Press Kit
Gerri's professional bio
Gerri Russell has done it all when it comes to writing; she's worked as a broadcast journalist, newspaper reporter, magazine columnist, technical writer and editor, instructional designer, which all finally led her to follow her heart's desire of being a romance novelist. Gerri's mastered the art of multi-tasking as a writer, mother of three teens, and weight management consultant where she motivates and inspires others to reach for their dreams.
In her spare time, Gerri is a living history re-enactor with the Shrewsbury Renaissance Faire. A two-time recipient of the Romance Writers of America's Golden Heart award, she lives in Bellevue, Washington with her husband and children.
Career Highlights
2008: Gerri's first book, The Warrior Trainer, is nominated for Romantic Times BOOKreviews Best First Historical Romance
2007: in January, Gerri's book The Warrior Trainer debuts at the Bellevue Arts Museum with over 300 people in attendance
2006: Gerri wins the American Title II Competition sponsored by Romantic Times BOOKreviews Magazine and Dorchester Publishing with her book The Warrior Trainer
Fast Facts
Gerri is a former Journalist
Gerri holds an BA in Journalism
Publicity Contact
Dorchester, Publicist
Erin Galloway egalloway@dorchesterpub.com
Gerri's agent
Pamela Ahearn, The Ahearn Agency
Photos for Publicity Purposes
Gerri appreciates all the requests for photographs for press use.
The following photos are available for download in both mac(.sit) and pc(.zip) formats. All images are jpgs; pixel dimensions denote height.
Please let Gerri know where you post your article so we can link to it. Thanks.
Freebies!
Gerri wants to support your book club with free promotional items from her books. These include The Warrior Trainer, Warrior's Bride, Warrior's Lady bookmarks, Warrior's Bride bubble bath, and Gerri Russell pens, and any other goodies she has! Please make sure to tell Gerri how many readers are in your group. Or if you are an individual reader, you can get promotional items as well! All offers while supplies last.
To receive freebies, send an SASE (self-addressed stamped envelope) to Gerri. Include as much postage as you want and she'll fill it up as much as she can. If you want to receive a pen or bubble bath, make sure to provide a padded envelope with appropriate postage for the contents.
Send a S.A.S.E to:
Gerri Russell
6947 Coal Creek Pkwy SE #724
Newcastle, WA 98059