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• Promotions 101: Signings and Events II

  November 17, 2009

  • Yesterday, I wrote about preparation and sales etiquette, today, the crowd rallying specialists.Barkers, Salesmen, and Street Venders all have one thing in common, they know how to lure an audience and keep them. Remember, crowds pique the interest of passersby. Take a look at how the holy trinity of pitchmen works the room during a book promotion. How would you blend their techniques with your ...
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• Promotions 101: Signings and Events

  November 16, 2009

  • It's a very sad sight to see an author alone at a booth or signing table looking like they'd rather be somewhere else. Even worse is seeing two or more bored authors making small talk to pass the time.Promoting anything means creating a buzz, but generating a buzz can be a challenge at book signings and public events. If you're a new author most people will not have a clue as to who you are or ...
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• Whatcha Got In Them Blue Jeans?

  November 12, 2009

  • I was reading a post asking folks to explain when writing became a passion and how they learned the craft. No surprise... most people started creating works of literature the first time they picked up a pen.Not me... I'm dyslexic. Every word I write is testament to my love of not writing, but learning. Growing up, writing was torture. Mom was a spelling and grammar snob, and her implement of ...
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• Birds will be Birds: Living on the Wild Side

  November 10, 2009

  • It's fall. Whenever I see a black cloud rising from a field, poking fun at the setting sun, I simply say, "Beautiful."The cloud is made up of a thousand of Starling birds sharing one song, their song. Each bird was taught the song as a chick, and the song brings the flock together at the end of summer. My Starling would never be allowed to join. He wouldn't even know what they were. ...
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• Falling for Isadora Duncan

  November 7, 2009

  • I'm in awe. Crisp air, bright sunshine, swirling leaves of yellow, and faeries celebrating another healthy harvest. No, I'm not hallucinating. Today, I stopped by the local Applefest looking for candy apples, maybe a pie or two, instead I found myself in a profound moment, the kind that brings tears to the eyes. I'd seen the scratchy films of Isadora Duncan's performances many times, but never a ...
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