tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post3858064118293292326..comments2023-10-25T03:45:03.077-04:00Comments on Confessions of a Watery Tart: Book Release!!!!!Hart Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17599570189253229318noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-86445595026684128152010-07-08T19:03:56.256-04:002010-07-08T19:03:56.256-04:00great post Hart! I thought the publishers paid fo...great post Hart! I thought the publishers paid for the whole book tour. Wow, was I wrong. <br /><br />Come on over to NYC when you do your book tour, hon. I'll put you up for a few days to save you money. :D<br /><br />*sings Come on Over Baby by Christina Aguilera*Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05994415353101258592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-82604959964411162552010-07-08T17:12:43.838-04:002010-07-08T17:12:43.838-04:00So do you want to be in charge, then? It sounds l...So do you want to be in charge, then? It sounds like you'd be GREAT at it!Hart Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17599570189253229318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-73832126060750325202010-07-08T14:58:51.580-04:002010-07-08T14:58:51.580-04:00oooh, I see great PR with this one, YOU dressed in...oooh, I see great PR with this one, YOU dressed in a ball cap posing with some hot guys! A hot cop...get a ride to the event in a police car...<br />Oh, yeah, lots of potential here ;-DEllahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070952447277684613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-71874801094506975312010-07-08T08:28:02.289-04:002010-07-08T08:28:02.289-04:00Ellie-great ideas! Cozies are read MOSTLY by wome...Ellie-great ideas! Cozies are read MOSTLY by women--they are the voracious readers who like to solve the crime along with the protag (it's an amateur sleuth) but they don't want all the gore (at least some subset is gore-averse)--they want some humor in their mysteries... And MINE includes a hot cop and a baseball team....<br /><br />Lee--glad you found something you like to indulge in! Thanks for stopping in!Hart Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17599570189253229318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-46327250109572645562010-07-08T02:13:21.193-04:002010-07-08T02:13:21.193-04:00I ain't touching the firemen, but I'll gla...I ain't touching the firemen, but I'll gladly have some microbrew and take the chocolates to save for later--I don't want to get sick mixing them.<br /><br />Sounds like some great plans in the works for Elizabeth, I mean, Riley.<br /><br />Lee<br /><a href="http://tossingitout.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Tossing It Out</a>Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-73382771252464136992010-07-08T01:44:15.063-04:002010-07-08T01:44:15.063-04:00Enjoyed the chocolate, the beer and the abs!
Who ...Enjoyed the chocolate, the beer and the abs! <br />Who is the target demographic for the book? I know it is a mystery, but who is your audience?<br /><br />What about libraries, schools, colleges, that are accessible? Yes, in your town, be the local famous girl makes good! Ham it up~ Where is the setting of this novel? Is it where you live, elsewhere....is there ripped firemen in it? What is the main character like...? Female, I suspect...hit the local coffee shops, don't be shy...get the word out. How much does a billboard cost?! lol What about local news stations...they have a segment here in NC, to let the public know, what is going on in the area. If there is firemen, you could rent a truck at a the town office and have a table and sign books, while buff men pose...I'm just saying, it would draw a crowd ;-D!Ellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070952447277684613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-30829407274075752472010-07-07T15:39:11.778-04:002010-07-07T15:39:11.778-04:00Tara- CONCENTRATE! *coughs* Natasha said she coul...Tara- CONCENTRATE! *coughs* Natasha said she could order it in India, so I'd imagine the UK shouldn't be a problem--whether or not it's on the shelves may be another matter, but... should be able to get it--SHOUT if you can't. I can help out.<br /><br />Raquel- FABULOUS idea to put the book where you WANT to go! Too bad where I'd REALLY like to go is a deserted tropical island... can't really justify THAT trip. "Seriously Mr. IRS man, it was book publicity..."