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April 10, 2021
Indie Book Promotion: The Fussy Librarian
When it comes to #indiepublishing, there are many things an #author must consider. One of the concerns is #indiebookmarketing. How will your prospective #reader know your #book is available?
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The Fussy Librarian founded by #JeffreyBruner. The website is dedicated to helping #readers find #books of interest. How does this help #authors? It helps us because they have two newsletters. Newsletters that go straight into the email boxes of avid #readers who could be searching for our #books. As #self-published #authors, we don’t have the time to do everything ourselves. And we shouldn’t. We should use established resources that help us get the word out about our #books. #TheFussyLibrarian has one newsletter that has 390,000 subscribers, and another that has #120,000. Now, don’t you want its users to know about your #books!
To learn more about The Fussy Librarian, check out their website here: https://www.thefussylibrarian.com/
Don’t forget to check out my #podcast, Live Free, wherever you get your #podcasts!
Check out this interview with Jeffrey, and drop a comment below to let us know what resources you’ve used to get your #books in front of #readers. #bookmarketingstrategies #bookmarketingandpublicity #bookmarketingideas #bookmarketingtips #bookmarketingonamazon
February 24, 2021
Let’s Talk About Book Reviews with #JoyfullyReviewed and #MileHighKinkBookClub
The almighty #bookreview! Let’s talk about book reviews in fiction. As an indie writer, this is always a hot topic. Why? Well, because we are always searching for any promotional item that will help us reach a reader.
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Whether you’re hiring a promotional service to assist you with your marketing or you have an ARC (advanced reader copy) team, street team, or regular readers find you through #Goodreads, #Amazon, #KOBO, #BN or wherever you list your books reviews can be both good and bad. For me there’s always this little feeling in my gut when I see a notice of a new review. Do I read them, nope! But that doesn’t stop friends from sharing the detail with you that you.
So, I invited a few of the leaders in the game of reviews to join me to discuss the importance of book reviews. I’m joined by Joy of Joyfully Reviewed and Lola of Mile High Book Club. #Indiepublished #authors, you’re going to love this one! #self-publishmarketingsuccess #selfpublishingabook To view this episode visit my #YouTube channel!
More about Joy: Website: http: //www.joyfullyreviewed.net/ Facebook: /JoyfullyReviewed
More about Lola: Website:https: //milehighkinkbookclub.com/author/kinkm... Facebook: /MileHighKinkBookClub
January 14, 2021
Writer’s Mindset: Black Male Romance Author with #LawrenceHall
Black Male Romance Author?! What!!! I know you’re curious. That’s right. He is a Black male #Romance #writer, and he’s not embarrassed to tell you. #Blackmaleauthors #Blackmaleauthorsfiction #maleromanceauthors #maleromancenovels
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In his best Muhammed Ali impersonation, #LawrenceHall is not shy and will tell you that the “Lawrence Hall experience” when it comes to #maleromancenovels is like none other.
My conversation with Lawrence fascinated me, and now I must interview his wife! Who is the woman behind this man? I’ve asked Lawrence to get me an interview. I’m convinced that after you watch this interview you will be curious as well. Because according to Lawrence, he #writes #Romance because of his wife. To view this episode, visit my #YouTube channel!
We all have her to thank!
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Here’s more about Lawrence. What do you get when you mix Spartacus with Spaceballs? We’re not sure either, but somewhere in there is Lawrence Hall. A man of few words until he begins speaking, you can often find him with a smile on his face, until he takes a picture. Then he tries to put on his best 1990s hardcore hip hop persona, which would be a mix of Tupac Shakur and Biggie Smalls. Unless MC Hammer is on the radio.
Hailing from the capital city of the USA, he has over 10 years of teaching experience. This means Lawrence has mastered the art of daydreaming and not listening, but pretending he hears and sees everything. He’s the perfect chameleon. An avid film buff, and lover of HEA, he’s too much of an optimist to want anything else. His motto: I may fall like Autumn but I’ll rise a new season.
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· Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawrencehal...
· Twitter: https://twitter.com/lhall5819
· Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lhall5819/
· Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/lawre...
· Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
· Amazon: amazon.com/author/lawrencehall
MAILING LIST https://bit.ly/31Plrur
FACEBOOK READERS GROUP https://www.facebook.com/groups/halls...
Stick Ups, the Pick Up Sticks YouTube Channel https://bit.ly/3me3Ovv
Online Store: https://www.redbubble.com/people/lhal...
December 20, 2020
#Nonfiction Collaboration with #DarielRaye
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Next year, she and I will collaborate along with other authors as part of a nonfiction collection of short stories that discuss our individual experiences with #racism. If you’d like to know more about the project and meet some of the other authors, check out the writing sprint video with the Soul Deep authors, here on my #YouTube channel.
Check out my interview with #DarielRaye. We discuss indie #publishing, her career and #books, as well as as our collabo project. Link in bio.
Don’t forget to download my #podcast, Live Free, from wherever you get your #podcasts.
Here’s more about #DarielRaye.
