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Veil of Darkness is Live – Release Info

Title: Veil of Darkness (Book 1)

Author: Derek Adam 

Genre: Paranormal Romance

Release Date: October 30th, 2017

Availability: Paperback, eBook, Free on Kindle Unlimited

 

Blurb

There’s a world just beyond the veil… in the dark, out of sight, and out of reach for most. That is where they live.

Spirits, demons, and creatures of myth.

For decades, one organization has sought to uncover the secrets of harnessing the power on the other side of the veil for its own misdeeds.

And for decades, a group devoted to protecting life and the natural order has worked to counter the efforts of evil.

Emma is the perfect guardian, living in isolation until called on, accompanied by a tenacious Siberian husky bonded as her familiar and companion. Her life and existence is devoted to one end – using her unique abilities to maintain the balance and bring an end to that which does not belong.

Luca is a paranormal expert capable of seeing beyond the veil and communicating with the other side. With his spirit companions, Sutter and Virgil, he’s called on to investigate an unusual event that will forever change him, and the small border town he once called home.

After a chance encounter, Luca will awaken something in Emma that will force her to face her most difficult struggles, and inspire a whole new reason to fight.

Video Link: https://youtu.be/SrgBqv8HoSM

Purchase Links

Amazon US: http://a.co/heZngZl 

Amazon UK: http://amzn.eu/4XeRb3p

Amazon CA: http://a.co/gCFw19m

Amazon AU: http://amzn.to/2xdAOM3

What Readers Are Saying About Veil of Darkness

“OMG Veil of Darkness is amazing. It’s not just that Derek was thinking outside the box on this book. He was thinking outside the universe.” – Misti Long

“I love paranormal and this one was so damn good that I can’t wait to see what books 2 and 3 are about.” – Tianna McPherson

“This was my first read of Derek Adam, and it for sure won’t be my last. I loved this story! I am a big paranormal fan, but when a story line is this unique, and the characters this dynamic, I can’t get enough!” – Shelly Reynolds

“I loved the story, I loved the pace of it, and the entire book is amazing with quirky humour mixed with demons and other unworldly beings.” – Stacey

“It is one of the best paranormal romance stories I have ever read! There are so many nuances to the storyline! So many things to love!” – Deb

“Holy motherloving shitballs, I knew this book wouldn’t disappoint! I KNEW it!” – Jenn Wood

“Derek Adam shows his versatility with this start to a new paranormal series! I love a great paranormal story, and Veil of Darkness has me hooked!” – Book Lovin Mama

“Not sure what words can explain how much I enjoyed this book. Wickedly freaking awesome!” – Arien/Sloan

“I need to state that I don’t usually read paranormal, as in almost never. But this book was amazing and had me turning pages as quickly as I could read them. Derek Adam knocked it Out of the park with this one.” – Katie Sedan

“Derek always does an amazing job mixing action, humor and romance to keep you on the edge of your seat. I truly look forward to the rest of this series.” – Andi Smith

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Indie Author Book Marketing Support

Authors, I’ve had the pleasure of helping many people with marketing tips and advice including improving ad performance, newsletters, reader engagement, etc. I wanted to offer up a bit more than the usual advice with a few specific services to help my fellow indie authors.

I’ve done well with my indie publishing thanks to my marketing background, and to help others improve their marketing I’ve priced the services I’m offering super low to make them accessible to my fellow starving artists.

I have a very limited amount of availability with my own book writing and client schedule so my calendar will fill on a first come, first serve basis. Jump in early if you think you can benefit from any of the services I’m offering below.

As always, of course, my Facebook messenger is always open so if you just have a general marketing question and need a quick shot of help with something I’m always available for that and that’s always free.

Feel free to share with authors you think might be interested.

