Erica’s Comments (group member since Jan 10, 2017)

Erica’s comments from the Navigating Indieworld Discussing All Things Indie group.

This video was just shared with me. It has some tips for Twitter and I thought some people here might like it as well. :) http://awordwithtraci.com/2-twitter-t...

Woo hoo, CeDany!

I agree, Amy. I try not to post more than 3xs a week on my Facebook page. I have found people are more likely to unfollow me if I do. Especially if the posts are all about "me, me, me." I make sure at least 1 post a week is about another author in my genre (since my audience is kids and their parents) or a meme with a tip for reading with your kids or about books. I find I have a lot more freedom to post what I want on Twitter.

Congrats, Elina! Good luck with your MS. I followed you on Twitter as well. :)

Prakash, I have heard a few authors leave KDP for other avenues and they have been much happier. Unfortunately I cannot add much to this topic. I am with KDP, but being a children's picture book author, I don't sell any Kindle books since most people want paperback or hardcover for kids books. Sorry I can't help more and I wish you luck in finding answers or a new platform.

I ran across Carole's interview on Jedlie's Reading with your Kids podcast today! jedlie@jedlie.com

It showed up in my Twitter feed from a random person who had shared Jedlie's post.

Lately I have been seeing familiar names and books from authors in this group. This point of this thread is to give a shout out to authors after you see them in places other than the Navigating Indieworld group, website, social media sites, and magazine. The hope is that this will help authors gauge what avenues are helping us get our books in front of people. :)

Just listened to your podcast with Jedlie, Carole. Great interview! If anyone else is interested in hearing it, here is the link: http://hwcdn.libsyn.com/p/b/5/2/b5214...

Congrats, Alex and Amy! Wishing you both lots of success.

Haha! It's a good book! :)

Kimberly wrote: "Congratulations to everyone on their success. I have one to share but not really sure it's legit. A woman claiming to be the president of a book club said she would have her members order both of m..."

Hoping you find it is legit. Congrats! Keep us posted. :)

Good deal! Glad they removed it. :)

Shared, Carole!

Alex wrote: "I love coconut flavoured hot chocolate. Options used to do it but I'm not sure if they still do, I haven't been able to find it recently."

Coconut flavored hot chocolate?! I have never heard of this. Off to begin my quest in search of this heavenly nectar.

Welcome, Dale! Nice to meet you.

Alexis wrote: "Carole wrote: "I love coffee. It's the best part of my day- that first cup."

I don't understand you coffee drinkers. :p
They make fun at me at work because I only drink hot chocolate. No coffee. E..."

Hot chocolate is the best! I love the smell of coffee, but can't stand the taste. Tea and hot chocolate for me please!

R.L. wrote: "Let's see....

1. Was held up at gunpoint once. 2nd scariest thing ive ever dealt with.

2. Talked to Sean Connery for hours about filmmaking at an airport once.

3. Made a celebrity "cry". (She ..."

#1 sounds terrifying and #2 is just awesome!

Theodore wrote: "Erica wrote: "A couple things for me:

1. My high school band was invited to perform at Carnegie Hall when I was 17. One of the most incredible experiences of my life!

2. My husband proposed to me..."

He was belaying me. :) I didn't have a choice but to say yes. My life depended on it! Lol

I play multiple instruments, but clarinet is what I mainly play. Unfortunately with the kids, I don't have as much time to play as I use to and am loosing a lot of my skills. I keep telling myself I need to start playing daily again and haven't.

I do still play my Native American flute and Irish Penny Whistle frequently. My brother and I play our Native American Flutes for Eagle Scout ceremonies. :)

Carole, that is an incredibly inspiring story! Thank you for sharing!

A couple things for me:

1. My high school band was invited to perform at Carnegie Hall when I was 17. One of the most incredible experiences of my life!

2. My husband proposed to me while we were rock climbing.