tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858006830800930212.post2648682576345284131..comments2023-10-17T02:40:31.174-06:00Comments on Frightening Journeys: Spreading the wordUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858006830800930212.post-39318897449293877582010-10-13T13:06:49.136-06:002010-10-13T13:06:49.136-06:00That is true about marketing starting beforehand. ...That is true about marketing starting beforehand. Problem with being a new author with the small presses is you've got to shout so much louder (or more inventively) to make yourself heard. <br /><br />Never lose sight of the fact that you've had a good start but much of the work rests on your shoulders to take it further. <br /><br />The books don't just jump off the shelf.nerinedormanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12885964421325041778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858006830800930212.post-37617913533229305352010-10-12T13:33:52.781-06:002010-10-12T13:33:52.781-06:00Great advice. And yes, Khepera Rising is on my TBR...Great advice. And yes, <i>Khepera Rising</i> is on my TBR list. <br /><br />Since my upcoming short novel is set in Louisville, I'm trying to find ways to cross-promote with other venues, to think outside the proverbial box and implement strategies used by bands, filmmakers, etc. Can't say whether I'll be successful or not. Hell, I used to run in fear when I heard the words "market" and "promotion" but a few classes have (almost) taken the edge off. LOL<br /><br />Someone mentioned that marketing starts before the book comes out. How true.PamelaTurnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10056906724326185672noreply@blogger.com