tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5637277733396899552.post6595752009470642652..comments2024-01-03T19:34:52.635-06:00Comments on Ryshia Kennie ...a world you never imagined!: The Romance Studio - Who's My Favorite Author?Ryshia Kenniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10950150149473063859noreply@blogger.comBlogger76125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5637277733396899552.post-58036939911217523832009-11-22T08:29:41.036-06:002009-11-22T08:29:41.036-06:00Tina: Interesting information. Thanks. There ar...Tina: Interesting information. Thanks. There are times when I feel as if I'm spending all my time promoting and no time writing. That upsets me.<br /><br />As for a website...I had mine designed by the very talented Tina Pavlik!Samantha Gentryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02764092383245823784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5637277733396899552.post-90700319025695319362009-11-22T00:05:25.386-06:002009-11-22T00:05:25.386-06:00I love Contes tBut to get me to read a book.it mus...I love Contes tBut to get me to read a book.it must sound good to me on the back cover.And the very must inporten is that when I read the book and love it I will most likely go out and get all the rest from that Author.<br />sasluvbooks(at)yahoo(dot)comStacey Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10877466721665434680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5637277733396899552.post-50107536777662465752009-11-21T13:19:18.334-06:002009-11-21T13:19:18.334-06:00Hi Tamsyn,
You're welcome. I'm actually l...Hi Tamsyn,<br /><br />You're welcome. I'm actually like a loyal pet.(LOL) I'll support my fav authors as much as possible. I figure, if I'm going to just "lurk" around in a Yahoo group, I'm really not supporting them am I? If on the other hand, I'm part of an author's group, I comment back to members, the author herself, buy her books, review them if time allows. Then the group is a success. Publishers, and authors take their valuable time, and invest it. I appreciate that!Witchy Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11272658598748572693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5637277733396899552.post-40821985651424422712009-11-21T10:17:29.985-06:002009-11-21T10:17:29.985-06:00Thanks Tina - I don't care much that it's ...Thanks Tina - I don't care much that it's the 21st - I'm enjoying the comments.Ryshia Kenniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10950150149473063859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5637277733396899552.post-13054715713696898912009-11-21T10:01:46.688-06:002009-11-21T10:01:46.688-06:00Hey Tina - Great comments. I agree that ease gett...Hey Tina - Great comments. I agree that ease getting into and around a site helps alot! Although the music might be nice that slows things up sometimes and isn't really necessary. <br />I think being up to date is important too and easy links for purchase! I've seen some blogs where I couldn't get find a buy link! <br />I know some people just like to read the blurb for quick synopsis but I like attention getting trailers too.<br />And giveaways get alot of reader attention.Martha Eskuchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14403539348594584733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5637277733396899552.post-34633722246216499052009-11-21T09:05:24.285-06:002009-11-21T09:05:24.285-06:00Mary, it can be quite a juggling act. LOL And I...Mary, it can be quite a juggling act. LOL And I'm not a young mother. Didn't get started until my 30's. But gosh, it's worth it. <br /><br />Teresa, thanks for coming out. I agree with you on the bookstore but I know to enjoy those days because they are numbered. Ebooks are the future... So I'll have to keep pretending my ebook reader is an actual book. LOL<br /><br />squiresj, good point.I agree!<br /><br />annalisa, That's one reason I think TRS sees traffic -- those covers. Just trying lately to make it easier to see the other stuff too. LOL<br /><br />SiNn we have three groups and the sign up for each of them is on our front door page http://theromancstudio.com<br /><br />Lanae, thank you. This has been a very fun topic. I've had a lot of fun. =)<br /><br />Okay, since it's the 21st now, I should hand Ryshia back her blog. What a great place! I'll be back often.<br /><br />Okay I've got books to give away and author prizes too. But you have to email me today at tina.pavlik(at)gmail.com. Thank you!<br /><br />Have a wonderful weekend!<br /><br />TinaTina Pavlikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09819843513359995493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5637277733396899552.post-12038663599104764272009-11-21T02:12:14.045-06:002009-11-21T02:12:14.045-06:00In eastern Australia it's 6 p.m. on November 2...In eastern Australia it's 6 p.m. on November 21st - so I'm late. But was very interested to read the comments. I'm published (2 books) and the whole marketing and promotion thing seems overwhelming. Very interested to note most of you like authors' blog.<br /><br />I'm "age-challenged" Ha! that means I've no energy to spare, and the Yahoo digests don't catch my eye unless there's a notable post like the one that led me here. (In fact, girls, the whole computer thing still feels like science fiction to me sometimes! But it's marvellous.) <br /><br />Now I must think up a little contest for my blog. And alas, I cannot post books overseas from Oz, we're such a long way from anywhere. (My heart goes out to the girl who posted TO Australia.) But I'll offer a pdf. file.<br /><br />I'm totally in awe of people like you, Tina et al. With kids and a home and a job, I don't know how you do it. But I think you're all champions. <br /><br />Whoops, I have to put the vegies on for tea (dinner!) and won't be back for a few hours. (Other things to do too!) But while I'm washing up - or maybe hubby will volunteer again? - I'll work out a contest.