Many authors wonder if using Amazon advertising to sell books increases sales and is worth the cost. I recently did a trial run of Amazon ads for my travel memoir, Confessions of a Middle-Aged Runaway. So, are were Amazon ads worth it? Looking at the above screen capture of my print and eBook sales beginning … Continue reading Do Amazon Ads Work for Books?
3 Big Benefits of Writers Conferences
Attending writers conferences over the past couple of years has had a huge impact on my writing journey and helped me in multiple ways. I'm providing three of the most important benefits to me that helped not only with my writing, but also my understanding of myself and my past life choices. Affirmation Let's face … Continue reading 3 Big Benefits of Writers Conferences
Barnes and Noble Book Signing
I'll be signing copies of my book at my local Barnes & Noble store this Saturday, November 2nd from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. (address above). If you know someone that might like to read it, you can start your holiday shopping early. Would love to have you stop by and say hi. I'll have chocolate!
A Season of Authors
I'll be kicking off A Season of Authors at the Oakley Library on Tuesday, October 29th at 6:30 p.m. I'll be talking about my book as well as my traveling, publishing and book marketing experiences, and will be selling and signing books following the event. A list of writing and publishing resources will be provided … Continue reading A Season of Authors
Farmer’s Market Fun
Farmer's Market Photo Courtesy of John Grubka I had a fun time talking to people that stopped by the Martinez farmer's market on Sunday, along with my handsome assistant, Dan. The weather was perfect, sales of Confessions of a Middle-Aged Runaway were good, and we had a lot of laughs with the nice people we … Continue reading Farmer’s Market Fun
Upcoming Events
Downtown Book & Sound, Salinas, CA What's better than a book signing event? Two book signing events! I'll be signing copies of my book, Confessions of a Middle-Aged Runaway: An RV Travel Adventure, in two northern California cities this week. On Sunday, September 15th from 10 to 2 I'll be in a booth at … Continue reading Upcoming Events
Book Tour on the Road
I'm taking my book tour on the road this weekend with a signing event at Barnes and Noble in San Luis Obispo. This is my first event outside of the Bay Area, and I love that part of California. Even better, I have good friends in the area that I'm excited to visit. I'll be … Continue reading Book Tour on the Road
Authors, Think Outside the Bookstore
Treasure Fest on Treasure Island Whether you have a traditional publisher or are an indie author, you need to market your books. Unless you're a celebrity, publishers don't have much, if any, marketing budget. Indie authors need to do everything themselves unless they hire someone to do it for them. Many authors struggle with how … Continue reading Authors, Think Outside the Bookstore
Book Signing Event – White Rabbit Boutique, Martinez
I'm excited to venture outside the bookstores and have my first book signing event at a gift shop in downtown Martinez, CA. Details above. If you are in the area, I hope to see you there!
Successful Book Launch!
I was a bit anxious. I wasn't sure if anyone would show up, or if I would remember what I was planning to say, or if people would laugh in the right places. My fears turned out to be unfounded, because I had a great turnout for my book launch party at Orinda Books, people … Continue reading Successful Book Launch!
