Q&A with Beth Groundwater discussion
May 15 Release of To Hell in a Handbasket
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How much research is involved in writing your books?
In general, are books published in hardcover or paperback? Is this the authors choice or is that up to the publisher?
How do you go about getting a book published? Has it always been a dream of your to write books?
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How do you get your books into public libraries?
Talk to Robin at fidelipublishing.com She will guide you through the process at a very good price.
You contact them one at a time. Give them a book to review. And, follow up with the acquisitions director.
It is your choice on the type of book you want. I prefer soft cover because the price is lower and affordable to the general public.
I went to your site and enjoyed learning more about you. How did you choose where to send your stories and queries? And what motivated you to persevere so successfully?
Thanks for your kind comments. I am a Hospice Counselor/Chaplain. It is the dying patients that have inspired me to find healing and write about it.
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Actually, I am not promoting self publishing. I am just answering a question Beth. My first book is published through the Mass Market of Routledge Press. It is a very prestigeous publisher. I found that I like more control of my publishing needs through fideli. How much do you get per book from your publisher? I get 2xs more through fideli per book.
Have you tried self-publishing? How many books do you have through the traditional route? Until you have experience in both you really don't know.
I actually have more control over my publishing through having my publisher work for me. I create the book exactly how I want it. I get just as many reviews from it as I did my published book through Routledge. It just depends on what your needs are and how you want to market your book. I like both self-publishing and traditional publishing. Your self-published book usually lasts as long as you wish it to on the market.
There are advantages and disadvantages to either choice. I will not claim one is better over another. Just like anything in life, assess your needs and follow accordingly and weigh your options. Life is about choices not biases.
I thought this was a Q&A for Beth Groundwater.
It is Connie. Thanks for clearing that up. It needs to stay that way too. Thanks for your insight.
Although it was helpful information shared, let's keep the focus on Beth. Beth, where are you going on the internet to do your book tour? I never thought of doing things that way. I like the idea. I look forward to viewing where you go to do this online. Good insight! Do you think alot of book talks will go online? I have noticed some of my talks moving to webinars this year. It is cost effective, but it is less personal. Do you see speaker opportunities moving this direction as well?
Beth, what inspired the story behind your next novel?
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Without giving out too much information, how are you paid? Does the book have to sell so many copies before you get paid? Or does the publisher actually buy the rights from you to publish?
Are you planning on keeping this series going?
Do you have to commit to your publisher a certain amount of books in a series?
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Beth, what is your opinion about switching points of view from one chapter to the next in a manuscript? I'm currently reading a novel by a New York Times Best Selling Author wherein she changes from 1st person to 3rd person about every other chapter. I find it disconcerting and that it jerks me out of the storyline. I understand this approach has gained some popularity.
What do you think?
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Did you grow up being a Nancy Drew fan?
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I think I remember you said you read The Heretic's Daughter. What was your opinion of the book?
I will run this discussion group through the month of May to celebrate the release of the second book in my Claire Hanover gift basket designer mystery series, To Hell in a Handbasket. Here's what Kirkus Review has to say about the book:
"Groundwater's second leaves the bunny slope behind, offering some genuine black-diamond thrills."
For more information, go to: http://bethgroundwater.com/
Feel free to post questions for me here before May 1st, then I'll have something to answer once things get started. Let's have some fun!
- Beth