tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-262683133067234581.post6342761316422564073..comments2023-10-26T04:59:07.500-04:00Comments on Book Roast: Uncover MeChris Eldinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11794946908789120139noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-262683133067234581.post-49386629979101047802009-02-18T10:19:00.000-05:002009-02-18T10:19:00.000-05:00Marta, all you have to know is that *we* are the h...Marta, all you have to know is that *we* are the hot site. Forget the others.Chris Eldinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11794946908789120139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-262683133067234581.post-54693081336489288622009-02-17T18:37:00.000-05:002009-02-17T18:37:00.000-05:00Chris, have you considered a degree in architectur...Chris, have you considered a degree in architecture?<BR/><BR/>On a more serious note, I use online marketing because it's free, but it's overwhelming. As soon as you're established at one social networking site, another pops up and is declared the hot site. <BR/><BR/>How effective is all the blogging, posting, etc.? I have no idea.Martahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16853249783973964978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-262683133067234581.post-63805257081345938132009-02-17T05:15:00.000-05:002009-02-17T05:15:00.000-05:00LOL Marta! I've always hated that commercial. I m...LOL Marta! I've always hated that commercial. I mean, if anything, they should design the house around the refrigerator..<BR/>:-)<BR/><BR/>Hi Laura,I love blogging...for the same reason. It's a sanctuary for me...<BR/>:-)Chris Eldinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11794946908789120139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-262683133067234581.post-83111400083575880862009-02-16T23:13:00.000-05:002009-02-16T23:13:00.000-05:00I totally mis-read the Arch Deluxe description to ...I totally mis-read the Arch Deluxe description to read "adult fat food" Maybe that was part of their problem!<BR/><BR/>I get very overwhelmed by marketing opportunities and am so impressed with writers who really seem to get it right. (Wasn't Patterson "made" when he was one of the first writers to do television commercials?)<BR/><BR/>Myspace, Blogs, Twitter, contests, newsletters, conferences, blog tours, bookmarks and other swag, newsgroups, Facebook...it's all so relevant. One has a hard time picking and choosing. I'm not very scientific. I do what I most enjoy and then try to write the best books I can. My favorite outlet is my blog because I can kind of let my hair down there--and I love reading other writers' blogs because you can really get a sense of their personalities. It's fun to know the person behind the words!Laura Benedicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08474185786017084327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-262683133067234581.post-78430341447807993542009-02-16T20:50:00.000-05:002009-02-16T20:50:00.000-05:00Good marketing and bad marketing? You know that c...Good marketing and bad marketing? You know that commercial where the couple meets the architect and asks him to design a house around a chrome faucet? Does that campaign actually work? It makes a girl want to beat someone with a lead pipe.<BR/><BR/>I am considering writing a fauxoir in order to garner more publicity. My general thinking is: brutal parents who are members of a traveling circus that deals in black-market body parts; a secret relationship with Alan Greenspan, in which I assured him that securitized loans were a genius idea; and spooky visions of my dead Siamese triplet sisters, Wanda Jean, Juana Joan, and Woopde-Lou.<BR/><BR/>The media, they love a story of personal triumph over familial squalor.Martahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16853249783973964978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-262683133067234581.post-42577297324461164252009-02-16T20:42:00.000-05:002009-02-16T20:42:00.000-05:00The koala should be in every publicity campaign......The koala should be in every publicity campaign...<BR/>:-)<BR/><BR/>Thanks for dropping by everyone!!<BR/>'nighty all!Chris Eldinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11794946908789120139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-262683133067234581.post-30123023320595189992009-02-16T18:34:00.000-05:002009-02-16T18:34:00.000-05:00'All publicity is good publicity' is one of the mo...'All publicity is good publicity' is one of the most misused phrases, I believe. It's often followed a day or so later by 'publicity attempt backfired...'McKoalahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01457446171624585099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-262683133067234581.post-88355737463502801522009-02-16T17:17:00.000-05:002009-02-16T17:17:00.000-05:00Hi John, Thanks for dropping in--I've definitely s...Hi John, Thanks for dropping in--I've definitely seen that on your blog. It's interesting and very nice, especially given what you've written about.<BR/>:-)<BR/><BR/>Hi Peggy--Yes! That must be a great feeling!!! :-)<BR/><BR/>*waves to Dennis*<BR/>:-) Nice play on words! And nice to see you 'round these parts again!<BR/><BR/><BR/>Hi Charles--Yes, we all know the anon who post negative things and stir things up. Some will say it's still publicity, but that kind isn't for me! <BR/>Thanks for dropping by!