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lindakaysilva
02 May 2008 @ 10:54 am
Let me help!  
I get so sick of writing about MEMEMEMEME that I NEED to ask those of you are students what you think about the textbook buyback scams happening to students all over the country.

See, as an English instructor, I don't use any textbooks. ANY. EVER. I refuse to participate in the gouging of our poor students...in the book buy back system that is a joke...nor do I want to use an antiquated text that I used when *I* was in college (my classmates' last names were Neanderthal and Cromagnon).

It's deplorable that we are at the mercy of big business! Besides, with the Internet resources that are out there, there's so much we can use that is FREE, BETTER, and more UP-TO-DATE than those crappy texts so many professors assign.
Does it take more work on my part? Hell yes. Is it worth it? Hell yes.

So...I was thinking...some of you have stories you want people to read and comment on. What I am proposing is this: I would like to send my students to people's blog (especially those who are on my friends' list) and have them read and comment about the pieces. Then, I can log on and grade my students' comments and participation (not online, of course, but in my little black book MWAHAHAHAH)

If this sounds like something you're interested in, feel free to post here, telling me the following:
Title
Length (I'd prefer a shorter piece of 3-7 pages)
One Sentence description of the piece.
What you want the reader to look for as s/he reads.
When/where it is posted so they can find it.

I hope this is helpful. Many of you have been so kind and helpful to me, in getting ACROSS TIME to your friends, your bookstores, etc. I want to return the favor!

Linda Kay
 
 
lindakaysilva
24 April 2008 @ 07:59 pm
This will make your day!  
Okay...I seldom forward things to people, but I did this next piece because it warmed my heart and made me smile.
In a zoo in California, a mother tiger gave birth to a rare set of triplet tiger cubs. Unfortunately, due to complications in the pregnancy, the cubs were born prematurely and due to their tiny size, they died shortly after birth.

The mother tiger after recovering from the delivery suddenly started to decline in health, although physically she was fine. The veterinarians felt that the loss of her litter had caused the tigress to fall into a depression. The doctors decided that if the tigress could surrogate another mother's cubs, perhaps she would improve.

After checking with many other zoos across the country, the depressing news was that there were no tiger cubs of the right age to introduce to the mourning mother. The veterinarians decided to try something that had never been tried in a zoo environment. Sometimes a mother of one species will take on the care of a different species. The only orphans' that could be found quickly were a litter of weanling pigs. The zoo keepers and vets wrapped the piglets in tiger skin and placed the babies around the mother tiger. Would they become cubs or pork chops?

Take a look...you won't believe your eyes!!





 
 
lindakaysilva
21 April 2008 @ 08:05 pm
Life's funny...  
So...we're going to New
Orleans...only...we were holding American Airlines tickets.
Bummer.
We get to the counter and decide we'll go
anywhere where it's sunny...why not Phoenix?
We've been looking at homes there because they're
really affordable and we want OUTOUTOUT of cold,
gray, drizzly Oregon.
So we say, "Can you get us to Phoenix?"
The poor thing who has been yelled at by everyone
says, "Are you kidding? Really?"
"Really."
She gets us right on a non-stop flight...we get a
cute hotel and a Mustang Convertible and decide,
"Let's at least go to Maricopa (a small town) to
cross it off our list. The only house we want is
a model home and it's not for sale."
Au contraire, mon ami.
We get there.
Yep.
Our house....after looking at HUNDREDS and
wanting only ONE...is for sale.
It has 100,000 worth of upgrades, including:
Pool with fountains
Surround sound inside and out
Plantation shutters
Gourmet kitchen
3 car garage
All window coverings
4 bedroom, 3 bath 2700 square feet.

And yes, we bought it.
What?
Yes, we bought it. And why?
Serendipity.
We weren't SUPPOSED to be in Arizona last
weekend.

