Posts Tagged ‘new release’
Launch Your Book with Great Reviews: 4 Tips to Get You Started
Searching for rocket fuel to launch your book? Great reviews can shoot your masterpiece right up the Amazon lists. Potential buyers demand an unbiased critique of a book’s merits to simplify the task of finding the next great read. Most expect to find at least ten glowing reviews on a book’s product page before they’ll…
Read MoreUsing Goodreads to Increase Book Sales
Tell the truth: After indie publishing your book, did you rush to Goodreads and attempt to “friend” dozens of authors and attract hundreds of new followers in a misguided belief the effort would ignite book sales? No doubt many of those authors who ignored your friend request wish you nothing but good fortune—they’re simply too…
Read More4 Strategies for Creating Book Buzz
Nothing strikes fear in an author’s heart like the prospect of self-promotion. Most of us are introverted bookaholics content to spend our days blissfully writing. Yet, creating a sellable book is just the beginning. Without promotion and a lot of buzz, readers will never know your book exists. And as an Indie Author, it’s…
Read MoreA Visit With Bette Lee Crosby
I am delighted to be here visiting with Christine today and equally delighted to be celebrating the forthcoming release of my latest novel, The Summer of New Beginnings which debuts on March 27th. Although I’ve written 18 novels and received a number of literary awards, this book has special meaning for me. It is a…
Read MoreEpic Giveaway, Sweet Lake News
There’s so much happening, I don’t know where to begin! Sweet Lake, released on Tuesday, has earned raves from Buzzfeed and Culturalist. I was also featured on a local television show here in Charleston. If you haven’t already purchased Sweet Lake, grab your copy on Amazon, Barnes & Noble or another favorite online site. After reading,…
Read MoreSweet Lake Paperback Giveaway
Although the February 28th release of Sweet Lake is still a month away, there are reasons galore to begin the celebration early. This is my first traditionally-published novel (thank you, Lake Union) and the early reviews are heartening: “Sweet Lake is an enchanting story full of lovable characters.” —Redbook “In this uplifting and charming story,…
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