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November 2, 2015
Post Halloween PSA
So, have you collected your ‘parental tax’ from your kid’s Halloween candy yet? I thought I’d help you with your choices.
And if you find yourself with a real hoard of candy you may want to do some trading. Watch this handy guide:
October 31, 2015
Kobo Sale – There’s Still Time
For all my friends in Canada and the UK there’s still time for you to get in on the Kobo promo code offer. It ends tonight in Canada. The Brits have a couple more days. Time to stock up for some winter reading and don’t forget your digital copy of Dead and Kicking.
Canada
October 28th – October 31st
Promo Code: CA50SALE
United Kingdom
October 30th – November 2nd
Promo Code: UK50SALE
Happy Halloween
Hope everyone has a safe and fun Halloween. For your viewing enjoyment I’ve rounded up a few ghoulish videos.
This skeleton is having a screaming good time.
Classic Disney blast from the past
OMG…I have no clue
One way to stop traffic
What says Happy Halloween more than singing pumpkins?
October 30, 2015
It’s Daylight Saving – There’s No ‘S’
October 29, 2015
Sale! Sale! Sale! – Save 50%
Kobo is having a 50% sale and Dead and Kicking has been included. Best thing about it is that I still get paid for the full price, so there isn’t a better time than now to get a digital copy for your Kobo. There are different dates and sale codes depending on where you live, so check below for details.
Canada
October 28th – October 31st
Promo Code: CA50SALE
United States/Australia/New Zealand
October 27th – October 30th
Promo Code: GET50SALE
United Kingdom
October 30th – November 2nd
Promo Code: UK50SALE
Apply the correct promo code at time of checkout. Sorry for the short notice. Kobo just informed me about the sale today. Better hurry!
October 28, 2015
Vampire Week – My Top 5 Vampires
Vampire Week continues over at Compelling Beasts. Pop on by for my Top 5 Vampires in Urban Fantasy as well as an excerpt from Dead and Kicking.
October 27, 2015
Broke Amazon’s Top 100!
Well, today for one brief moment, probably more like several hours, Dead and Kicking kicked its way into the top 100 for its category on Amazon.ca. Good thing I took a screen capture, because it was fleeting at best. This time at least.
Self-publishing a book is what you call a long game. Sure, there are some that luck out and find themselves with just the right set of circumstances at just the right time that helps them to rocket up the charts, but for the most part, it’s a slow and steady momentum as you build up your social platform and spread the word.
I think I’m doing the right things, pushing my book, but not pushing so hard that people are put off. Joining in on the conversation on Goodreads and Twitter, contributing to the communities there, without laying on a constant sales pitch. Trying to engage you, my readers both here and on Pinterest. Getting my book out in front of bloggers and reviewers.
I think I’m succeeding. I hope I’m succeeding. I guess if sales continue to grow, I’ll have my answer. Hopefully next time I hit the top 100, I’ll be there to stay.
Join Me On Pinterest
Hey! I’ve set up a Pinterest account for all things Harry Russo Diaries. Come check it out Pinterest.com/LisaEmmeBooks/
I’ve pinned all sorts of great things related to Harry’s world and Dead and Kicking. In the future, I’ll set up boards for each new release. I’m calling these boards ‘Prop Galleries’ because they have pictures of many of the accessories, vehicles, and outfits I needed in order to tell Harry’s story.
If you’ve read the book already, you’ll know that Harry loves to eat, so I’ve also created a Recipe board with some of Harry’s favourite foods and all the things Harry hopes Isaac will make for her.
There’s even a board for Harry’s store, Contain Yourself, where Harry pins ideas for creating gorgeous looking planters.
Tuesday Teaser
I’m presenting today’s teaser a little differently. Here’s an excerpt from Dead and Kicking. I’ve dream cast actress Kristen Bell in the role of Harry.
October 26, 2015
Author Interview
Want to learn a little bit more about me? There is an interview with me on the Awesome Gang’s website. Check it out!
