The first copies of my new book came today by Fed Ex.Do you remember the scene in Back to the Future? The dad opens a box and pulls out copies of the book he's written. Well, it's exactly like that. The box (in this case a padded bag) arrives at your door, and you open it with trembling hands.In my case, you show your dogs what you've done. They were mightily impressed. They're big fans.Then I called my dear friend Olivia, and I suggested we … [Read more...] about Paper, Scissors, Death Delivered to My Door Today
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Promote, Promote, Promote
Okay, we're a month and a half out from my book launch. So how do I fill my days?Promoting. Sigh. No writing on my most recent work-in-progress unfortunately. Job #1 is selling the heck out of Paper, Scissors, Death before it hits the bookshelves.Every day I have chores, jobs to do, and emails to answer. Right now I'm working on these projects:1. A mailing to independent mystery booksellers complete with a special folder for Book Club members. I … [Read more...] about Promote, Promote, Promote
Krkus Review of Paper, Scissors, Death
PAPER SCISSORS DEATHSECTION: FICTION;MYSTERYLENGTH: 242 wordsWhen her husband is murdered, the only things that keep Kiki Lowenstein sane are scrapbooking, her daughter Anya and, of course, her unauthorized investigation. The Lowenstein marriage was far from ideal. Kiki had suspected her husband was unfaithful. But still her world crumbles when he is found naked and dead in a hotel room and handsome St. Louis County Police Detective Chad … [Read more...] about Krkus Review of Paper, Scissors, Death
Scrapbook Updates Spotlights Paper, Scissors, Death
Need a good summer read? How about scrapbook fiction?Asks Nancy Nally of http://www.scrapbookupdate.com/Scrapbooking's popularity has spawned a whole crop of fiction books that have scrapbooking themes which are starting to show up in bookstores. If you are looking for a good summer read, here are a few suggestions--(A marketing idea for local scrapbook stores: you might want to try donating copies of scrapbook-themed fiction to your local … [Read more...] about Scrapbook Updates Spotlights Paper, Scissors, Death
A Day with Nathan
(An Interview with Nathan Arnold, 7th Grade at Westminster School, St. Louis )Nathan came to my office to "shadow" me for professional development day. He asked me some questions about my work and I asked him questions about his desire to become a writer.Question for Joanna: What activities are enjoyable as a writer?Answer: I enjoy writing, reading and marketing. I love what I do.Question for Nathan: What activities seem enjoyable, even exciting … [Read more...] about A Day with Nathan
News Travels Fast, So Make Sure Your Name Stays With It
I found this wonderful and very savvy piece by Michelle May. M.D. http://www.amihungry.com/ and asked her if I could reprint it here.Savvy marketers, take note! (I added the subheads, so don't blame Michelle if you don't like them. I just thought her info was so powerful, that I wanted you--my readers--to take note.)STOLEN CONTENTLike many infopreneurs, I was posting some of my articles in various ezine directories. I have Google Alerts set for … [Read more...] about News Travels Fast, So Make Sure Your Name Stays With It