<br /><br />Monya (aka Mary)Monya Claytonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10457892085239476067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5637277733396899552.post-16477969143666002772009-11-21T00:38:52.657-06:002009-11-21T00:38:52.657-06:00ok i subscribe to alot of yahoo groups lately tho ...ok i subscribe to alot of yahoo groups lately tho i skimthrew sinc emost is same excerps on their sites and same ole same ole im just on digest tho so i can skim threw faster and i didnt know TRS had a yahoo loop or id of subscribedSiNnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13975065072902528623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5637277733396899552.post-46903782889111373502009-11-21T00:19:07.417-06:002009-11-21T00:19:07.417-06:00You know, I'm calling it a night. But first I ...You know, I'm calling it a night. But first I would like to thank Rysha for letting Tina take over for the day!<br /><br />It was a great topic for the day! It's so nice to know that we are really "talking" with real people.<br /><br />Rysha and Tina, I would like to say thank you for today. I quite enjoyed it and hope everyone else did, too. <br /><br />Thanks again and good night!<br /><br />LanaeLanaehttp://lanaet.scentsy.usnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5637277733396899552.post-8113778958312577762009-11-21T00:10:40.629-06:002009-11-21T00:10:40.629-06:00You know, I've never picked up a book simply b...You know, I've never picked up a book simply by the authors name. But I will always look twice if an excerpt catches my eye. <br /><br />I love the contests simply because it makes me look twice at an author willing to give away a book to get their name out there. Granted, I don't always enter them. But, if it's something up my alley, darn right I'll enter.Lanaehttp://scentsy.lanaet.usnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5637277733396899552.post-1332497822788765142009-11-20T23:11:50.958-06:002009-11-20T23:11:50.958-06:00squiresj - seems to be a common affliction, the lo...squiresj - seems to be a common affliction, the love of books. I don't think I've ever read a book on an author's recommendation. Even typing that made me pause and think, really? But really, I don't think so. Not because I wouldn't take their recommendation but because none have ever recommended one to me. <br /><br />Last book I picked up was an author I'd never read before. What intrigued me was an ad in a magazine and a book that had fantastic cover art. I'm drawn to a site usually because a friend mentioned an author and I'm curious. I've found some gems that way and by following their links to other sites.Ryshia Kenniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10950150149473063859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5637277733396899552.post-26271018263184452582009-11-20T23:04:36.838-06:002009-11-20T23:04:36.838-06:00As a reader, I love to find out about books by che...As a reader, I love to find out about books by checking out author websites, blogs, and joining their newsletters. I also have a tendency to click on links in author blogs and I have found other authors and sites I like this way. Review sites have also helped me find new books and authors. I love certain review sites that display book covers that make it easy for you to find out more information about the book. Covers are usually the first thing that will catch my eye and make me want to find out more information about a book. <br /><br />And I LOVE contests. I have found many new-to-me authors that I now enjoy because of entering contests. If I love a book, I'll want to read more by that author. I've won some ebooks that I enjoyed so much that I went and bought the book in print for my keeper shelf. :)<br /><br />annalisaannalisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06716147005742855620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5637277733396899552.post-58689388316180499662009-11-20T23:02:08.026-06:002009-11-20T23:02:08.026-06:00Like you I love all types of books. I love contes...Like you I love all types of books. I love contests so I can win books, review them, and share them with others and give them as gifts. Part of what draws me to a site is another author recommending the author or book, I have books by that author and check out site. But what draws me back again and again is when I find I love the author's books and what I find on the site.<br />jrs362(at)hotmail(dot)comsquiresjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14116632619184218017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5637277733396899552.post-50985098171915611362009-11-20T22:57:15.228-06:002009-11-20T22:57:15.228-06:00Tamsyn - I can totally relate - I've belonged...Tamsyn - I can totally relate - I've belonged to too many groups and done justice to none until I scaled down. <br /><br />Teresa - I love a bookstore too. If only small presses could get the shelf space they need. In the meantime I've come to love the online bookstores. I hope my readers do too.Ryshia Kenniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10950150149473063859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5637277733396899552.post-22247282797672363812009-11-20T22:26:58.197-06:002009-11-20T22:26:58.197-06:00I will admit I didn't know much about author b...I will admit I didn't know much about author blogs and so on until I participated in a "scavenger hunt" contest where I had to visit different author sites to answer questions. That's the way to advertise. I would NEVER have visited ANY of those sites, (except for Ryshia's), on my own. I didn't even know those author's existed. But now I do, and it would be fun to hunt down the books that I read about. <br />Let the author's know about the contests/new books/special promos and advertise for each other. You're all in the same boat anyway. Support one another. I guess the best way is on the big sites where many author's meet at once. <br />But if it was up to me...nothing beats standing in the wonderful world of books at the local book store, and immersing myself in the splendor of colourful covers, and intriguing cover write ups. Yahoo! And if a friend has sent you there because she told you of a great book - what a great excuse! Bring on the books!Teresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13023295978163850617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5637277733396899552.post-88691115723563145772009-11-20T22:23:03.951-06:002009-11-20T22:23:03.951-06:00Hi Witchy Woman,
