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April 29, 2013
Monday Update - On the Horizon
My second novel is almost complete. I promised a hint at the beginning of this month, and then never delivered. Here’s the tease: It’s a fantasy apocalypse. The stereotypical fantasy world is getting a zombie apocalypse. It’s planned to be a series called Hungry Gods. That name might not stick, but I’m liking it so far. I know that doesn’t quite follow the same feel as BROKEN THINGS, but it’s something I wanted to write for fun. It will also introduce my writing to a new audience.
Secondly, May and June have a plethora of book signings coming up. There will be three (!!!) signings in Boise this weekend. And then next week, I’ll be returning to Twin Falls to sign books with two other authors at Hastings. I’ll be posting the hours early this week for upcoming book sales and signings.
Secondly, May and June have a plethora of book signings coming up. There will be three (!!!) signings in Boise this weekend. And then next week, I’ll be returning to Twin Falls to sign books with two other authors at Hastings. I’ll be posting the hours early this week for upcoming book sales and signings.
April 24, 2013
Upcoming Book Signings
I have created a new Page on this site listing book signings that I am attending. These book signings are with the Idaho Authors’ Community, and it is a great opportunity to meet and discover many wonderful Idaho Authors. I will be updating this list as new events arise.
BOOK SIGNINGS
BOOK SIGNINGS
April 16, 2013
Book Signing This Friday in Twin Falls, Idaho
Are you in Twin Falls, Idaho or the surrounding area this Friday (April 19, 2013)? I will be selling and signing copies of BROKEN THINGS at The Art and Soul of the Magic Valley in the Lynwood Shopping Center (1329 Filer Avenue East) from 10 am to 3 pm, along with other authors of the Idaho Authors’ Community. I have limited copies available of my book for the signing, so come early if you’re buying. FYI – I got in on this a bit late, so I did not have time to get a reorder. For future signings, I will have plenty. Watch for more book signing announcements soon.
Here’s the Press Release:
Idaho Authors’ Community is coming to the Magic Valley
The Idaho Authors’ Community, a statewide organization of authors and authors-to-be, is coming to the Magic Valley to do a book signing event on Friday, April 19. The event will be held at The Art and Soul of the Magic Valley (Lynwood Shopping Center – 1329 Filer Avenue East in Twin Falls) from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The book-signing offers an opportunity for the public to meet and talk with Idaho authors, and to view a number of different literary works including, fiction, non-fiction, business, historical novels, military memoirs, children’s books, self-enrichment and humor.
The Idaho Authors’ Community is designed to bring readers and local authors together in support of a common interest; reading for pleasure and self-enrichment. In 2013, the IAC will hold book signings in all 44 Idaho counties. If you know of potential locations for IAC events or are interested in joining the IAC, contact Jane Freund or Wynette Mellen at idahoauthorscommunity@gmail.com or 208-407-7457 (Jane).
Here’s the Press Release:
Idaho Authors’ Community is coming to the Magic Valley
The Idaho Authors’ Community, a statewide organization of authors and authors-to-be, is coming to the Magic Valley to do a book signing event on Friday, April 19. The event will be held at The Art and Soul of the Magic Valley (Lynwood Shopping Center – 1329 Filer Avenue East in Twin Falls) from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The book-signing offers an opportunity for the public to meet and talk with Idaho authors, and to view a number of different literary works including, fiction, non-fiction, business, historical novels, military memoirs, children’s books, self-enrichment and humor.
The Idaho Authors’ Community is designed to bring readers and local authors together in support of a common interest; reading for pleasure and self-enrichment. In 2013, the IAC will hold book signings in all 44 Idaho counties. If you know of potential locations for IAC events or are interested in joining the IAC, contact Jane Freund or Wynette Mellen at idahoauthorscommunity@gmail.com or 208-407-7457 (Jane).
April 3, 2013
How to Use Google+ as an Author Part 1
Google+ is another option of promotion for authors looking to reach their audience. This post is about laying the foundation.
So you write books. You’ve signed up on Google+. You might have even added a few people to your circles. Now what?
Create a Page for Your Book
Just like Facebook, you can create Pages. On the left hand menu that runs down the side of your G+ feed, at the very bottom, is a tab called “More”. This brings up the “Pages” option. Click on “Create Page” and follow along with G+ as it guides you to create your page.
For an example, check out the Page I made for BROKEN THINGS (and why not click the Follow and Share buttons while you’re there?) https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/1184278...
Make sure to explore all of the options, such as adding links, picture, etc.
Share Your Page with Your Followers
Switch back to your profile and search for your Page and Follow it. You can Share posts either as your Profile and as your Book Page, but first your book needs some attention through Likes and Follows. Use your main Profile to Share your posts from your Book Page.
In the near future, I’ll look at building an audience using G+.
In the meantime, add me to a circle on Google+: https://plus.google.com/1173747763867...
So you write books. You’ve signed up on Google+. You might have even added a few people to your circles. Now what?
Create a Page for Your Book
Just like Facebook, you can create Pages. On the left hand menu that runs down the side of your G+ feed, at the very bottom, is a tab called “More”. This brings up the “Pages” option. Click on “Create Page” and follow along with G+ as it guides you to create your page.
For an example, check out the Page I made for BROKEN THINGS (and why not click the Follow and Share buttons while you’re there?) https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/1184278...
Make sure to explore all of the options, such as adding links, picture, etc.
Share Your Page with Your Followers
Switch back to your profile and search for your Page and Follow it. You can Share posts either as your Profile and as your Book Page, but first your book needs some attention through Likes and Follows. Use your main Profile to Share your posts from your Book Page.