Dariel Raye is an animal lover, animal rights activist, a musician, therapist, and an award-winning, USA Today, and International bestselling author of powerful paranormal romance and dark urban fantasy with IR/MC (Interracial/Multi-cultural) alpha male heroes to die for, and strong heroines with hearts worth winning.
She is a classically trained mezzo-soprano and pianist who started singing with perfect pitch before she could walk, then fell in love with books and started reciting stories at the age of 3. Dariel plays over 11 musical instruments, including piano, organ, brass, and percussion. (Sorry, we forgot to mention this during the video.)
For more about Dariel, follow her ‘Musings’ blog or visit her website. She also publishes a VIP Readers’ Club newsletter. If you enjoyed one or more of her books, please post a review on review sites, and of course, click the follow button on #Amazon to receive notifications about new releases. Join her VIP book club for updates, insider information, and access to early review copies of her books: https://darielraye.com/VIPbookclub/
November 19, 2020
Writer’s Mindset: Author and Screenwriter #LolahLace
Writing is an interesting thing. For some people, it is their first love. Still, for others, it’s something that “happened” because of a love for something else. However, no matter how you get there, once you are there, you find that you love it. #self-publishing #indiepublishing #indieauthor
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I met #LolahLace on the #indie #writing circuit. We have traveled so much of the same ground: writing, acting, music, etc. I thought it would be interesting to talk with #LolahLace not only about her #novel writing, but about her #screenwriting.
Did you know #LolahLace has written a #movie called #SingleandReady? Check it out on #AmazonPrime.
Join me on my #YouTube channel to see video of this interview!
November 5, 2020
Author’s Mindset: Let’s Talk Tropes with #SageYoung
Since 2013, Sage Young has published twelve novels. She has published all of her current work as #self-published author. The funny thing about Sage Young is that if you ask her, she will swear that she was an accidental success.
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What does it take to succeed as a #self-published author? No matter how many times someone asks me that, I think I have the same answer. There is no magic button to push. However, there is one thing you can do. You can simply try.
When Sage Young first began, she was the cover model for her first book. Why? Because she was determined to get the #book #published and she did it by herself.
Join me as I chat with Sage about her journey to becoming an #indiepublished #author. We discuss everything from the magic of her first #book to her favorite #writing #tropes to #travel.
Don’t forget to check out my #YouTube channel to watch this episode.
Here’s more about Sage.
Sage Young is a USA Today bestselling author of sensual romance novels. She entered the self-publishing arena in the fall of 2013 with her debut novel in the Quinn Family Series entitled Delusional Love. She continued the saga with three additional installments in that series. Since then she has released several books including a novella entitled Fantasy Night.
Sage is an avid reader of all things, but sensual romance novels in particular. She uses every spare moment to indulge in one of her favorite passions, writing. Her favorite saying is “Always explore the possibilities”. Sage hopes that you will enjoy her novels and looks forward to your feedback. Please check out her website www.authorsageyoung.com and sign up for her newsletter at shorturl.at/pCQR9 for the latest books and upcoming events.
October 22, 2020
Writing through Pain and Loss a Discussion with author S Frost
#Writers #write, right? That’s what I’ve always heard, but what happens when life has so many valleys that you can’t breathe? Are #writers still expected to #write? #selfpublishing
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Many of you may know S Frost by other pen names; however, I only know her as S. Frost. She was recently introduced to me and I had the opportunity to interview her for my #YouTube channel.
I’ve interviewed a lot of #authors for my channel, and many of them have shared many parts of themselves with me and the subscribers of my channels. S Frost’s vulnerability, rawness and candor surprised me. During this interview, I cried a little, laughed a lot, but in the end I was happy that I had the chance to meet S Frost and I’m so honored that she has allowed me to share her story with you.
If you would like to watch this interview, check out my #YouTube channel. The link is in the bio.
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Download my #podcast, Live Free, from your favorite #podcast outlet to keep up with the latest about self-publishing and indie authors!
Here’s more about S. Frost!
Tanalisa Pigatt is a Hampton, Virginia born author who was raised between Virginia and Massachusetts. She’s also a wife of twenty-two years and mother of three young adults.
Tanalisa Pigatt started her writing career about three years ago. Never in Mrs. Pigatt’s wildest dreams did she believe that she would become a writer. Much less a signed writer but that’s what happened when a publishing company called to say they wanted to sign her. For years Tanalisa enjoyed success writing under the T.M. Pigatt name. After a year or two of being a signed author Tanalisa decided that she wanted to explore the world of self-publishing.
While self-publishing Mrs. Pigatt decided to investigate the other side of the book world. She took a class in creating book covers. This new skill blossomed into a new career path for the author, which led to the creation of The Cover Shop. The Cover Shop is a site on Facebook where you can purchase premade covers, designed my Tanalisa Pigatt herself.
While delving into this new career Tanalisa has stayed true to her first love of writing. T.M. Pigatt carved out a unique writing career for herself by penning twenty-six books. Now Mrs. Pigatt is looking to recreate the magic once more under her new pen name Author S. Frost. Mrs. Pigatt has already moved into that direction by writing two new books called “The Game and The Game 2.” There is more to come from this dynamic writer.
