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Jo Fulkerson
- 76, Female
- Hobbs, NM
- United States
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- Hometown:
- Hobbs, New Mexico
- About Me and My Book:
- I self-published my first novel ("Sing Me No Sad Songs") at age 69, although I have been writing since the 6th grade. I have had poems published online, and had several original songs published several years ago. Cassettes of some of these songs are available from the author.
I love smaller breed dogs, as well as Persian cats, and I raise puppies and kittens from time to time. I also have three Miniature Horses. I enjoy gardening and bowling and bowl on a league every week. I started out this season with a 118 average. The past several seasons I was at 134 so I have some work to do. Last week I bowled three games in the 130+ area, so I'm getting there.
Critique of SING ME NO SAD SONGS (from Word Hustler)
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What a relatable, well-drawn tale. Your characters, emotions, and circumstances in these first 50 pages are well-written and very engaging. The main character of Alanna is a likable Everywoman who many readers will be able to relate to, especially regarding those familiar passages of time like going through a divorce and maintaining a successful career.
Your style is very clean and easy to read. The straightforwardness with which you weave these tales is an insight into the main character’s mind and heart. The pacing is also masterful, as you manage to travel back and forth in time with little disruption to the overall narrative, a feat that is not easy to do.
There is so much going on in the story, it definitely made me want to read more to find out what happens next to Alanna, Mark, Liz and Jared.
_____ Outstanding __X___ Very Good ______Good _____ Fair _____ Poor
Specific Notes:
What a relatable, well-drawn tale. Your characters, emotions, and circumstances in these first 50 pages are well-written and very engaging. The main character of Alanna is a likable Everywoman who many readers will be able to relate to, especially regarding those familiar passages of time like going through a divorce and maintaining a successful career.
Your style is very clean and easy to read. The straightforwardness with which you weave these tales is an insight into the main character’s mind and heart. The pacing is also masterful, as you manage to travel back and forth in time with little disruption to the overall narrative, a feat that is not easy to do.
There is so much going on in the story, it definitely made me want to read more to find out what happens next to Alanna, Mark, Liz and Jared.
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Reader Reviews from Amazon
Great book on a tough topic
By K. Grawitch
As a school social worker who works with children and teens, I try out books of all kinds that might speak to kids. 'For Love of Teddy' is a terrific choice for anyone who wants to broach the topic of drug use and the importance of making good choices with preteens and teens. It could be used with a classroom group or at home with your own children. The subject matter is serious, but the author approaches it in a realistic, but not overly graphic manne… Continue
By K. Grawitch
As a school social worker who works with children and teens, I try out books of all kinds that might speak to kids. 'For Love of Teddy' is a terrific choice for anyone who wants to broach the topic of drug use and the importance of making good choices with preteens and teens. It could be used with a classroom group or at home with your own children. The subject matter is serious, but the author approaches it in a realistic, but not overly graphic manne… Continue
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Go to a radio station and ask for an interview a few days before your signing. It's free advertising.
Don't just sit at the table when people come around. Greet them. Don't push yourself on them if you see they aren't interested.
Give your business cards to the bookstore manager and ask him (her) to put one in every customers bag when they buy a book from their store.
Remember one important thing. You can talk forever about your book, but what a reader really wants to know is, "What am I going to get out of reading your book." You can skip the long talk describing your book, talk about what they will get out of reading it.
Pass out excerpt from your book. Make sure you publisher, online bookstore, your website is on it. Anywhere they can purchase the book.
Give a free gift out. Try to give something relating to your book. My book is spiritual and I give out prayer cards. It shocked me on how many people want them.
This is why writer's groups in bookstores are so important. You get so many ideas from others. Always carry your business cards and leave them on the tables when you pay for your meals were you eat, put them in the envelope when you pay bills by mail, or leave them on the boards in stores, on the counters in stores. Leave them wherever you can.
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