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Peggy, thanks so much for sharing your review resources--very generous and helpful carol
Carol wrote: "Peggy, thanks so much for sharing your review resources--very generous and helpful carol"You are very welcome, and seriously, the reviews are making all the difference with getting publicity and reader interest.
Hi everyone!!! Man I have been crazy busy! I had no clue the release of the book would be this time consuming! I was told, but it never really hit until publication day! And what do you know, it hit the bestseller list in a few hours and has stayed there ever since because I am working it! I hope everyone is well! I've got a great blog post coming up tomorrow that you ladies may want to share your thoughts on...I'll post that link tomorrow. Until then, Happy Sunday!!!!
MJ
Peggy wrote: "Carol wrote: "Hi all,hope you will check out and share your comments on my latest blog about writing, rejection, and persistence.http://www.4broadminds.blogspot.com/2......"
Hi! Just left you a comment on the blog post and I hope you find it encouraging! Hand in there!
Congrats Peggy on the new release and the sales!
M.J. wrote: "Peggy wrote: "Carol wrote: "Hi all,hope you will check out and share your comments on my latest blog about writing, rejection, and persistence.http://www.4broadminds.blogspot.com/2......"
Thanks for visiting and for your insights MJ
M.J. wrote: "Hi everyone!!! Man I have been crazy busy! I had no clue the release of the book would be this time consuming! I was told, but it never really hit until publication day! And what do you know, it hi..."Congratulations on your success, M.J.! Hard work pays off and I'm sure your good story will capture many more readers.
Carol wrote: "M.J. wrote: "Peggy wrote: "Carol wrote: "Hi all,hope you will check out and share your comments on my latest blog about writing, rejection, and persistence.http://www.4broadminds.blogspot.com/201..."
Carol ~ Can you re-post your blog link? When I click on it, it takes me some place that says page does not exist. Thanks!
Check out my new post on Kick Back Moments, "The Soul of a Book." I'd love your thoughts. http://pstrack.blogspot.com. Thanks ~ Peggy
HI Peggy, loved your post. I too love the feel of a book, though I am starting to like the convenience of having a lot of books with me without their weight. Also loved your kick back book of the week- one of my all time favorites! Also, congratulations on your book!Ramona
Congratulations, M.J.! So happy to hear the hard work is paying off. Ramona
Ramona wrote: "HI Peggy, loved your post. I too love the feel of a book, though I am starting to like the convenience of having a lot of books with me without their weight. Also loved your kick back book of the w..."Thanks Ramona!
Peggy wrote: "Carol wrote: "M.J. wrote: "Peggy wrote: "Carol wrote: "Hi all,hope you will check out and share your comments on my latest blog about writing, rejection, and persistence.http://www.4broadminds.bl..."
um..don't know why that happened, try the link below.
http://www.4broadminds.blogspot.com/2...
Peggy wrote: "Check out my new post on Kick Back Moments, "The Soul of a Book." I'd love your thoughts. http://pstrack.blogspot.com. Thanks ~ Peggy"Peggy, I always enjoy your blog with its little "extras"
and you nailed it when you said "books are simple"
I feel challenged constantly to learn new techie things at home, work, with my writing - it is a relief to simply pick up a book and know exactly how to work it.
that said - I just downloaded your novel "A Stop in the Park" on my kindle :)
Hi Everyone, I have a new blog post up, please stop by if you have a chance.
I hope everyone is well and that the book launches are going well!
Ramona
http://ramonaflightner.wordpress.com
Ramona wrote: "Hi Everyone, I have a new blog post up, please stop by if you have a chance.
I hope everyone is well and that the book launches are going well!
Ramona
http://ramonaflightner.wordpress.com"
Beautiful post. I feel like I know your serenity place
My "Thoughts on Motherhood" blog can be found at www.karensnovels.com. I also wanted to tell you that my novella, "Made for Two," is available for free today and tomorrow at Amazon or www.tinyurl.com/madefortwoHere's what it's about:
Diane acted on instinct when she broke up a fight at the inner-city school where she teaches. When the superintendent suspends her, Diane returns to her hometown of Foxworth. Almost immediately she finds herself tracking down her old boyfriend, Tim. Just seeing him rekindles her love and she realizes that her life, just like her tandem bike, was made for two.
Unfortunately, Tim keeps pushing her away, claiming it will never work out. After all, she still wants to live in the city and he can’t imagine leaving his family’s bakery. But Diane discovers there’s more to it than that. Tim has been hiding in this small town because he has a secret.
