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What's new with Ashleigh?
First of all, I would like to thank everyone for your great advice about book reviews. After much consideration, I have decided to change the way I use Goodreads.
I have created a new blog for writing book reviews, one that is not related to my author names. I will be using this new name for any future book reviews I write. Additionally, when someone reviews one of my books, I will not comment (unless they ask me a question), but merely "like" the post.
Although I have not been able to reply to each email I received, I promise I did read them all and greatly appreciate all the advice.
Now, to completely change the topic, today I want to talk about book fairs. This summer, I read a book about successful marketing strategies and the author primarily focused on selling books in person at book fairs and conventions. In the past, I have only attended one book fair a year: an Indie Author Day at a library about 5 towns away. Sales were mediocre, but I only had two books to sell.
After reading the book, I grew excited about attending book fairs again. So excited, in fact, that I decided to base my next novel on it. My main character is testing my new strategies for me. (So far, they're working well.)
My local library is finally resuming Indie Author Day in person and I will be able to try some of Amber's strategies. Now, I know it's still seven weeks away, but I ordered all my paperbacks to make sure they arrive in time. I've received three of my five shipments this week (the last two are due in next week) and I am getting super excited.
As the books arrive, I'm starting to focus my mental energy on my marketing strategy and I have some great ideas. One of them involves a scavenger hunt. However, I would love to hear from you.
Even if it's been awhile, have you attended book fairs (or fairs where at least some of the vendors were selling books)? What were some features of the display that really caught your attention? Do you like when authors initiate conversation or do you find that makes you less apt to buy their books?
Hartfield Chronicles
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When Melinda is invited to join a new dance class, she sees this as her big break, a chance to advance her skills. Before she can accept, however, another kind of break stops her in her tracks. Pat wants to be the supportive boyfriend, but his efforts seem to be making Melinda uncomfortable. He can’t go to his own friends for advice, because they can’t understand. After Melinda calls for another type of break, she and Pat must examine their relationship to determine whether they are meant for each other. |
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