T.M. Pigatt website: https://llpfamily.wixsite.com/website
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/T.M.Pigatt/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/t_m_pigatt?...
S. Frost website: https://llpfamily77.wixsite.com/mysite
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorsfros...
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/
The Cover Shop
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October 16, 2020
Author and Filmmaker #MoniBoyce
Moni Boyce is one of three #indie published authors who came together to form B.A.R.R. This Facebook group is geared toward people of color who write Romance, as well as readers of diverse Romance. B.A.R.R. (Black Authors and Readers of Romance) is a new networking place, but it is quickly becoming a safe place for authors of color to learn and grow. #selfpublishing #selfpublishingsuccess #selfpublishingmarketingstrategy
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This was the first time I have had a conversation with Moni. I know you’ll be able to tell that we had a great time. Join us as we discuss marketing, B.A.R.R. and the writing.
Don’t forget to download my #podcast, Live Free, from your favorite #podcast outlet! #blackpodcasters #YouTubepodcasters
Here’s more about Moni: Moni Boyce is an award-winning author of contemporary and paranormal romance, a filmmaker and a poet. After working in the film industry for fifteen years, helping others bring their visions to life, she now creates characters and worlds of her own. She considers herself a bookworm, film buff, foodie, music lover and an avid world traveler having visited 33 countries, 5 continents and 27 US states, so far. She currently lives in Virginia, but considers Los Angeles her hometown. Sign up for her newsletter and get more information on future books and events on her website: https://moniboyce.com
Twitter: www.twitter.com/moniboyce
Facebook: www.facebook.com/MoniBoyceWrites
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Bookbub: www.bookbub.com/authors/moni-boyce
Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/moniboyce
FB group: www.facebook.com/groups/monismob
Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/moniboyce
Book + Main: www.bookandmainbites.com/MoniBoyce
Radish: radishfiction.com/users/MoniBoyce
Book Sniffer: booksniffer.com/moni-boyce
August 28, 2020
Author Collaborations and International Book Events
The world of indie publishing is filled with the unknown. Navigating it can be difficult. However, as I have said so many times, you don’t have to do any of it alone. #IndieAuthorMindset #IndiePublishing
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LaVerne Thompson and I have known each other for fifteen years. She and I listed as USA Today Bestselling Authors together. And she is one of the primary reasons I started my indie publishing journey. #IndieAuthorMindset
On this episode of Live Free, LaVerne Thompson and I discuss our friendship, writing, author collaborations and international book events. #LaVerneThompson I hope that you will enjoy this episode and don’t forget to drop us a note and let us know which indie publishing marketing tactics have worked for you along your self-publishing journey. To view this episode visit my #YouTube channel.
Also, if you’ve read LaVerne Thompson’s vampire series set in Memphis, please drop a message and let us know what you think.
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LaVerne Thompson is a USA Today Bestselling, award winning, multi-published author, an avid reader and a writer of contemporary, fantasy, and sci/fi sensual romances. She loves creating worlds within and without our world. She also writes romantic suspense and new adult romance under the pen name Ursula Sinclair also a USA Today Bestselling Author. She is a certified chocoholic and is currently working on several projects. Some might even involve chocolate. But writing helps maintain her sanity.
August 9, 2020
Rock Your Crown: What’s Your Side Hustle A Discussion with Reana Malori
Self-published authors are some of the hardest working people I know. When it comes to “grinding”, I swear! My people are always trying to figure out how to connect the pieces. Don’t forget to follow me on your favorite social media: https://linktr.ee/angelakayaustin
Reana Malori is a Queen. Yep, she has the tiara and everything to prove it. With about forty #books out there, she’s been smashing the self-publishing game for years. #self-publishingsuccess #self-publishingmarketingstrategies
To view this episode, visit my #YouTube channel, Angela Kay Austin!
Not only is she making her mark as an author, she’s also starting a new venture as a career coach. If you think her women are strong on the pages of her books, you should check out Alexidom Coaching. Don’t forget to check out my #podcast, Live Free, on your favorite streaming service! #iTunes #Stitcher #GooglePodcast #Spotify
Here’s more: Reana Malori is a USA Today Bestselling Author of Multicultural / Interracial Contemporary Romance. She writes romance stories full of romance, love, and steam that pull the reader into her world. Her heroes are the kind of men you want to run away with and live happily-ever-after. The heroines are the type of ladies with whom you want to have a glass of wine. She began her writing journey in 2009, releasing her first novella, To Love a Marine. Since then, she has released more than 35 novels and novellas of varying lengths.
Reana currently resides in Montclair, Virginia with her husband and two sons who keep her busy laughing, having fun, and making sure she doesn’t take herself too seriously.
Website: www.reanamalori.com
Twitter: www.twitter.com/ReanaMalori
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Facebook Fan Page: www.facebook.com/AuthorReanaMalori
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