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Covert Blog Promotion by Christina Arbini Website Basics, Part II-Apply Your New Knowledge and Set Up Your Website by Judith Laik An Interview With Artist Dar Albert by Judith Laik Industry Compass: Audrey Sharpe, Publicist by Amber Scott Q & A With Author Craig Lancaster Part 1 of 2 by Jim Thomsen An Interview with Artist Dar Albert by Judith Laik GoodReads: Be Part of the Conversation by Rowena Cherry Facebook Advertising by Deborah Schneider Beginning the Website—Part 6 of 6, the Webpage by Charlotte Boyett-Compo Promo Primer for the UnPublished: Part 2A—Primer on Websites by Judith Laik What Do You Want From Us? by Ann Charles Podcasting and Promotion, Part 2 of 2 by Lillian Cauldwell Podcasting and Promotion, Part 1 of 2 by Lillian Cauldwell To Blog or Not To Blog by Joleen James No Play, No Pay: About Google AdWords by Eilis Flynn Listmanias (and other lists) For Increased Visibility by Rowena Cherry A Look at Diversion Books by Theresa Meyers Industry Compass: Christine Witthohn Promo Primer for the Unpublished by Judith Laik Beginning the Website—Part 5 of 6, the Webpage by Charlotte Boyett-Compo The Art of Presenting Workshops by Jacquie Rogers An Interview with Katie MacAlister —Part 2 by Ann Charles An Interview with Katie MacAlister—Part 1 by Ann Charles Damage Control by John Klawitter Making Waves—An Interview with Gayle Ann Williams by Wendy Delaney It Takes A Community (Not a Village!) To Sell A Book by Rowena Cherry Interview with Mary Buckham by Ann Charles Industry Compass: JA Konrath Interview by Amber Scott Beginning the Website—Part 4 of 6, the Webpage by Charlotte Boyett-Compo How to Build Your Platform—An Online Class You Won’t Want to Miss The Lure & The Teaser—Writing a Winning Synopsis to Catch an Editor’s Eye by Robert W. Walker Artist Spotlight—An Interview With J.L. Anderson by Judith Laik You’ve Got…Hate!…Mail by Rowena Cherry Beginning the Website—Part 3 of 6 by Charlotte Boyett-Compo Excuses or Reasons? by Judith Laik Interpreting The Muse: Interview with Artist Carol Nelson by Chassily Wakefield Top Ten Things I Wish I Knew Before I Sold by Amanda Forester The Google Book Settlement by Rowena Cherry How To Conduct An Effective Author Chat by Jacquie Rogers The Care and Feeding of a Book Video by Misty Taggart Trailer Gaffes and Greats by Kim McDougall Blog and Then Blog Some More—Maybe by Norman W. Wilson Being “In Between” Contracts: Making the Most of that Dreaded Condition by Judith Laik Author Beware!—The Sequel by Deborah Schneider Having a Web Site: How Much Should It Cost? by Michelle McGinnis 2010: Forming Promotion/Marketing Goals by Joleen Wieser James Google Alerts by Mike Flynn & Eilis Flynn Launching a Book: My Take by Carrie Lofty Worst Mistakes Authors Make by Rowena Cherry Author Beware! by Deborah Schneider Flogging Myself Over My Blog-Slogging by Jim Thomsen Promotion for Introverts by Susan Lyons Where In the World Is My Favorite Author? by Charlotte Boyett-Compo Happy Sailing in 2010! The World’s Cheapest Promo by Lisa Hendrix Social Networks: Spotlight on Gather by Gina Robinson From All Angles by Sarah Simas The Perfect Excerpt by Celia Yeary Marketing for Newbies by Margie Church Raising the Dead Book from Its Crypt by Robert W. Walker Podcasting for Marketing and Promotion by L.S. Cauldwell A Blog Tourer’s Guide to the Galaxy (with Apologies to Mr. Doug Adams) by Rowena Cherry Battling the Writer’s Block