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Miranda is not your ordinary literary publicist; she come as a package deal with extensive experience in print, video and film. Her film True screened at the L'Entrepot Cinema in Paris, France and Marisa Romanov made its debut at the 2001 International Venice Film Festival earning the Audience Choice for short film and alternate showing at the 2001 Berlin Film Fest. She also directed the PBS TV show Eat Art as well as the documentary Walk On for The Learning Channel. Formerly President of Southeast Writers Conference, Miranda now helps authors promote their books to top-level radio and television venues. As a down-to-earth people person who understands writers, she loves to strategically arrange media placements for them.

�Since I was a kid," she says, "I always loved to write and create play scenarios with friends and family. Sometimes in the grade school days I'd create a play and we'd perform it for family or the neighbors. I also 'played office' a lot as a kid. I think because I was surrounded by family members who were entrepreneurs and business owners, I learned the quality of business and career at a young age."

When asked what quality makes her one of the top PR strategists around, she says that where she has many qualifications for the job, what's most important to her is that she enjoys what she does -- networking and connecting with a wide range of influences. Being an industry insider, Miranda has the network available to propel authors into the limelight perhaps more quickly than someone unfamiliar with the industry. On the topic of success Miranda adds, "I made up my mind to always surround myself with like-minded, optimistic people that hold diverse backgrounds both personally and professionally. That has shaped how I think and have grown as a person. In essence, it becomes what I do for clients.�

If Miranda loves what she does for a living, it might make you wonder what makes her smile when she's not working. �I love being silly" she says, "especially after long days to just kick back and be corny with loved ones or close friends. I also love helping others whether through philanthropy or just encouraging a friend to go for their passions. Seeing the accomplishments of friends is really something to smile about.