Sharing is Caring

This week I’ve gotten back into the swing of marketing my novel, The Beaumont Egalitarian Society. I know, I know; I should’ve been onto this every day since it’s release in September last year.

I must confess, I have been feeling a little down about my novel in the last few months. Those niggling doubts about whether or not it is good enough for reader consumption has had me push it to the side, hoping that by not widely advertising, I wouldn’t be humiliating myself should that be the case.

After some positive feedback from a few editors (they know the business) and some fantastic reviews from readers (thank you!), however, my confidence has been restored. I was reminded that I published it in the first place because I knew in my heart it was good enough. Yes, the process was more rushed than it normally should’ve been due to personal circumstances (I wanted someone seriously ill to be able to see the published copy), and yes, there is always room for improvement. There are certainly things I would’ve done differently in hindsight.

Nevertheless, I can finally say: I WROTE A BOOK!

I wrote, edited, and published a full-length novel.

Sure, millions of other people have done the same, thousands this year alone. Sure, there are better books out there, novels worthy of prestigious prizes.

BUT I WROTE A BOOK!

I’m not going to let anyone make me feel as though I’m not good enough. It may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but I know many of those who have already read the novel have enjoyed it. As the novel is written for entertainment purposes, it’s done its job.

As such, the marketing campaign is back in full force, at least until my busy little mind decides to tackle another (unnecessary) project. Already, I’ve become entranced by the prospect of card-making and learning how to emboss cards… even though my first attempts looked worse than a preschooler learning how to use scissors.

Part of this process has involved searching for low-priced custom merchandise (including pens, bookmarks, key rings, etc) to use as small tokens of my appreciation for readers. I’m still looking for the best providers of these items, but hopefully they’ll be in stock by the end of the year. I’ve also looked into ways to better promote my book on social media, which I’m sure my friends and followers are already sick of.

Sharing is the most important way for an author to get their work out into the world, so if it’s possible, could you please consider helping me? Sharing links, posts and reels on social media (including through feed posts, comments, and stories on Instagram, Facebook, Threads, and TikTok) will help more readers discover The Beaumont Egalitarian Society. The more interaction with posts, the better the chance the novel has. If you’re part of a bookclub, please consider giving it a read and discussion; if you have or know adolescents, or perhaps a school or library searching for new material, a recommendation would be amazing.

Leaving honest reviews on Amazon (and Goodreads) will also go a long way to supporting my dreams.

I invite you to connect with me on my social media channels.

I’d like to say a humungous thank you once again to everyone who has already purchased, shared, or reviewed my novel — your kindness will not be forgotten!

~Jennifer x