 

Newsletter Planning

I will help you develop a plan/strategy for your author newsletter whether you have an existing one to revamp or are new to email marketing and have never done one. This includes:

Generating ideas for content to include specific to your audience/genre
Content recommendations that fit your brand/voice/personality
Revise existing newsletter content/format to improve performance/engagement
Recommendations for a newsletter layout/template
Assistance with creating subject lines that get more email opens
List building recommendations to get new subscribers
General newsletter advice/consult included

Cost: $40

 

Amazon Sponsored Product Ad Assistance – Keyword Research & Ad copy

If you want to run a targeted Amazon pay per click (PPC) ad but have never run an ad campaign or had good results from one, I can do highly targeted keyword research to make sure your ads are popping up for the right people. This includes:

Up to 300 targeted keywords specifically targeted to your book and your readers – not a general recycled keyword list
Ad copy written for your sponsored product ad (up to 3 variations)
Ad budget, duration, and keyword bidding recommendations specific to your campaign/genre/keywords
Product page synopsis/description review with optimization recommendations based on keyword research to improve ad score, reduce cost per click, and improve conversions
General PPC ad consult included
Ad performance review during and at the end of the campaign including recommendations to continue improving ad performance for future campaigns.

Cost: $30

 

Facebook Advertising Consult

If you want to run targeted ads on Facebook I can provide you with a one hour consult to help you better understand how to use Facebook’s ad platform and improve the results of your ads. This would include:

How to laser-focus your audience targeting to get ads in front of the right people
Ad style/copy recommendations and what types of ads to run
Review of existing/past ads that you want to improve
What the numbers and data represent in your ad campaign results and how to use it to improve your campaigns
Ad budget, duration, and bidding recommendations
General Facebook ad consult included

Cost: $30

General Marketing Consult

If you have a lot of questions about marketing in general I can provide you with a one hour consult to help answer questions, review strategy, provide insight and direction in specific areas and help you get started with creating a simple, solid blueprint. This could include general consultation around:

Email marketing
Social media page engagement (broad or platform specific)
Growing a social following
Building a community/group
Paid advertising
Reader outreach and engagement
Branding
Content strategy (blogging, website content, interviews, etc)
Paid advertising
Finding new readers
Handling ARCs and release promotion with blogs and reviewers
Building a blogger list

Or any other marketing/growth related question you might have

Cost: $30

All services and consultations will be scheduled and ideally done via telephone/voice chat but messenger consults are available if preferred. Specific results are never guaranteed but if a campaign fails to perform after a consult I am more than happy to provide an additional consult with you to improve performance at no extra cost.

Booking: If you would like to book any service, please contact me via hello@authorderekadam.com with the services/help you need and your availability over the next couple weeks. I’ll find the first available time slot, confirm that time with you, and send you an invoice. Services/consultation will not take place until the invoice is paid in full.

Cancellations: You can cancel any booking up to 24 hours before the consult and receive a full refund. Day-of-consult cancellations are non-refundable.

Missed Consultations: If you miss your consultation just reach out to reschedule it with me. No refunds are made on missed consultations

I am a failure.

At any given time, I have friends and family who find themselves in a mental and emotional ditch because of life in general.

A lot of the causes are pretty common:

Struggle finding satisfying work
Not sure what to do with life/career or lack of direction
Feeling out of place career wise
Feeling like a failure
Have dreams but can’t make them happen
Fear of failure and being stuck

I love helping people and trying to talk people through stuff, help them find direction, inspiration, motivation, etc.

It was why I originally went to college for psychology and human services. I wanted to help people. I wound up switching my major and ultimately dropping college to go to technical/trade school to study emergency medicine – I wanted to be more hands on with helping people.

In a lot of my talks with people it’s not uncommon to hear something along the lines of “it’s easy for you to say, you’re doing well and you’re successful, and…and… and…”

Yes, I worked EMS for a number of years and was successful there.

Yes, I’ve successfully been self employed for over a decade in marketing and freelance writing.

Yup, I’ve now published two books with more in the pipeline and doing well with indie publishing thanks to my marketing experience.

Still…

Let me tell you something… I am an absolute failure.

I am.

I have failed so hard so many times.