<BR/>:-)Chris Eldinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11794946908789120139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-262683133067234581.post-54560180312660952182009-02-16T15:27:00.000-05:002009-02-16T15:27:00.000-05:00Good advice. Too many folks spread ill will and t...Good advice. Too many folks spread ill will and that just causes trouble for everyone.Charles Gramlichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02052592247572253641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-262683133067234581.post-42227096964163109612009-02-16T15:20:00.000-05:002009-02-16T15:20:00.000-05:00Thanks for the mention, Chris. I love to see my na...Thanks for the mention, Chris. <BR/><BR/>I love to see my name in link.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-262683133067234581.post-44078404399452558412009-02-16T13:18:00.000-05:002009-02-16T13:18:00.000-05:00Not sure if book trailers really sell books, but t...Not sure if book trailers really sell books, but they do sell a few. I have all my books on you tube as trailers...more than anything (besides sales that is) It's the comments and emails I get about the trailers. When I'm a bit down getting a great email makes my day. Book trailers do make sales but for me, just a few here and there. I love them though LOL.<BR/>Good morning you guys! :)peggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04915565997583564023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-262683133067234581.post-58914850639366036562009-02-16T13:00:00.000-05:002009-02-16T13:00:00.000-05:00There are so many books published . . . how do you...There are so many books published . . . how do you make yours stand out?<BR/><BR/>I really think my blogs and online writing have been a big help. I don't know if the blog causes people to discover me and buy the book, but I do think people read the book, then find the blog, and then recommend the combination to others. I think the Interent presence multiplies sales in that way.John Robisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07407165016025447113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-262683133067234581.post-38350027019086647952009-02-16T12:52:00.000-05:002009-02-16T12:52:00.000-05:00Please keep the comments coming in!I may step out ...Please keep the comments coming in!<BR/>I may step out for a bit, but will be back!<BR/>:-)Chris Eldinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11794946908789120139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-262683133067234581.post-21497914452807822012009-02-16T12:51:00.000-05:002009-02-16T12:51:00.000-05:00Hi Pat, thanks for stopping by! Ahh...those elusiv...Hi Pat, thanks for stopping by! Ahh...those elusive book clubs.... A veritable gold mine...<BR/>:-) <BR/><BR/>Hi Sandra, How all of this will pan out in a few years is very interesting to me. I don't think one formula is the only one....<BR/>:-) <BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharing your thoughts!!Chris Eldinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11794946908789120139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-262683133067234581.post-31081475690671160612009-02-16T12:11:00.000-05:002009-02-16T12:11:00.000-05:00Having my name as the first hit on Google might be...Having my name as the first hit on Google might be nice right now, but it's not selling any books. <BR/><BR/>The Internet certainly helps, but I will also need the backing of a good agent, a traditional publisher and physical books on the shelves. I don't have that extra help at the moment, but I will eventually!Sandra Cormierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00231342310371529022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-262683133067234581.post-53785418600356434322009-02-16T12:08:00.000-05:002009-02-16T12:08:00.000-05:00Hey did someone mention my name? lol!I don't know ...Hey did someone mention my name? lol!<BR/>I don't know if blogging did anything for LOTTERY --that really wasn't the purpose of it- blogging connects me to other writers and readers and has made me friends all over the world-<BR/>To get a book noticed is a combination of reader serendipity, viral news, Oprah support (lol) and if I knew the the other I'd do it instantly...<BR/>fact is you have to spend most of your time writing rather than promoting IMHO...What I think is the best use of author's time? Book clubs...lots and lots of Book clubs both online and by skype and phone...ORIONhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01534064935115027523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-262683133067234581.post-26366158252846852902009-02-16T11:47:00.000-05:002009-02-16T11:47:00.000-05:00Hi Travis!I really enjoy these accidental success ...Hi Travis!<BR/>I really enjoy these accidental success stories! It just goes to show that when you follow your true passion, good things happen...<BR/>:-)Chris Eldinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11794946908789120139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-262683133067234581.post-36725842384350467962009-02-16T11:39:00.000-05:002009-02-16T11:39:00.000-05:00Thanks for the shout out Chris. I'm honored to be ...Thanks for the shout out Chris. I'm honored to be mentioned with such fine and talented people.