I'm on the move - and so are you. Buckle up.

I've recently happened upon some advice that self-publishers need to stop blogging about self-publishing, and instead have an author's blog.  Guilty as charged.  But not for long.  Check out my new blog at www.harmonylit.wordpress.com.  Plans for this blog include weekly short story fiction posts featuring characters from the Akasha Series, sample reads, guest author posts, resources for readers and of course plenty of polls, contests and giveaways.

Now for the hard part; I can transfer all my followers from Twain Wannabe to my author blog.  Problem is, half of you joined for self-publishing tips, half to sign up for giveaways, and half because you are friends or family (ok - my math may be a little off).  But I can't just move half of you; it is all or nothing.  So off you go.  I apologize in advance if you prefer to remain a member of Twain Wannabe.  But honestly, my author blog is, well...prettier.  I plan to make the move by the end of the weekend. 

I also plan to continue posts on Twain Wannabe about book marketing and self-publishing, so please feel free to sign up - again.  See you on the other side!

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.

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: