Ok, well it is time to re-organize. I recently spoke with a marketing agent from my publisher that gave me some good feed back, but it still seems I am pretty much on my own. I have made the decision to participate in a Book Expo in Abu Dhabi in hopes of increasing my sales. If that one produces increased sales I will participate in the children's one in Bologna, Italy.
I recently found a great avenue for hopefully some increased exposure in the form of an Authors Page on Amazon, so if you are so inclined have a look.
Upon my last blogging I was waiting to hear back from Joseph-Beth Book Sellers. I have noticed that they do have it listed on their website but I have yet to confirm it is on the shelf there, but I remain hopeful.
In addition my High School is wanting to do a Children's event with a buffet and some signings and book readings, so if you live near Cincinnati drop me a line and I will e-mail you back the information when it is confirmed.
On a more personal note I started reading a book by Diana Gabaldon; Lord John and the Private Matter. It is a short read and very interesting, pulls some of her other characters from the Outlander series. So check it out if you like to read, its available on Kindle, if you don't have a reader you may want to look into it, you can get the books cheaper and can carry many of them with you at all times. I love my Kindle for iPad.
Till next time. Take care of yourselves.
Katie
Monday, February 7, 2011
Monday, November 15, 2010
Renewed energy
After many disappointments I have a renewed energy for promoting my book. I am still awaiting to hear from Joseph-Beth Booksellers, but am hopeful they will pick it up. I have spent lots of time posting on blogs and Amazon forums in hopes generating interest. I also sent out some initial contacts to many small gift shops at retirement homes and hospitals, anywhere there might be parents or grandparents, family members looking for sibling adjustment books.
I am still hopeful for a good response. I have it in Book Bums in Olde West Chest and have had some sales there. I have also gotten a posting on The Children's Book Review web-site and author pages on Amazon and Promise Angels.
I hope everyone is having a nice fall and will have a Happy Thanksgiving.
Talk at you soon.
Katie
I am still hopeful for a good response. I have it in Book Bums in Olde West Chest and have had some sales there. I have also gotten a posting on The Children's Book Review web-site and author pages on Amazon and Promise Angels.
I hope everyone is having a nice fall and will have a Happy Thanksgiving.
Talk at you soon.
Katie
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
E-book
Hello,
Well I did get some exciting news. My book has successfully been turned into an e-book and can be bought on my existing web site. You can very easily obtain a copy by having adobe reader or a pdf reader on your computer or iPad. It is not quite the same as a paperback but for parents on the go, it can be very handy.
I also was able to schedule my second book signing at a very cute little bookery call Book Bums in Olde West Chester on Cincinnati-Dayton Road. The date is August 28th from 1-3 in the afternoon. I would love to see some of you there. The venue is adorable, they have great coffee and good treats, also a book exchange program and some for sale from local authors. They provide book clubs and children's programs. My children just really love it there and will be very disappointed when we won't be able to go on Monday mornings.
I hope everyone has had a great summer and wish you all the best in the upcoming school year and for the fall.
Till next time. Take care.
Katie
Well I did get some exciting news. My book has successfully been turned into an e-book and can be bought on my existing web site. You can very easily obtain a copy by having adobe reader or a pdf reader on your computer or iPad. It is not quite the same as a paperback but for parents on the go, it can be very handy.
I also was able to schedule my second book signing at a very cute little bookery call Book Bums in Olde West Chester on Cincinnati-Dayton Road. The date is August 28th from 1-3 in the afternoon. I would love to see some of you there. The venue is adorable, they have great coffee and good treats, also a book exchange program and some for sale from local authors. They provide book clubs and children's programs. My children just really love it there and will be very disappointed when we won't be able to go on Monday mornings.
I hope everyone has had a great summer and wish you all the best in the upcoming school year and for the fall.
Till next time. Take care.
Katie
Monday, July 26, 2010
Updates
Hello everyone,
I keep meaning to update this blog more than once a month but things get so busy! I recently had my first book signing in Brookeville, that went okay, a few sales and talked to several other people, but I am not local there so I had not expected a great turn out. I have another possibility in West Chester at Book Bums, so look for more information on that to come. They are also considering carrying my book in their store which I am really excited about.
I plan to hit the hospitals near by that have maternity wards in hopes that they will carry a few. I need to plan a day to go though and finding one when you already own your own business is very difficult. But I will make it happen.
Life in general is going well. I would appreciate it if everyone could keep my cousins son Tony in their prayers, he is fighting a brain tumor for the second time and my friend from high schools daughter Ashley, who had a genetic disorder that has no cure and prognosis is usually not good. The families and these babies need the strength of prayer to help them through. Please remember them as often as you can.
Anyone who reads my blog, which right now is only a few. I would greatly appreciate it if you would request that your local library consider carrying my book. I requested it at the West Chester library and they ordered it right in. I was so excited and hope that it generates some more interest or a few sales.
Post me back some time so I have some time to read from you. I would be greatly interested in what you are up to.
Have a great month. It will probably take me that long to get back to you.
Til next time, happy reading.
Katie
I keep meaning to update this blog more than once a month but things get so busy! I recently had my first book signing in Brookeville, that went okay, a few sales and talked to several other people, but I am not local there so I had not expected a great turn out. I have another possibility in West Chester at Book Bums, so look for more information on that to come. They are also considering carrying my book in their store which I am really excited about.