Or were we?
:)
So now, we have put our home up for sale, I am
looking at jobs in Phoenix, and we'll
be moving anywhere from 2-12 months from now.
Because it's still a model home, it won't be
ready until they sell the last bunch of houses,
which worked great for us because now there's no
crunch.
It was meant to be.
We can do just fine with all my online jobs (I
now teach at 6 different schools online and love
it), but to keep from being a hermit, I need to
get a job, so I am looking at the MANY other
options in Phoenix. The truth is, I want to teach
right there in Maricopa at the local high school.
That would be fun for me!
Anyway, I wanted to catch you up on the comings
and goings of our life.
Even my MOM thinks it's
a great idea and said, "Frankly, I'm surprised
you stayed in Oregon as long as you have. You'll
love Arizona."
Hello?
What have you done with my mother?
:)
We are terribly excited, as this was THE house we
wanted and we weren't going to do what we call
Costcoing.
When we Costco (and we ALL have done it), we see
something for a great price, but say we'll "get
it next time." When we go back, it's never there.
So we got it.
Life's funny.
This is our pool:
 
 
lindakaysilva
03 April 2008 @ 06:19 pm
Promotions  
OKay....I've checked around and asked a lot of different folks about the best way to get my books out there, and so far, the most popular response is Myspace. Ugh. I have such ISSUES with myspace...

Does anyone have any advice/ideas/thoughts about this being a good way to go?
 
 
lindakaysilva
30 March 2008 @ 12:38 pm
Virtual Book Tour Completed  
Well that was fast, furious, and fun! I had a great time answering the questions, visiting with people, and generally hanging around blogs to see if folks were commenting, reading,etc. It was an interesting experience...I won't know if it is entirely successful yet, but I am certainly glad I gave it a try.

I am contacting a family member who is a publicist just to see what she thinks I ought to do for my next step in getting Across Time out there. I've had good feedback from people who've read it, but it's time to get it moving!

I am currently working on revision the third in the Across Time series. My editor, Katherine Forrest is working on Second Time Around and will send it back to me with her comments.

Well, I better get back to writing.

Oh...a MUST read...The Book Thief. Don't let the blurb fool you. The story is WONDERFULLY written and completely engaging.
 
 
lindakaysilva
15 March 2008 @ 09:34 pm
Book signing party  
My feet have finally landed on the ground after the party. It was amazing. Great food, great wine, great people...is there anything better?

Now, people who bought the book are getting back to me to tell me what they thought, so that's been a great time.

The virtual book tour has been a blast as well...but the best part? Watching Across Time get better in the rankings. I was so excited to see that tonight!

I am currently working on the rewrite of Second Time Around and working hard to promote Across Time. I'll be back...but right now, my guest blogs are beckoning me!
 
 
lindakaysilva
12 March 2008 @ 10:27 am
Book Review #1 For Across Time  
Here is one of my first book reviews for Across Time. How exciting!

"Linda Kay Silva has written a thought provoking story, that leads you down a path not traveled often. Open your mind and heart, and pick up this fantastic read that will be sure to evoke thoughts and emotions that may have been buried deep within you.

Jessie Ferguson is what some people might consider a lost soul - to fill the void in her life she has turned to drugs, alcohol, and sex but nothing seems to ease the aching she feels deep within her soul. After all she has put her parents through, they feel the only alternative they have is to start over in a new town. Maybe a fresh start will be enough to help Jessie to shed the negativity that seems to surround her and give her a chance to lead a more normal life.

To Jessie, nothing sounds worse than leaving sunny California to go live in dreary, foggy Oregon. Who would want to live in a town where everything seems to move so slow and everything seems about 10 years behind the times? Even though her parents and brother seem excited at the prospect of running a Victorian B & B, she has a hard time feeling anything but angry and depressed - who moves their daughter when she is about to start her Senior year in high school, no matter what she may have done in the past?

Jessie’s life is about to turn around in a major way, all thanks to the town “crazy” Madam Ceara. At first, Jessie isn’t sure what to make of her, especially after it seems as if she truly is the psychic she proclaims to be. But after seeing a door that mysteriously vanishes and reappears in her house, she turns to the one person who may be able to help make sense of some of this. What Madam Ceara tells her is shocking, and would make most people shake their heads in disbelief. But Jessie has faith that not only is Madam Ceara right about the “magic” of the door, but also right when she tells Jessie that following the advice she gives will drastically change her life, even if it endangers it at the same time.

I must say this is one of the more fascinating books I have read. I don’t like to delve into the plot too much as I want each individual to experience the story in their own way. I related to this book on a very deep level - one of my favorite passages was this:

“Dreams are powerful. No matter what the people think in your time, you must believe in their power. You must know without any doubt that this is a special place where souls meet and reflect on the wisdom of the ages.”

Dreams and their meaning have been discussed for many years. Some people thing that they are just the minds way of “rambling”, while others, like myself, feel that they convey a lot of information that could be helpful in leading a more productive and peaceful existence. It takes time and patience to study your dreams, but it really may be worth the effort, especially if you are struggling with problems in your life (and which one of us isn’t).

