Peter Watson Jenkins's Blog
June 4, 2013
Excitement, a simple pleasure
I discovered too late that the title I had carefully chosen for my book of short stories "Found Money"was already in use by a slew of authors. See 'em lining up in the Amazon page, grinning horribly at me! Really I should have known better. My very first book, a thriller named "Escape to Danger" had the title not only of another book or two but also of a movie.
So, why am I excited? In two days' time I will be notified of the winners of the 10 books I'm sending out to reviewers picked by Goodreads. This time I am fully aware of the risk. Some time ago I gave away another book for review and not one of the people who were sent it actually reviewed it. This time I am sending positive energy to each of the recipients as I mail the book. That will help them to dip in to see what it is all about. Then my friends the stories themselves will make sure the chosen few will want to read and review my lovely book.
Good luck, Found Money!
So, why am I excited? In two days' time I will be notified of the winners of the 10 books I'm sending out to reviewers picked by Goodreads. This time I am fully aware of the risk. Some time ago I gave away another book for review and not one of the people who were sent it actually reviewed it. This time I am sending positive energy to each of the recipients as I mail the book. That will help them to dip in to see what it is all about. Then my friends the stories themselves will make sure the chosen few will want to read and review my lovely book.
Good luck, Found Money!
August 30, 2011
Novella
My son has written a novella. It's very good. I'm encouraging his writing: he has a flair for words. However, I am wondering whether he would do better in the long run if he started the joy of being published with a full-length book (of which he is certainly capable). I have the notion that the NEW AUTHOR designation and FIRST NOVEL happy cheers still have meaning when translated into public interest and sales.
My first book was launched, poor fool that I was, by a vanity press. It got precisely nowhere (of course) though it is still read and enjoyed. I know that because people come out of the woodwork and tell me. So much more important to me now is that my bouncing baby boy (aged 44) who has fortunately not inherited my literary genius, should get the best advice.
Peter Watson Jenkins
My first book was launched, poor fool that I was, by a vanity press. It got precisely nowhere (of course) though it is still read and enjoyed. I know that because people come out of the woodwork and tell me. So much more important to me now is that my bouncing baby boy (aged 44) who has fortunately not inherited my literary genius, should get the best advice.
Peter Watson Jenkins
