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ISSN 1545-5599 BOOK PROMOTION NEWSLETTER Issue 74: January 4, 2006 EDITOR: FRANCINE SILVERMAN http://www.bookpromotionnewsletter.com http://www.nystatetravel.com Issued every other Wednesday since 2003 In This Issue 1) Promotional Coups 2) A Good Question 3) Wonderful websites 4) Progress Report 5) Kudos 6) Correction INTRODUCTION The holidays are over and I hope your New Year's resolution includes sending me your bios. Even if you're not part of my publicity team, I have a signature line under every Expert Sheet directing the reader to the expert bios on my website. You never know when a member of the media might spot a bio that would add to a good story. -------- I'd like to thank subscriber Thomas Nixon - http://www.tomnixon.net - for my interview on his Small Press Blog. http://www.smallpress.typepad.com ====================================================== AUTHOR AND EDITOR, Sigrid Macdonald, is available for copy editing. $1.99/US a page for grammar, punctuation and spelling errors in manuscripts, articles, web sites or resumes. $2.50/US a page for content analysis, review of structure, repetitious words, confusing sentences, etc. Call 613-224-0762 or e-mail sigridmac@rogers.com ======================================================= 1) PROMOTIONAL COUPS This tip about promoting your website is from Shel Horowitz's book, PRINCIPLED PROFIT - MARKETING THAT PUTS PEOPLE FIRST (AWM Books 2003): ???It's no longer enough to simply say, 'visit my website.' All your publicity and marketing should not only list your web address, but also provide at least one specific reason to visit??¦I did a radio interview in Kansas City about my book on Frugal Fun. I always give reasons to visit the site, such as 'I mention a number of great cheap airfare sites in back issues of my Frugal Fun Tips. You'll find them on the archives page at www.frugalfun.com in the travel section.' A listener heard the interview, went to the site, ordered both the fun book and one of the marketing books, and then hired me for quite a bit of copywriting.??? http://www.principledprofit.com http://www.frugalmarketing.com -------------------- Self-published authors sometimes CAN get their books into the mega-bookstores! Arlene Graham (Judy Wiedhopf) is author of TO WALK AMONG THE STONES (Whimrose Press 2002). In 2004, she ???heard about a local book group that met at a local chain bookstore: Barnes & Noble,??? she says. ???I went to one meeting, liked what I saw, and came back the next week and presented the facilitator with a copy of To Walk Among the Stones and my sales material. I offered to speak at one of the meetings about the writing process. She not only allowed me to, but I ended up being scheduled to speak at other bookstores as well: Borders, and my local community center: Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center. Because of this, my novel is on the shelf at my local bookstores.??? ------------------ MARCHING THROUGH CULPEPER (Edgehill Books 2000) by Virginia Morton, now in its sixth printing, is a Civil War novel that weaves both historical and fictional characters. She shares a ???story that proves perseverance works???: Several years ago, she sent a copy to Pat Robertson, founder of the Christian Broadcasting Network, who had spent his childhood summers in Culpeper visiting relatives. ???He would appreciate the history and the Christian characters in the book,??? Virginia figured. ???He sent me a thank-you note at the time and that was the end of it. However, I've been getting very positive feedback from Christian readers and I feel the book could be a crossover in the Christian fiction market. So I began praying and contemplating ways to reach that market as I felt I needed an endorsement. ???The answer that came back was: go to the filming of the '700 Club.' Since my husband had a judge's conference in Virginia Beach, this was certainly possible. And so I went and while waiting to go into the studio I bought one of Robertson's books. The receptionist suggested I get him to sign it after the show and she sat me up front where I could grab him before he left. And so I did, and, as he was signing my book, I introduced myself and told him I'd sent him a copy of MTC several years ago. He looked up and smiled and then told me he had read my book and how much he enjoyed it and praised my meticulous research. I was elated. Next I sent him a letter requesting a quote. It took five weeks, but I finally received this quote: 'I thoroughly enjoyed Marching Through Culpeper. This meticulously researched novel upholds Christian values and offers inspiring Christian characters - both real and fictional.'??? http://www.edgehillbooks.com ===================================================================== Please consider adding http://www.AuthorsandExperts.com and http://www.SchoolBookings.com to your list of resources. These are great places for authors, experts, and speakers to connect with members of the media, those searching for speakers, and schools. Free to schools and media members and an economical resource for authors and experts. ===================================================================== 2) A GOOD QUESTION Gerard Readett would like to know if any has used Synergise - http://www.synergise.com - and if so, what has been the result. Gerard is author of ROADWORKS (Booksurge 2004), a technological thriller. http://www.readettbooks.com *********************************************************************** 3) WONDERFUL WEBSITES Following are some sites seeking article submissions: Get Ready for Love! Newsletter, a