The other passage that struck a chord with me was this:

“ We believe that our anam cara always sees our light, our beauty, our very best traits. Our anam cara accepts us for who we truly are. The anam cara love awakens the fullness and mystery of life.”

What is an anam cara? According to Celtic spiritual tradition, the soul shines all round the body like a luminous cloud. When you are very open - appreciative and trusting - with another person, your two souls flow together. This deeply felt bond with another person means you have found your anam cara, or “Soul Friend.” Your anam cara always beholds your light and beauty, and accepts you for who you truly are. In Celtic spirituality, the anam cara friendship awakens the fullness and mystery of your life. You are joined in an ancient and eternal union with humanity that cuts across all barriers of time, convention, philosophy, and definition. When you are blessed with an anam cara, the Irish believe, you have arrived at that most sacred place.

What a beautiful thought!

This review is brought to you by Pump Up Your Book Promotion's, where Linda Kay Silva's book will be on virtual tour all month."
 
 
lindakaysilva
05 March 2008 @ 05:04 pm
Book Launch Countdown!  
This Saturday is the book signing party...and I am so excited! We've been buying bottles and bottles of wine...Lori's been planning lots of food, and I've been getting the books ready and guest blogging on virtual tours. It's been fun!

I think the best part about blogging is how many wonderful people I've "met" along the way and how helpful people really are.

I wish I had more time to write, but the show must go on. I'll check back in after the party and tell you all about it!
 
 
lindakaysilva
03 March 2008 @ 09:42 am
Virtual Book Tour!  
Well...my virtual book tour starts tomorrow! If you're interested in how this works, stop by and see for yourself! Leaving a comment puts you in the running for receiving a free book at the end of the tour!

Here's my schedule of events!

Mar. 4 – http://blogcritics.org/books/
Mar. 5 – www.rosemariewolf.blogspot.com
Mar. 6 – http://storycrafters.blogspot.com/
Mar. 7 – http://www.j-kaye-book-blog.blogspot.com/
Mar. 10 – http://beyondthebooks.wordpress.com/
Mar. 11 – http://thebookconnectionccm.blogspot.com
Mar. 12 – http://www.amateurdelivre.com
Mar. 13 – http://www.interviewswithauthors.blogspot.com/
Mar. 14 – http://thedarkphantom.wordpress.com/
Mar. 17 – http://virtualwordsmith.blogspot.com/ (review)
Mar. 18 – http://www.thewriterslife.blogspot.com
Mar. 19 – http://virtualwordsmith.blogspot.com/ (interview)
Mar. 20 – http://buzzthebook.blogspot.com (spotlight-synopsis & book cover posted)
Mar. 21 – http://www.fictionscribe.com/
Mar. 24 - http://rebecca2007.wordpress.com
Mar. 25 – http://henritheghost.blogspot.com/
Mar. 26 – http://www.thebookstacks.com/
Mar. 27 – http://www.bookmarketingbuzz.wordpress.com
Mar. 28 – www.theresachaze.blogspot.com

Please tell your friends to come by...I'd love to see you there!
 
 
lindakaysilva
22 February 2008 @ 12:42 pm
Virtual Book Tour INfo  

'The book launch is just around the corner...so is my virtual tour. If you're interested in the process...here's how it goes:

After sending in my money and  talking over the game plan with a wonderful woman named Dorothy, here's what that looks like:

** I've had a trailer made for YouTube, 
** a banner created
** I'm guest blogging on 20 different writing blogs
** I've sent off 4 books to be reviewed
** I've written an article for a piece about my novel

In March, when the virtual book tour starts, I'll guest blog, I'll open some Q and A with other bloggers, I'll have a blast! So far, I have been really happy with the process. I'll let you know how it goes as March comes in...see what sales looks like after. This is, after all, about promotion, promotion, promotion!

If you have any questions about this process...please ask!

Until then, I am off to Disneyworld to visit my youngest daughter and play like I was 10 years old!
Woot!

