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[J.R.]

Thanks all. I think I'm caught up on tagging. I did discover in looking back I'd missed one of KG's books. Got it now.

[Perry]

Hi;

I went to tag and as soon as I clicked on the tags for the author, another page sprang up asking me for my 'real name'. I don't mind affirming my real name, but I don't take too kindly giving out my credit card number. Call me old fashioned, but it just doesn't feel right.

Does this mean I cannot participate in the tag game?

Can someone help me here? I was planning on spending the day tagging all the authors that have participated so far...I'm so frustrated - road blocks seem to pop up everywhere. Doesn't help that I'm so new at this...

Thank you for your assistance. It is greatly appreciated.

Blessings;

Perry

[K.G.]

Perry... I've never given a credit card number unless I'm buying something. Something sounds amiss there. Maybe someone else had that situation come up and can explain it???

Thank you J.R. I appreciate any and all tags. kgc

[Todd Fonseca]

Perry,
In order for your "tags" to show up on Amazon - you need to have an Amazon account and have purchased something from Amazon. I don't think I've had to do much more than that. Anyone have a different experience?
T

[Todd Fonseca]

Robert wrote: "I just joined and have two books on amazon, Riders of the Spew and Riding the Florida Time Line. I would like to get in on this tag thing. I'm sort of new to all of it but am willing to learn

Be..."

Robert, did you check out the post:
http://tagmybookonamazon.wordpress.co...

?

[Robert]

I did read that and I have tagged a few novels but I wasn't sure how to get my novels posted so other authors would see and tag them. I thought maybe you looked and approved them before posting. Thanks for the help
Robert Lee

[Todd Fonseca]

Sorry Robert, I'm a bit behind on the site in posting novels (usually get to it once a week!). So if you've posted on the site, I should get to it this weekend...

[Robert]

Todd wrote: "Sorry Robert, I'm a bit behind on the site in posting novels (usually get to it once a week!). So if you've posted on the site, I should get to it this weekend..."

Todd wrote: "Sorry Robert, I'm a bit behind on the site in posting novels (usually get to it once a week!). So if you've posted on the site, I should get to it this weekend..."

Sorry I bugged you Todd. I didn't know how this all worked. It will take me some time to dig into every thing and get the feel of it. Thanks for taking the time to explain.

[Robert]

Perry wrote: "Hi;

I went to tag and as soon as I clicked on the tags for the author, another page sprang up asking me for my 'real name'. I don't mind affirming my real name, but I don't take too kindly giving ..."

The same thing happened to my wife. Her real name was there so she didn't fill in any of the blanks but clicked next and everything went back to normal.

[Todd Fonseca]

Robert - no worries! I just updated the site and your books are up and tagged!

[Todd Fonseca]

It's gone fast....

Tomorrow I celebrate the first year anniversary of the publishing date for The Time Cavern. Hard to believe it has gone so fast. I'll have to think of a way to celebrate - any ideas?

T

[Shirley]

You have worked so hard, Todd, that maybe backing up and listing your accomplishments, and having a cup of hot chocolate will nurture your writing spirit! All I can say is a job well done. Shirley

[Jaimey]

Todd wrote: "It's gone fast....

Tomorrow I celebrate the first year anniversary of the publishing date for The Time Cavern. Hard to believe it has gone so fast. I'll have to think of a way to celebrate - any ideas?"

A contest or giveaway of some sort. That's how I would celebrate, anyway. :o)

[Shirley]

Ok Dee which page is your twitter list on? I must keep passing it up!!!!!!!!!! Shirley

[Stuart]

http://tiny.cc/nS2oC
Shirley, above is the link to the twitter list!

Todd, congratulations, maybe we can join forces and offer a special deal for readers....The Time Cavern & Beyond my Control! Just kidding mate, your book is travelling beautifully without the extra baggage!

Put your feet up and begin penning the sequel:-)

[Bernadette]

Happy Birthday, Time Cavern...and...Congratulations, Todd!!