So many times, in fact, that when I was younger it started to paralyze me and I was constantly worried that anything I did I was going to fuck up and just keep losing. I had to fight myself constantly in my teenage years because I wound up in a “why bother” mindset.

And you know what?

I still fucking failed. Miserably. So many times.

SO. MUCH. FAILURE.

It was awful, but it got to a point over the years where I embraced it. Now… at 37 years old… I embrace failure. I willing run headlong into it screaming “fuuuck yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees” and I give it my all every time. In everything I do.

The result?

I fail a LOT. I crashed over obstacles and hurdles a LOT.

Let me give you examples:

Tried repeatedly to improve my voice doing choir from 7th grade to graduation. Always wanted a solo. Failed every audition and was just average
Always wanted lead acting roles, never got em, only ever got supporting roles
Tried to make the wrestling team but got cut
1999: Tried to launch a business after high school (hobby/gaming store) – failed, couldn’t get financed.
2004: Started writing my first official fiction novel… never got past the first couple chapters (insert countless attempts over the next 10+ years to finish and never get anywhere)
2004: Tried to start a web design business. Made some money… tanked in 6 months because I couldn’t find more clients
2006: Produced and launched an online free-to-play role playing game with optional paid features – made some money but it died off and closed after a year and a half.
2007: Tried to start another web design business. Made some money… tanked in a couple months again because I didn’t make enough time for it
2008: New book idea! Started writing a new fiction novel… yeah… nope. Never got past chapter 2.
2009: Tried to start a side business selling commissioned art – yeah that didn’t work at all.
2014: Launched a direct-to-consumer drop shipping business for a niche product after tons of research and a small investment… made exactly $0 after factoring in startup costs and marketing costs because of razor thin margins. Not sustainable or scalable. killed it.
2015: Started a business making my own pizza sauce. People absolute loved it (and still do). Tried to grow it and scale up, investor pulled out, stalled and died.
2015: Tried to restart pizza sauce biz selling direct to consumer online and was doing awesome, USDA shut me down because I didn’t have an official commercial kitchen. Dream died.
2016: Started an apparel business online with custom shirts, hoodies, hats, etc. with my own designs. Started out with a bang, ultimately pooped out within 6 months for various reasons but at least I made my investment back and a little bit extra.

You know what I learned in all of that?

A shit ton of stuff. I’ve learned more from my failures and attempts than I’ve learned from my successes.

Sure, the failures sucked hot sick ass. They hit me hard. They made me feel like shit. But I never gave up.

I knew that with every failure I was stepping toward finding something. Each attempt was a new chapter, a new adventure, and a new opportunity to explore something.

Early on I stopped letting the fear of failure stop me from trying. All those failures shaped me into who I am today. If I chose to focus on those and give up on anything new, I would never have found the things I love that I’ve succeed at now.

I certainly wouldn’t have finally made it to the point of being a published author, or being able to work from home as a freelance writer and marketer. Those two massive wins are where I focus, as reminders that you’ll fail soooo many fucking times but you’ll eventually find those things that work for you.

They don’t often come in early in life. Sometimes they come later in life.

But they don’t happen if you stop trying.

They don’t happen if you don’t go after what you want and embrace some risk.

I’m not the only proof of that. Look at these people who didn’t find their success until much later, after other pursuits didn’t work:

 

Vera Wang – was a fashion writer into her 30’s. Didn’t become a famous wedding dress designer until she was 39.

Grandma Moses – famous painter, right?  Had never painted anything until the age of 79.

Julia Child – famous French chef. Didn’t know anything about French cuisine before the age of 30. Didn’t publish her first cookbook until she was 39. Her television debut didn’t happen until she was 51.

Momofuku Ando – You like instant noodles? Thank him. He sold salt until he was 48, did plenty of jail time, too. Then invented instant noodles.

Alan Rickman – Professor Snape didn’t do any acting in film until he was 28.

Samuel L Jackson – was a recovering cocaine and heroin addict and didn’t get a starring film role until the age of 46 when he was in Pulp Fiction.

