The Wicked by James Newman

[Jon Recluse]

No worries. :)

[Bill]

What a great song! Damn, never heard it before!

[James]

Isn't it? It might even among my Top Five of theirs!

J.N.

[Bill]

It's got the classic Scott sound!

[Jon Recluse]

That's one of the things I love about AC/DC, with and without Bon Scott.

You have to listen to every album entirely, because there is always something that's gonna grab you hiding on the B-side.

Even the songs they didn't use, like Dirty Eyes off the Volts album.

[James]

OK, I've got it -- it's on a set called BACKTRACKS, all rare AC/DC tunes not previously available on the U.S. versions of their albums.


J.N.

[Jon Recluse]

Thanks for the info, James!

[Bill]

In your experience, what role do you see social media playing in the promotion of authors and their work? Is it a helpful tool? How do you gauge the results?

[Char]

Good question, Bill!

[James]

Bill does come up with some great ones, doesn't he?

I think social media is the greatest thing to happen to -- FOR -- writers since, well, since word-of-mouth. I use it constantly, and not just because I'm an admitted Facebook junkie. Now, I'm not entirely sure that I'm using it RIGHT, as many writers have their personal page and then their page dedicated just to their writing business, but I combine 'em both because many of my friends and family are also my readers and vice versa.

As far as gauging the results: There is no easy answer to that. So I'll just say . . . royalties don't lie. It certainly helps, in a big way.


BTW: I think I'm connected with most of you on Facebook and Twitter. If not, please look me up and fix that ASAP! :)


J.N.

[Char]

James, I just wanted to say thank you for being so generous with your time for us. I've enjoyed the time here.
Thanks to Jon and HA for hooking us readers up!

[Bill]

Yes! What Charlene said!

I appreciate you taking the time to hang out with us, James! I look forward to reading a lot more from you!

Thank you also to Jon for setting this up. It was awesome!

[James]

Yeah, I had a blast. Thanks to all for your kind words and support. GREAT way to end the year!


J.N.

[Jon Recluse]

I'll third the appreciation, James!
Thanks so much!

[Jon Recluse]

Just a heads up to all you Newmaniacs out there.....

is being republished in ebook soon!

[Char]

That's excellent news, Jon!

[Bill]

Sweet!

[James]

:) :) :)

"Newmaniacs" . . . now that's friggin' awesome.


J.N.

[Kate]

I just started The Wicked.
Not very far in, but it's off to a great start.

[Char]

Kate wrote: "I just started The Wicked.
Not very far in, but it's off to a great start."

I think you will like it a lot, Kate. :)

[Lauriette]

I read The Wicked several months ago and loved it! Can't wait for his new one to become available on ebook.