Frequently Asked Questions
Question: How can I get free books for my group or organization?
Answer: Because Ms. Kefalas is donating all the author’s royalties to charity, she will not be donating books. However, Beacon Press will be very happy to provide discounts for bulk sales, please email sales@beacon.org or call 617-948-4399.
Question: We would like to invite Ms. Kefalas to speak. How can we arrange this?
Answer: Ms. Kefalas rarely travels outside of the Philadelphia region because of the demands of caring for her daughter Cal. However, she does a limited number of paid speaking engagements. She looks forward to the opportunity to speak to groups on what Cal has taught her about “the superpower of grief” and “investing in miracles”. She also regularly speaks with biotech and pharma leaders about the promise of gene therapy. Please tell us about your event and Ms. Kefalas will see if she can participate.
Question: I am a member of the media, and I would like a free copy of the book or to speak to the author.
Answer: Media inquiries for Harnessing Grief will be managed by Beacon Press via email at publicity@beacon.org.
Question: I would like to republish a portion of a book, whom should I contact?
Answer: For reprint rights please contact Beacon Press. Outside of the US, contact Ms. Kefalas’s literary agent Lisa Adams at The Garamond Agency.
Question: I would like to acquire translation rights, whom should I contact?
Answer: Please address translation and all other related inquires to Ms. Kefalas’s literary agent: Lisa Adams, The Garamond Agency.