Joanna Campbell Slan

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Joanna Slan

You Can't Phone It In

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Beth Groundwater posted this outstanding information about planning a Blog Book Tour. Go to http://midnightwriters.blogspot.com to read it. (I'm having some STUPID "cookie" problem with Internet Explorer so I can't share the tiny url...yet. Will someone please explain to me why the same computer that was a happy camper last night woke up with new rules this morning?)Anyway, and last Monday I promised to post more about Desire Pathways and getting … [Read more...] about You Can't Phone It In

50 Things Under $50 You Can Do to Promote Your Book

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by Penny SansevieriIf your book marketing budget is tight (and even if it's not) youmight want to consider some ideas that are powerful, and won't costyou as much as you think. Here are a few to consider!1) Buy your domain name as soon as you have a title for your book.You can get domain names for as little as $8.952) Head on over to Blogger.com or Wordpress.com and start your veryown blog (you can add it to your Web site later).3) Set up an … [Read more...] about 50 Things Under $50 You Can Do to Promote Your Book

Is There a Virtual Book Signing in Your Future?

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Virtual book signings offer a way to sell books, visit fans, and spread the word about your work from the comfort of your home. What is a virtual book signing? It can be as elaborate or simple as you wish. You will "visit" a venue through the magic of your phone or the Internet. You can handle the signing portion one of two ways: 1.) sign the physical books and send the signed copies to recipients 2.) or sign bookplates, have someone affix them, … [Read more...] about Is There a Virtual Book Signing in Your Future?

Desire Paths, Part II

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Last week I wrote about Desire Paths, those pathways that people create to get to what they love. I suggest you view the excellent presentation by Mike Arauz on this idea: http://www.mikearauz.com/2009/03/desire-paths-branding-for-digital-lives.htmlThe big question for authors is how can we create Desire Paths in a digital media age? How do we influence readers to beat a path to our door? We must develop promotional activities which attract those … [Read more...] about Desire Paths, Part II

Cozy Armchair Winners and Paper, Scissors, Death Receives Agatha Nomination for Best First Novel

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Do you remember when Sally Field held up her statue of Oscar and said with wonder, "You like me!"I'm having my own little Sally moment.How long did it take me to write Paper, Scissors, Death? It took 55 long years. I started writing when I was in grade school. Won my first award in high school. Put myself through college writing and teaching other students to write. Supported myself through a bad marriage with my writing skills. Well...it's been … [Read more...] about Cozy Armchair Winners and Paper, Scissors, Death Receives Agatha Nomination for Best First Novel