[Carole]

It must be a nice comfortable feeling, Todd to have passed the first anniversary of The Time Cavern's publication and see it still vibrant in the market place and doing well on the charts.

Thank you so much for fixing Ferryman back on the Amazon UK tagging list. Any folks willing to tag it for me? The Amazon US Ferryman has around 63 tags on the first few, but the UK one has somehow fallen between the slats and has only 2 tags.

[Robert]

Congratulations Todd on the first anniversary of Time Cavern.

[Thomas]

I wonder if Amazon will ever allow any author readings on their website? I have recently uploaded three excerpts from my newest book Allah's Garden (Tales Press). If you visit Author Readings of Allah's Garden, you'll be able to listen to some of my favorite selections! Also, on my homepage, you can buy and enter to win a trip to Morocco! On Amazon, feel free to read reviews and tag the book: morocco, travel, africa

[Penelope]

Kgcummings wrote: "Penelope, that is wonderful news. To read of a sister writers success encourages all to strive to attain our goals! Keep on keeping on and have a wonderful trip. Kathy"

Finally I have reached home again. My cruise was wonderful and relaxing but I did not let my guard down. I plugged my book when ever I could, handed out book marks until I almost wore out the zipper on my little pencil case that I keep them in. I sold 4 copies during the cruise and when purchasing something in a gift store I even sold a copy to the clerk. My arrival home greeting me with two future book signings, one from a library and one from a bookstore. Nice way to end my travels.

Now to finish my illustrations so I can publish the children's book. I got such a great reaction to it that I may change that to my genre, after all there is something so rewarding about getting children interested in reading.

[Lewis]

I have been using my blog site to drum up opportunities for radio interviews. Yesterday, I was interviewed on Morning Magazine at US1Radio. One advantage I have is that my novel deals with a real case, the 2001 anthrax attacks, that is still current news. You can hear the interview at my CASE CLOSED blog at ...

http://caseclosedbylewweinstein.wordp...

LEW WEINSTEIN

[Penelope]

Diane wrote: "Penelope, I would love to read your new children's book."

I shared my children's book with a young reader of 7 and he thought I should change one of my characters, so I took his advice and will do a quick removal and finish the illustrations. Hopefully I can get the book out by the holidays.

I am also considering doing it on a DVD and highlight the words as they are said. I am doing the book in a series, with each character having his own spin-off adventure. That should keep me busy for awhile.

[Jaimey]

Hey, everyone! I just wanted to post a quick link here for anyone who's interested.

We have a new goodreads group, the Author Support Group. It's similar to this one with tips and tricks, but we also have group therapy. :o)

[Stuart]

Hey Jamiey, Did you say therapy? I'm joining now;-)

[Sherry]

Thanks, Jaimey. Just joined :)

[Faith]

Hi everyone!
As a newcomer to goodreads I am ploughing my way through all the discussions - another afternoon when 'the book' won't get written! Very interesting and quite frightening as I had NO idea that you could do so much to promote yourslef and your book. Am I the only naive one out there?
I didn't even really know what tagging was all about until I read the posts. I have now tagged as many requests as I could - could I please ask that you do the same for me?
My book is 'The Crossing' by Faith Mortimer. It is on Amazon.com and Amazon.co.uk (doing much better on the Brit market)
Also thank you everyone for all your kind emails and friend requests, there's some great people out there.
regards

Faith

[Robert]

Shirley wrote: "Rowena I am a computer embryo. It takes me a while. I am on library things also. Are you on Shelfari? Or should I ask is every body on Library things and shelfari.

How do you get on Amazon Connect?"

Thank you Rowena and Shirley. I'm going to try to find some of those sites.

[Todd Fonseca]

Hey everyone - the tagging site has been updated with new books (wow, a lot of newcomers this month!).

http://tagmybookonamazon.wordpress.co...

Also, check out this month's author spotlight - our own Carole Sutton (wow what a story) check it out!

http://tagmybookonamazon.wordpress.com/

[K.G.]

