tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4456337395840098707.post622257373344726451..comments2024-03-28T06:11:02.964-05:00Comments on Linda LaRoque's Musings: Jerrie Alexander - Can you say promotion? Linda LaRoquehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16672522522233696282noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4456337395840098707.post-17902795069502995832013-02-23T10:50:13.884-06:002013-02-23T10:50:13.884-06:00I haven't found any one particular thing works...I haven't found any one particular thing works. I think it's constant exposure of my name that is responsible for my sales climbing. Also, I hope that means readers like my books once they try them. ☺ I dislike promotion, but it's necessary if we want sales. All I ever wanted to do was just write.Caroline Clemmonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14914658854159456335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4456337395840098707.post-78323634394955996472013-02-23T09:51:09.958-06:002013-02-23T09:51:09.958-06:00New book sounds wonderful Jerrie and I love the co...New book sounds wonderful Jerrie and I love the cover. Congratulations on both releases!P.L. Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06266607796347848772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4456337395840098707.post-10179299870881235602013-02-22T16:43:25.303-06:002013-02-22T16:43:25.303-06:00So excited to read both of the releases, Jerrie! M...So excited to read both of the releases, Jerrie! My head is all a-whirl with promotion, marketing, getting the words out, but I've found if I try to stop stressing, feel my way through so I'm comfortable, it shows in both my enjoyment and everyone else I manage to reach. "Try" being the operative word, of course, about so many things! Best of luck to you in your endeavors!Melissa Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13192806359993781825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4456337395840098707.post-87348876633921649242013-02-22T13:17:06.764-06:002013-02-22T13:17:06.764-06:00Jerrie, Your writing is superb. Isn't it amazi...Jerrie, Your writing is superb. Isn't it amazing that no matter how good we are, without promotion our books just sit there. I've heard lately that the place to be is Google +, so I'm trying to be more active there, though I'm convinced that readers read blogs and so try to keep myself on mine and guesting on others much as I can. There I try to share information rather than wave my arms and yell buy my book. Loved that. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4456337395840098707.post-66248929545698496402013-02-22T09:34:53.712-06:002013-02-22T09:34:53.712-06:00I am so excited about your new release, Jerrie! Th...I am so excited about your new release, Jerrie! The blurb on Hell or High Water is intriguing and the cover is phenomenal. With your success with The Green-Eyed Doll, I'm sure you have many readers, just like me, who are anxiously waiting to get their hands on this new book. Congrats on all of this...along with your future successes! Jackie Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02646822375001293577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4456337395840098707.post-25045943417176237382013-02-22T07:57:19.759-06:002013-02-22T07:57:19.759-06:00The only times Facebook or Twitter have worked for...The only times Facebook or Twitter have worked for me have been when a fellow David Cook or Supernatural fan discovered I was an author and bought a book. I announce my new releases, but it doesn't seem to do much good.<br />This is the first year I've decided to actually spend money on advertising. I'm currently running an ad on Goodreads. Over 8000 views and only 5 clicks (Thank goodness you only pay for the clicks!) but it's inexpensive, and too soon to know if it is doing any good.<br />The best promo I've ever done are contests with other authors. People love giveaways and when you group authors together, you all bring your own readers to the table. It really works. I've run a contest doing that twice in the past and our sales all went up for that period. I'm trying to organize it again this year after not doing it the past two years (personal things came up and I couldn't) but the author response is lagging this year :(<br />Honestly, I think the best way to increase sales is: Have a good amount of work out there, have an awesome cover (people really do judge a book by its cover), and just try to get your name out there as much as possible. <br />Crystal-Rain Lovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02835513349512587059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4456337395840098707.post-71759875155949555122013-02-22T06:58:29.430-06:002013-02-22T06:58:29.430-06:00Linda, thank you for having me as your guest. I en...Linda, thank you for having me as your guest. I enjoyed visiting!Jerrie Alexanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11519787147751916641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4456337395840098707.post-5250074206155786092013-02-22T06:44:20.470-06:002013-02-22T06:44:20.470-06:00Anne, The Green-Eyed Doll is my first book so I wi...Anne, The Green-Eyed Doll is my first book so I with you on the newbie side. There are no hard and fast rules and I think we have to go with what works for us. I've spent more on promo with this book that I should have. Maybe the investment will pay off down the road. <br />Good luck and thanks for coming by!Jerrie Alexanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11519787147751916641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4456337395840098707.post-44290395640410971522013-02-22T06:37:11.462-06:002013-02-22T06:37:11.462-06:00Thank you Larissa! I love to tweet and FB for othe...Thank you Larissa! I love to tweet and FB for other writer's that I love their books too. Thank you and I'll be in touch!Jerrie Alexanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11519787147751916641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4456337395840098707.post-69646003216895161412013-02-21T23:17:07.971-06:002013-02-21T23:17:07.971-06:00Hi, Clover. I'm with you on the promotion.Hi, Clover. I'm with you on the promotion.Linda LaRoquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16672522522233696282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4456337395840098707.post-58962831111866104082013-02-21T21:50:18.250-06:002013-02-21T21:50:18.250-06:00Same with me. As a newbie I ask myself "how ...Same with me. As a newbie I ask myself "how much is too much" and "how little is too little". I'm sure I've spent more on my debut release than I probably should have. I'm still trying to find the right balance between writing, promo and the rest of my life. I do know I'm spending far more time on promo than I should be. Some of it I have fun with. I like the interviews and the blog hops. But I don't like putting my own name out there and tooting my own horn either. Too shy for that :)<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4456337395840098707.post-27171008123422657462013-02-21T18:20:46.599-06:002013-02-21T18:20:46.599-06:00Thank you for saying so, Marsha. Yep, those white ...Thank you for saying so, Marsha. Yep, those white spaces have messed me up before and I can't figure out how to fix them. <br /><br />I agree, Jerrie's titles are awesome. I haven't had a chance to read either book but will soon. Trying to catch up!Linda LaRoquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16672522522233696282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4456337395840098707.post-47435889494736752562013-02-21T17:34:01.105-06:002013-02-21T17:34:01.105-06:00Hey Jerrie,