Stan Lee – He was 39 when he wrote his first hit comic (Fantatic Four) and didn’t invent the Marvel universe until he was in his 40’s.

Steven Spielberg – rejected from joining a school of cinematic arts TWICE. That school later named a building in his honor as a way of saying “oops” years later.

Thomas Edison – Told by his teachers that he was too stupid to learn anything.

Walt Disney – Fired by a newspaper where he was a cartoonist because the editor said he lacked imagination.

Stephen King – His first book, Carrie, was rejected by 30 publishers. He gave up and threw it in the trash. His wife retrieved it and told him to try again, so he did. That led to his first book deal that launched his career.

Fail.

Fail repeatedly.

Fail and learn from it. Let it shape you, and mold you.

Don’t ever stop trying.

I’ve failed, and I couldn’t be happier that I have.

And I’m looking forward to failing again.

Indie Author Interview – Editor Virginia Tesi Carey

Digging Deep with Derek Adam

When I initially decided to do author interviews I knew I wanted to do a few things different.

Unique questions specific to each individual (not duplicated)
Fun and engaging questions that readers would love to know
Thoughtful questions that get into the meat of the person

But then I realized that there’s more to this industry than the authors. We as authors wouldn’t be able to thrive without all the other professionals we work with and rely on for everything we publish. The photographers, graphic designs, illustrators, format-savvy folks, the personal assistants, our editors.

So, I wanted to make sure those professionals get just as much spotlight with readers, followers, and other industry pros.

That’s why I’m kicking off my interviews with a terrific lady I’ve had the pleasure to connect with as a friends and professional.

Virginia Tesi CareyReview/Editor Extraordinaire Virginia’s Quickie: Originally from Queens, I have resided on Long Island for the last 10 years. My husband, David, is from Ireland and we have two children: Emma who is 14 and Jack who is 12. I have a BA in Psychology and a Masters in Industrial/Organizational Psychology. After working in Human Resources for about 12 years, I resigned from my job to be a stay at home mother. I love it and don’t see myself ever going back to working in an office. I am lucky in that I found my real passion in life- all book related things- and have been able to work from home doing what I love. I don’t have much spare time these days, but when I do I love spending time with my kids. Their happiness is my happiness and priority.

Derek: So, you’re a busy lady. You’re a stay-at-home mom, you devour books like crazy, plus you’ve got a couple businesses on the side – what are the work-at-home gigs you have going on?

Virginia: Hi Derek, Thank you for having me. I have 2 businesses right now. The one I work on full time is editing and proofreading books. I pretty much do that all day every day. Not only does it keep me busy but it keeps me on my toes. I have to be sharp, pay attention to detail, and be thorough. I love it. I have gotten to work on so many great stories and read so many authors that are new to me.

The second business I have is I am a Rodan & Fields consultant. I don’t know if you are familiar with it but it’s the #1 skin care brand in America right now. People can buy the products through me or they can join my team. We are launching in Australia next week, which is huge. And by the way, our products can be used by men too.

Derek: How did you get into the editing game?

Virginia: I’ve been in the indie book world for a little over five years doing multiple things. The more I read, the more I started noticing things in books. As I built relationships with authors and became comfortable with them, I would mention it. I then started doing proofreading for free. A few of my friends kept asking why I was doing it for free when people get paid to edit and proofread. I really debated putting myself out there but I realized they were right and it is one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. The response has been fantastic. July was one year that I started doing it as a business and I have had full time work since. I am so thankful for all those who trust me with their work.

Derek: You’ve worked with some amazing talent, too, just in the time that I’ve been in self-publishing. That includes some best-selling authors. Do a lot of your clients go on to hit those bestseller lists?

Virginia: I am open to working with anyone. New authors, established authors. Doesn’t matter. I believe everyone deserves a chance. And yes, some have. Like Lily Kate who made USA Today with her first book.

Derek: So out of all your clients (and friends) you’ve worked with I know you’ve got some favorite authors who can just sweep you away in their stories. Who are three authors you’d be most likely to recommend to a reader?