Monster by Charlotte Boyett-Compo Secret to Making The it Big by Theresa Meyers 5 Important Reasons to Have a Writer’s Website by Gerri Russell Projecting Your Public Persona: Part Three by Judith Laik How To Publish on Kindle by Jacquie Rogers Tricks and Treats of Promotion and Marketing by Ann Charles Imagination Unrestricted By Reality by Charlotte Boyett-Compo PIVTR Podcast List of Helpful Sites by Lillian Cauldwell Socializing Via Networking (or, MySpace, YourSpace!) by Eilis Flynn The Perils of Writing Monogamy by Sarah Simas Library Confidential! Secrets to Creating Successful Library Events by Deborah Schneider Pimping Your Books Online by Keta Diablo Contests: Should You? by Leanne Shawler Projecting Your Public Persona, Part Two: How Personal Should I Get? by Judith Laik Reviews by Shelli Stevens How to Conduct a Featured Author Day by Jacquie Rogers. An Interview with John Foxjohn by Ann Charles Online Workshops by John Foxjohn On Deck with Night Owl Romance The Highs and Lows of a Group Blog by Carrie Lofty How ‘Social’ Are You? by Shelli Stevens How Not to Promote Yourself on Twitter by Leanne Shawler 25 Free Ways to Buzz an Author by Rowena Cherry. Tips & Tricks: Book Video Previews by Kim McDougall Twitter: Promo in 140 Characters by Sherrie Holmes The Fully Realized, Completely Materialized Character by Robert W. Walker Piracy and Take-Down Notices by Rowena Cherry Book Expo America Buzz by Deborah Schneider Effective Email Promotion by Jacquie Rogers Time to Twitter? by Ann Charles Going for the Blogosphere!—Online Opportunities in Marketing and Promotions by Robert W. Walker What’s LinkedIn Got to Do With It? by Rowena Cherry Promotion for the Unpublished: Are You Really Ready to Begin? by Ann Charles Why an Unpublished Author Should Attend Conferences by Leanne Shawler Promote that Book! by Lillian Cauldwell So Many Bright Ideas: So Little Time by Jacquie Rogers What Was I Thinking? by Ann Charles

Industry Compass: Bob Mayer by Amber Scott Kris’s Kompass—Knight Errant: Death and Life at the Faire Diana’s Beacon: James Hartley—A Website Review An Interview with Artist Carol Strickland by Judith Laik Rick’s Radar—The Geography of Murder Hurricane Mercedes-Roxanne Smolen: a Website Review Rick’s Rada-The Geography of Murder Kim’s Spyglass—Seduced By Shadows April Aweigh: Bonnie Toews—A Website Review Hurricane Mercedes—Hannah Banana The Huntress: Jerry Race—A Website Review Dianna’s Beacon: P.A. Brown-Website Review Kris’s Kompass—Angel’s Destiny April Aweigh: Jacquie Rogers—A Website Review Rick’s Radar—Frog In The Well Cap’n Jacquie: Norman W. Wilson, PhD—A Website Review Kim’s Spyglass-It’s Elementary, My Dear Winifred Hurricane Mercedes: Carol North—A Website Review Hurricane Mercedes: Demon Hunter: Seek and Destroy The Huntress: Kayelle Allen: A Website Review Kris’s Kompass—The Return April Aweigh: Men Don’t Listen—A Website Review Rick’s Radar—The Exceptionals#1: The Measure of a Man The Huntress: Rebecca J. Vickery–A Website Review Kim’s Spyglass: Discovering Her Wolfen Heritage Hurricane Mercedes: This Time You Are Mine Diana’s Beacon: Robert W. Walker—A Website Review Kris’s Kompass: Explorer X-Alpha Hurricane Mercedes: Mitzi Szereto—A Website Review Rick’s Radar—Dax Rigby, War Correspondent Hurricane Mercedes: Ann Charles Website Review Hurricane Mercedes: Miss Mae Website Review Kim’s Spyglass: Promise Me Andrea’s Charted Course: Eden Fell Diana’s Beacon: Lillian Cauldwell–a Website Review