Mileage and travel time estimates
Dennis did this research to get a feel for the overall distance and travel time for our adventure. Looks like we will be able to fit all our must see/do plans. If lucky, we may even add a few more; Dennis suggested adding another hike, perhaps the one across England. Of course, this is an…
The wanderings of a woman on her way
This map (click to enlarge) represents our tentative itinerary. We will travel by boat (blue), bike (black) and foot (red). We will stay in tents, hostels, hotels—even in a Parador in Léon Spain. We will eat when hungry, rest when weary, enjoy the local beer and wine, and strike up conversations with people we meet…
2013—The Beginning of our Adventures
A week from today my husband, Dennis and I are leaving Miami on the Norwegian Cruise Line Epic and will arrive in Barcelona, Spain, eleven days later. While on the ship, we will see the Blue Man Group (I’ve wait more than 20 years to see them) and the Cirque de Soliel, attend a Mystery…
Book promotion—the book cover
The book cover is the fifth installment in the series on book promotion. So far, the series includes Getting noticed, Getting book reviews, Book trailers, and Word of mouth. In spite of the adage, most people do judge a book by its cover. Admit it: it’s the book cover that first catches your eye when…
Book promotion—word of mouth
Word of mouth is the fourth installment in the series on book promotion. So far, the series includes Getting noticed, Getting book reviews, and Book trailers. If you are like most indie authors, you are probably using social media, book reviews, and book trailers to get your book noticed. Yet, with all your efforts, there…
Book promotion—book trailers
Book trailers is the third installment in the series on book promotion. The first in this series is Getting noticed and the second is Getting book reviews. A good way to create interest in your book is by creating a book trailer, a video advertisement for your book similar to a movie trailer. Many are…
Book promotion—getting book reviews
Getting book reviews is the second in a series on book promotion. The first in this series is getting noticed. As I discussed in my post Busting the almighty book review myth, I believe that book reviews help readers decide whether to read the book or not. On that post, I offered 7 ways to…
Book promotion—getting noticed
Getting noticed is the first in a series on book promotion. Other topics will include getting book reviews and creating a following. Is your book promotion strategy working for you or is getting the publicity for your book a challenge? Have you sent out press releases, asked for radio interviews, contacted organizations for speaking opportunities…
Simple steps for creating an author brand—Part 1
This is the first of a two-part series on creating your brand. It is meant for those who are just starting to think about brand and what it means. The steps outlined are simple, but ones that can make a difference in how your readers see you and in the future development of your brand.…
Simple steps for creating an author brand—Part 2
This is the second of a two-part series on creating your brand. It is meant for those who are just starting to think about brand and what it means. The steps outlined are simple, but ones that can make a difference in how your readers see you. In this post, I will speak about branding…