tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14317779362944180.post9222716491072633085..comments2024-03-25T02:11:40.453-06:00Comments on Amber Argyle: You All Terrify Meamberargylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05058327741777322247noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14317779362944180.post-14033534661526903532011-03-12T16:02:49.760-07:002011-03-12T16:02:49.760-07:00Hi Bonnie: Apparently, you didn't do anything ...Hi Bonnie: Apparently, you didn't do anything wrong. All entries after 45 don't show up. They're on the spreadsheet if you click on them individually or switch to a "list" view. Which is really wierd. <br />But the important thing is that it's there! Yay!<br />Thanks,<br />Amberamberargylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05058327741777322247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14317779362944180.post-12392853304340145112011-03-11T19:05:29.580-07:002011-03-11T19:05:29.580-07:00I loved the page a day idea. It was such a novel ...I loved the page a day idea. It was such a novel concept I'd never seen before. YouTube is definitely a cool option, especially if done in an innovative way. I remember when someone put audio cassettes up to represent Jay Asher's "13 Reasons Why" and it got so much attention!<br /><br />I did fill out the form. That's weird. Let me try again. Let me know if you still don't get it. Sorry for whatever I did wrong!!Bonnie @ A Backwards Storyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02988547424004889874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14317779362944180.post-3132321019332600262011-03-11T14:28:52.595-07:002011-03-11T14:28:52.595-07:00Bonnie: I like giving away a page of the novel eve...Bonnie: I like giving away a page of the novel every day. I might try that. A sign up or something. <br />I'm planning to do a youtube thing, but probably not until after the book is released. <br />Did you fill out the form? I'm not seeing you yet?amberargylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05058327741777322247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14317779362944180.post-43860871564511600792011-03-10T22:29:55.348-07:002011-03-10T22:29:55.348-07:00There are so many good ways to market on your own ...There are so many good ways to market on your own without spending money. I've seen authors put up Facebook pages and have contests, etc. Or if they're on their own blog and have an ARC/bookmark/etc. contest, they say you get extra entries if you "LIKE" them on Facebook, post a link to the contest somewhere, twitter, etc. I have a friend from uni who just self-published a teen novel with his mother. They're doing all the marketing on their own. They just put together these two pages:<br />http://www.facebook.com/Cravenite<br />and<br />http://www.facebook.com/OddAstoria<br />According to my marketing packet, the events will start March 23rd. They briefly detail plans here: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=192182340813363 (I don't know if you'll be able to see that one or not)<br /><br />With a second book, I've noticed a lot of authors doing "cover reveals" where certain blogs are chosen to reveal covers. Cassandra Clare recently gave different book blogs pages of her upcoming novel each day, then had the final pages of the first chapter on her own site, followed by the first chapter in its entirety. That got the word out, too.<br /><br />On your form, you mentioned a blog tour, which will bring more attention to your title, as will interviews. <br /><br />Maybe if there are youtube vieos or something...?<br /><br />Good luck! I can't wait to raed your book. I bet it will be wonderful!Bonnie @ A Backwards Storyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02988547424004889874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14317779362944180.post-78530155314887549152011-02-15T20:52:19.131-07:002011-02-15T20:52:19.131-07:00Regina: I need to chant that, "Stay positive,...Regina: I need to chant that, "Stay positive, stay positive, stay . . ."<br /><br />Dave: Thanks! I need all the positive reinforcement I can get. And no, it's not available for preorder. I'll post an announcement when it is.amberargylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05058327741777322247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14317779362944180.post-5535327541620497722011-02-15T17:17:11.893-07:002011-02-15T17:17:11.893-07:00Well, you let me take your first chapter home with...Well, you let me take your first chapter home with me last year. Why did I ask for it? I wanted to get more into it and provide better feedback, cause it rocked! I'm sure the same can be said about your finished product. Too bad it's not up for pre-order yet, or is it?David P. Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17259276981865439853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14317779362944180.post-58765160038811821312011-02-15T17:15:37.201-07:002011-02-15T17:15:37.201-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06981600080973828615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14317779362944180.post-21015783280433700492011-02-13T20:49:59.765-07:002011-02-13T20:49:59.765-07:00Stay positive, we will all support you the best we...Stay positive, we will all support you the best we can to help you excel. Just try to stay positive, I mean look how far you have come already.Reginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03493618594406138554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14317779362944180.post-29716905506275916742011-02-11T22:20:31.943-07:002011-02-11T22:20:31.943-07:00Len: Thanks! I hope so. I can't do it without ...Len: Thanks! I hope so. I can't do it without bloggers. :)amberargylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05058327741777322247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14317779362944180.post-64515782101620400142011-02-11T18:20:24.583-07:002011-02-11T18:20:24.583-07:00We will all come together, writers and bloggers, t...We will all come together, writers and bloggers, to promote your book, Amber! :)Len Lamberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13394563639136301725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14317779362944180.post-22957604075952666842011-02-11T14:43:12.795-07:002011-02-11T14:43:12.795-07:00Michelle: I'm counting on you to read my revie...Michelle: I'm counting on you to read my reviews for me and let me know what I need to. <br /><br />Nevets: I do??? Cool. :)<br /><br />Charlie: So true. <br /><br />Shanella: You're right. I am a good writer. Not that I'm perfect, but I'm definitely solid. I can't, nor would I want to change my style. <br /><br />Thanks guys. Mostly, I just needed to vent.amberargylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05058327741777322247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14317779362944180.post-4742877700680716552011-02-11T14:04:20.789-07:002011-02-11T14:04:20.789-07:00Even bad news is good news? I'm not an author,...Even bad news is good news? I'm not an author, but I am a reader and blogger and well, whenever I read a book and I think it's bad I don't go off on rants as to how horrible it is, but spend time trying to figure out why I think it's bad. Most times it's just not my STLYE, which means someone else would absolutely love it! <br /><br />What I'm babbling about is, don't be afraid of reviews =) Good or bad, it's out of your hands and there will be people who love it and people who don't, but that does not mean you're a bad writer, it just means it's not their style. Hopefully though, they can realize that and give it a truthful review. <br /><br />Good luck!Shanellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09391499384099162475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14317779362944180.post-5079566096354831882011-02-11T11:21:00.046-07:002011-02-11T11:21:00.046-07:00Don't fear bad reviews, fear no reviews. In th...Don't fear bad reviews, fear no reviews. In the meantime, enjoy the ride.Charlie Ricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02347938747849177632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14317779362944180.post-55791967430609283772011-02-11T11:10:12.966-07:002011-02-11T11:10:12.966-07:00Amber, I obviously don't know you, and I haven...Amber, I obviously don't know you, and I haven't read your book, but there's a strength in you that comes through. You will make it! :)C. N. Nevetshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00375714948653196993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14317779362944180.post-38612230269045203232011-02-11T10:53:10.132-07:002011-02-11T10:53:10.132-07:00Amber, bad reviews oftentimes sell books. Keep tha...Amber, bad reviews oftentimes sell books. Keep that in mind. I'm keeping that in mind. Mostly, I'm worried that people I love and know will hate the book. That happened a tiny bit with Cinders, and it stung. If people I don't know at all don't like it, I can live with that. I'm pretty sure enough people will like it to sell okay. Either way, these things are completely out of my control. Like you said, you've written the book and it's out of your hands now. We're here for each other and we'll make it through. First and foremost, let's keep writing!Michelle D. Argylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09696465137285587646noreply@blogger.com