Kim’s Spyglass: Ancestors Of Fire Hurricane Mercedes Book Video Review: The Captain’s Lady Hurricane Mercedes Website Review: John Klawitter’s Website Kim’s Spyglass—Three Hearts Andrea’s Charted Course: Keta Diablo Website Review Industry Compass: Goddess Fish Promotions by Amber Scott Rick’s Radar: Double Out and Back Diana’s Beacon: Eilis Flynn–a Website Review Industry Compass: Mark Coker by Amber Scott Kim’s Spyglass: Flaherty’s Crossing Hurricane Mercedes: Deb Schneider Website Review Hurricane Mercedes: Fortune Cookie Magic Hurricane Mercedes: Sam Cheever Website Review Kim’s Spyglass—Bonded By Need Andrea’s Charted Course: WindLegendsTM Website Review Andrea’s Charted Course: Fire Season Kim’s Spyglass—Second Chance Andrea’s Charted Course: When Coal Was King Kim’s Spyglass—A Different Kind of Hero Hurricane Mercedes Watch: Call Me Kate Coming Soon—Website Reviews! by Jacquie Rogers Kim’s Spyglass-A Village Shattered Rick’s Radar—Diary of Murder by Jean Henry Mead Kim’s Spyglass—Rose of the Adriatic by K.M. Daughters Seize The Book: THE MARSHALL PLAN® NOVEL WRITING SOFTWARE by Evan Marshall and Martha Jewett Hurricane Mercedes Watch: Tsunami Blue Kim’s Spyglass—The Zombie Cookbook Kim’s Spyglass—Jasmine’s Urban Cowboys Kim’s Spyglass—Creighton Manor Kim’s Spyglass: Belle Starr Crystal Cruises With: Hedda’s Sword Kim’s Spyglass: The Fury Seize the Book by Amber Scott: Dead On Writing Crystal Cruises with ABRAXAS: The Haywire Halloween by Cinsearae Santiago Kim’s Spyglass - Catalyst Crystal Cruises With: Awakening Allaire Kim’s Spyglass - Starquest My Word Coach by Ubisoft (for Nintendo DS) by Amber Scott Crystal Cruises With: Painted Lady Kim’s Spyglass - Affairs of the Heart: Desert Heat and Cabin Fever Crystal Cruises With: L.A. Heat Seize the Book by Amber! Believable Characters: Creating with Enneagrams Crystal Cruises With: Pretend Mom Online Classes and Workshops: Why They Work for Me by Joleen Wieser Crystal Cruises With: Insufficient Mating Material A Book Review by Eilis Flynn: Guerrilla Marketing, 4th Edition Crystal Cruises With: Lord of Pleasure Crystal Cruises With: Down Home Ever Lovin’ Mule Blues What If? by Amber Scott Crystal Cruises With: Looking Through the Mist Crystal Cruises With: Knight’s Fork Seize the Book by Amber: Don’t Sabotage Your Submission Seize the Book by Amber: Save the Cat Independent Reviewers Do It by the Book: Crystal Adkins A Reviewer’s Perspective: Elaine Breault What Do You Mean I Need a Platform? by Wendy Delaney Seize the Book by Amber: Hooked by Amber Scott

Weighing Up Traditional Publishing & Ebook Publishing, Part 2 of 2 by Robert W. Walker Weighing Up Traditional Publishing & Ebook Publishing, Part 1 of 2 by Robert W. Walker What’s Your Promotion Personality? (Part 3 of 3) by Laurie Schnebly Getting Onto TV by Theresa Meyers Enjoy The Ride by John Klawitter Secrets to DIY Book Promotion by Jonathan Papernick 2010 Promotion and Marketing Goals Half Yearly Review by Joleen James What’s Your Promotion Personality Part 2 of 3 by Laurie Schnebly Secrets To DIY Book Promotion by Johnathan Papernick Traveling the World in Thirty Seconds by John Foxjohn What’s Your Promotion Personality? (Part 1 of 3) by Laurie Schnebly Exactly Who Is Your Audience? by Deborah Schneider Who Are You? by Wendy Delaney Marketing You? Marketing Your Book? by Norman W Wilson PhD Podcasting and Promotion, Part 2 of 2 by Lillian Cauldwell Q & A With Author Craig Lancaster: Part 2 of 2 by