I face the same problems with marketin...Hey Jerrie,<br />I face the same problems with marketing. I like to use FB and Twitter for chatting and promoting other people's works, but feel really embarrassed to toot my own horn. I haven't tried any paid ads, but have wondered about them. I heard the best marketing is to keep writing and getting published so that's what I'm focused on. <br />Congrats on book #2! Please come back to Little Read Hens and tell us about it!Larissa Reinharthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02483331518276860201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4456337395840098707.post-18980277249536435042013-02-21T14:06:22.452-06:002013-02-21T14:06:22.452-06:00Susan, you are right. I'm thrilled with the co...Susan, you are right. I'm thrilled with the cover. Etopia really listens to their authors wishes. Thank you for the kind words, I appreciate your support.Jerrie Alexanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11519787147751916641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4456337395840098707.post-13942776677546627082013-02-21T14:03:05.995-06:002013-02-21T14:03:05.995-06:00Clover, I'm glad you stood your ground and cam...Clover, I'm glad you stood your ground and came to visit. Promotion is the hardest part!Jerrie Alexanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11519787147751916641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4456337395840098707.post-51629541219593214062013-02-21T13:57:37.101-06:002013-02-21T13:57:37.101-06:00Jerrie,
Hell or High Water sounds fascinating. The...Jerrie,<br />Hell or High Water sounds fascinating. The cover is to die for and you must so thrilled. In so far as promotion, you're doing what needs to be done: writing and writing well. Congrats on another splendid novel. Susan Ardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17552054851557953983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4456337395840098707.post-10370200438709728882013-02-21T13:40:21.610-06:002013-02-21T13:40:21.610-06:00Hey Jerrie and Linda, ya'll almost made me run...Hey Jerrie and Linda, ya'll almost made me run away at the word "promotion". It's a really hard balance to not be in everyone's faces all the time, but you have a good handle on it. Clover Autreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12627410482268422941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4456337395840098707.post-7349420846355945542013-02-21T13:27:47.812-06:002013-02-21T13:27:47.812-06:00Thank you, Marsha. I'm thrilled you enjoyed th...Thank you, Marsha. I'm thrilled you enjoyed the excerpt! I have made some wonderful friends (like Linda) through social media. Like you and I, we don't try to sell our books but we do support each other. Jerrie Alexanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11519787147751916641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4456337395840098707.post-50997429492480488592013-02-21T13:15:23.273-06:002013-02-21T13:15:23.273-06:00Hey, Linda. Love the look of this blog. (Even with...Hey, Linda. Love the look of this blog. (Even with the white spaces. LOL Funny how quirky these things can be.) Great post, Jerrie. Proud of you for getting out there a bit. Your writing is too good not to shout about. So tickled to read the excerpt of HELL OR HIGH WATER. (You do have the best titles!) Can't wait to read the whole thing. I've read more lately, about the importance of making those connections before you have a book to shout about, so when it comes out, people are already tuned into you. I love "FBing," but Tweeting is more difficult for me. I'm sure HELL will do as well or better than DOLL. Marshahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08010048187355215576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4456337395840098707.post-12025217167181165782013-02-21T12:57:55.218-06:002013-02-21T12:57:55.218-06:00Theresa!(sheesh, I'm sorry if I spelled your n...Theresa!(sheesh, I'm sorry if I spelled your name wrong) Great points. I can't do the waving arms either. I've seen your book trailer work and you are awesome! We may have to talk soon. :) Thank you for stopping by.Jerrie Alexanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11519787147751916641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4456337395840098707.post-39573527637689547882013-02-21T12:36:31.236-06:002013-02-21T12:36:31.236-06:00Self promotion is a difficult task to tackle for s...Self promotion is a difficult task to tackle for sure. I do have paid ads, but like you, I have no clue if they are reaching my readers the way I want them to. I too am shy to wave my arms and scream at the top of my lungs every two minutes on Twitter and Facebook, and more importantly, I just don't have the time to. Between writing the next book, being in edits with another, producing book trailers and raising children, my Facebook and Twitter are used more to have fun with my books and friends rather than drown everyone in buy links. But I think a good balance of work and play is key. Remind people of your books, but also show them you are interested in their lives and stories. <br /><br />Great post. Thanks so much for sharing!Theresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00495968677333684223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4456337395840098707.post-74910603168422009652013-02-21T12:35:26.023-06:002013-02-21T12:35:26.023-06:00Antonia! Thank you for stopping by. I appreciate y...Antonia! Thank you for stopping by. I appreciate your support.Jerrie Alexanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11519787147751916641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4456337395840098707.post-76862700455595074622013-02-21T12:15:07.919-06:002013-02-21T12:15:07.919-06:00I hate to say this but the book has been pushed ba...I hate to say this but the book has been pushed back a week! But it will be here before you know it.Jerrie Alexanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11519787147751916641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4456337395840098707.post-37736148581828963842013-02-21T12:13:34.747-06:002013-02-21T12:13:34.747-06:00So true, Jerrie. Love the new cover too!So true, Jerrie. Love the new cover too!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4456337395840098707.post-86709779947635375302013-02-21T12:05:39.608-06:002013-02-21T12:05:39.608-06:00Sorry I'm late getting here today!! Had a few ...Sorry I'm late getting here today!! Had a few family issues come up that just wouldn't wait. Thank you Linda, I appreciate yo having me over today!Jerrie Alexanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11519787147751916641noreply@blogger.com