I've been asking authors to weigh in on how they promote and what experiences they've encountered so that we can all learn from them. Here's Jacqueline Seewald's reponse:
My new mystery novel THE BAD WIFE has just been published by Perfect Crime Books so promotion is very much on my mind. Since the novel took a lot of time and effort to write, I certainly want to pique the interest of readers and have them know it exists. I have found that several of my writer groups are supportive and I appreciate the help fellow authors provide. I will be blogging as a guest on several sites for my novel in the next few months. This will add to exposure. I don't believe Facebook or Twitter have done much to help with sales or readership, but other writers may not agree. I am not especially active on social media. Perhaps one has to initiate a more aggressive campaign. My novel has received a very good review from the Gumshoe Review. I believe that will be helpful in promotion. Good reviews are important to sales.
Thanks, Jacquie! Comments are encouraged!
4 comments:
Susan,
Thanks for publishing my comment!
Personally, I've found social sites to be extremely helpful, but we each follow our own path. You're off to a good start, especially since it sounds like you took time and effort to write a good story. Heart and soul is where it should come from and that's what it sounds like from you. I wish you terrific luck. I hope you are well into your next book.
Mary, I can vouch for Jacquie's talent. Her books are great, as are yours, my friend. I wonder how many of us are introverts at heart. I have to force myself to get out there and push my books. Not in my comfort zone but necessary both online and off.
Mary, I can vouch for Jacquie's talent. Her books are great, as are yours, my friend. I wonder how many of us are introverts at heart. I have to force myself to get out there and push my books. Not in my comfort zone but necessary both online and off.
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