Jim Thomsen Q & A With Author Craig Lancaster: Part 1 of 2 by Jim Thomsen Release Your Inner Whore by Shelli Stevens What’s An Independent Publisher To Do? by Kris Tualla Using Short Stories to Promote Fiction - The Costs and Benefits by Gina Robinson Not Self-Promoting—Self-Alienation by John Foxjohn Your Tipping Point by John Klawitter Using Short Stories to Promote Fiction—The Costs and Benefits by Gina Robinson Not Self-Promoting—Self-Alienation by John Foxjohn Three Things You Should Do Before Promoting Anything by Theresa Meyers Promotion and Time Management for Unpublished Authors—Finding a Balance by Chassily Wakefield Pointless Networking by Carrie Lofty Marketing Before Publication? How About Before It’s Written by Robert Walker Social Network Marketing 101 Part 1 of 3 by Marie Claude Bourque Social Network Marketing 101 Part 2 of 3 by Marie Claude Bourque Social Network Marketing 101 Part 3 of 3 by Marie Claude Bourque A Thousand Words On Selling Yourself by John Klawitter Romantic Times Booklovers Convention: Promotion-Promotion-Promotion! by Kris Tualla Domino Effects by Laurie Ryan When Espresso Is Not Coffee? by Deb Schneider You’re Evited! by John Foxjohn Generating the All-Important Buzz by Gini Koch Develop Your Own Personal Marketing Team–Part Two by Gerri Russell Develop Your Own Personal Marketing Team—Part One by Gerri Russell An Interview with Artist Melinda Barber by Judith Laik Drop the Reading. Make It an Event! by Deborah Schneider 10 Things You Can Do Now to Promote the Novel You Haven’t Even Sold Yet by Gina Holmes Spring Training: The Fine Art of Pitching by Christina Arbini The Magic of Deciding by Judith Laik The Beginning of The End by John Foxjohn Six Things We Can Learn From James Patterson by Jim Thomsen Beat the Promotion Learning Curve—Before the Call by Ann Charles and Jacquie Rogers 5 Rules For Recess by Elisa Hays Author’s Business Cards by Lillian Cauldwell How to Run a Book Rush by Norman W. Wilson, Ph.D Build Product First by Eilis Flynn Promoting the Young Adult Novel by Joleen Wieser James How to Run a Book Rush by Norman W. Wilson, Ph.D Value Added Book Events by Deborah Schneider Was It Good for You? by John Foxjohn Career Planning for Writers—A Map for Success by Theresa Meyers Getting Your Book Reviewed–Preparing the Book Kit by Lillian Cauldwell Too Soon Old, Too Late Smart by John Klawitter Facing Your Fears by Gerri Russell Six Tips To Thrive as a Marketing Whiz by Mary Buckham Contests, Pro and Con by Eilis Flynn Is Your Sex Life In Danger? by John Foxjohn Marketing For The New Author: Keeping Track of What Works by Ari Thatcher What’s Your Blog Point of View by Shannon McKeldon Twittering, Blogging and Facebook OMG by Kris Tualla Beginning The Website Part 2 of 6 by Charlotte Boyett-Compo Perseverance by Joanna Aislinn To Sign or Not to Sign? by Gerri Russell Authonomy is Great Way to Stay UP while Struggling Toward Publication by Robert W. Walker Fiddling With the Muse—An Interview with Musician Anthea Lawson of Fiddlehead Celtic Band Damage Control for Authors by L.S. Cauldwell How To Market Your Novel To Hollywood by John Klawitter Everything Says Something by Theresa Meyers Industry Compass: Evan Marshall & Martha Jewett Interview by Amber Scott What’s Your Niche? by Kim McDougall The Little Things by John Foxhjohn Building Name Recognition Through Volunteering by Judith Laik Mind Your Manners by Shelli Stevens Promotion Strategies to Impress Your Publisher