Patrick Jones's Blog, page 53
February 28, 2013
Social Media and Your Brain
Reblogged from Savvy Writers & e-Books online:
It is no secret that we use Social Media a lot - and all this social media usage can be hard to curtail. Resisting Twitter, Facebook and other Social Media sites is harder than other urges, such as smoking, drinking, spending money, sleeping and even sex.
Posting about yourself on Social Media sites rewards the brain the same way food and sex do.
Great information on social media...at a glance!
7 Things Confident Writers Don't Do
Reblogged from Kristen Lamb's Blog:
One of the reasons I encourage writers to blog and to read blogs is that you will find inspiration all around you. A dear friend of mine, Steve Tobak, has a MASSIVE blog following and is the business blogger for CBS, Fox Business and Inc.
I love reading his posts about entrepreneurs because so much applies to authors (we are entrepreneurs of a different sort, but still entrepreneurs).
This is such good advice from Kristen Lamb!
My brother Patrick Jones is jumping around like a mad man...I would be too, if my book was ranked #1 on Amazon...in two categories :)
Click on the cover to read about it!
Only because of great friends in the industry!!
The Next Big Thing Blog Hop
Reblogged from The Linden Chronicles:
THE NEXT BIG THING BLOG HOP
What is a blog hop? Basically, it’s a way for readers to discover authors new to them. I hope you'll find new-to-you authors whose works you enjoy. On this stop on the blog hop, you'll find a bit of information on me and one of my books and links to three other authors you can explore!
Check out the authors on this blog hop!
February 27, 2013
WE JUST MADE #1 BEST SELLER FREE at AMAZON in BOTH CATEGORIES!! Thank you EVERYONE!
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THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR MAKING “The Wolf’s Moon” by Patrick Jones a BEST SELLER at AMAZON in BOTH CATEGORIES!!!!
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Million Dollar Question: How to Get Book Reviews?
Reblogged from Savvy Writers & e-Books online:
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Not just a handful, but lots of reviews!
They are crucial, not only for Amazon's algorithms, but also when selling through other online retailers, such as Kobo, Barnes&Noble or Waterstones. Polls revealed that 70% of book buyers are paying attention to reviews before they make their purchase. They don't read the reviews necessarily, but check the numbers of reviews a book has accrued.
Fantastic information for book reviews from Doris-Maria Heilmann at 111Publishing!
We Are Not Alone by Kristen Lamb
Author Kristen Lamb (Photo credit: Kristen Lamb)
We Are Not Alone by Kristen Lamb is a fantastic resource for the writer/author! Click on the book for the Amazon link!
Click HERE to follow Kristen Lamb!
The Next Big Thing Blog Hop
THE NEXT BIG THING BLOG HOP
What is a blog hop? Basically, it’s a way for readers to discover authors new to them. I hope you’ll find new-to-you authors whose works you enjoy. On this stop on the blog hop, you’ll find a bit of information on me and one of my books and links to three other authors you can explore!
Thanks to fellow author Lucy Pireel for inviting me to participate in this event. You can click the following link to learn more about Lucy and her work. Website: Lucy Pireel : http://lucypireel.wordpress.com
In this blog hop, I and my fellow authors, in their respective blogs, have answered ten questions about our book or work-in–progress (giving you a sneak peek). We’ve also included some behind-the-scenes information about how and why we write what we write–the characters, inspirations, plotting and other choices we make. I hope you enjoy it!
Please feel free to comment and share your thoughts and questions. Here is my Next Big Thing!
1. What is the working title of your next book?
The next book is tentatively titled, “There will be …..”. It is a secret at this point. It is the sequel to “The Wolf’s Moon.” Like everything in writing, the title is subject to change.
2. Where did the idea come from for the book?
I sat in a hotel restaurant having breakfast while waiting on my wife. She was giving a two hour lecture at a conference. I usually carry a pad of paper in order to kill time. I started writing, not really thinking about a novel, maybe a short story. By the time it was over, I completed “The Wolf’s Moon.” The story actually wrote itself.
3. What genre does your book fall under?
I like to think it is a thriller/suspense novel.
4. What actors would you choose to play the part of your characters in a movie rendition?
Many times I have been asked this question. Since there is little chance should “The Wolf’s Moon” be made into a movie that there will be a budget for who I’d want, I’ll throw some names out:
Lansdowne/Linden – Daniel Craig
Skruggs – Johnny Depp (my wife would like this choice)
Sheriff Benson – Ed Harris
Amy Reel – The real Amy – yes, there is one!
Cindy Winters – I’d leave that choice to casting.
The title song by Khym Carmichael – If Khym can’t make it – I guess Adele.
5. What is the one-sentence synopsis of your book?
Love, loyalty, redemption – with one big beast killing people.
6. Will your book be self-published or represented by an agency?
Self-published. If a literary agent wants to take the time to read my books and really expresses that he/she can find a publisher, and the publisher offers enough money – we can talk. It’s a tough world and I would like to make enough money that I can keep my wife as a PAID Business Agent (really, I just love having her at home with me).
7. How long did it take you to write the first draft of the manuscript?
The first draft took less than a year.
8. What other books would you compare this story to within your genre?
I don’t know if there are any books (that I have read) for a comparison.
9. Who or what inspired you to write this book?
As I said, “The Wolf’s Moon” just happened but once it did, my inspiration was to finish the manuscript.
10. What else about the book might pique the reader’s interest?
Believe it or not, the book is a love story as well as a thriller. I was once asked in a radio interview if there was a lot of me in the book. My answer was that, “probably more than I want to admit.” My wife is so much more than just a wife. She is the mother of my son and daughter. Sandy is “Grandma” to five wonderful kids. Above all she is my best friend and supporter. I never want to feel as Lansdowne, about the loss of one true love…but I would.
Here is the blog link for Lucy Pireel : http://lucypireel.wordpress.com
My blog link is Patrick Jones at http://www.thelindenchronicles.com
Below you will find authors who will be joining me by blogging, next Wednesday. Do be sure to bookmark and add them to your calendars for updates on WIPs and New Releases! Happy Writing and Reading!
Hunter S. Jones at http://www.thehuntersjones.blogspot.com
Robbie Taylor at http://www.robbietaylor.tumblr.com
FREE Wed 2/27 "The Wolf's Moon" BEST SELLER by Patrick Jones
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February 26, 2013
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