Virginia: Lauren Blakely. Oh my God. I love her books. All of them. They make me so happy when I’m reading them. They are witty and romantic and steamy and she writes the perfect male POV.

Brittainy Cherry. Her writing is really a gift to us all. She just has such a way with words and is so talented.

MR Leahy. She pushed me out of my comfort zone. Her books are considered on the darker side and I was anxious to work on them but I did it and I absolutely loved them. The books made me realize maybe I am not as much of a wimp as I think I am. I see more dark reads in my future.

Derek: I imagine being a mom and business owner keeps you on the go often, do you use the drive to process tasks and think about business stuff or do you sing your face off in the car?

Virginia: I’m a big fan of music in the car. I love music in general and in the car is really the only time I get to listen to it. So yes, I sing in the car. But I cannot confirm that I sing my face off. I plead the fifth on that.

Derek: How many books do you typically edit in a month?

Virginia: I would say I edit and proofread between 9 and 11 manuscripts a month. When I edit I do two rounds. Proofreads I do one.

Derek: And then you’re also a reviewer, how many books do you typically read in a month to provide reviews on your blog?

Virginia: I am a part of Stephanie’s Book Reports and I usually read and review about 10 ARCs a month or so. September is heavy for me- I have 19.

Derek: So how do you spend the free time that you do get – and you can’t say reading! That’s too easy. If you had to stop reading and fill your free time with something else, how would you unwind?

Virginia: I really don’t have much free time these days. When I’m not working I am reading my ARCs or spending time with the kids. However, I can knit and do so pretty well. I used to sell my stuff. If I had more free time, I would do that more. It’s relaxing and fun and you make beautiful pieces.

Derek: You’re a fierce New Yorker, I’ve heard your accent. Who has the best pizza hands down?

Virginia: I’m cracking up right now. I could live on pizza. No joke. Pizza is life. It’s one of my favorite things. I would say Pepperoni Grill in Holbrook on Long Island is one of my favs. But I don’t discriminate. I am an equal opportunity pizza lover.

Derek: So, book signings and author events… they take place like every month all over the globe. Which one has been your favorite so far? What did you love about it?  Is there an event that’s on your “must visit” list?

Virginia: I love signings and have been to quite a few. A lot of the times I volunteer by helping an author. I would say one of my favorites is Authors in the City because it’s not too crazy and all of the authors are really down to earth. I also love Indies Invade Philly which I will be at this weekend. It’s always a great signing. I have quite a few planned for 2018 and I can’t wait for Apollycon and Book Bonanza.

Derek: As an editor and proofreader, you get manuscripts across a lot of genres. What’s your favorite subgenre in romance to read?

Virginia: My favorites are contemporary romance and romantic comedy. I love books that make me laugh and make me happy. I don’t mind angst and drama mixed in but I like feeling good when I read.

Derek: What’s your least favorite, or is there a romance subgenre that you just won’t touch?

Virginia: I don’t really do dark reads, only because I’m a wimp. I did work on one series- Set Me Free and Set Us Free by MR Leahy and I really loved both books. I need to read more in the genre at some point.

Derek: You ever work on a manuscript that was so damn good you had to keep backing up to refocus on editing because it was sucking you in?

Virginia: Yes!!! I love when I get a manuscript that I really love and I’ve been fortunate to have many. I have to make sure to go slow and not rush it even though I am consumed with the story.

Derek: What’s the clothing brand that you just can’t stop buying?

Virginia: I usually buy my clothes at Macy’s. I love Inc. and usually get my shirts in that department. I also like Free People.

Derek: When I was 19 and learning how to survive in the wilderness of the world I decided to start experimenting more with cooking. I made a dish of boneless chicken breast stuffed with canned tomato slices, canned mushrooms, sliced American cheese and some random ass spices. I threw up, and it stands as the worst dish I’ve ever made to this day.  What’s yours?

Virginia: I really don’t think I’ve ever made anything horrible. I’m pretty decent but I usually follow recipes. I don’t cook as many different things as I would like to because kids can be picky but I am decent.