 
 
lindakaysilva
16 February 2008 @ 06:27 pm
Tasty Tidbit.  
Okay...this is for anyone who scours the bookshelves looking for books on writing. I've read them all and there is only ONE that ever really spoke to me...
If You Want to Write by Barbara Ueland.
This is  ano-nonsense book by a crusty octogenarian (now deceased) who even writes at one point, "If you really wanted to be writing, you'd put this book down and go do it."
I fell in love with her then.
No pompous rhetorica about reading the classics.
No jocularity about alcohol consumption.
Nothing extraneous other than how to think and act like a writer and how to write for yourself.
It's a small book and you can finish it in a weekend.

Linda Kay gives it two thumbs up!

Let me know how it goes.
 
 
lindakaysilva
08 February 2008 @ 03:07 pm
This and That  
The party planning is nearly done...the invitations are all out, the books ordered, the menu completed....it's all good. I think the best part was that some of my oldest friends called to say they got the invite and that they are proud of me. Even at (eep) 48 years old, their support of what I do is still so important.
Two of them were women I played ball against when I was younger...One, I have known for 33 years, the  other, 30 years. That may seem like a long time to some, but my OLDEST friend I've known for 43 of my 48 years. I am proud of that fact...especially since we had nothing in common when we were kids...she was a theater geek, I was a jock. SHe spoke Hebrew, I spoke German. She was a Jew, I was a Gentile. She got married, I never did. I have kids, she never did. And yet...43 years is longer than most marriages! Anyway, it was really nice hearing from everyone who called just to say, "Rock on, sister!"

I was interviewed by a student for the college's paper, and that was really fun. We chatted and laughed, and it was the best interview I've had in a long time. There's so much to do when you're trying to get a book out there...but I think after the book launch, and after my Virtual Book Tour, I should see some numbers in my sales.

I am busy, busy and loving every minute of it! Life is just getting better and better!

I hope everyone out there finds the time to write and to dream this weekend!
 
 
lindakaysilva
31 January 2008 @ 08:00 am
No sloth for me!  

So, we've decided to have the launch in an art gallery. How cool is that? I think it's really cool because then we can also support the local artist talent in Corvallis, some of whom are good friends of mine. This month, the display is of carousel/merry-go-round animals that are being carved right there on site.  I asked the guy a million questions because I am a geek. I loved it!

Anyway...I ordered my invitations using www.vistaprint.com because I could design them myself and pay only for shipping. I was able to resize the cover so the front of the invitation looks like my book and the back has all the important info. Loved it! i also purchased business cards with the cover on the front, as well as return label with the cover on the side. Whew. That's a lot of covers!

We're having a blast party planning...what to wear...what to wear! Again, my feeling is, if you want to BE big, you have to THINK and ACT big, and so we're pulling out all the stops. The art gallery is in an old church, so there is this great old ambience inside and out. I love it. We're having it catered, of course, and will be signing Across Time as well as Tory's Tuesday and the last two of the Storm series.

Above and beyond the party, one of my students is interviewing me for the paper, which is always fun. I'm answering guest blogging questionnaires for what we like to call the Virtual World Tour :), and I'm sending emails to everyone I know (and barely know) about the book. I'm also contacting all bookstores in the area to see about signings and/or just keeping the book stocked. It's busy legwork, but it must be done.

If you haven't yet tripped on over to the community site of spinster_bell here on livejournal, check us out. We're new, but we're as an online community, but we're working really hard on getting our stuff out there...and to connect with other writers and aspiring writers. So come on over and ask questions...chit chat...or just leave a quick note!

 
 
lindakaysilva
23 January 2008 @ 09:13 am
Linda Kay's Goodie Bag of Tricks  
So, I've had these really cool bookmarks made for the book launch and I think the woman did such a great job, I want to share her (and her link) with anyone who might be in the market for one.
We all know people love free things...and we wanted to give the book lovers who come to the party something they can use. We were able to design the whole thing, so it has the book cover, my website and blog links, titles of my books, and email. When we opened the box yesterday, we were delighted by what we saw. For about a buck apiece, we felt like we got a good deal and a really nice product. For kicks and giggles, we also designed and bought 100 matchbook covers, but instead of matches (few people smoke here in Oregon), there's a wrapped mint inside. Super cool! www.kjsweetexpressions.com


I also wanted to add, in case not everyone knows about www.vistaprint.com that you can order 250 customized business cards for free. All you pay is shipping. I use vistaprint for everything: business cards, return address stamp pad, invitations, even my checks! I love the idea that I can design everything to fit my needs and most of these items cost me shipping only. I have two sets of business cards, one for teaching and one for my writing. The writing card has the Across Time cover on the front, and my pertinent publishing information on the back. If you have never checked out vistaprint, cruise on over there. It's well worth the shipping fee.

