WE MARKET.
WE CONNECT.
WE CREATE.
WE CONSULT.
Trisha Howard
Owner
Trisha’s experience in marketing put her in the perfect position to re-enter the profession when she was asked if she would be interested in helping to market the books of a self-published author, giving the author time to focus on her highest priority: writing. Marketing books turned out to be a perfect fit for this book-lover.
Trisha's team consists of marketing professionals, editors, cover artists, graphic designers, website managers, brand strategists and even a professional photographer.
Trisha and her team have worked on hundreds of books with over 50 indie authors and 4 publishing houses (Sweet Heart Books, Mirror Press, Shadow Mountain, and Deseret Book).
Krystal Jensen
Account Manager
Editor
Krystal Jensen would get a lot more sleep at night if she didn't like books so much. She goes weak in the knees for a well thought out plot with a good twist and her first book crush was Gilbert Blithe.
Luckily she enjoys cooking because she has three kids, a husband, and a dog who all enjoy eating on a regular basis. Krystal is also a fan of travel. She's hiked in Tasmania, biked in Xi'an and dreams of many more adventures around the globe. She's worked for HMG since 2020 doing ads, social media, and manuscript editing.
Shayla Cooley
Website Development
Graphic Design
Shayla Cooley was born and raised in the town of Idaho Falls, Idaho. She grew up loving music, trips to the lake, and reading romantic fantasy. She enjoys her life as a mother to three beautiful girls that keep her on her toes, and a husband that teaches middle school.
After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Website Design, she joined HMG in 2021 and was blessed with the chance to grow in her love of design. Shayla has expertise in web design across multiple platforms, graphic design for social media and promotional purposes, cover design, newsletter composition, and audiobook compilation. Having the opportunity to stay home with her girls while doing what she loves right from her couch is a dream come true and a blessing she cherishes!
Taleah Kear
Account Manager
Graphic Design
Taleah Kear was born and raised in Minnesota, and like a true Minnesotan, loves camping, boating, and playing in the snow!
When she's not working on graphic design, editing, or Amazon ads, you can find her singing, playing the piano, or going on adventures with her husband and four rambunctious kiddos.
Taleah has worked for Howard Marketing Group since 2021 building and optimizing Amazon ads, editing, planning and managing social media, and designing graphics and book covers.
Mezekr Fesseha
Account Manager
Social Media Specialist
A lover of quiet routines and occasional tennis games, Mezekr Fesseha lives in the Twin Cities metro area and balances her weekends between baking projects and screen free downtime.
Originally drawn to marketing through a love of storytelling and structure, Mezekr studied Marketing at the University of Minnesota and now works closely with authors to guide their campaigns.
At HMG, she helps clients plan campaigns, organize timelines, and maintain a consistent brand presence across Meta and other platforms.
Emily Jensen
Graphic Design
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