Derek: What is something your brain regularly tries to get you to do and you have to will yourself not to do it?

Virginia: I have a habit of overthinking and analyzing situations to death. I try to stop the thoughts in my head at times. It’s really a waste of time to overthink a situation, especially one from the past.

Derek: If you could only give one piece of advice to a new author working on their first book, what would you tell them?

Virginia: I would say take your time. When you rush any part of the process- from writing, to beta reading, to editing, to proofreading- you have the potential to have a book out there that is not your best work. Better to be thorough and take your time than be sorry.

Derek: What’s something an author could do or should do to make your job as an editor so much easier?

Virginia: Read through it before sending it to me. Most do and I know time can be an issue, but there will be less questions and errors if I am given a complete manuscript.

Derek: What about as a reviewer? What’s something you wish you could tell all the authors that contact you for reviews?

Virginia: I think it’s important to make sure bloggers have enough time to read their ARC. Everyone is busy and most have many books to read, plus work and a family. The more time that can be given, the better.

Derek: What makes your eye twitch when you’re editing – what’s a pet peeve that drives you nuts?

Virginia: Lmao. The misuse of floor and ground!! And ceiling and roof!! The floor is inside and the ground is outside. And you cannot be in bed staring up at the roof! haha

Derek: What’s the most useless talent you have?

Virginia: I really don’t have any useless talents. Honestly.

Derek: I imagine you don’t get a lot of time in for television being a serious book lover, editor and all else keeping you busy. I’m sure you hear about a lot of the shows though – are there any that keep tugging at your interests?

Virginia: I honestly haven’t watched TV in about 10 years but the other day my daughter had on this celebrity lip sync battle show and we watched two episodes- it was really fun! Other than that, I really have no interest in TV anymore.

Derek: I have to ask, mainly because you’ve read so many books: You can build a little harem with up to 5 of your favorite book boyfriends – who do you pick?

Virginia: Five, that’s tough. You know I am known for being a fictional man hoarder. But I would say: Landon from Drunk Dial, Jackson from Sexcation, Jude from Finding Mr. Wrong, Chase from Full Package, and Tristian from The Air He Breathes.

Derek: Any desire to write a book hiding in there anywhere?

Virginia: People always ask me that or say I should write one. The thing is I’m not creative and couldn’t come up with a story. So no, I can’t see myself writing one.

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Interested in being interviewed like this on Digging Deep with Derek Adam or want to request a live interview on Facebook? Reach out to us today via Hello@AuthorDerekAdam.com and let us know!

Help Wanted – Seeking a PA/VA for Author Services

UPDATE: The PA position has been filled at this time, thank you for your submissions!

 

Since my initial book launched June 1st of this year I’ve been blessed with many new connections in the indie author community and an ever-expanding reader base. My growing book schedule as well as my outreach and engagement efforts are hitting a point where I definitely need a capable, experienced, and dedicated PA to share my vision and help me continue plodding forward. I need someone who can help manage all the administrative tasks so I have the time necessary to continue tackling my book and event schedule while also keeping time free to handle my client work during the day as a freelance writer/marketer.

With that said, I’m looking for the right PA/VA who will click with me and be able to kick ass & take names. Someone who understands my brand, has the same drive and spirit to help others, and is able and willing to grow with me.  I have high expectations but I’m easy going. The right PA is going to hit the ground running and make every effort to help me reach goals while at the same time delighting readers and working with me to help other authors grow as well.

Is that you?

Review the duties and requirements below and follow the instructions to let me know why you think you’re the best fit.

About Me (from my author bio):

Derek is a retired Emergency Medical Professional and has been a lover of telling stories his entire life, having made the transition from “filthy liar” to “sexy author” about the same time silver hairs started showing up in his face (and other places.)

In the early days, he attempted to write science fiction and high fantasy, but discovered it was more fun to write about people touching other people’s tingle-places (smut is cool.) while mixing in action, explosions, and plenty of WTF moments.

