Yes, Once Again I'm Planning Promotion
The next book in the Deputy Tempe Crabtree mystery series, River Spirits, is due out the end of September. And no, it's not to soon to be planning promotion.
My blog tour will be the month of November, excluding Thanksgiving day. I don't expect anyone to read my blog or anyone else's Thanksgiving day. I've already got all the other days filled with willing blog hosts. I've decided the titles of my posts except for those who told me what they wanted me to write.
Why did I plan it for November when the book is coming out the last of September? I know from experience that no matter what the publishers expects--things don't always go as planned. Too often I've had to have book airlifted to me--too big of an expense--because of a planned event.
I've written about six of the new posts. I also know from experience that it's far better to get as much done as possible because who knows what will happen between now and then. Life is full of the unexpected.
No, I haven't planned a formal launch event--not sure I will. I have several events already lined up for October:
October 11, the Visalia Arts Consortium Street Fair.
October 18, the Manteca Book Fair
October 25, 1-4, the Atascadero Library
November 7 and 8, 10-8 both days, the Porterville Art Gallery's Christmas Boutique.
If I let everyone know where I am and have my new book for sale, that's probably enough.
So that's what I've got planned at the moment. Of course I'll let everyone on Facebook and Twitter know when the new book is available.
Marilyn
And if you want to catch up, be sure to read Spirit Shapes.
My blog tour will be the month of November, excluding Thanksgiving day. I don't expect anyone to read my blog or anyone else's Thanksgiving day. I've already got all the other days filled with willing blog hosts. I've decided the titles of my posts except for those who told me what they wanted me to write.
Why did I plan it for November when the book is coming out the last of September? I know from experience that no matter what the publishers expects--things don't always go as planned. Too often I've had to have book airlifted to me--too big of an expense--because of a planned event.
I've written about six of the new posts. I also know from experience that it's far better to get as much done as possible because who knows what will happen between now and then. Life is full of the unexpected.
No, I haven't planned a formal launch event--not sure I will. I have several events already lined up for October:
October 11, the Visalia Arts Consortium Street Fair.
October 18, the Manteca Book Fair
October 25, 1-4, the Atascadero Library
November 7 and 8, 10-8 both days, the Porterville Art Gallery's Christmas Boutique.
If I let everyone know where I am and have my new book for sale, that's probably enough.
So that's what I've got planned at the moment. Of course I'll let everyone on Facebook and Twitter know when the new book is available.
Marilyn
And if you want to catch up, be sure to read Spirit Shapes.
Comments
Some people run their mouths and blab about promo, and some do it and make it happen.
Make sure you know the difference and spot the phonies.
Kudos Marilyn
JL Greger, author of medical thrillers - Ignore the Pain, Coming Flu, Murder: A New Way to Lose weight and Malignancy in November
I do plan ahead, Janet, that's just the way I am.
Thank you,
Sharon
Sharon, I emailed you privately.
Joseph, I just do the things that I like to do as far as promotion is concerned. Yes, I have a plan, but promotion is something you just have to chip away at.