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One Noble Journey by Dixie Phillips & Bright Freedom's Song by Gloria Houston

One Noble Journey by Dixie Phillips at http://www.donna-mcdine.blogspot.com with direct link to publisher website. Dixie will be stopping in throughout the day to answer your questions. Also, read my book review of Bright Freedom’s Song ~ A Story of the Underground Railroad by Gloria Houston at http://www.thegoldenpathway.blogspot.com Thank you in advance f… Continue

Added by Donna McDine on October 16, 2009 at 9:00am — No Comments

Observations of the LA Times Festival of Books 2009

I've returned from Day One of the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books. I am representing an Hawaiian publisher of SAT Preparation books at this year's show. I'm sharing space in Booth 143, the Book Publicists of Southern California booth. It was an interesting first day. Here are some of my observations. First, the Day One crowd in 2009 appears to be at least as big as the 2008 crowd. That's remarkable considering people's perception of the economy. It really shouldn't surprise me, howev… Continue

Added by Bill Frank on April 25, 2009 at 9:00pm — 4 Comments

IN PRINT!

Said the Spider to the Fly is IN PRINT at Amazon and Barnes and Noble! Continue

Added by Miss Mae on March 28, 2009 at 6:00am — 1 Comment

Stir, Laugh, Repeat - Book Signing

I would like to invite everyone in the Clearwater, FL area to my book signing. The signing will be held at Barnes & Noble on 4/4/09 from 1:00 - 3:00 in Clearwater, FL. Hope to see you there.

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Added by Martha A. Cheves on February 26, 2009 at 4:49pm — No Comments

[Website Makeover Monday] How Can They Reach You?

You are losing out on sales because the visitor doesn't know how to contact you. . . So they placed an order and never received it, How Can They Reach You?

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Added by C.F. Jackson on June 2, 2008 at 10:30am — No Comments

[Website Makeover Monday] Is Your Website Customer Friendly?

If the visitor is questioning what to do,then the website isn't customer friendly. Are your visitors questioning what you desire of them?

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Added by C.F. Jackson on May 26, 2008 at 9:31am — No Comments

Attention Authors - We Need Books! (Boys & Girls Club)

Below is a message I received from my mentor. I decided to share it here with others to make any and contributions for the cause: CHILDREN! My book isn't suited for the kids, however maybe yours is! Peace & Gratitude, C.F. Jackson ============================== My wife, Christie, is on the board of the De George Palm Beach County Boys and Girls Club... The Club is trying to start a book club for the kids, but are in need of books... I am reaching out to fellow *Cha… Continue

Added by C.F. Jackson on May 21, 2008 at 7:24pm — No Comments

Did You Know Flash, Videos & Music Are Killing Websites?

Too much can kill the desired results of a website: music, videos, & flash. A website should upload for your visitor between 5 to 10 seconds. And if they are waiting and waiting you may just have lost a new reader.

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Added by C.F. Jackson on May 19, 2008 at 9:04am — 2 Comments

Borders Tries About-Face on Shelves Counting on Covers to Sell, Bookseller Changes Display While Cutting Titles Stocked (excerpt)

*THIS ARTICLE BY JEFFREY A. TRACHTENBERG HAS BEEN EXCERPTED. It recently appeared in Jerry D. Simmons' newsletter - TIPS for WRITERS from the PUBLISHING INSIDER. It has been reprinted here with permission from Jerry D. Simmons, http://www.writersreaders.com, and the author.

Borders Group Inc. has decided you can sell a book by its cover.

In a radical move aimed at jump-starting s

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Added by Cheryl Kaye Tardif on May 16, 2008 at 5:51pm — No Comments

Is It Full or Half Empty, Your Event Calendar?

Keeping your event calendar up to date can determine if a website visitor purchase your book or not. Think about! You visit a website and the calendar displays holes and inactivity: What comes to your mind?

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Added by C.F. Jackson on May 12, 2008 at 9:28am — No Comments

Are You Giving Your Book Profit Away?

Are You Giving Your Book Profit Away? What purpose is there to send your customer to Amazon.com? Weigh the two: profit vs. ranking

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Added by C.F. Jackson on May 5, 2008 at 2:38pm — No Comments

What Does Your Email Address Say About You?

Having an email address that's branded with your domain name creates a marketable and professional email address. Are you using the hotmail or yahoo email services when it comes your business, such as business cards, flyers, or website? How series are you about your product, your book?

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Added by C.F. Jackson on April 28, 2008 at 10:17am — 2 Comments

Is Your Website Address Marketable?

Is Your Website Address Marketable? It's about building a brand and an awareness of your brand with a marketable website address . . . Don't you agree? Continue to make this moment eXcellent!

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Added by C.F. Jackson on April 22, 2008 at 1:00pm — No Comments

[READ POLL RESPONSES] How do you normally acquire your reading materials?

I came across this poll which I found to be an interesting question posed. The responses were: www.amazon.com has everything I need (and don't need). 36% My local public library, where dreams come true. 45% Independent and/or second-hand bookstores. 0% Borders, Barnes & Noble or, amazingly, the fictional Fox Books. 18% I ain't got no intrest in reedin'. 0% This really validates my thoughts of how so many book clubs will select an author of the month, yet… Continue

Added by C.F. Jackson on April 21, 2008 at 8:53am — No Comments

New Photos Up for Mystery Authors Book Signing April 5 at Barnes & Noble, Arlington Hts, IL

One photo from the Mystery Authors Book Signing yesterday, April 5. More are up showing the whole gang at my main website, www.morganmandel.com under 2008 Booksignings. Morgan Mandel Continue

Added by Morgan Mandel on April 6, 2008 at 6:28pm — No Comments