Thank you Todd. I'm done! Hope your readers tag me too! Smiles, Kathy

[Nancy]

Hi Faith,
I went to Amazon (US) to tag your book, but I didn't see any tags.

[J.C.]

I believe this is a brilliant idea. Congrats to Todd and thanks to everyone who is participating in this. I'm so excited not only to be helped by you but help other authors as well.

I've posted this over at Todd's blog (although I haven't seen it come up yet - is there a delay once you submitted???)

Anywho, here are my entries - I'll be going through the entire list on Todd's site so if you're on there you should see additional tags. -


I have two books to submit -
* Name of your book - Ancient Rising - Rise of the Ancients Book I
* Description (back blurb)
A widower is set off on an amazing adventure by a man claiming to be a god. Like Indiana Jones meets Clash of the Titans, follow Dan Ryan through Egypt, Greece, and the Mexican Jungle as he unlocks the keys to finding the lost continent of Atlantis and the gods that are imprisoned there.
* Amazon link
http://www.amazon.com/Ancient-Rising-...

* Three or fewer requested tags (I won’t publish more than three – choose wisely)
Fantasy, Atlantis, Action Adventure
* Author / book website link (if you have one)
http://www.jcdelatorre.com

Book 2 -
# Name of your book
Rise of the Ancients - Annuna
# Description (back blurb)
The latest two books of the Rise of the Ancients series combined into one action packed novel. Book II - Ancient Destruction picks up where Ancient Rising left off as Dan Ryan and Prometheus battles Zeus, Poseidon and the other Gods as they race to a secret location that could be the catalyst to saving mankind. While the battle wages on, we learn the origin of man, the rise to power of the Gods, and the fall of Atlantis. Finally, in BOOK III - Rise of the Annuna - Ryan must go through Heaven and Hell, face his own internal demons, and convince the Annuna to join in a climactic battle with humanity hanging in the balance.
# Amazon link
http://www.amazon.com/Rise-Ancients-A...
# Three or fewer requested tags (I won’t publish more than three – choose wisely)
Fantasy, Atlantis, Action Adventure
# Author / book website link (if you have one
http://www.jcdelatorre.com

Thanks again everyone. Todd, if you'd like a review copy of my latest (Annuna) or an interview I'd be happy to participate.

[J.C.]

Robert wrote: "Shirley wrote: "Rowena I am a computer embryo. It takes me a while. I am on library things also. Are you on Shelfari? Or should I ask is every body on Library things and shelfari.

How do you get..."

BTW, Amazon Connect has morphed into AuthorCentral. It sucks now as my blog posts are no longer included on my product. A reader would have to click your profile to see the blog posts. Its essentially useless now if you ask me.

[Rowena]

Dear Author,
As someone who has used AmazonConnect to blog to readers on Amazon, we'd like to notify you of a change in service.

Amazon Author Central (beta) is a new service that now houses the blog feature previously offered via AmazonConnect. Visit Author Central and sign in using your AmazonConnect user name and password--within 24 hours, you'll be able to post to your blog as usual, update your bibliography, and provide a photo and biography that we'll use to build an Author Page that displays information about you and your books, as well as posts from your blog. With this change in service, posts from author blogs will be transferred from book detail pages to Author Pages automatically.

PLEASE NOTE: If your Author Page is not yet live, we expect to build it within the next 5 days. This requires no work on your part and is a one-time process--we thank you in advance for your patience during this transition period and apologize for any interruption in service. All your existing blog entries will be displayed on your Author Page once it is ready, and you'll be able to create new posts (or set up RSS feeds) from Author Central.

Sincerely,
The Author Central Team
http://authorcentral.amazon.com

[Rowena]

JC wrote: "Robert wrote: "

JC, I heard that too many authors were using their blogs to send Amazon customers to other sites, moreover, I daresay the RSS feeds from private blogs to Amazon blogs could have become an embarrassment to Amazon.

The Amazon-Connect guidelines went to our product, yes, but we were asked not to "pitch" our books in our Amazon posts, so if we abided by the guidelines, the blogs were useless anyway, and probably an annoyance to readers who'd bought our books and then automatically got our blogs and possibly the RSS feeds from our blogspot or Wordpress blogs.

