tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post8261553550443434282..comments2023-11-02T02:40:48.410-07:00Comments on Crime Fiction Collective: Cold Calling with your Book in Hand. Do you have the Stomach for it?L.J. Sellershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10213491074676394406noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post-14407264983983756532014-01-15T09:09:47.875-08:002014-01-15T09:09:47.875-08:00Congratulations, dear friend! I am beyond happy to...Congratulations, dear friend! I am beyond happy to hear of your success in this endeavor! :) I always feel that both showing the interest/effort, as well as adding that personal touch pay off in the long run regarding most anything. So, yes, stopping by local stores definitely seems to be the wisest option. Such is one of my 2014 goals--to hit mine like Thor's hammer! Haha! I also plan to visit my local libraries. Libraries are allotted a certain amount of funding each month that they must spend. What better way than on a local author? It may not be a sale, per se, but the ultimate goal is to place our works in readers' hands. The sky is the limit after that!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16237929375333471934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post-23250412588025731982014-01-14T10:03:17.676-08:002014-01-14T10:03:17.676-08:00Congratulations on your success, A.M. I've tho...Congratulations on your success, A.M. I've thought about going to the main indie bookstore in my area but have managed, thus far, to avoid that bold move.<br /><br />Last Saturday I presented some information on writing to a small group at a VERY SMALL bookstore in Denver. Although I appreciated the opportunity, I don't see them stocking my books on their shelves any time soon. But I'll keep working on them. <br /><br />Continued success to you!Peg Brantleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04906858123466177508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post-36990555263083352572014-01-14T06:33:57.818-08:002014-01-14T06:33:57.818-08:00What have I tried? Everything! I made calls, I sen...What have I tried? Everything! I made calls, I sent promotional material to hundreds of bookstores across the country, I drove around Oregon and walked into bookstores. It was a complete waste of time. <br /><br />But I'm glad you're having success! I hope they continue to stock your book. <br /><br />I'm happy making money with ebooks. Although, I admit that seeing someone on a plane reading my book was the ultimate thrill. L.J. Sellershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10213491074676394406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post-17854733396421273462014-01-14T06:30:27.086-08:002014-01-14T06:30:27.086-08:00Thanks for this excellent, informative post, A.M.!...Thanks for this excellent, informative post, A.M.! Most or a lot of us writers are introverts, as am I, and I get nervous just thinking about approaching a bookstore with my books in hand! Even calling them on the phone would be very stressful for me, and would no doubt be apparent in my voice. You've obviously got the confidence, personality and charm to take this important step. Kudos to you for getting out there and succeeding in having these bookstores stock your debut novel! And it's so kind of you to share your experiences and advice with other indie authors!<br /><br />And by the way, indie authors, if you'd like a detailed list of book contests for self-published books, check out my post on this yesterday at The Kill Zone blog. That's a way to gain recognition and respect, and often valuable feedback for your "baby" without leaving your home! (Okay, just a trip to the post office to mail off your book.)Jodie Rennerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17180607353893233389noreply@blogger.com