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Monthly Archives: November 2012
Trailer Time: And why should I care?
The premise is simple: magic users vs. religious leaders. “War is coming.” This trailer is a minute and thirteen seconds long. All I can think after watching it is, “I’m hungry. Popcorn sounds good.” Perhaps that sounds harsh. Maybe it … Continue reading
Marketing Strategy: Reaching Out to Book Clubs
Who reads books? Readers do, yes. Where can you find a bunch of readers? In book clubs! After all, book club members are invested in reading and so, if you can find book clubs that read the kind of work … Continue reading
Posted in Marketing
Tagged book clubs, marketing strategy, readers, relationship building
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Creating Your Own Publishing Company
In my last marketing post, I addressed the issue of creating the illusion of having a publisher by creating a publisher-in-name-only. Now, I’d like to take a look at the alternative. In the contemporary marketplace, you can become your own … Continue reading
Trailer Time: The Risk of Going Vague
The title is wrong. The author’s name is wrong. But the trailer I just watched would work for a novel-in-progress I’ve had the pleasure to read—at least, I’ve had the pleasure of reading some draft chapters. Clearly, this isn’t a … Continue reading
The Implications of Illusions
Recently, I have reviewed three books. All three books have listed a publisher. Only one book was published by an actual publishing company (at least, as far as I can tell). I’ve seen the advice that authors who self-publish should … Continue reading
Posted in Marketing
Tagged creating a publishing company, lies, marketing, publisher in name only, publishers, self-publishing
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Review: Heart’s Blood
As you probably know from previous reviews, I very much enjoy Juliet Marillier’s style of writing and the stories she chooses to tell. Heart’s Blood by Juliet Marillier is another success with me. So much so that I often found … Continue reading
Posted in Reviews
Tagged abuse, disability, fantasy novel, Heart's Blood, Juliet Marillier, recommended, Review
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