I plan to hit the hospitals near by that have maternity wards in hopes that they will carry a few. I need to plan a day to go though and finding one when you already own your own business is very difficult. But I will make it happen.
Life in general is going well. I would appreciate it if everyone could keep my cousins son Tony in their prayers, he is fighting a brain tumor for the second time and my friend from high schools daughter Ashley, who had a genetic disorder that has no cure and prognosis is usually not good. The families and these babies need the strength of prayer to help them through. Please remember them as often as you can.
Anyone who reads my blog, which right now is only a few. I would greatly appreciate it if you would request that your local library consider carrying my book. I requested it at the West Chester library and they ordered it right in. I was so excited and hope that it generates some more interest or a few sales.
Post me back some time so I have some time to read from you. I would be greatly interested in what you are up to.
Have a great month. It will probably take me that long to get back to you.
Til next time, happy reading.
Katie
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Updates
Well, I have been quite busy since my last post. I have been working hard on my vision board issues. Some are coming along quite nicely and others are going more slowly, but they all are moving in a positive direction.
First off my list is that I have managed to drop 10 pounds in preparation of my up coming vacation. Although that is very exciting it is not the most exciting thing I have to report. I personally find my second item more important. I have managed to secure my first book signing. It is going to be on July 10th at a very charming garden center owned by a friend if the family. Please refer to my Facebook page for the details. AuthorKatieS.
There is also accomplishments on the business front. For those of you who don't know I am also part owner of a property management firm in West Chester, Ohio.
In addition I would ask that any if you reading are of the praying type that you would pray for my friend and my cousin who are looking for miracles for their very ill children. If you could keep Tony and Ashley in your prayers we would be most grateful.
Till next time
Happy reading.
Katie
First off my list is that I have managed to drop 10 pounds in preparation of my up coming vacation. Although that is very exciting it is not the most exciting thing I have to report. I personally find my second item more important. I have managed to secure my first book signing. It is going to be on July 10th at a very charming garden center owned by a friend if the family. Please refer to my Facebook page for the details. AuthorKatieS.
There is also accomplishments on the business front. For those of you who don't know I am also part owner of a property management firm in West Chester, Ohio.
In addition I would ask that any if you reading are of the praying type that you would pray for my friend and my cousin who are looking for miracles for their very ill children. If you could keep Tony and Ashley in your prayers we would be most grateful.
Till next time
Happy reading.
Katie
Saturday, May 8, 2010
Updates
Oh, it has been so long since I have updated. So lets start with my vision board. I am definitely spending more time on family and issues involving them. With the turn of the weather it has been nice to be able to get out with my 5 and 7 year-old. They both recently learned to ride their bikes without training wheels, so that was a big accomplishment. They are both so proud of themselves.
On the personal level I finally got into a pair of pants that I have held onto for 2 years! So that must mean that I am toning up, and I am feeling pretty good about being in a bathing suit at the beach this year. So positive direction there.
On the book front, I have not secured a book signing, but I did manage to get information from Barnes and Noble about presenting it to be placed in store as opposed to just on the web-site. I continue to work on things but it is still very slow going. I do so appreciate those of you who purchased my book and left a review on the web-sties for me. It really is helpful.
The kids are getting excited about the pool being open soon, they don't seem to understand that it will still be cold for some time and swimming is still some ways off. However that is just one more sign that summer is finally arriving.
I would love to hear back from you so don't hesitate to leave a comment.
Till next time.
Katie
On the personal level I finally got into a pair of pants that I have held onto for 2 years! So that must mean that I am toning up, and I am feeling pretty good about being in a bathing suit at the beach this year. So positive direction there.
On the book front, I have not secured a book signing, but I did manage to get information from Barnes and Noble about presenting it to be placed in store as opposed to just on the web-site. I continue to work on things but it is still very slow going. I do so appreciate those of you who purchased my book and left a review on the web-sties for me. It really is helpful.
The kids are getting excited about the pool being open soon, they don't seem to understand that it will still be cold for some time and swimming is still some ways off. However that is just one more sign that summer is finally arriving.
I would love to hear back from you so don't hesitate to leave a comment.
Till next time.
Katie
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Reading Challenge/Vision Board
So on Goodreads.com I entered this reading challenge. The Challenge was to read in the urban fantasy genere, four books by June. Two of them have to be by authors you have not read before. So I started with Outlander by Diana Gabaldon. I really liked the first one and flew through it. The second one Dragonfly in Amber is full of political history. I don't like political history much, so I am having a hard time getting through this one. She is a fantastic writer and the research and dedication it must have taken her to put this together is just mind boggling. But I am going to stick with the challenge and get through all four of my books and I predict that it will be well before June.
On a side note I am still working hard on my vision board. Of course my personal goals are coming along better but I don't need to depend on what other people decide. So I keep plugging away, hoping that things will fall into place.
All things are possible with God. So I am forever hopeful.
Till Next time.
Katie
On a side note I am still working hard on my vision board. Of course my personal goals are coming along better but I don't need to depend on what other people decide. So I keep plugging away, hoping that things will fall into place.
All things are possible with God. So I am forever hopeful.
Till Next time.
Katie
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