Thanks to my last post, I received great advice on finding my muse - and what to do about it even if she remains MIA. Soon, I'll combine all the advice with some witty banter and catchy phrases, and make a great post out of it. In fact, this advice is so great - I was even able to churn out a few guest posts in addition to my NaNoWriMo novel. Check out the latest one at The Next Best Book Club, and if you missed my previous guest post, it is still up at Indies Unlimited.
Still can't get enough of me? I have a new page on my blog; just click on 'More of Me'. But enough about me - let's focus on you. YOU should check out the latest promotion on 'Water', found under 'My Books'. Enjoy!
It started with a daydream - to be rich and famous. That didn't work out so now I am just writing because I love it. This is a blog on being an indie author, and some do's and the many do not's of self-publishing.
Showing posts with label book bloggers. Show all posts
Showing posts with label book bloggers. Show all posts
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Friday, October 7, 2011
I am done stalking reviewers...for now.
Spent the last week sending out rounds of review requests to book review bloggers; got some interesting responses. First, I will reiterate – taking the time to add a comment specific to their blog, or connecting with them in a personal way, will be 4.287 times as likely to illicit a response (I would know – I did science). I have a list of book review sites for you other Twain Wannabes under my resources section; I'll add to it occasionally. Keep in mind these are mostly fiction, fantasy-type bloggers.
And got this in return:
Not sure if the radio show will actually happen. I will of course blog, tweet, facebook and throw it in your face any way I know how if it does happen.
Figuring out something personal to say may take some time, but it will be worth it. If you can't find a connection – they probably wouldn't be interested in your book anyway.
Check out this response from a reviewer (click on image to enlarge):
Yes – this made me angry; this is the first time I got a response suggesting I pay for the review. I immediately wrote a response, making very good use of my 'four-letter-word' vocabulary. Then I...wait for it...wait for it...deleted what I wrote. Instead, I sent this:
And got this in return:
Not sure if the radio show will actually happen. I will of course blog, tweet, facebook and throw it in your face any way I know how if it does happen.
In addition, my cover art will be featured on some blogger websites, and I have set up some promotions on Goodreads within a few fantasy reader groups. I am hoping within the next half year, I'll see some sales as a result of all this work. It could happen...right?
In the meantime, I will leave you to revel in the glory and awesomeness of my review request for Water:
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