He’s also a gamer, gym rat, snow hater (despite living in Michigan), life liver, stunt double for Hulk, and he considers himself to be aggressively unfancy.

 

What I’m not looking for:

I am not looking for a PA for group pimping or link dropping/link spamming and do not want links promoted into countless groups on a daily or weekly basis.

 

What I’m looking for (Duties & Expectations):
For Readers:

Organic development of reader following to official reader group and Facebook page
Handle Beta and ARC signups for readers
Manage ARC distribution
Follow up on reviews from ARC distribution
Maintain/clean Beta & ARC reader list

Blogger outreach:

Handle blogger signups for releases and cover reveals
Provide ARC distribution
Follow up on reviews and release/reveal posts

Facebook Page/Social Accounts:

Help provide relevant and supporting content scheduled for posting to various social accounts
Respond to reader comments and posts (as PA, not as Author)

Official Reader Group:

Help provide relevant and supporting content to post in the group
Group moderation and administration including new member approval
Engage readers regularly, post new content to promote engagement
Welcome new members on a regular basis including introductory posts
Promote reader group organically (not group link spamming) and encourage new memberships to help find new readers
Assist in sourcing content for weekly live videos including other author books to read, topics to discuss, source reader questions for “ask me anything” sessions, authors to interview and co-broadcast with on a dual live feed, etc.
Develop and maintain the takeover schedule for the reader group, working to maintain regular takeovers of other authors in an effort to help other authors expand their audience

Marketing Group:

Assist in moderation of the Indie Author Marketing Support group including new member approval

Author Stuff, Outreach, and Branding:

Manage my takeover schedule
Find author groups for me to do live takeovers (target 30 minute takeovers)
Help with outreach to bring new readers toward R&E Frat
Promote books and relevant updates through frequent engagement in attendee groups for upcoming booked author signings
Work with me to plan regular giveaways for followers/readers, including promotions to garner support and donations for charities
Follow up on giveaways and manage distribution of prizes to winners
Coordinate with other R&E frat members and their PAs to support cross promotion
Assist with sourcing content and information to include in the monthly newsletter for readers including relevant articles, cool industry stuff, ideas and tips for readers and authors alike, and authors to feature in each newsletter
Locate and work with other authors and industry professionals to set up interviews (I interview them) for inclusion in my blog and monthly newsletter
Locate and setup interviews for me (bloggers/news/media interview me on their blog, podcast, etc.)
Promotion of author swag to readers including apparel for sale on the site as well as signed paperbacks for sale on site.
Promotion of author newsletter to encourage signups.
Present during scheduled live feeds to provide link drops and reader engagement support
Willing to be present during takeovers as needed including handling a scheduled takeover if I cannot be present (post in my place)
General website updates
Crack the whip and keep me writing
Assist with planning launch campaigns and managing release day events.
Other duties as needed/requested

Items below with an * signify a requirement, otherwise they are simply preferred

Must be based in the U.S.*
Experience managing, formatting, and creating Google Docs including Word docs, forms and sheets
Experience with email marketing platforms like Mail Chimp
Experience with WordPress
Able to track and maintain all scheduled events in Google Calendar*
Prior social group/social account management (provide links if possible)
Prior experience as a PA/VA*
Weekly meetings (video, phone, or skype) to discuss projects and tasks*
Utilize Asana project system for task tracking and project updates*
Must sign a Non-Disclosure/Confidentiality agreement*
Open to travel for author signing events
Must be willing to adhere to social engagement guidelines as a contract representative of my brand*

 

 

Please send interest letter along with prior experience (resume, CV, client/reference list) via email to Hello (at) authorderekadam (dot) com.  Include links to social accounts and group pages you’ve helped manage, previous/current clients (authors) as references, and any other information you feel I should know when considering you for the position.

Please include your expected rate for services with consideration to the above needs/requirements. Submissions without rates and prior experience details will be ignored.

Email submissions only. Do not send inquiries or request information via social media, direct message, text or phone.