You are amazing.
You are worthy of love.
You are valuable.
You have something to offer.
What are you doing?
Twitter, publicity and propaganda February 20, 2013
I spent an hour today participating in a Twitter chat with a ‘big name publisher’ and several authors involved in a recently released anthology.
There were a few of us tossing in questions and responding to the assorted tweets. Key word: few. 3 authors. A publicist. Members of the reading public? Maybe 4? (I was one of those) All those people had obviously been promoting the event on their own blogs and websites. It just doesn’t seem like a very useful exercise.
I was glad to rub shoulders with these talented folks and banter back and forth with them, but to be honest, it seemed like it was a waste of their time. The messages are now there for posterity for others to enjoy, which could provide some latent publicity, but I’m doubtful of its value.
In theory, a Twitter chat sounds like it’s a good idea. Each author brings his/her own following, exposing them to the other authors. Connect with the fans. Spread the love.
Sounds great. In practice, is it?
What do you think? Do you use Twitter for promotion? Do you use Twitter chats? Have you participated in them?
marking books February 29, 2012
It could be argued that it is antithetical for an e-book author to have promotional book marks. After all, e-books have electronic book marks, and a brightly colour cardstock is really not of any use with an e-reader. Nonetheless, I love my promo book marks! The omnibus of both books will be a print copy when it (eventually!) comes out, so can we call that the tie in?
I think they’re quite cool. What do you think?
In other Grace Awakening news: Awakening Dreams is FINALLY up on Kobo!! YAY
Shawn L. Bird 