“You shouldn't talk about yourself all the time - most of us aren't for sale. Our books are. Talk about them. It's not a question of whether or not you're fascinating on a personal level - it's that your trivia and trials might not have any connection to the tone, tenor and sense of your books.”

American author and book marketing executive

M. J. Rose is an American author and book marketing executive. She is known for her work as a writer and for her role in the business side of publishing. Her career spans both authorship and marketing, linking creative work with the practical task of bringing books to readers. She is credited here with 93 quotes on the site.