:-)

[Todd Fonseca]

Hi JC, welcome! Sometimes the submissions get stuck in the spam filter.
I usually update the site about once a week as well.

Thanks for posting!

[Jaimey]

Todd, I emailed you about my requested tags. My regency romance (Redemption) is getting tagged with "ghost hunters" which worries me a bit since there are no ghosts or hunters in the story...

:o)

[Todd Fonseca]

Jaimey,
So sorry!! I corrected this last night.
Again, please accept my apologies!

[Jaimey]

Todd wrote: "Jaimey,
So sorry!! I corrected this last night.
Again, please accept my apologies!"

It's ok Todd. I only posted here on the off-chance that the email didn't get to you. Thanx for fixing it so quickly. :o)

[Maria]

Hi, firstly, thanks Todd for this great idea. I'm now ranked as the No.2 book 'A Time to Tell' in the family saga community on Amazon.com!! Thanks to everyone who has tagged. A request: I only need about three more tags to get to the No.1 spot so if anyone hasn't tagged my book yet I would be soooo grateful!!!

Maria

[Jess]

I will definitely tag soon (apologies for my slowness -- I'm working on the trailers + final files for my next book at the moment!).

Best,

Jess.

[Robert]

Tamela I went to tag me to tag your books but I must have looked in th wrong place. If you will post the links to your books for me here I will tag them. My links are:
http://bit.ly/s6eQd
http://bit.ly/Qwj2z
http://bit.ly/8oTmX
http://bit.ly/ShqsI
http://bit.ly/kmhOi

[Robert]

Tamela wrote: "I went and tagged all of yours, Robert and here's the links to mine:
http://www.amazon.com/Blood-Beast-Tam...
http://www.amazon.com/Blood-of-the-Be...
http://w..."

Tamela I tagged your four books plus one Kindle. Thanks for doing mine.

[S.A.]

Robert and Tamela:

Tagged all yours (and many, many others)...

Mine needs more! :-)

http://www.amazon.com/Infernova-S-Ale...

[S.A.]

Maria wrote: "Hi, firstly, thanks Todd for this great idea. I'm now ranked as the No.2 book 'A Time to Tell' in the family saga community on Amazon.com!! Thanks to everyone who has tagged. A request: I only n..."

Done! Please tag "The Infernova" Thanks!

[Robert]

S.A. wrote: "Maria wrote: "Hi, firstly, thanks Todd for this great idea. I'm now ranked as the No.2 book 'A Time to Tell' in the family saga community on Amazon.com!! Thanks to everyone who has tagged. A requ..."

Tamela wrote: "Thanks so much, S.A. and Robert.
S.A., tagged yours as well!

Everyone, Have a fantastic Friday!"

S.A. I went to tag your book but had already tagged it.

[S.A.]

Ok thanks to all that have tagged! I have been tagging away all day today will do more tonight.

Generating all the good karma that I can... :-)

[Nancy]

I've been tagging randomly when notified of new submissions by email; S.A., I just tagged you. After the improved listing method Todd put in place a couple of months ago, I had a regular Saturday morning routine to get the weekly submissions, but I'm not seeing new additions on TAG YOU'RE IT! Is Todd on vacation? Has something changed?

[Todd Fonseca]

Hi Nancy,
I'm behind on the new postings and was on vacation (Sorry!).
I'm hoping to get to them this weekend.
Just finished a great book I need to write a review for as well.
Thanks all for supporting the site!
Todd

[Kevis]

Hi Todd,

I have a question. Is it too late to change one of my requested tags? I would like to use the tag "ya fantasy" instead of "Young Adult fantasy". But of course, I would need your help in this matter.

[Maria]

Thanks you guys! if there's anyone else who hasn't tagged my book, I just need a couple more tags to get to number 1 in the family saga community on Amazon!! I'm off to tag some more of your books now :)

http://www.amazon.com/Time-Tell-Maria...