Since
the beginning of the year, I’ve literally moved from one place to the next as
things were sorted out. From time to time, I would promote my book by asking
for reviews, did a radio station interview and two book
giveaways on Goodreads. For those readers and writers out there unfamiliar with
Goodreads, I would suggest you check it
out. It’s a great place to get to know other people who enjoy books, get free
books, and if you’re a writer, a great place to build an audience and promote.
These are some of the ways I’ve promoted my book, Net Switch.
I
have done a few guest author spots on blogs. It gives my book
exposure to people who have never heard about it. Here are links to a few places I’ve
been a blog guest: JLB
Creatives, CMash
Loves to Read (also a book giveaway), and 10
Day Book Club. The comments I have received for being a new author are
wonderful, and I do treasure each one.
It’s
very important as a new author to get reviews, whether it’s on Amazon,
Barnes
& Noble, a blog, Goodreads, etc. People do read reviews and make a decision
as to whether or not they’ll like the book. As a reader, I sometimes look over
the reviews and it’s what is said about the book that helps me decide. Anywhere
and any way you can get reviews as a writer, you get out there and get them.
Many people like to read and review sci-fi, fantasy, YA or paranormal, so I’ve
had to dig a little deeper to find reviewers willing to read suspense. I
reached out to a blog that does reviews, Indie
Book Blog, and someone in one of my LinkedIn groups, Kaptica
Book Reviews and News…and my quest for more reviews continues.
A
few ways I also promoted my book was creating my book trailer, on the side bar,
and a bookmark.
Free
advertisement is always a great way to get the word out. I did a few Press
Releases on PRLog
and Press
Release Point. I also did a radio interview on The Author Show,
but it was only for one day. From that interview I received some wonderful
responses that you can read here on my Facebook Event Page.
Along with the free press releases and Facebook exposure, I also joined
Pinterest and have my novel listed on the Pinterest
Board of Book Junkies.
I
still have the Goodreads Giveaway going until July 2. You’ll also find a link
to that on the top right side bar. My Goodreads
profile, Net Switch has a 4.5 star rating out of 5 with 9 ratings and 4
reviews, and 125 people have added it to one of their book shelves.
So like I’ve
asked the Goodreads community, Could you find true love in an online chat room?
My book promotions have moved from one place to another, much like
I have from one location to the next…but I will always have an online imprint.
While I am still promoting, I’ve started another book and I’m in the process of finding
somewhere I can settle down and catch my breath.
Displaced
and Unforgettable,
Bea
Thanks for sharing this valuable information!
ReplyDeleteWow, sounds like you've hit every corner of promotion. We've done most, if not all of these, and I can't think of a single one we've done that you haven't. Well done!
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