Happy reading!
Karen wrote: "My "Thoughts on Motherhood" blog can be found at www.karensnovels.com. I also wanted to tell you that my novella, "Made for Two," is available for free today and tomorrow at Amazon or www.tinyurl.c..."Thanks Karen, just downloaded your book.
Carol wrote: "Karen wrote: "My "Thoughts on Motherhood" blog can be found at www.karensnovels.com. I also wanted to tell you that my novella, "Made for Two," is available for free today and tomorrow at Amazon or..." Hope you like it!
Good morning ladies! Hope everyone is well! I've had a busy weekend, but man was it fun! Just wanted to share a blog with you that has nothing to do with writing and everything to do with finding ways to make the dollar stretch in your home. Enjoy!
Today on This Writer's Life...
Community, Couponing, and Making Your Dollars Stretch
With today's economy, families everywhere are looking for ways to make ends meet. Here's the way we do it at my house....
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MJ and Peggy, what's the latest on your book launch progress? Any burning insights?Check out what I am up to on my latest blog post
http://www.4broadminds.blogspot.com/2...
Carol wrote: "MJ and Peggy, what's the latest on your book launch progress? Any burning insights?Check out what I am up to on my latest blog post
http://www.4broadminds.blogspot.com/2......"
Hi All,
The book launch is alive and well. Since September 20 "A Stop in the Park" has been ranked overall on Amazon anywhere from #332 to #340,000--not bad since there are over 8 million books. Four local bookstores are carrying it along with a hanful of libraries. I have my first reading and signing on Thursday and another scheduled at the Saratoga Barnes & Noble as soon as my paperwork is processed at their warehouse. Did I skyrocket to the top of the charts--absolutely not. Am I having fun with all this--totally. Check out pictures of my book launch party at Kick Back Moments http://pstrack.blogspot.com. I'm heading over to 4 Broad Minds and Karen's blog now. Have a great weekend! ~ Peggy
Carol wrote: "MJ and Peggy, what's the latest on your book launch progress? Any burning insights?Check out what I am up to on my latest blog post
http://www.4broadminds.blogspot.com/2......"
Oh man where to begin! First of all, CONGRATS Peggy! Your off and running!
As for me, A HEART NOT EASILY BROKEN broke into the top #100 on Amazon Bestseller in Multicultural Romance within hours of publication...it's been holding on ever since! The highest it got was #4 last Saturday, and has since ranged from #5 to #8 on a daily bases. My publisher is floored. It's also broken into African-American Literature & Fiction and averages between #14 to #18 in the top 100...#1600 average in all Amazon books. It's gotten 9 Five Star Reviews, 4 Four Star and 4 Three Star...not bad for an unknown author who's only been published for 22 days! I participated in my first author meet/greet last week at my local library (posted pics on my FB page) and will be blogging about the community event next week. I've been asked to participate in several local book selling events as well as a dinner for abused women. Not bad!
MJ
M.J. wrote: "Carol wrote: "MJ and Peggy, what's the latest on your book launch progress? Any burning insights?Check out what I am up to on my latest blog post
http://www.4broadminds.blogspot.com/2......"
That's awesome MJ! A big congratulations!
Peggy and MJ, I am breathless just reading your updates, lots of great activity - thanks for sharing and a big CONGRATS!!
Hi All,Find out I walked into Dunkin Donuts young and walked out old at Kick Back Moments, http://pstrack.blogspot.com. Thanks for stopping by! ~ Peggy
#Sample Sunday for Amazon Bestseller, A HEART NOT EASILY BROKEN by MJ KANE...."...they you're going to screw me."
LOL, yep, you gotta read the who sample! Enjoy!
http://thebutterflymemoirs.blogspot.c...
Peggy wrote: "Hi All,Find out I walked into Dunkin Donuts young and walked out old at Kick Back Moments, http://pstrack.blogspot.com. Thanks for stopping by! ~ Peggy"
Oh Peggy, I so relate. Had a similiar experience recently that I posted about on your blog. carol
This is such a great idea! Here's mine, and I can't wait to explore yours!http://ranunculusadventure.blogspot.com/
Colleen wrote: "This is such a great idea! Here's mine, and I can't wait to explore yours!http://ranunculusadventure.blogspot.com/"
Wow Colleen, your blog site has so much to offer. thanks for sharing. carol
Peggy, just finished A Stop in the Park. bravo, on your debut, a heartfelt and hopeful story. Wishing you much success
Carol wrote: "Peggy, just finished A Stop in the Park. bravo, on your debut, a heartfelt and hopeful story. Wishing you much success"Thanks Carol! Really appreciate you buying it and reading it--a new author loves this. What's up with your novel? Isn't the journey crazy?
