tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post9169049158332429402..comments2024-03-22T03:27:19.859-04:00Comments on Sourcebooks Casablanca Romance Authors: THE END of PromotionAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12914920560584429315noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-41442432719987212122010-12-16T12:59:18.734-05:002010-12-16T12:59:18.734-05:00Thanks for the post, Danielle. It's very timel...Thanks for the post, Danielle. It's very timely for me, since my New Year's resolution is to do better at promotion. I'm redesigning my website and working on a new feature: the Real Life Romance Cowboy of the Week. I think hooking everything together - the Amazon author site, facebook, and a website - is the best way to make the most of your time. I haven't figured out Twiter yet!Joanne Kennedyhttp://www.joannekennedybooks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-68919204894896813902010-12-10T11:19:17.346-05:002010-12-10T11:19:17.346-05:00Did anyone see the post at Dear Author this week c...Did anyone see the post at Dear Author this week called <a href="http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/2010/12/08/wednesday-midday-links-what-kind-of-author-promotion-works-for-you/" rel="nofollow">What Kind of Author Promo Works For You?</a> I found it illuminating. While there's a lot of diverse feedback offered in the post, one thing that struck me was how often personal recommendations and reviews were mentioned as factors which helped people decide to buy books. The more things change, the more they stay the same. <br /><br />To me, social networking is a mixed bag. I work in technology for my day job, and amongst my early-adopter colleagues I'm noticing an increasing backlash against social media tools, particularly with some vendors' data privacy and data minimg practices. Others (including, frankly, me) report digital overload, a need to step away from the glowing screen and the never-ending barrage of bits and bytes.<br /><br />I think part of the challenge, as illustrated by the Dear Author post, is that a promotion approach that might work spectacularly for one particular reader is a complete turnoff to the next. What this suggests to me is that each author needs to find an approach that works for them. <br /><br />YMMV, of course. ;-)Tamara Hoganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07248676173138017003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-84095134404198878982010-12-10T11:13:06.662-05:002010-12-10T11:13:06.662-05:00Sorry I missed this yesterday! I find that signing...Sorry I missed this yesterday! I find that signing with authors who have a new book out and doing some joint promo with them keeps my book in readers' minds.Shanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06267793335415078380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-71873043636343291742010-12-10T10:25:00.609-05:002010-12-10T10:25:00.609-05:00Cheryl-if your newsletter is anything like your ow...Cheryl-if your newsletter is anything like your own blog, I'm sure it'll be very popular!<br /><br />C.H.-Similar to what you did with your blog and Amazon, you can do with Twitter and Facebook. Like email newsletters, these social networking sites are becoming the norm, too. But there are ways to consolidate your efforts, and keep things consistent!Danielle Jackson Dresserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15293766728921704640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-69144517307867969642010-12-10T08:53:58.264-05:002010-12-10T08:53:58.264-05:00Wonderful blog, Danielle. Things have changed so m...Wonderful blog, Danielle. Things have changed so much since I started doing self-promo a decade ago.<br /><br />Who knew e-mail, e-books, social networking, etc. would become the new "norm?"<br /><br />Time is at a premium between my writing, my day job and a really long list of responsibilities, so I blog when I can, keep my website up-to-date, do contests, interviews, etc. as a hosted author over at Between Your Sheets (BYS), The Romance Studio (TRS) and Coffee Time Romance (CTR).<br /><br />My blog has the RSS feed directly to my author page at Amazon, and for me that was a huge deal figuring that out. <br /><br />I confess Facebook, Twitter, and MySpace give me a rash...it's so overwhelming when I open my page...crowded with so many comments, invites, etc.<br /><br />Any hints, ideas or suggestions as to how to get around it?C.H. Admirandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03081957130690192828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-34782118305223551372010-12-10T08:48:09.255-05:002010-12-10T08:48:09.255-05:00Thanks for the ideas, Danielle! Someone emailed me...Thanks for the ideas, Danielle! Someone emailed me a few days ago asking about a newsletter, and I've given some thought to it, but haven't quite gotten around to it yet. LOL! Maybe next year...Cheryl Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11464377381132807409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-69921144710886308872010-12-09T15:22:05.304-05:002010-12-09T15:22:05.304-05:00Carolyn-your Christmas card sounds adorable, and a...Carolyn-your Christmas card sounds adorable, and a great idea to give your books a little extra boost :)<br /><br />Amelia-I'm always around for a little pep talk if you need it!<br /><br />Robin-Thank you, Robin! I think group blogs are a fun way to keep your name out there, and it's less work than doing one on your own.Danielle Jackson Dresserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15293766728921704640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-85308588242968280612010-12-09T15:05:58.890-05:002010-12-09T15:05:58.890-05:00Great blog, Danielle!
