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Welcome to MJ Allaire's Denicalis Dragon Chronicles Book Marketing Blog!
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- Hometown:
- West Palm Beach, Florida
- About Me and My Book:
- I'm a YA (young adult) Fantasy Author and currently have 3 books in my series (the Denicalis Dragon Chronicles) published and am working on Book 4. I'm always looking for ways to market my books and love sharing ideas & marketing strategies with other authors!
- Website:
- http://www.mjallaire.com
More About Me ...
I've learned a lot during my personal writing journey, along with one very important fact. Initially I wrote for my son, in hopes of publishing a book he would be interested in reading. Now, although I still write for my children to show them that you can do anything you put your mind to, I've found that I write for all young adults. Having one of my three children barely interested in reading, I decided I want to make a difference.
So, in a nutshell, I'm writing in hopes of providing children with interesting reading material, something that will possibly lead them down the wonderful and enlightening path to a lifetime of reading...
I'm writing for children like (then) 11-year old Emily, who came to one of my book signings at Borders in Simsbury, carrying a ragged and tattered copy of Dragon's Blood, dancing with excitement because she got to meet me, especially when I signed the book she so loved that day. When I told her I had the newly released Book Two "The Prisoner" with me, she danced even more in a poor attempt to control her happiness.
To Mikayla, a young reader and fan in Wallingford, CT, who, in her grandfather's words, "loved Dragon's Blood moreso than Harry Potter". Mikayla, I hope you're enjoying The Prisoner even moreso than Dragon's Blood!
Examples like this are why I'm writing.
As adults, we understand we will learn many lessons as we journey from childhood to adulthood, and reading by far should be one of the most important ones. If one can't read, one struggles to find a job, understand a menu, follow directions to a party, or enjoy a book which could open up doorways to otherwise unimaginable places.
You're never too young to start reading, and never too old to KEEP reading, just as we are never too old to learn (no matter what they say about teaching an old dog new tricks!)
Reading IS the doorway to the future!
If you'd like to purchase any of my books directly from me, please email me at mjallaire@sbcglobal.net. If you're a teacher or a librarian or would like to order a bulk shipment, I'll be MORE than happy to work something out with you!!! If you'd rather purchase a copy online, you can do so from any of the following links:
Amazon,
Barnes
and Noble,
Books-A-Million
** PLEASE NOTE: I have uploaded all three books to Amazon.com as KINDLE books, so if you have a kindle and are looking for a good, clean, adventuresome read, search for MJ Allaire on Amazon and have a go at the kindle version of the Denicalis Dragon Chronicles!!! **
NEWS!!! NEWS!!!! NEWS!!!!
Back in March, 2008 I was interviewed LIVE on a Cable TV show called Planet Access. This was a great experience and if you're interested, it IS up on YouTube!!! It's roughly an 8 1/2 minute clip ...
Wooooooooooooooohoooooooooooooooooo!!!!
Happy reading and YouTubing!!!
MJ Allaire
www.mjallaire.com
www.myspace.com/mjallaire
So, in a nutshell, I'm writing in hopes of providing children with interesting reading material, something that will possibly lead them down the wonderful and enlightening path to a lifetime of reading...
I'm writing for children like (then) 11-year old Emily, who came to one of my book signings at Borders in Simsbury, carrying a ragged and tattered copy of Dragon's Blood, dancing with excitement because she got to meet me, especially when I signed the book she so loved that day. When I told her I had the newly released Book Two "The Prisoner" with me, she danced even more in a poor attempt to control her happiness.
To Mikayla, a young reader and fan in Wallingford, CT, who, in her grandfather's words, "loved Dragon's Blood moreso than Harry Potter". Mikayla, I hope you're enjoying The Prisoner even moreso than Dragon's Blood!
Examples like this are why I'm writing.
As adults, we understand we will learn many lessons as we journey from childhood to adulthood, and reading by far should be one of the most important ones. If one can't read, one struggles to find a job, understand a menu, follow directions to a party, or enjoy a book which could open up doorways to otherwise unimaginable places.
You're never too young to start reading, and never too old to KEEP reading, just as we are never too old to learn (no matter what they say about teaching an old dog new tricks!)
Reading IS the doorway to the future!
If you'd like to purchase any of my books directly from me, please email me at mjallaire@sbcglobal.net. If you're a teacher or a librarian or would like to order a bulk shipment, I'll be MORE than happy to work something out with you!!! If you'd rather purchase a copy online, you can do so from any of the following links:
Amazon,
Barnes
and Noble,
Books-A-Million
** PLEASE NOTE: I have uploaded all three books to Amazon.com as KINDLE books, so if you have a kindle and are looking for a good, clean, adventuresome read, search for MJ Allaire on Amazon and have a go at the kindle version of the Denicalis Dragon Chronicles!!! **
NEWS!!! NEWS!!!! NEWS!!!!
Back in March, 2008 I was interviewed LIVE on a Cable TV show called Planet Access. This was a great experience and if you're interested, it IS up on YouTube!!! It's roughly an 8 1/2 minute clip ...
Wooooooooooooooohoooooooooooooooooo!!!!
Happy reading and YouTubing!!!
MJ Allaire
www.mjallaire.com
www.myspace.com/mjallaire
MJ Allaire's Photos
MJ Allaire's Blog
YA Fantasy Books at a SPECIAL Price!
