About 20 years ago, I was a magazine/book editor in Idaho, and one of my best friends was the designer for myriad projects I was involved in. He got moved into a new office, but was surprised to see that it was just that: four walls, a light switch and a ceiling. No furniture. I … More Office Karma
I decided to advertise on Facebook a while ago, and actually did something about it in late March. At the time I wasn’t sure what kind of results I would get, and I told readers I would share my conclusions at some future date. Well, that date has arrived. When I considered Facebook as a … More Facebook Ads: The Jury Has a Verdict
“All the world’s a stage, And all the men and women merely players: They have their exits and their entrances; And one man in his time plays many parts….” —As You Like It, Shakespeare. If you’re life were a book, what would it be called? I don’t know what the book about my life would … More Pole Position, or Simply Feeling Powerless?
I got up at 5 this morning. We often get up at 5–Shelly and I–because we want to go exercise. Shelly works in Fort Worth, and often works late, so we find that getting up early is the only time we can do it together. And I don’t mind getting up early to exercise, both … More Nose to the Grindstone
I just got a last-minute entry into our contest from my old buddy and fellow blogger Steven Eastwood. He recruited his three kids (from right, Gabriel, Olivia and Madelein) to help him win an autographed copy of Infinity’s Reach. Congrats, Eastwoods (who also say they are from Baltimore, where the story starts)! Tomorrow is the last … More I Can Gelp You Escape (that’s what it said!)
Don’t get me wrong. I’m proud of Infinity’s Reach, excited about the launch this weekend, and feel it is one of the best books I’ve ever written. And I want lots and lots of people to buy, read and enjoy my book. But why buy it when you can get it free? We have less … More Don’t Buy My Book!
Well, let’s take care of business first. Here’s my obligatory photo for the Infinity’s Reach Escape Clause Contest. As always, rules for the contest are right here. Don’t forget to get your entry in. I will start selecting winners next Monday. I told everyone that the photo needed to be in a public place, but … More The Biggest Marketing Hurdle for the Beginning Author
Here’s today’s obligatory shot of me with the sign in a public place. Once again, anyone interested in the Infinity’s Reach Escape Clause Contest for a free book can find the rules here. Have a good day.
It’s hard work promoting your book. And most authors would just as soon either let someone else do it, or have it go undone. But the reality is, as my friend and fellow author Jerry Thomas said, “These days, marketing is more than 50 percent of an author’s job.” With that in mind, I am … More Is it “We Can Help You Escape,” or “I’m Sorry, Glen?”
Morning, gang, and happy Monday. I want to remind everyone of the contest we are having during March to welcome in the new book, Infinity’s Reach. Rules are right here, but the gist of it is, I want to see y’all holding up signs in embarrassing places. Sort of like this: Well, I will have … More The Sweet Spot
