A collage of photos from a book tour for author Randi Smith. Photos include her with middle and high school mentors, launching her library book, signing books for fans, speaking at a conference, and a display of her books at a bookstore.

Randi Smith

Sara Wigal represents Randi Smith, debut young adult author. Although Randi began as a traditionally represented literary agency client, her book was not signed by traditional publishers. She chose to adopt a profit-share model with Ami McConnell Literary Consultants and was published by Betty Fay Books in 2026.

Betty Fay Books handled all cover and interior design and formatting, copy editing, proofreading and production tasks, as well as marketing and public relations for this title.

Ada Holloway’s Had Enough received excellent publishing industry reviews from publications including: Publisher’s Weekly, School Library Journal, Kirkus Reviews, Foreword Clarion Reviews, and many more.

Randi’s robust book tour includes:

  • An interview published in Publishers Weekly online and in print

  • Launch event at Parnassus Books

  • Radio, podcast and tv interviews

  • Elementary school visits

  • College campus speaking engagements

  • Book festival speaking engagements

  • Librarian’s Associations and Teachers of English Conference presentations

  • Public library speaking engagements

To see more about Randi and her writing view her website at www.randismithwrites.com

  • "Working with Betty Fay Books was the best decision I made for my novel. This small and dedicated team not only knows this industry but also knows how to make authors feel empowered. Their kindness, professionalism, and expertise is just what every author needs. I couldn't have become a published author without Betty Fay Books!"

    —Randi Smith, young adult author of ADA HOLLOWAY’S HAD ENOUGH (2026)