In the near future, I’ll look at building an audience using G+.
In the meantime, add me to a circle on Google+: https://plus.google.com/1173747763867...
March 30, 2013
Interviewed on s.m. nystoriak’s writer’s block
This past week I was interviewed on S.M. Nystoriak on her website Writer’s Block. Check it out for a very introspective look into my novel Broken Things.
s.m. nystoriak's writer's block
s.m. nystoriak's writer's block
March 25, 2013
Just Another Monday Update
A lot has been going on lately with my novel Broken Things. I did a promotional push last week, and it reached Rank #112 in Free Kindle Books, and #3 in Science Fiction and #5 Suspense. Rank was very similar in Amazon UK and Canada. I’m fairly happy with getting the book into so many people’s hands. It was also featured on Freebooksy. They even gave me a badge for being featured.
If you want to get your hands on a free signed copy of Broken Things, this is the last week to enter my Goodreads giveaway. You could be that person!
You will also see a new novel from me in April. I’m not giving much away yet, but it will more than likely be a novel featuring zombies. As I get into April, I will share more of the goodness with you.
If you want to get your hands on a free signed copy of Broken Things, this is the last week to enter my Goodreads giveaway. You could be that person!
You will also see a new novel from me in April. I’m not giving much away yet, but it will more than likely be a novel featuring zombies. As I get into April, I will share more of the goodness with you.
March 19, 2013
The Next Book
I have a horrible time focusing on one thing, it would seem. My family won’t deny that. I have a handful of different titles I’ve been working on, and therefore none of them have been completed. With that said, today I’m committing to one title and finishing it before I revisit any of the others.
The lucky book is going to be a sci-fi fantasy horror blend about an entire quarantined world that has an undead problem. This is one of two different zombie type tales I have planned, and both will be a trilogy. I don’t have a title chosen yet.
Until then, go and read Broken Things if you haven’t all ready. It’s available in paperback and on the Kindle through Amazon.
And keep up with me on Facebook by clicking “Like” on my Author Page.
G.S. Wright
The lucky book is going to be a sci-fi fantasy horror blend about an entire quarantined world that has an undead problem. This is one of two different zombie type tales I have planned, and both will be a trilogy. I don’t have a title chosen yet.
Until then, go and read Broken Things if you haven’t all ready. It’s available in paperback and on the Kindle through Amazon.
And keep up with me on Facebook by clicking “Like” on my Author Page.
G.S. Wright
March 16, 2013
Do People Read Epilogues?
Here's a question for the readers... Do you read epilogues or do you skip them?
I ask this because I have two reviews where the readers comment that a loose end wasn't tied up.
It was... in the epilogue.
I wonder then if that means it is more important to make epilogues a Chapter so people will read them.
Because of this, I won't write any of my book in a prologue or epilogue in the future, just in case.
What is your opinion? Anyone skip epilogues on purpose?
Broken Things
I ask this because I have two reviews where the readers comment that a loose end wasn't tied up.
It was... in the epilogue.
I wonder then if that means it is more important to make epilogues a Chapter so people will read them.
Because of this, I won't write any of my book in a prologue or epilogue in the future, just in case.
What is your opinion? Anyone skip epilogues on purpose?
Broken Things
February 27, 2013
Broken Things Goodreads Giveaway
I'm going to keep this post short and sweet. Here on Goodreads I am participating in a giveaway for one signed copy of Broken Things.
Broken Things Giveaway.
Broken Things Giveaway.
February 22, 2013
Perceptions
I had a feel good victory with my novel Broken Things. I have an 11 year old son that does not like to read. His mind wanders when he reads (he calls it blacking out) and it makes his book reports an ordeal. We tell him how many pages he has to read in each sitting so that he can finish his book on time to write the report. For February, he's reading my novel Broken Things.
He can't hardly put it down! He says its the most intense book he's ever read, and called it scary. He's become emotionally attached to the protagonist and actually whined yesterday when he didn't have time to read. That is my feel good victory with Broken Things. :)
Of course Broken Things isn't a young reader or YA novel. I didn't make it an easy read, nor did I hold back to make it kid/family friendly. With that said, it's not something that I'm afraid to let my kids read either. Part of it may be the 12-year old protagonist is of an age that my son relates to. He could put himself into the character's shoes far easier than the adult reader could. I would imagine that an adult reader feels the story from a parent's point of view. In fact I suspect that this will hold true for any of the book's audience. I think it will have a very strong divide between how a younger reader experiences this book and how an adult will.
If you've read Broken Things, let me know what you think. If you haven't, grab it on the Kindle or in paperback over on Amazon. Broken Things
He can't hardly put it down! He says its the most intense book he's ever read, and called it scary. He's become emotionally attached to the protagonist and actually whined yesterday when he didn't have time to read. That is my feel good victory with Broken Things. :)
Of course Broken Things isn't a young reader or YA novel. I didn't make it an easy read, nor did I hold back to make it kid/family friendly. With that said, it's not something that I'm afraid to let my kids read either. Part of it may be the 12-year old protagonist is of an age that my son relates to. He could put himself into the character's shoes far easier than the adult reader could. I would imagine that an adult reader feels the story from a parent's point of view. In fact I suspect that this will hold true for any of the book's audience. I think it will have a very strong divide between how a younger reader experiences this book and how an adult will.
If you've read Broken Things, let me know what you think. If you haven't, grab it on the Kindle or in paperback over on Amazon. Broken Things
