tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post6517513841393898297..comments2024-01-19T22:01:50.746-05:00Comments on Three Wicked Writers Plus Two: I wrote a book! Now what?Cari Quinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06581235338272282124noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-82400950042714810612008-06-25T21:39:00.000-04:002008-06-25T21:39:00.000-04:00Nette-I found that the romance comunity is made up...Nette-I found that the romance comunity is made up of some of the nicest people I've ever met. They're always willing to help out which is wonderful.<BR/><BR/>Stacy- Yay! So glad to see you here. Thanks so much for your advice. All VERY good info for us writers to remember.Kelley Nyraehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00370986712526819194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-78710362303718972922008-06-25T21:29:00.000-04:002008-06-25T21:29:00.000-04:00As a reader, I can tell you what works for me. Ge...As a reader, I can tell you what works for me. Getting your name out there. I find I haven't been physically visiting bookstores as much as I used to, so the best way for me to discover authors is online. I don't know that an author needs to be everywhere - after all, quality of time is very important - but author and/or reader guest blogs is good. Let yourself be interviewed not only at Stacy~https://www.blogger.com/profile/14919278697757441246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-87889251356096815022008-06-25T20:08:00.000-04:002008-06-25T20:08:00.000-04:00I started out as a reader. Now I'm trying my hand ...I started out as a reader. Now I'm trying my hand at writing. If it wasn't for the boards I'd be totally in the dark about the world of publishing, writing and submissions etc. <BR/><BR/>I'm a member of four boards, and yes it is very hard to keep up. I miss a lot of conversations but I can always go back to find some interesting information. Asking questions is key! If you don't ask you'll neverAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-30006167617141387492008-06-25T20:07:00.000-04:002008-06-25T20:07:00.000-04:00I started out as a reader. Now I'm trying my hand ...I started out as a reader. Now I'm trying my hand at writing. If it wasn't for the boards I'd be totally in the dark about the world of publishing, writing and submissions etc. <BR/><BR/>I'm a member of four boards, and yes it is very hard to keep up. I miss a lot of conversations but I can always go back to find some interesting information. Asking questions is key! If you don't ask you'll neverAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-29057152970796815312008-06-25T19:12:00.000-04:002008-06-25T19:12:00.000-04:00Previously I would just scope out books on the she...Previously I would just scope out books on the shelves in one of my favorite book stores....now I rely on friends to give me new authors names and I have picked up a couple different books from a new to me author from reading the excerpts in the back of a book I've read. I have a MySpace page and have a few authors on my friend list (all but two authors contacted me) and have bought a couple Tonyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06457342710187975653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-29104309937577917412008-06-25T18:57:00.000-04:002008-06-25T18:57:00.000-04:00Regina- You're a promo machine!!Amy-If I find anyt...Regina- You're a promo machine!!<BR/><BR/>Amy-If I find anything out I'll let you know, lol.<BR/><BR/>Phoebe and Cindy-<BR/>thanks!Kelley Nyraehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00370986712526819194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-42689803971809304362008-06-25T17:54:00.000-04:002008-06-25T17:54:00.000-04:00Hey again Kelley,I was just going through my night...Hey again Kelley,I was just going through my nightly email,& I realized that if an author put an excerpt in bigger print,I stop to read it,but if it's in regular print, unless I know the author is good I don't,I'd never paid attention to that fact before,(du sorry I had a blonde moment)so I just thought I'd pass it along.<BR/>Thanks,CindyCindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12605638591554884818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-62229712493024221542008-06-25T16:42:00.000-04:002008-06-25T16:42:00.000-04:00I also love message boards because you get to inte...I also love message boards because you get to interact with not only other readers but with the author if possible. Newsletters are always good to find because it keeps readers up to date about upcoming releases or upcoming book signings.Phoebe Jordanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16997797995893638815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-34663357824592159812008-06-25T16:38:00.000-04:002008-06-25T16:38:00.000-04:00As a reader I'm always looking for a good descript...As a reader I'm always looking for a good description of what the book is about and a very good excerpt of the book. I'm also looking for Contests where the authors is giving away a signed copy of the book they are releasing. I also pay extra attention to the covers because they usually give me a vibe on how interesting the novel will be.Phoebe Jordanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16997797995893638815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-82341977924670444922008-06-25T15:00:00.000-04:002008-06-25T15:00:00.000-04:00Oh gosh, I have no idea. I'm like Anita, if I knew...Oh gosh, I have no idea. I'm like Anita, if I knew then I wouldn't be promoting my butt off.