Colleen wrote: "This is such a great idea! Here's mine, and I can't wait to explore yours!http://ranunculusadventure.blogspot.com/"
Hey Colleen ~ Loved your blog and am now following. My scariest movie ever—The Others with Nicole Kidman. For anyone who wants to know how I celebrate the day summer turns into fall, check out Kick Back Moments at http://pstrack.blogspot.com
colleen, I love your Halloween blogs and movie choices!!! Following yours now.Here's mine everyone, I will spend a little time checking yours out this evening....
http://karenmalena.blogspot.com/2012/...
Peggy wrote: "Colleen wrote: "This is such a great idea! Here's mine, and I can't wait to explore yours!http://ranunculusadventure.blogspot.com/"
Hey Colleen ~ Loved your blog and am now following. My scarie..."
very nice, Peggy! Following yours now!
Peggy wrote: "Carol wrote: "Peggy, just finished A Stop in the Park. bravo, on your debut, a heartfelt and hopeful story. Wishing you much success"Thanks Carol! Really appreciate you buying it and reading it--..."
Hi Peggy and all, I am doing the footwork to self-pub even though I am still not convinced I have the stamina for all lit takes. I spent spring/summer reworking from editor notes and now my MS is literally in the mail, coming back from the proofreader. I so admire those of you who have taken the self-pub plunge
Carol wrote: "Peggy wrote: "Carol wrote: "Peggy, just finished A Stop in the Park. bravo, on your debut, a heartfelt and hopeful story. Wishing you much success"Thanks Carol! Really appreciate you buying it an..."
Let me know if you need help with marketing ideas when the time comes. I can let you know what resulted in sales and what did not (at least for me).
Peggy wrote: "Carol wrote: "Peggy wrote: "Carol wrote: "Peggy, just finished A Stop in the Park. bravo, on your debut, a heartfelt and hopeful story. Wishing you much success"Thanks Carol! Really appreciate yo..."
Peggy, I will absolutley take you up on that carol
Great blogs!As you can see, I'm trying to do something playful with my author personae. Here's the blog:
http://www.jasmineschwartz.com/
Jasmine wrote: "Great blogs!As you can see, I'm trying to do something playful with my author personae. Here's the blog:
http://www.jasmineschwartz.com/"
Wow, I just checked out your blog. Now that is seriously funny!
Here's mine: http://www.lynnschneiderbooks.com/
Thanks Lynn. And don't let twitter drive you nuts :)
New post up on my blog, Kick Back Moments. Please stop by and see some beautiful fall photos that photographer and friend, Janice Prichett captured. http://pstrack.blogspot.com
Hi all, to get to know each other better, I am trying something different on my blog this week to. Follow the link below, and tell us your 6 word life story. http://www.4broadminds.blogspot.com/2...
Hi ladies! If you didn't know, I write a series based on Multicultural Romance, Contemporary Romance, and Women's Fiction. Today I did a guest post on author Minnie Lahongrais blog where I discus writing a series while battling my characters and my muse. Enjoy! http://lahongrais.blogspot.com/p/writ...
Peggy, you sum up change so beautifully in these words from your post."Your heart and soul may be telling you to "Go" and at the same time your security is quivering with fear. Saying farewell to people and places you love to embark on a new beginning is simply hard, but change is also an ingredient for rich living."
Carol wrote: "Colleen wrote: "This is such a great idea! Here's mine, and I can't wait to explore yours!http://ranunculusadventure.blogspot.com/"
Wow Colleen, your blog site has so much to offer. thanks for ..."
Thank you so much! I am loving exploring all these blogs! It's so fun and makes me feel not so alone in the writing world.
Karen wrote: "Peggy wrote: "Colleen wrote: "This is such a great idea! Here's mine, and I can't wait to explore yours!http://ranunculusadventure.blogspot.com/"
Hey Colleen ~ Loved your blog and am now follow..."
I am loving yours too!! This is so wonderful reading all these things that I too have thought but never said about writing and fiction and books. BEST. IDEA. EVER.
Hi ladies! I am a novice! I have followed a couple of you and will do more. My blog is http://maryannaustin.blogspot.commany thanks!
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Hi Carol ~ I just posted, "Credible Reviews and the Debut Author" at http://www.pstrack.blogspot.com
Let me know if you have any thoughts/questions. ~ Peggy