Looking for a Christmas gift for that special reader in your family?
As some of you already know, I'm a YA fantasy author and am currently in the middle of writing a series of books for young adults (there will be at least 5 books in the series before I'm finished). My target audience is 8-15 year olds, but I've also had adults (anyone with an imagination, really) read and enjoy the books as well. If you'd like to see more info about me or my books, google MJ Allaire or visit my website, www. m… Continue
As some of you already know, I'm a YA fantasy author and am currently in the middle of writing a series of books for young adults (there will be at least 5 books in the series before I'm finished). My target audience is 8-15 year olds, but I've also had adults (anyone with an imagination, really) read and enjoy the books as well. If you'd like to see more info about me or my books, google MJ Allaire or visit my website, www. m… Continue
Posted on October 29, 2008 at 9:30pm —
More Marketing Tips
As many of you already know, I'm self-published and currently have three books "out there". I posted this on my good friend and book reviewer Geri Ahearn's blog a little while ago...
Writing your book is definitely the easy part of an author's journey... once you have the book in your hands, getting it out to the readers, especially if you're self-published, is probably the biggest challenge that we as authors have never really thought about (I know I DEFINITELY didn't!!).
One thing I did when… Continue
Writing your book is definitely the easy part of an author's journey... once you have the book in your hands, getting it out to the readers, especially if you're self-published, is probably the biggest challenge that we as authors have never really thought about (I know I DEFINITELY didn't!!).
One thing I did when… Continue
Posted on October 23, 2008 at 11:00pm —
Tips on Marketing your Books in the Fall
Well, Halloween is almost here, and before we know it we'll be stuffing ourselves with turkey, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie, among many other delectable treats, I'm sure. Then, if you're like me, as I sit with my family sharing the end of the Thanksgiving holiday, the realization will hit me (like it always does) that Christmas is ONLY four weeks away...
If you're an author, you're probably always looking for places to market your books. For me, I'm lucky enough to have chosen a popular gen… Continue
If you're an author, you're probably always looking for places to market your books. For me, I'm lucky enough to have chosen a popular gen… Continue
Posted on October 22, 2008 at 4:43pm —
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I have found ning in general to be the best marketing and reference tool compared to any advertising, networking, or leads I have ever used -- free or paid for. And all it's costs is our time.
Many of you are already in my friend network, and thank you for sharing your work with me. For those of you reading, this that I have not introduced myself too, I would like to now, and ask we be friends so I can follow your craft as well.
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Scribblers’ Retreat Writers’ Conference 2009
Literacy is our purpose.
Fulfilling dreams is our goal.
www.scribblersretreatwritersconference.com
@ Sea Palms Resort, St. Simons Island, Georgia
February 12-15, 2009 – Elizabeth Blahnik, Ernest Gilbert, Pam Mueller, Kathy Kerr, Maggie Toussaint, Dr. Jim Outlaw, Lee Carter, Millie Wilcox, Monica Simmons, Roger Pinckney
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August 13-16, 2009 – “SciFi, Fantasy, Mystery, Inspirational”
November 12-15, 2009 – “Novels, Short Stories, etc”
Scribblers’ Retreat is a non-profit organization established with the goal of reaching writers of all ages; to inspire and promote their hidden gifts and talents.
By involving the local community, authors, publishers, editors, journalists and all forms of the literary world, we are opening their minds and bringing hope where there was doubt.
Scribblers’ Retreat is not the typical classroom setting. It was designed to bring world-class authors, literature professors, editors, journalists, illustrators, photo journalists, proofreaders, publishers, publicists, screenplay writers, and website/graphic designers, etc. one-on-one with young and old alike. It is the opportunity of a lifetime for someone who has had a manuscript in a desk drawer for 40 years or who has an outstanding poem that simply must be read.
Scribblers’ Retreat Writers’ Conference
Where “can’t” is not in our vocabulary.
For more information:
Jeanie Pantelakis
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HAPPY HOLIDAYS! The blessings we ask for this seasonAren't the kind that come wrapped with a bow;
We're asking for gifts from the heart,
Ones we need and never outgrow.
May we see in these bright decorations
With their colors and lights all aglow,
The beauty and wonder of life
That God's world was created to show.
Let the peace and goodwill of this season
Be feelings that we can extend
Far into the following year
To our neighbors, our family, and friends.
Most of all, may we always remember
To open our hearts every day and share all the love and the joy
In a special and meaningful way.
Karla Casillas
Sr. Wedding Planner
A BAJA ROMANCE WEDDING by Karla Casillas
Happy Holidays!
Web: www.karlacasillas.com
I want to show off my latest cover design for one of the books I am illustrating and invite you to comment on my latest blog post introducing Puff Bear Goes to the Hospital and it's author.
Hope to see your comments there...
Aidana WillowRaven
www.WillowRavenIllustration.com
It's nice to meet you as well. Please be sure to visit our website for authors if you haven't already.
A&BP
www.author-promotion.com
I love your channel, congratulations.
Saludos
I have created a website http://ebooksandmusic.com for independent authors to sell their books. It's still new but it will be growing quickly. I would love to have you sell your books on my site. Contact me and I will give you all the details.
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