Finally, many many many people are self publishing through the site www.lulu.com Lulu is a great site for many reasons, but the reason it works for me is that I upload my draft manuscripts there, design the cover, and then buy a copy of my newly bound book for about 11.00. THIS is what I give to my pre-readers who then mark it up and edit it and let me know what works and what doesn't work. Instead of asking them to lug around a ream of paper, they now have an actual book in hand. Let me tell you, they were THRILLED when I first presented them with the manuscript in book form. Not only is it easier to carry around, but they are all able to get to it sooner because they can read it while waiting at the doctor's office, while at the pool, etc. My turnaround time was cut in half. (Not that I'm in a hurry, but when people are kind enough to edit my work, the least I can do is make it as easy for them as possible, right?)

That's it for today's goodie bag! I hope you get some use out of any or all of these. If you have any goodies you'd like to share, I'd love to hear them! I'm always in the mood for fun stuff!


 
 
lindakaysilva
19 January 2008 @ 11:06 am
Hot Yoga  
 We've finished the invitations and are working on the food for the party...I'm glad I don't have to worry about details. I think that' the reason I am so incredibly happy with my life and the way it going. Everyone should be so lucky to have someone like I do who makes sure the rest of the universe lines up for them. That's what gives me the time to write...and I feel blessed for it.

So...besides finding a place, ordering the food, getting the books shipped here, blah blah blah...I've discovered something new.

Hatha Yoga.

It's that hot yoga (about 102 degrees in the room) where you torture your body and sweat like a demon and and and...
And I love it.
It's not so surprising since I was an athlete long ago and enjoy that kind of sweat...but what surprised me is how HARD it actually is. It's an hour and half of sweating and pulling and balancing, and when it's all said and done, I am soaked and more invigorated than any tennis match or softball game. There's a lot to like about this...but the thing that I've enjoyed most is...you push YOURSELF. There's no competition, no one yelling at you, no one doing it "better." 
And then there's the second thing I like most:
I can't think of ANYTHING else while I'm in there. It take my complete and utter concrentration to do a standing camel on tree (or whatever they're called)...and I need that. I think, as writers, ALL WE DO IS THINK.
Sometimes, we need to stop and let our brains catch up to us and that's what it feels like with Yoga. It feels like I am allowing myself some down time....from teaching....from writing...from reading. You're just in the moment.
I am beginning to like that moment with all its sweat and grueling torquing of my body.
The benefits to Hatha Yoga are well known...and I am only just beginning to see the affects.

So...today, I start with a clear mind, a toxin-free body, and a wonderful, positive outlook.
I should have done this years ago.

Have a wonderful 3 day weekend!
 
 
lindakaysilva
15 January 2008 @ 07:54 pm
 
 My novel came today.
Can I tell you how @*_*@(#&* exciting it is when you open that box for the first time and there it is...your book...your name on it...
It's so cool.
Even though it's not my first, it is every bit as special.
It's #*_(@&*# awesome :)

So what do you do?
First, you open it.
Then you stare down into the box.
These are your free copies.
I only give free copies to people who made it in the dedication or thank yous...that way, when stupid people ask you for a free copy, you don't seem like a cheapskate or a diva when you say "Go buy one." Which, of course, isn;t very magnanimous.
Of course, if your friends are such buffoons that they think you'll make money by giviing away books, I suppose you get what you deserve.
Mine know better.
Even my students know better.

So...when you finally reach in there and pick one up....it's like a bar of gold...
or a golden ticket to Willy Wonka's.
You want to cry.
But you're smilnig so big, you don't.
You caress it
Like a lover you've waited a lifetime to touch.
You turn it over...
there are more words....your words...your isbn number...
this is your baby...
and for a moment, there's nothing but the two of you and a dream come true.
So you allow yourself a few hours to float...maybe a few days...it's like a drug...a high you cannot explain.

You did it.
With a lot of help.
So you come down
and you thank those people who helped make your dreams come true.

Then you make a ritual.
"This," you say to yourself (or your dog) "is what we'll do EVERY TIME I publish."
Have a drink.
or two.
sit with your arm around your dog by the pond, smiling like a fool because DREAMS DO COME TRUE.

And when you realize it's time now for the business side of the art....time to sell...time to push....time to act like a rock star...
You kiss the cover lightly, put it on your bookshelf
And get back to business.