<br /><br />I know though, you can ALSO deduct travel that is RESEARCH for books, though THAT doesn't have the quicker/increase sales to pay for it thing--it is just a way to reduce travel costs.Hart Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17599570189253229318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-44268303976281942722010-07-07T14:30:21.291-04:002010-07-07T14:30:21.291-04:00Never thought of the whole book tour thing before....Never thought of the whole book tour thing before. I was just trying to get published in the first place. The idea of booking flights to places I'd want to visit anyway...thats a great idea when the time comes.<br /><br />Hmmm...maybe my next book will "just happen" to take place in New Orleans, or Paris...yeah, Paris!Raquel Byrneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12870113745683162915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-77162042519347766252010-07-07T14:21:03.357-04:002010-07-07T14:21:03.357-04:00Much as I love them, I sometimes wish you wouldn&#...Much as I love them, I sometimes wish you wouldn't post piccies of naked hunks.... *mind wanders*<br /><br />Excellent advice (and blog post!), though I'm still more than a bit distracted.*shifty*<br /><br />Good luck with the book release Elizabeth! I'll have to have a bit of a look-see to see whether the book is available over here (Britain).Amber T. Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01087021598115958337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-37529432259090200732010-07-07T13:42:40.628-04:002010-07-07T13:42:40.628-04:00Alex--Yup, YOU! You have a book release this fall...Alex--Yup, YOU! You have a book release this fall, yes? And I think you can leave the cannons on. They look good.<br /><br />Leigh *snort* Yeah... maybe should have had the content THEN the treats, but then you'd forget everything! You wouldn't want me to have to treats, would you!?<br /><br />Helena *snickers* Oh PERFECT! Like some books are sideways and you only see the spine, but others you see the front... switching 'em? That is an EXCELLENT tactic to ask of friends! And the great book shout, too!Hart Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17599570189253229318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-13134341083095939892010-07-07T13:02:28.700-04:002010-07-07T13:02:28.700-04:00Hart -- I love the idea of buying, chatting, showi...Hart -- I love the idea of buying, chatting, showing up, or whatever else it takes to promote you and Elizabeth. I also have a trick that my friends did for me: they snuck around to bookstores and secretly maneuvered copies of my novel into prominent spots in the stores. Also I'll exclaim to a companion in a loud voice (when there are lots of other customers around), "Oh, there's that book I love! It is so fantastic! You have to read it!" <br /><br />Hey, whatever it takes...Helena Soisterhttp://www.becominglayla.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-9691573558573693392010-07-07T12:53:58.167-04:002010-07-07T12:53:58.167-04:00totally cool! Congrats, Riley-Liz! And T, you shou...totally cool! Congrats, Riley-Liz! And T, you should not put the hot firemen so close to the good advice--I was v. distracted. yay fireman! it's smokin over here~ <br />oh, wait. Huh? blog tour? ;pLTMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05239077455322030275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-2099909370996545342010-07-07T12:48:38.517-04:002010-07-07T12:48:38.517-04:00Hart, were you referring to me?!
Blog tour - I ca...Hart, were you referring to me?!<br /><br />Blog tour - I can do that. No travel required. Won't need cannons strapped to the hood of my car, either.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-48725520267530075562010-07-07T12:31:41.964-04:002010-07-07T12:31:41.964-04:00*giggles* Crystal, those public service boys are ...*giggles* Crystal, those public service boys are nice, eh?<br /><br />Leanne--wise advice! And you know... I'm not sure people who don't work at book stores really THINK about it...<br /><br />Erica-I think it there may be exceptions if you are a big name and went to auction, so you can get it put in your contract, but yup... just like all the other marketing anymore, it seems...<br /><br />B. I think cozies are really popular in the south, and the one I'm writing is based in Roanoke, so if I get ANYWHERE, I will get there, so thank you for the offer! You know what? on my flag follower thing, North Carolina is my #3 state (I know you're in South Carolina, but still)--I know all of two people there--Elizabeth and Kas, so to rank so highly (only California and Michigan are ahead) is pretty amazing.Hart Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17599570189253229318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-18558154262812682012010-07-07T12:00:49.839-04:002010-07-07T12:00:49.839-04:00So excited for Elizabeth!! Awesome!