by Susanna Carr Promotion for the Pre-Published Author by Christina Arbini The Book Has Been Accepted. Now What? by Michael Charton Blog Me To Death by Sharon Lathan How to Publicize Small Town Book Signings by Chester Campbell Ten Considerations When Planning a Book Launch Party by Erin Quinn Another Avenue of Self-promotion: Workshop Presentation by Anthea Lawson Thanks, All! Six Months and Counting by Jacquie Rogers Using Contests to Promote Yourself by Joleen Wieser Have a Game Plan by Shelli Stevens Interview with Artist Rani by Judith Laik Book Trailers: How About Giving Away Less Story for a Change? by John Klawitter Pissing Matches As Platform Builders? by Jim Thomsen Industry Compass: Leah Hultenschmidt Interview by Amber Scott Making It Worth the Trip by Deborah Schneider If…Then by Amber Scott How To Write A Press Release contributed by Rowena Cherry Working Through Writing Fears by Theresa Meyers Put It on Paper—An Interview with Artist C.S. Kunkle Taming the Online Marketing Animal by Robert W. Walker Just Do It! by Shelli Stevens I Seen the Craziest Thing I Ever Did See by John Klawitter Taking Care of Business by John Foxjohn Get Back on the Horse! by Rebecca J. Vickery Expectations And Realities: Another Brass Horn In The Music Biz by Justin Saragueta Is There a Writer in the House? by Robert W. Walker and Miranda Phillips Walker Ports In The Storm: Blue Moon Communications Newspapers As Promotion Vehicles? Thinking Small Is Thinking Big by Jim Thomsen The Art of Query and Synopsis Writing by Lillian Cauldwell Ports in the Storm: Blazing Trailers When Good Authors Go Bad by Charlotte Boyett-Compo So Here We Go Again by John Klawitter Ports in the Storm: Ninth Moon Projecting Your Public Persona: Part 1 by Judith Laik No Time To Kill Promotions by John Foxjohn But-But-But I Don’t *Like* Talking To People! by Leanne Shawler Ports in the Storm: Romance Book Promotion Don’t Plan Your Day, Plan Your Writing by Ann Charles Public Speaking for Shy Writers by Michael Charton Self-Love As A Marketing Concept by John Klawitter An Interview with Robert W. Walker by Ann Charles Your Sales Sheet/News Release Is Crucial To Book Sales by Robert W. Walker An Interview with Christina Katz: Part 3—The Wrap Up Strategies To Make The Most Out Of Your Podcast Radio Appearance by Rowena Cherry Exploiting Your Strengths: What Kind of Promoter Are You? by Gerri Russell An Interview with Christina Katz: Part 2—Get Known Before the Book Deal Ahoy, the Author Brand Is Sinking by Theresa Meyers An Interview with Christina Katz: Part 1—Platform Building a Platform by Deborah Brent Effective Promotion Using Contests by Jacquie Rogers The Often-Ignored Vital 1st Law of Do-It-Yourself Book Marketing by John Klawitter Don’t be Afraid of the Agent/Editor/Dragon’s Lair by Leanne Shawler Share the Love by Shelli Stevens Can You Be a Book-Producing Self-Promoter? by Gerri Russell Promo on the Go–Business Cards and Bookmarks by Lillian S. Cauldwell Get Your Promo in Place Before the Call: Part 2 by Judith Laik Get Your Promo in Place Before the Call: Part 1 by Judith Laik Guerrilla Marketing: or how to make do with little money but lots of time and imagination, by Eilis Flynn Marketing: The Basic Concept (WIIFM) by Jacquie Rogers Francesca Prescott: How She Scored Two Magazine Interviews Foolproof Secret #33 by John Klawitter Let’s Talk About Platforms by Ann Charles Be Shameless by John Klawitter Life. Change. Adventure by Leanne Shawler