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Friday Finds – A New Book Store!

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What do Bookstores and Dodo birds have in common? Nothing. Dodo birds went extinct years ago, but bookstores are making a comeback. This area hasn't had a book store in 15 years. Now we suddenly have two. Combining books with coffee, good food, and an inviting vibe seems to do the trick. Grounded Books (and … Continue reading Friday Finds – A New Book Store!

Writer’s Marketing Tip

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Writers Wednesday - Marketing Tip Authors are tempted to hand out 2”x6” bookmarks to introduce themselves to prospective readers because they are in the book business. It’s a good tie-in, but there’s a better, cheaper way to provide your contact information and display your books on an attractive marketing piece.  Most economical -  Business cards … Continue reading Writer’s Marketing Tip

The Birth of a Novel

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A Chronicle of Progress as I write my fourth novel. After completing my third novel, Gator Bait - A Tennis Team Mystery, I wondered which direction my next novel should take. I’ll be honest. I dithered around. I was busy preparing Gator for publication, marketing my other novels, and distracted from writing daily . . . … Continue reading The Birth of a Novel

Surprise Review of RIM TO RIM

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I was shocked to find this review in my e-mail inbox. How cool to get a complete, complimentary, and unsolicited comment. Rim to Rim - Death in the Grand Canyon by Jeanne Meeks. "This is an action-packed mystery with lots of information about the Grand Canyon and backpacking. I found it absolutely spell-binding both in plot … Continue reading Surprise Review of RIM TO RIM

Where to Hold a Book Signing

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© Adekvat At which venues will my novels sell?  Are some venues just not worth the time and effort? The answers, of course, depend on your audience, your book and your personality. My Least Productive Venues Writing Conventions Author workshops and conventions are wonderful things, but it’s very difficult to sell many books because everyone at … Continue reading Where to Hold a Book Signing