tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post2142261293927327939..comments2023-09-16T05:02:59.946-07:00Comments on Heroines with Hearts: Grumble GrumbleDebra St. Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07154130275058459169noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-85730948816569716182011-03-31T15:32:43.462-07:002011-03-31T15:32:43.462-07:00I'm going to have to extend mine as my WIP is ...I'm going to have to extend mine as my WIP is going to reach over 65,000 (my projected goal), I think. Still lots of angst to come LOL.<br />But agree, it's encouraging to watch the red line grow and see the % increase!Paula Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10040623635956769807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-67913693452032651092011-03-31T13:50:19.126-07:002011-03-31T13:50:19.126-07:00I always add to mine. Helps with that whole 'l...I always add to mine. Helps with that whole 'looking toward a goal' type thing. As soon as I finish each day (or whenever I get the chance to write), the first thing I do is log into our blog to update my meter. It's quite a feeling of satisfaction to watch the little red line grow!Debra St. Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07154130275058459169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-76367745589989370882011-03-31T10:26:07.567-07:002011-03-31T10:26:07.567-07:00LOL, didn't realise you were watching the mete...LOL, didn't realise you were watching the meter, Debra! I was just adding to it for my own amusement - it helps seeing the percentage creeping up :-)Paula Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10040623635956769807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-7162190575571660732011-03-31T08:22:34.691-07:002011-03-31T08:22:34.691-07:00I have a few Amazon reviews from friends and one r...I have a few Amazon reviews from friends and one reviewer. Yep. Anything helps. And when something is rated on Amazon the stars are displayed by the title when it comes up, so that's a bonus.Debra St. Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07154130275058459169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-73339441432179424392011-03-31T07:25:46.750-07:002011-03-31T07:25:46.750-07:00I was asked last fall to post a review of a first ...I was asked last fall to post a review of a first release from a TWRP romance author on Amazon.com. I didn't figure out then how to do it, but I'm getting smarter every day. Would something like that help, Debra?Ana Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12325215832587691886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-35863143770798533412011-03-31T06:34:34.524-07:002011-03-31T06:34:34.524-07:00I have a Facebook page, and I write regularly on t...I have a Facebook page, and I write regularly on two blogs (this one and another). Whenever I have a new book released, I do a blog tour. I've thought about trailers. Maybe that will be something to really get into this summer when I have more time on my hands. Thanks for the suggestions, Francine.<br /><br />And on a completely unrelated note, Paula, you go girl. I've been watching your writing progress meter and you are cranking on your WIP. Keep up the great work!Debra St. Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07154130275058459169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-58591844802322074822011-03-31T03:40:13.843-07:002011-03-31T03:40:13.843-07:00Debra, I understand your frustration - even though...Debra, I understand your frustration - even though I've not yet got to that stage with mine (heck, two months before the projected blast-off, I haven't even had the edits, let alone the front cover picture - grr!). But I'm not sure just what happens re reviews. Like TWRP, Whiskey Creek submit to about 20 reviewers and specifically ask authors not to submit to reviewers to avoid duplicated requests. Seems like we just have to wait and keep fingers crossed!<br />Francine, I can answer yes to your first two questions, and I'm exploring book trailers - but without my front cover picture, I'm stalled at present!Paula Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10040623635956769807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-65717005255835579972011-03-31T03:14:02.323-07:002011-03-31T03:14:02.323-07:00Hi,
First off: vital Qs & As
Q) Do you have ...Hi,<br /><br />First off: vital Qs & As<br /><br />Q) Do you have a personal author blog, and can people (who liked/loved your novel) sign up and publicly follow your blog and enthuse directly? <br /><br />Q) Do you have a facebook page?<br /><br />A) Interaction is the key in connecting with the public plus gaining blog reviews from fellow bloggers/facebookers! Also blog tours get you noticed where otherwise you remain invisible.<br /><br />Q) Does your publisher do book trailers for your novels? If not do your own.<br /><br />A) You can promote your novel on Utube and, your blog! Book trailers are relatively easy to make, and I bet you've the wherewithall to make one sitting in front of you: on your puter. <br /><br />This is a fellow blogger's book trailer: http://www.wendytylerryan.com/ Wendy made this trailer herself.<br /><br />Some of the romantic ones are gorgeous!<br /> <br />Just some thoughts to mull over, perhaps . . . ;)<br /><br />best<br />FFrancine Howarthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02326542867876257042noreply@blogger.com