Contact Me / FAQs
JUST A SEC! Before getting in touch, please check these notes and my FAQs below.
- For book rights or blurbs, contact my literary agent Jim McCarthy of Dystel, Goderich & Bourret LLC.
- For film and TV rights, contact my film agent Kim Yau of Echo Lake Entertainment.
- Snail mail: P.O. Box 410341, Cambridge MA 02141
- If you’d like to hire me as a book marketing coach, please make a request on Reedsy.
- I can’t offer free 1:1 publishing advice or film videos for you—here’s why.
- 🚨 I only email from the domains dianaurban.com or substack.com. Any other emails are a scam. See FAQ.
FAQs
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How can I get an ARC for You're Overthinking This?
The ARC application will drop August 2026. If you’d like to fill out the application now so you don’t have to remember, join my mailing list here, and I’ll email you a link right away!
How can I join your Discord server?
Subscribe to my newsletter here. The invitation will be in your welcome email. I can’t wait to welcome you to the group! 🥰
Where can I find your books' content warnings?
You can find up-to-date lists of content advisories in the FAQ sections of each of my book pages here:
Do you have a street team?
I run an ARC team for each of my self-published books, and you can sign up here. I don’t run a separate street team (they’re pretty much the same thing… right? 🙈). Also, my Discord is a casual place to connect with me and fellow thriller lovers. Subscribe to my newsletter to get an invitation link!
Can you film a one-minute video for my class or book club?
Unfortunately, no—and here’s why. To add to this: it takes me much more than one minute to write the script, film (often a dozen+ takes!), and edit these videos, especially as someone who lives with body dysmorphia. The mental hurdle for me to get on camera is a lot.
Please know that I’m so flattered that you asked, especially because many times it’s for an award or nomination, and I’m so grateful you’ve been sharing my book with your students or members. But since I get so many of these requests and each one takes me so much time and mental bandwidth, I no longer respond to these requests. Thank you for understanding.
Are you writing any sequels to your books?
I’m so thrilled you’re interested in a sequel! There are currently no plans for sequels for any of my books, but you can see how to help make it happen here!
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🚨 SCAM ALERT 🚨
Unfortunately, scammers are regularly sending emails pretending to be me to promote their fake service.
I only ever send promo emails from my domain dianaurban.com or substack.com.
I do have a personal gmail that I use to email to fellow authors and industry folks, and frankly, I’m not sure what to do about that, as I don’t want to share it publicly. Sigh. But I never use it to solicit new clients, and going forward, I will only use my domain email to connect with artists, narrators, etc.
If you’re ever unsure an email came from me, fill out the contact form above or DM me on Instagram and I’ll confirm. I’m sorry this is happening!
Are you open to blurb or event requests?
Due to my publishing deadlines and freelance workload, here is my current availability:
- Blurb requests: closed
- In-conversation partner: closed
- Class visits: closed
- Book festivals: open
For all requests, please contact my literary agent Jim McCarthy of Dystel, Goderich & Bourret LLC.
If I am currently closed to any of the above requests, thank you for understanding!
Are you available for freelance work?
I’m currently closed to new requests while on deadline.
I offer book marketing coaching to self-published authors, including services like book marketing plan creation, metadata optimization, promotion critiques, or answering a specific list of questions you have. At this time I’m booking all my client work through Reedsy, so please make a request there.
I also provide in-depth book marketing, writing, and publishing insights on the paid tier of my Substack. I’d love to see you there!
Can I ask you a question about BookBub?
I haven’t worked at BookBub since 2022 and wouldn’t want to lead you astray with outdated information! Please email your questions to partners@bookbub.com instead.
I have to write about you for my homework! Where can I find more info?
Check out my About page. I have a section right below my bio with more personal FAQs where you can find more information about me. Good luck with your assignment!
Do you use AI?
Nope. Not for my books, newsletters, promotional images, social media content—nada. When I design my own covers, I use good ol’ fashioned Photoshop with licensed stock photos. The illustrators who’ve designed my traditionally published covers (who my publishers have commissioned) have not used it in their work, either.
Note that I love my em-dashes and will defend them TO THE DEATH.
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