<BR/><BR/>Have fun at your chat. :)Amy Ruttanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02212879406999128140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-36662030895244417642008-06-25T14:54:00.000-04:002008-06-25T14:54:00.000-04:00Great questions, Kelley!Cindy--Great advice about ...Great questions, Kelley!<BR/><BR/>Cindy--Great advice about the website link! I'm a reader too and I totally click the links in author's signatures!Anne Raineyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06110446131001665977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-38014324161951253162008-06-25T13:44:00.000-04:002008-06-25T13:44:00.000-04:00I have TWO websites, do a personal blog, and I'm i...I have TWO websites, do a personal blog, and I'm involved in THREE group blogs. Yes. I'm INSANE. LMAO. I also do MySpace and now I'm hearing that Facebook is great in reaching european readers. It's worth looking into maybe but JEEZ LOUISE. That's a lot of stuff to keep up with and when would I ever have time to write?<BR/><BR/>Anny, I agree with you. Already I've noticed we see lots of the same Regina Carlyslehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06316730032624449669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-59242886693267486292008-06-25T13:14:00.000-04:002008-06-25T13:14:00.000-04:00Good idea Anita.Glad to hear the links help. I enj...Good idea Anita.<BR/><BR/>Glad to hear the links help. I enjoy chatting with readers so I'm glad you enjoy it as well.<BR/><BR/>LOL about head hopping, Jen! Word of mouth is the greatest promotion an author can get.<BR/><BR/>Thanks Anny!Kelley Nyraehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00370986712526819194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-37001112040848413012008-06-25T13:04:00.000-04:002008-06-25T13:04:00.000-04:00Argh. I think just take the opportunity to get you...Argh. I think just take the opportunity to get your name out there wherever you can. People are curious. Even if you're not actively promoting a specific book, just taking part in chats, blog comments, etc., puts your name out in public. After a while people recognize your name.Anny Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05305873753916213970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-53759511243766339872008-06-25T12:35:00.000-04:002008-06-25T12:35:00.000-04:00Kelley, I get most of my new authors by way of rec...Kelley, I get most of my new authors by way of recommendations from other readers. I'm on 3 different messageboards so I get alot of recommendations from there. Some of the time there will be a reference to a blog site. I'll check that out. There are links on those blogs for other blogs that I'll check out. I've found a good source is on the web site Good Reads (www.goodreads.com).<BR/><BR/>Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12017427200723364752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-13237623062161641992008-06-25T12:12:00.000-04:002008-06-25T12:12:00.000-04:00Hey Kelley,the big seller for me is just chatting ...Hey Kelley,the big seller for me is just chatting with the authors at different times online,& I also read Authors newsletters,& also if I have never read you books before,if you have a free short story on your web page,I read that & if I like it, I buy your books. Also one word of advice,always on every email you send, put your web page link on it,If I haven't read an author before & they have Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12605638591554884818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-79992625528203283732008-06-25T12:03:00.000-04:002008-06-25T12:03:00.000-04:00If I knew the answers to your questions my books w...If I knew the answers to your questions my books would be selling like hot cakes. Finding readers is the hardest part of being a published author - especially an e-published author. In Canada, e-readers are not marketed so my books are not doing very well.<BR/><BR/>I have blogged on other author's blogs and have a web site but I don't see a big jump in sales. I think we should push the Anita Birthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10579877218246605030noreply@blogger.com