Thanks for po...So excited for Elizabeth!! Awesome!<br /><br />Thanks for posting your plans about a book tour. Very, very interesting. And something to dream about while I'm working... :)<br /><br />Please don't forget the South in your tour. Charlotte is big, and Atlanta is huge. Neil Gaiman said something last year about how authors very often avoid the Southern states, and he just doesn't understand why. Neither do I! And something else... Greenville is right between Charlotte and Atlanta so you'll have a place to stay!! :DB. Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10112783922833164491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-43649164446524665092010-07-07T11:28:33.480-04:002010-07-07T11:28:33.480-04:00Great post, you had me at beer, chocolate and fire...Great post, you had me at beer, chocolate and firemen. I had no idea that book tours were an out of pocket expense! That's absurd. Love the ideas and of course I will help however I can :)Erica Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01047782756627025143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-30991110081441951132010-07-07T10:07:05.635-04:002010-07-07T10:07:05.635-04:00Great post, Hart! But I can't navigate off you...Great post, Hart! But I can't navigate off your page...I'm stuck...I can't seem to leave the firemen alone...umm...not that it's a problem...but I do have other blogs to visit...ooohhhh, nice firemen...OH! And believe you me, I checked. Nice fireman booty!<br /><br />NO! Don't drag me away, I haven't finished drooling yet. I'm so enjoying the v---i---e-----------wAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04855818112935929377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-82910715381131178922010-07-07T08:17:14.069-04:002010-07-07T08:17:14.069-04:00Ha! Book Clubs! Great idea, Jan! And you're...Ha! Book Clubs! Great idea, Jan! And you're on! If I manage to get to Nova Scotia, I'm staying at your place! I want some of your sweet patootie's fish stew!<br /><br />Elizabeth-Sounds totally spot on that all the talking about/planning and publicizing are CRITICAL so the events actually go over well! I'm really looking forward to all your insight on this!Hart Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17599570189253229318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-87194203845181034022010-07-07T07:25:35.369-04:002010-07-07T07:25:35.369-04:00Wow! Thanks so much, Hart, for this great post! Yo...Wow! Thanks so much, Hart, for this great post! You've been so supportive and encouraging--it means a lot to me!<br /><br />Yes, it has to be a special person for me to want to talk on the phone with them. :) I even text my son! Plus, I had a sinus infection at the time, so I must have sounded Southern x10. :)<br /><br />I'm thinking, back on the book tour subject, that it helps JUST as much to TALK about your physical book tour as it does to be on it. I'm planning to mention the book tour several times and post it in my sidebar--but I'm really just doing a 5 day tour with 3 other authors in my home state. I think, though, that the real mileage comes in the promo side of the tour--talking about it before, after, and during the tour--what I've learned, etc. And, yes--I'm staying at Molly Weston's house to save money! Molly is a huge supporter of mysteries and mystery authors, organizes mystery tours, and is on the Sisters in Crime board.<br /><br />I'll definitely talk more in depth about this next week (got to email your post to you, Hart!)--there are things I did, promo-wise, for the FIRST book that I would definitely not do again, so y'all will have the ability to learn from my mistakes...and I'm glad to help someone else avoid them!Elizabeth Spann Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625595247828274405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-78539664276954602702010-07-07T06:40:37.343-04:002010-07-07T06:40:37.343-04:00but of course! And if you want to come to Canada y...but of course! And if you want to come to Canada you can stay with us and we'll feed ya! Please don't forget that there is a huge power in book clubs - find out what ones are near you and let them know you'd love to come to a meeting. Very scary but valuable.Jan Morrisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01771180344305042855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-64067133384989726922010-07-07T06:22:44.652-04:002010-07-07T06:22:44.652-04:00excellent idea, Joris! I know a guy who is doing ...excellent idea, Joris! I know a guy who is doing a contest for pictures that have his book in them--that would be a great way for people to verify books on the shelves with a chance to win something!Hart Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17599570189253229318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-75247666296764960372010-07-07T05:52:31.006-04:002010-07-07T05:52:31.006-04:00I'll take a photo when your book hits our shel...I'll take a photo when your book hits our shelves ;)TreeXhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12207780401239489714noreply@blogger.com