Monday, July 9 – Capital Christian Writers – Fairfax, VA – 7-9 PM – “The Pros and Cons of Self-Publishing and Traditional Publishing”
Have you been thinking about publishing? Wondering whether — and how — to self-publish? What are the advantages of traditional publishing? Come out for a presentation and discussion. I’ll be speaking and sharing some self-publishing resources.
Laurel Ann posted a lovely review on her blog, Austenprose, this morning. I was thrilled to read it — and completely understand her skepticism about self-help books. I never feel more like Lydia Bennet when someone recommends a self-help book to me. Remember in Pride and Prejudice when Mr. Collins reads from Fordyce’s Sermons and…
I really, really want to win this. Athleta is giving away a Boga paddleboard, Dakine bags, and a bunch of their favorite summer styles. Here’s my entry. (AP – I stole your line about feeling like a zombie.) Now that they have a store in Reston Town Center, my budget is in serious trouble. I…
Last week was quiet here as I was at the beach with three great friends from college and their families. We had a wonderful time — played games, rode waves, laughed, ate way too much. Had forgotten how it feels to be tumbled feet over head by a wave. Emerged slightly shaken with a bathing…
I’m feeling overwhelmed today. I dream of something like this (from Ekster Antiques): My dining room looks like this: I’ve been wanting to recover those chairs for, umm… 10 years. (If you can see them beyond the mess.) That about sums up how I’m feeling today. Anybody relate?
Over the weekend, Vic posted an interview on her lovely blog about The Jane Austen Guide to Life: What were your reasons for writing this book as your follow up to A Walk With Jane Austen? You know, I didn’t expect to write another Jane Austen book, so this book, which was actually my editor’s…
Second stop in the blog tour today is over at Austenesque Reviews, where Meredith gave me the chance to do a guest post — and we’re giving away another copy of the book. Just comment on the post to be entered for your chance to win. One area that I know Austen would want to…
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Lori – Thanks for all the information last night. It was helpful – and daunting – all at the same time.
We have a mutual acquaintance in Gina – she attended the church where I was on pastoral staff here in NoVA.
I wanted to ask (but we ran out of time) what you learned when you started doing publicity, especially how you set up your web site. It’s very well done.
Thanks,
Alan
PS Do you have a LinkedIn profile? I couldn’t find you there.
Thanks, Alan — really enjoyed being able to speak last night. The world of publishing is daunting! I know many people at Immanuel, so I’m sure we have a number of mutual friends.
Publicity is equally as daunting as publishing, but also lots of fun. Travis McSherley did my site for me (www.mcsherley.com), although I have a background in web stuff, so I was able to do a little myself. But Travis is great, and he could take care of whatever you need.
For the rest of publicity stuff, I’ve not yet read Michael Hyatt’s book (Platform), but I’m sure that’s a great place to start.
I’m not on LinkedIn — it’s the one social media thing I’ve avoided so far.
best,
Lori