“Stephanie Kim is wonderfully smart and creative. I was elated and lucky to collaborate with her on the marketing of my book. Not only did she come up with incredible ideas for the best ways to connect to my audience, but she did so with such a vivid imagination and excited positivity, that made even the planning stages feel like a thrill ride. She truly is an impeccable team member.”
— Gabourey Sidibe, actor, director and author of This is Just My Face: Try Not to Stare
“Stephanie Kim is one of the most engaged, dedicated publicists I've ever met. Her attention to detail and willingness to go the extra mile during the Tools of Titans launch — which ultimately became a #1 New York Times bestseller — made a real difference.”
— Tim Ferriss, author of 5 #1 NYT/WSJ bestsellers, including Tools of Titans, Tribe of Mentors and The 4-Hour Workweek
“Both creative and thorough, Stephanie Kim is an unstoppable force. She tackles any challenge with tenacity, and she won’t stop until she finds exactly the right solution for any situation. You want her on your side.”
— Randall Munroe, creator of the webcomic xkcd and author of #1 New York Times bestsellers What If?, Thing Explainer, & How To
“I adore Stephanie Kim. She did really excellent work for Under the Udala Trees. I doubt the book would have been noticed the way it has been without her efforts.”
– Chinelo Okparanta, Lambda Literary Award-winning author of Happiness, Like Water & Under The Udala Trees
“It's been a pleasure working with, and learning from, Stephanie over the years. She's a creative strategist who puts her all into promoting her authors and helping them develop their platforms. I've seen firsthand how her wealth of experiences and her passion have made a difference for authors – especially debuts – and she's an integral member of any team.”
— Siobhan Jones, editorial director, Book of The Month
"Stephanie Kim is one of the most collaborative, insightful people I've worked with in publishing. Her breadth of experience is matched only by her boundless energy and creativity. Her role in launching my first novel was crucial. I can honestly say that I have a career as a novelist because of the foundation she laid."
– Wiley Cash, New York Times bestselling author of The Last Ballad & A Land More Kind Than Home. Writer-in-Residence at UNC-Asheville
“Stephanie Kim is as engaging as she is engaged. She’s smart, savvy, kind, and wildly creative. She’s a powerhouse. What more is there to say?!”
— Hannah Pittard, author of New York Times Noteworthy selections Visible Empire & Listen to Me, and IndieNext Pick debut novel The Fates Will Find Their Way
“Stephanie Kim is one of my favorite people in the industry. Her work on my breakout novel Good as Gone was exemplary — insightful, responsive, thoughtful, and tenacious. I remember the day she landed my book in a women's news digest she was savvy enough to know about way before I did. That day I watched my Amazon rankings skyrocket so fast, I had to pick my jaw up off the floor! She just has an understanding of a book's potential, and a knack for knowing how to take it there.”
— Amy Gentry, author of Good as Gone, a New York Times Notable Book, Last Woman Standing, & Bad Habits
“I hit the jackpot having Stephanie Kim as my publicist for my first novel, Adam. The press and buzz she created for its release was greater than I had ever expected. She is someone you want on your team.”
— Ariel Schrag, author of novel Adam & graphic memoirs Awkward, Definition, Potential, Likewise, and Part of It
“I've never met a more tenacious, passionate publicist than Stephanie Kim. Bright and cheerful in the face of any obstacle, she's never afraid to think big. It's an absolute pleasure to work alongside her. I know Stephanie will be a fierce advocate for her clients!”
— Brit Edwards, strategic communications manager, Sesame Workshop