<BR/><BR/>I'm with Erica, any promo I get from my blog is simply a bonus. I have a lot of fun with my blog and it provides a necessary outlet. Writing fiction will always be my true creative passion but the love gives me an audience for my words and a interactive audience at that. Having the input and camaraderie with friends makes those long hours at the computer much more doable.Travis Erwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09420879160702098979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-262683133067234581.post-37841986812040900302009-02-16T11:34:00.000-05:002009-02-16T11:34:00.000-05:00*waves to Robin*:-)*waves to Robin*<BR/>:-)Chris Eldinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11794946908789120139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-262683133067234581.post-32024433768323296502009-02-16T11:06:00.000-05:002009-02-16T11:06:00.000-05:00This is really interesting. And Sarah, your add-on...This is really interesting. And Sarah, your add-ons were cool, too!<BR/>Thanks for those.Robin B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11471528485010071521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-262683133067234581.post-53156031184018488882009-02-16T10:57:00.000-05:002009-02-16T10:57:00.000-05:00LW! That was a stream of consciousness!:-) Thank...LW! That was a stream of consciousness!<BR/>:-) Thanks for sharing!<BR/><BR/><BR/>Sarah, as a library volunteer, not only are they just really nice and cool people, but they know the audience sometimes better than the teachers! Ditto with the website and blog--for same reasons too!<BR/>A professional web presence is a must though, at some point...<BR/>:-)Chris Eldinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11794946908789120139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-262683133067234581.post-34913607801307322802009-02-16T10:53:00.000-05:002009-02-16T10:53:00.000-05:00Word of mouth is huge, but not under the writer's ...Word of mouth is huge, but not under the writer's control. I mean, I could start it going here and there, but whether or not it continues is just not something I can predict or affect.<BR/><BR/>I have gotten my website name and thrown a placeholder up there. I still have to add content. I got my name in a blog now since it was available. Threw a placeholder post there as well. My blog that I write on regularly is not appropriate for my reading audience.<BR/><BR/>The new blog will have details about my books and appearances as well as more appropriate content for my target audience.<BR/><BR/>So I am getting the online publicity pieces in place for when my first book hits the presses.<BR/><BR/>I also volunteer with my local writer's organization to keep my networking tuned to a very high frequency.<BR/><BR/>Teachers are good, but don't forget about librarians!Sarah Laurensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09252565450452195395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-262683133067234581.post-35452617680885459162009-02-16T10:01:00.000-05:002009-02-16T10:01:00.000-05:00anyone recall this?http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=...anyone recall this?<BR/><BR/>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tign09D5IgElaughingwolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08873675614347328116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-262683133067234581.post-85711077660581176172009-02-16T09:43:00.000-05:002009-02-16T09:43:00.000-05:00Word,Thanks for stopping by!!Interesting post! I ...Word,<BR/>Thanks for stopping by!!<BR/><BR/>Interesting post! I agree--teachers have *tremendous* influence, and I hope that if I'm ever published, classroom visits will be a top priority. <BR/>Heard great things about that book as well. From someone else's blog...<BR/>:-)Chris Eldinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11794946908789120139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-262683133067234581.post-56737056330871643972009-02-16T09:39:00.001-05:002009-02-16T09:39:00.001-05:00Hi Chris and fellow book roasters. Great post! F...Hi Chris and fellow book roasters. Great post! <BR/><BR/>For me, this is probably the most confounding part of the game. More so than even trying to get a literary agent's attention - and we all know what a struggle that can be.<BR/><BR/>I mean - what makes a book get noticed. Did Stephanie Meyer do anything beyond what others do to send her series over the top in sales? I mean beyond hitting her target audience perfectly?<BR/><BR/>If I ever get lucky enough to land an agent, get a contract, I hope beyond hope that my work will attract the attention of the best marketers in the children's genre. Who are they? Teachers. Plain and simple. They have immediate access to our target and believe me, a recommendation from a teacher will do amazing things. They know their students. They know the books. They know how to place the right books in students hands based on their reading skills and interests. They're very good at this, and by and large they love books as much as all of us out here who write them.<BR/><BR/>I'll take a recent example. My daughter's lit teacher recently gave her a copy of The Hunger Games. Now, I've been seeing the buzz about this book, had it on my "list" of future reads, even recommended it to my daughter - but she was "ho hum" about it because the recommendation came from me. Just a fact of life. Kids don't listen to parents.<BR/><BR/>But the recommendation came from one of her favorite teachers so she listened. She devoured that book - (as did I) - and talked it up with a friend that is into books. Now we've got the word of mouth thing going between classmates and that is even more powerful than a teacher recommendation. <BR/><BR/>So I think, ya gotta get the attention of the teachers, write a heck of a story, and let the kids take care of the rest.<BR/><BR/>But "how" do you do that? I dunno.<BR/><BR/>Ideas anyone?Wordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11619452785558039000noreply@blogger.com