I loved all the responses to Chester Campbell's blog post. Thanks to all of you who participated. There was a common thread: How do we know what works?Well, I've got a goodie for you. A proven promotional idea, and one that will do well for you. I know because we just tried it this weekend.We called it "Mystery Go Round" and pitched the idea to a local library. Jim Moses of the Buder Branch thought it a good idea. Here's how he publicized … [Read more...] about A Promotion with a Local Library That Really Worked!
Coming Out with THE SUREST POISON
I'm welcoming another Campbell to my blog today … [Read more...] about Coming Out with THE SUREST POISON
What Writers Do…
Just overheard as I was letting the dogs out, getting ready for an appointment, stepping away from my email for a bit:Neal Conan was talking about "thinking" he was a writer when he was in college, but watching his roommate and having this revelation:"You've got to put your butt in the chair every single day: writers write!"Yes, Neal. Which explains why I'm feeling frustrated even though I did a couple of pages today. Seems like lately, I've been … [Read more...] about What Writers Do…
What Type Is Your Blog?
Have you ever taken a "personality" test? Was it accurate? The Myers-Briggs tests and the Personal Styles quiz were developed after WWII when people all over the world, reeling from the horror of the Nazi regime, wondered, "What kind of person can do such things?" Various scientists and sociologists scrambled for answers.Now Myers-Briggs offers a new twist--they are analyzing blogs at http://www.typealyzer.com/As I understand it, this is a … [Read more...] about What Type Is Your Blog?
What You and I Can Learn from Classical Music's Hottest Act
The hottest, hippest act in Classical Music today, the group that has folks literally dancing in the aisles is a group of Steinway piano playing siblings from Utah, The 5 Browns. Desirae, Deondra, Gregory, Melody and Ryan not only play together professionally right now, they have the distinction of being the only family to attend Julliard simultaneously. Last weekend visited my husband's store (Steinway Piano Gallery of St. Louis), played a … [Read more...] about What You and I Can Learn from Classical Music's Hottest Act
Agatha Award for Short Stories
I'm reprinting a post here because I think it's important, and because I don't want anyone to miss out.Cue: Drumroll...Folks,Malice Domestic is coming soon, and if you're going, then don't miss this opportunity to read the Agatha-nominated short stories--for free-- so you can cast an educated vote. All five of the stories are still up on the web for your reading pleasure.Of course, even if you aren't going to Malice, we won't mind if you take a … [Read more...] about Agatha Award for Short Stories
