Cara Brookins's Blog, page 8
November 19, 2014
See You At The Bar!
Attend conferences for the bar time. That’s right, it isn’t only about attending lectures and panels. Even authors at the very top of the best seller lists are perfectly approachable and thrilled to chat about writing projects over a few evening cocktails. Agents and editors are there too, and so are your coworkers (other authors)... Read more »
November 10, 2014
Free Marketing Tool – Riddle.com
Like most writers, I’m always looking for unique, highly visual marketing tools. And since I don’t have a lot of cash to invest, the lower the price tag the better. I found exactly what I was looking for at Riddle.com, where anyone can make online lists, quizzes and tests to engage readers in a subtle... Read more »
November 1, 2014
The Espionage Quiz – Level 1
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October 31, 2014
Bouchercon 2014: Murder at the Beach
The Bouchercon World Mystery Convention is one of my favorite events every year. The best part is that it isn’t just for writers. Piles of readers attend to hang out with their favorite authors and reader friends. This year we’ll be in Long Beach California soaking up some sun before the holidays. I’ll be speaking... Read more »
October 20, 2014
September 2, 2014
No doubt about it, vacation is over!
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August 21, 2014
Twitter Etiquette
Twitter Etiquette? Yup, that’s a thing. When I started tweeting to promote my novels, I took note of what I liked and didn’t like about other tweets. I have over 73,000 followers after approximately 13 months of tweeting, and these are the 7 rules I followed for success. (Need a tutorial on the basics of... Read more »
Road Trip to Killer Nashville!
I’m on my way to Killer Nashville ! I especially hope to see you at the Social Media panel on Friday from 10:00-11:00. We’ll be chatting about the best ways to build a social media presence with: Stacy Allen, Cara Brookins, Tom Collins, Hank Phillippi Ryan (panel leader), & Ed Wilson. This amazing conference has... Read more »
August 16, 2014
Inkwell Manor, More Than a House
Rise, my (almost finished) work in progress is a novel about the house my kids and I built from the ground up with our own hands. Inkwell Manor is more than our home, it is evidence that my family can rise above a difficult past to accomplish big things. This project was one of... Read more »
August 14, 2014
Killer Nashville 2014 – Using Social Media
Conferences are essential to all stages of your writing career. Make sure you’re striking a balance between writing, learning, promoting, and celebrating at writer cocktail parties—all available at Killer Nashville Aug 21-24, 2014. I especially hope to see you at the Social Media panel on Friday from 10:00-11:00. We’ll be chatting about the best ways... Read more »