I blog on three different ...Great blog, Danielle! <br /><br />I blog on three different blogs, usually one or two a week and I write. I have a facebook page and try to remember to tweet, but the most important thing is I write the next book while I'm keeping the word going about my last, and the one before that, and the one before that...Robin Kayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16262933225938609682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-66737994690860460722010-12-09T13:42:19.555-05:002010-12-09T13:42:19.555-05:00That was a gret pep talk, Danielle. I need them of...That was a gret pep talk, Danielle. I need them often! <br />AmeliaAmeliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07603588884175706382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-85856965437629531232010-12-09T12:51:05.495-05:002010-12-09T12:51:05.495-05:00What an inspiring post!! I'm ready to get out ...What an inspiring post!! I'm ready to get out my snake wagon and park it under the red light (we only have one) on Main Street and speechify about my books!<br />I did (slight blush here) advertise on my Christmas Cards this year. My daughter found a wonderful Wrangler stocking and took pictures and Husband wrote a bit for the inside ...<br />Thanks for the inspirational blog!Carolyn Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14704111268464382004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-52936508391323630962010-12-09T12:30:29.154-05:002010-12-09T12:30:29.154-05:00Hi Terry-Fabulous tips! You are so diligent about ...Hi Terry-Fabulous tips! You are so diligent about your web presence, whether you have a book in stores or not. I know it's made an impact, and it's great to hear you're making so many friends!<br /><br />Grace-what an appropriate analogy and "Keep on keeping on" is a great phrase to keep in mind. ANd you are so right--every author, in some way, is doing the exact same thing you are!<br /><br />Oliva-You know I'm the first to admit that I'm still trying to figure things out, too! It's hard, but I think when you find a niche, and build on it, the result is great, whether it's brand recognition, netowrking or sales!<br /><br />Kathryne-Thanks! Like Terry, you are very diligent in keeping your readers in the know, and it makes an incredible difference. <br /><br />Phillipa-thanks for stopping by! It sounds like you are keeping busy, especially with double duty both in the UK and your new territory, the US! Can't wait to hear what you're doing with RNA :)Danielle Jackson Dresserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15293766728921704640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-84408328370490501372010-12-09T12:20:01.548-05:002010-12-09T12:20:01.548-05:00Hello Danielle, this post couldn't be more rel...Hello Danielle, this post couldn't be more relevant as after Christmas, I most definitely won't be promoting a book called Dating Mr December. ;)<br /><br />I'm glad other authors sometimes feel they're a little marooned on a desert island when they're between books. That's comforting...<br /><br />I adore Facebooking anyway and there's always something going on on there 24/7 from fellow writers and readers - and that gives me ideas for the blog. I share things that matter to me, highs and lows. one thing people know I love is TV drama and Richard Armitage so I share any gossip and views on that.<br /><br />I've joined Twitter and am gradually finding my way around. Hmm... I also intend to start up a newsletter and I'm writing a shortish story to go with the first edition as an exclusive.<br /><br />Never done a newsletter before so I'll be reading other writers tips on that(including Casablanca authors, all ideas welcome!)<br /><br />I sometimes host other authors and new writers on my blog - I love doing that.<br /><br />The RNa *always* has news and I've got an eciting role for them coming up in spring that I can't wait to share.<br /><br />But Like Olivia, I'm still working all of this out especially as the US market is so new to me so I'll drink up any and all ideas and experiences.<br /><br />Any Casablanca author is welcome to come and talk about the US market. Just drop me a line!<br /><br />PhillipaPhillipa Ashleyhttp://www.phillipa-ashley.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-13024355558900996672010-12-09T11:23:44.417-05:002010-12-09T11:23:44.417-05:00Great post as always, Danielle! I have a newslette...Great post as always, Danielle! I have a newsletter, and I love doing contests, and my blog feeds to twitter, MS & FB, and I'm always trying new things promotion-wise, so I never get bored. :}Author Kathryne Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05206690509533777067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-90670210309610838402010-12-09T10:19:06.238-05:002010-12-09T10:19:06.238-05:00Terry, you're a machine!
I'm still trying...Terry, you're a machine!<br /><br />I'm still trying to figure out what works. I'm picking up momentum on Goodreads right now. I've got a she told two friends and she told two friends and she told two friends process that's starting to build, but it's rather slow at the beginning and takes time. One thing I've learned is that it's hard building a name from scratch. Love those romance bloggers who've helped me so much in that regard. I've got some other things that should help build my name in the near future (my agent is brilliant - waves at Jenn), but right now I'm just trying to stay on the radar until April. See that dim little blip over there on the edge of the radar screen? That's me.Olivia Cunninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17753928523364721582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-29402202068034764682010-12-09T07:36:32.484-05:002010-12-09T07:36:32.484-05:00Promotion between books reminds me a little of job...Promotion between books reminds me a little of job hunting after a lay off: You have to keep on keeping on, sending out resumes, putting the word out to your friends, scanning the help wanted, hanging with your posse, doing the things that keep you sane, keep your light on, and very possibly, will create some new directions in the meanwhile. It helps to think that even the Bestsellers go through the same drill, and many of them have a year or more between books.Grace Burroweshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01631291702461834307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-73740576141220139912010-12-09T07:31:02.955-05:002010-12-09T07:31:02.955-05:00Woohoo, I'm totally inspired, Danielle! And I&...Woohoo, I'm totally inspired, Danielle! And I'm just in the beginning of my promo tour for Wolf Fever. But I blog daily, keep in touch with fans every day, and love it! I have a newsletter that I share free stories on that keeps me connected with 400 readers and the number is growing daily, and Facebook and Twitter (linking to blog posts that have something fun to share--or important--like a new cover is up! Or Heart of the Wolf had its 3rd printing and is back in the warehouse, available soon!) <br /><br />The other day I commented that I'd had a nightmare about orange poisonous snakes, and a fan looked up the meaning. And I'd shared some beautiful wolf painted ornaments to begin a Christmas season with wolves and another fan found other wolf ornaments I could buy and shared them with me. So I thanked both and posted about the meaning of snakes in a dream and shared some more wolf ornaments, compliments of both ladies, thanks to Donna and Stephanie. To me, that makes the blogging so much fun!<br /><br />It's not all about promotion, but making friends all over the world!Terry Spearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14788961423817944896noreply@blogger.com