bi-monthly publication, is looking for great gift ideas or a love story to share. http://www.getreadyforlove.com The Family Corner seeks 700-1,100 words (with the exception of recipes). Send submissions to WebMom@thefamilycorner.com Parenting Humor is dedicated to the lighter side of parenting and seeks articles, stories, crafts and recipes. http://parentinghumor.com Fond Loving Parent accepts articles and appears to accept a wide latitude of non-parenting topics. A glance at the article archives shows articles on web hosting and leasing an apartment in the USA. http://www.flparent.com http://www.StorkNewFamily.com is the umbrella for several sites: StorkNetfamily.com takes articles related to pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or parenting; Exploring Womanhood.com is looking for articles related to women's mind, body or soul; EriChads Grief Support wants articles about coping with grief, support, moving on, memorializing or personal stories; Marriedromance.com seeks articles about keeping the spark and intimacy alive in marriage. ----------------------------------------------- 4) PROGRESS REPORT Since beginning my publicity service, this is the first tangible evidence I have had of its success. Ben Romero's bio and fifth book, CHICKEN CHISME: THE FINE ART OF GOSSIP (Trafford 2005), is now on the Somos Primos site. Scroll down about ?? of the page: Click here: Somos Primos: Dedicated to Hispanic Heritage and Diversity Issues http://www.somosprimos.com/sp2006/spjan06/spjan06.htm *********************************************************************** 5) KUDOS Patrika Vaughn's highly successful audiobook How to Write Your Own Life Story (or Your Family's Saga) is now also available as a CD set at http://www.acappela.com/tape_audiobks.htm -------------------------------- Two subscribers had articles in the December 2005 issue of the PMA Independent, the monthly publication of Publishers Marketing Association. Children's book publisher Florrie Binford Kichler had the lead article entitled ???East Meets Midwest: A Publisher's China Journal,??? focusing on Florrie's recent trip to China and the Beijing International Book Fair. http://www.patriapress.com Jeffrey Dobkin's article is entitled ???Use Magazines to Stimulate Sales.??? Jeffrey is author of HOW TO MARKET A PRODUCT FOR UNDER $500 (2001) and UNCOMMON MARKETING TECHNIQUES (1998), both published by Danielle Adams Publishing Company. http://www.dobkin.com ---------------------------------- Dehanna Bailee has an upcoming article in the Jan-Feb '06 edition of Writer's Journal titled, "Top Five To-Do's for Aspiring Authors." The magazine is sold at book retailers everywhere. Dehanna is author of THE ABC'S OF POD: A BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO FEE-BASED PRINT-ON-DEMAND PUBLISHING (2005) and the paranormal romance TRUE NATURE (2004), both published by Blue Leaf Publishing. http://dehanna.com ---------------- Carol White, co-author of LIVE YOUR ROAD TRIP DREAM (RLI Press 2004), is cited in the January, 2006 edition of Writer's Digest on their "Inkwell" page. The book was a 2004 Finalist in the ForeWord Magazine Book of the Year competition. http://www.roadtripdream.com ------------ Judge Janice Law has been selected as an Author Guest for the 8th annual Southern Kentucky Book Fest, April 7-8, 2006 in Bowling Green. Janice is author of SEX APPEALED: WAS THE SUPREME COURT FOOLED? (Eakin Press 2005) http://www.judgejanicelaw.com *********************************************************************** 6) CORRECTION The information in the feature article by Fern Reiss about her workshop series was dated. Please see http://www.PublishingGame.com and http://www.Expertizing.com for the most up-to-date workshop details. *********************************************************************** Francine Silverman is author of CATSKILLS ALIVE (second edition) and LONG ISLAND ALIVE, both published in 2003 by Hunter Publishing and geared to every interest. To learn more about her guidebooks and for links to hundreds of attractions on Long Island and in the Catskills, visit Fran's one-stop website at http://www.nystatetravel.com BOOK MARKETING FROM A-Z (Infinity Publishing 2005) is written by 325 paid subscribers to Book Promotion Newsletter and available at http://www.buybooksontheweb.com (Category: Marketing) (and at http://www.amazon.com) Subscribers are entitled to a 20% discount. Contact Fran at franalive@optonline.net for code. The publisher's toll free number does not work outside the continental US and orders cannot be processed from its website for shipping outside the US. Subscribers in foreign countries who wish to purchase the book with the discount may email Michelle at michelle@buybooksontheweb.com or fax an order (610/941-9959). She will provide confirmation that your order has been received and will be processed promptly. When using these options subscribers should put everything to Michelle's attention and reference the Promotional Code (contact Fran for code). If emailing Michelle, DO NOT put your credit card number in any email correspondence as this is not secure. Mail: Infinity Publishing, 1094 New Dehaven St, Suite 100, West Conshohocken, PA 19428 To subscribe to this newsletter, send an e-mail with your first name to: franalive@optonline.net visit: http://www.nystatetravel.com or check the archives at http://www.bookpromotionnewsletter.com Mailing address: P.O. Box 1333, Riverdale, New York 10471. PERMISSION TO REPRINT: You may reprint any items from "Book Promotion Newsletter" in your own print or electronic newsletter. 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