Some authors and social media experts have suggested that book trailers aren’t worth the effort in terms of sales. Maybe not, but I love
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Reading and signing at the senior center, boat-party/book signing on board Sea Venture, and talk to English classes at the high school. Such fun!
It’s so much fun to make new friends of readers. I recently received a request for an interview from a writer named Joanne Tailele. Here’s
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July 1 on Facebook: Have Fun/Win Books The party starts at 8 AM on Monday. I know that seems early, but Barbara Claypole White will
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Prelude to VIRTUAL LAUNCH: Day 8 As we move toward Becalmed’s Facebook Launch Party on July 1, I invite you to meet Tadie Longworth. Share
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Prelude to VIRTUAL LAUNCH: Day 4 Here we are at Day 4 of the prelude for the Becalmed’s Facebook launch Party on July 1. We’ve
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Prelude to VIRTUAL LAUNCH: Day 3 Here we are at Day 3 of the prelude for the Becalmed’s Facebook launch Party on July 1. We’ve
Prelude to VIRTUAL LAUNCH: Day 2 Here we are at Day 2 of the prelude for the Becalmed’s Facebook launch Party on July 1. Yesterday
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Isn’t this fun? Baby steps toward the finish line, but as release date nears (and no, it won’t be tomorrow, but soon), all the changes