tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post7285309167686106601..comments2023-09-16T05:02:59.946-07:00Comments on Heroines with Hearts: Blog Tours?Debra St. Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07154130275058459169noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-41622961457884386232018-03-19T13:38:17.266-07:002018-03-19T13:38:17.266-07:00I used to do a blog tour whenever I had a new rele...I used to do a blog tour whenever I had a new release. But I really wasn't getting a lot of responses, and I honestly didn't see a big increase in sales with or without a blog tour. So I pretty much stopped that.<br /><br />I agree with you Paula, that blogs seem to be becoming a thing of the past. I definitely do enjoy chatting with y'all here on a weekly basis, but a way to reach more readers, I don't think it's very effective.<br /><br />But I would definitely get in touch with that organizer...it seems like the blogs she chose for you weren't really doing what they were supposed to do.Debra St. Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07154130275058459169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-33367922828940530822018-03-18T13:55:37.868-07:002018-03-18T13:55:37.868-07:00Thanks, Carol. Agree about the blog hosts, as they...Thanks, Carol. Agree about the blog hosts, as they didn't seem to interact with any of the guests on their blogs :-( <br />It took me about 3 years to build the momentum, so maybe now I'll have to wait another three years! :-( <br /> Paula Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10040623635956769807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-81895367838865981592018-03-18T12:16:11.224-07:002018-03-18T12:16:11.224-07:00Sounds like the blog hosts weren't enthusiasti...Sounds like the blog hosts weren't enthusiastic, and although it's extra work for a busy writer, it does seem arranging a blog tour yourself might be better next time.<br /><br />Hope you find a way to rebuild the momentum.Carolbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05578076528292643928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-69840005220164437832018-03-17T16:08:35.884-07:002018-03-17T16:08:35.884-07:00Ana, my current publisher has a much more active &...Ana, my current publisher has a much more active 'presence' on social media than my previous one, and also does more advertising, so I don't think it's anything to do with the publisher. Personally I think my previous covers were more interesting than the current ones, but apart from that it's difficult to know how I can build up the momentum of sales which I lost last year. Paula Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10040623635956769807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-57961504023632345852018-03-16T17:02:10.307-07:002018-03-16T17:02:10.307-07:00Paula, do you think your previous levels of sales ...Paula, do you think your previous levels of sales were due in part to the reader base of the now-retired publisher? <br />Maybe your new publisher doesn't have as great a reach. <br />I'm just thinking out loud that it's plausible that the better-known the publisher, the more exposure to readers looking to buy.<br />Ana Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12325215832587691886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-88880145191703320722018-03-16T16:57:24.069-07:002018-03-16T16:57:24.069-07:00I agree with Jen. Don't give up. This blog tou...I agree with Jen. Don't give up. This blog tour organizer selected poor blog sites. You should complain (justifiably) and ask for a do-over on blog sites with attentive owners.<br />I think you'll do better with do-overs than a refund.<br /><br />I also agree that there are so many blogs that the market is saturated. But you never know when a reader will connect and you'll have a sale. <br />Ana Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12325215832587691886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-29349852977644784722018-03-16T15:57:51.229-07:002018-03-16T15:57:51.229-07:00You're right, Carol. The 'blogger' (in...You're right, Carol. The 'blogger' (in 4 out of 5 cases) simply posted my blogs and that was all. An unsatisfactory and disappointing experience, and one that I won't repeat! Paula Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10040623635956769807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-38224711124884106652018-03-16T15:41:16.699-07:002018-03-16T15:41:16.699-07:00As you know I had similar thoughts about my blog &...As you know I had similar thoughts about my blog 'tour' organised by the same person. I certainly wouldn't go that route again. I would organise my own if I thought it worth it. I know I left comments on at least 4 blogs, obviously they are not all turning up! I also felt the 'blogger' posted what I had sent and then 'walked' away and left it to its own devices.Carol Warhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05077480370693925624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-56692397979985282432018-03-16T15:09:15.957-07:002018-03-16T15:09:15.957-07:00I keep hoping! :-) I keep hoping! :-) Paula Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10040623635956769807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-5146856621438538792018-03-16T14:52:15.880-07:002018-03-16T14:52:15.880-07:00Don't give up. I'm sure they will bounce b...Don't give up. I'm sure they will bounce back.JENNIFER WILCKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16218241106543538422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-19743824112243789662018-03-16T14:47:13.540-07:002018-03-16T14:47:13.540-07:00Until they were taken offline last July, the Irish...Until they were taken offline last July, the Irish books were each selling at least 70 - 100 each month during the first six months of the year (and sometimes more) - which included the ones published back in 2014/15. And even the other books, going back to first publication in 2011 were selling 20-30 copies per month. It's not the fact that they are re-releases, it's because I lost the the ongoing momentum of sales. I worked hard to build up that kind of momentum, and now feel I'm having to start all over again. Soul-destroying, really :-( Paula Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10040623635956769807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-66570482756506220242018-03-16T14:22:31.987-07:002018-03-16T14:22:31.987-07:00This business can be very discouraging. I'm su...This business can be very discouraging. I'm sure they'll bounce back. Just remember these are re-releases, and not new releases, so the sales are different.<br />JENNIFER WILCKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16218241106543538422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-40279813370689567462018-03-16T13:19:27.348-07:002018-03-16T13:19:27.348-07:00Thanks for the encouragement, Jen. I'm not sur...Thanks for the encouragement, Jen. I'm not sure that my sales will pick up again, as they've lost the momentum they had gained over a 4-year period, and I feel like I am now back to Square One with them all. It's so frustrating and, quite honestly, I feel like giving up altogether :-( Paula Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10040623635956769807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-54010983535771177282018-03-16T08:57:33.376-07:002018-03-16T08:57:33.376-07:00So, a couple of things (maybe more). First of all,...So, a couple of things (maybe more). First of all, I'm sorry you've had a disappointing outcome. Because you paid for the blog experience, and you had glitches, I would definitely complain to the company that organized it--you didn't get your money's worth and they should know that. Also, because there was that glitch, unfortunately, you can't draw complete conclusions about how successful the tour was in terms of hits/sales/etc. You can make assumptions, but without 5 concrete blog appearances, you probably can't say that none of them worked, although obviously, they didn't perform as you expected. I do think blogging is less effective than it used to be. However, I still maintain it has its uses. I would agree that 5 days in a row might be a little much. Hopefully, your sales will pick up--you've always done very well with your books. You're a fantastic writer, you have a loyal fan base and I'm sure you'll see your sales increase soon. Wishing you the best of luck with your release!JENNIFER WILCKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16218241106543538422noreply@blogger.com