next fab talk show host!  Hey, you never know!  After all…

        “Having a dream that you don’t pursue, is like buying an ice cream cone

and watching it melt all over your hand!”     ~ Anonymous

So…join me, folks.  Joke with me, jive with me and keep coming back!
 

KD