The damn thing won't sell itself!

Cheers!
 
 
lindakaysilva
14 January 2008 @ 08:25 pm
 

The party planning is in high gear...I'm so glad I have people who can do these things better than I can.

Other than that, I had a phone converence with 15 other authors from our publishing company to discuss how to get more exposure. We talked about blogs, about web sites, about You Tube, and all the ways we can go out and get press for our books. It's time to hit the bricks. Right now, I am designing the invitation, so I need to scoot.

Thanks to all of you for your words of encouragement and excitement. It's always fun to share this with others who appreciate it.

 
 
lindakaysilva
12 January 2008 @ 08:04 pm
Book launch planning  

Everybody needs people. Good people. People who are better at you at whatever endeavor you are attempting. I am attempting a book launch of HUGE proportions...but I have people. Really good people. That really makes a huge difference. Day after tomorrow, my book will be released, and about a month later, we will launch it at an event we want everyone to talk about. This is big, and I am terribly excited.
What does a launch of this magnitude entail:
1) a great space
2) Great food
3) Lots of wine
4) People who understand that they are there to BUY the book...hiopefully more than one.
5) Great background music
6) Just enough chatter to chat up the bok without being boring
7) take home party gifts
8) a raffle for other books I' ve written
9) Hostesses who know how to make a party GO VRROOOM
10) Me.

Like I said...having the right people in place makes al the difference, and I have some outstanding folks in my life.
Right now, we are narrowing down the place...deciding on food, and making the guest list. I can't wait.
As usual, I will keep you updated. Maybe by this time tomorrow, I'll be holding my next novel in my hands. 
WHat fun!

 
 
lindakaysilva
10 January 2008 @ 12:50 pm
Virtual Book Tour  

Okay...I admit, I am not sure what to expect, but so far, Dorothy of Pump Up Your Book Sales hasn't steered me wrong.
Last night, she sent me this link to U-Tube. I'm really curious what you all think about it. What works? What doesn't? What should be on there more that isn't. Does the trailer whet your appetite or do you think, "Ho hum" Another dumb trailer.

I'm not wedded to it, but I prefer constructive and insightful criticism than bashing without results.

After watching the 1 1/2 minute clip, what do you give it? You may have to cut and paste it into your browser. I'm not sure the link works for everyone.

And thanks so much.
Stay tuned as we count down to the Big Book Launch. You'll learn the do's and don't of making a successful book launch that lasts well beyond the last bottle of wine consumed.
So stay posted. Things are getting ready to roll.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfHDNaYUf48

 
 
lindakaysilva
05 January 2008 @ 02:54 pm
Across Time January 14th  

I am very pleased and excited to announce that my next book will be out this month! 
So...what does this mean in terms of writing? Well...here's where the business side of writing takes place. I don't mind this part, really. Although it takes me away from what I love most (the actual writing), it must be done, so I do it happily...afterall, it  comes with the territory of being published.
Here's how it ought to go down:
1) Author's copies will arive this week. I will give those only to the people who are in the acknowledgments.Why/ You can't make money by giving the book away...and...if people really want to help your career and support you, then they ought not to ask for a single copy, but buy 2 or 3!
2) Conference call with the publishers about what to do to help this sell well.
3) Plan the Book Launch. I won't do this. I have people. :) Actually, I have GREAT people who excel at that sort of thing. I'm a beans and weenir kind of gal...my people, however, are champagne and Brie types, so they'll  put on a bash that will probably have close to 300 people. That's a great way to kick off  novel. I go and sign it and chat, and just enjoy the people who have come to support me. You'll hear all about it.
4) Virtual Book Tour...I'll be a guest blogger and do some chat room gigs...I am really looking forward to that.
5) Arrange book signings/ readings. I'm not a reading kind of author...they're too stuffy for me. No, I prefer signings so I can go talk to people.
6) Keep writing
7) Arrange to be a signer at Northwest Booksellers Association and any other place where books are.
8) Work to get the book reviewed. Once only hard backs were reveiewed, but that is no longer true.
9) Keep plugging away at getting the book to as many places online as possible.
10) Enjoy the work and the ride!

That's it for now. 
Bizzeee Bizzee Bizzee!

Oh....and if you buy a book from me (you can just send $$ via paypal) I'll send you my first book as an e-book for free! Can't beat that!
Thanks for your support!

 
 
 
 

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