I think I'm going to copy you...Hi Witchy Woman,<br />I think I'm going to copy your style. I currently join too many Yahoo groups (recommended by friends, authors, other groups, etc.) and author sites. I'm overstretched!<br />Thanks, TamsynTamsynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14530616136622367147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5637277733396899552.post-13140670025825257632009-11-20T20:34:23.746-06:002009-11-20T20:34:23.746-06:00Thanks Tina for hosting - great topic! Thanks to ...Thanks Tina for hosting - great topic! Thanks to everyone who joined in - what an interesting day. <br /><br />Good luck in the contest draws!Ryshia Kenniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10950150149473063859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5637277733396899552.post-32578229405374933492009-11-20T20:30:45.497-06:002009-11-20T20:30:45.497-06:00Witchy Woman, oh aye. I get you. I'm on maybe ...Witchy Woman, oh aye. I get you. I'm on maybe 15 groups outside ours and none are open posting. The TRS groups though. Wow. Still it's nice to see all of the new books coming out. =)<br /><br />Thank you...<br /><br />TinaTina Pavlikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09819843513359995493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5637277733396899552.post-56351237049692036462009-11-20T20:29:10.706-06:002009-11-20T20:29:10.706-06:00Marybelle,
Thank you. Another person to prove con...Marybelle,<br /><br />Thank you. Another person to prove contests work. =)<br /><br />Thank you!<br /><br />TinaTina Pavlikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09819843513359995493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5637277733396899552.post-30758027357220880242009-11-20T20:27:55.963-06:002009-11-20T20:27:55.963-06:00Ryshia, that's perfectly said. =)
Wow, this h...Ryshia, that's perfectly said. =)<br /><br />Wow, this has been our biggest turnout yet and I've learned a lot. Thank you guys so much. I'll give everyone until midnight to post. I'll do prizes in the morning so check back. Thank you to Ryshia for having me and thanks to all of you. =)<br /><br />TinaTina Pavlikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09819843513359995493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5637277733396899552.post-5608705140621143272009-11-20T20:27:37.982-06:002009-11-20T20:27:37.982-06:00Tina,
I spend 10 min. daily checking my emails fr...Tina,<br /><br />I spend 10 min. daily checking my emails from Yahoo & checking in on my Yahoo Groups. I do not belong to 2,000 different groups nor do I belong to groups which email me 573emails a day. The groups I belong to, are mostly "author" Yahoo groups. It's the author herself, stating where she's blogging or doing giveaways, etc. Very manageable. <br /><br />Margay,<br />You're most welcome.Witchy Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11272658598748572693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5637277733396899552.post-42745836203444107262009-11-20T20:26:26.050-06:002009-11-20T20:26:26.050-06:00Contests are a great way to start. I love getting ...Contests are a great way to start. I love getting newsletters from authors, so I sign up for all I find. The more I know about the author & their work the better. This means I buy the books.<br /><br />marypres@gmail.comMary Prestonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02201076939557413255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5637277733396899552.post-60705306898796108312009-11-20T20:15:46.727-06:002009-11-20T20:15:46.727-06:00Hi everyone!
This is all very fascinating or shou...Hi everyone!<br /><br />This is all very fascinating or should I say enlightening. It's great to hear what readers want. As an author you want to satisfy your reader - by a) writing a good story and b) getting into their hands. Sometimes b) is the most difficult task of all. That's why posts like this are so valuable. <br /><br />I have to say - Someone mentioned earlier how thrilling it is to speak to an author. Let me tell you that as an author, how thrilling it is to have a reader seek you out. That pretty much will make my week.Ryshia Kenniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10950150149473063859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5637277733396899552.post-45517699238910633862009-11-20T19:34:10.790-06:002009-11-20T19:34:10.790-06:00Tamsyn,
Wow, two more good points. I think folks ...Tamsyn,<br /><br />Wow, two more good points. I think folks should be upfront on where they'll mail to also. I know postage is high. But we ask authors who do print in our book-a-day for example to tell us if they will mail to US only. It's fair.<br /><br />And on promo posts repeated over and over -- I hear you. I don't mind the profession promoers who post because you won't see them post the same exact promos every single day. Sometimes you'll see an author do it. I swear every time someone posts the same promo M-F on one of our loops at TRS, we'll have 3 people unsubscribe. =)<br /><br />TinaTina Pavlikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09819843513359995493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5637277733396899552.post-40167408422650226422009-11-20T19:19:40.655-06:002009-11-20T19:19:40.655-06:00orelukjp,
Thank you for the great post. Two thing...orelukjp,<br /><br />Thank you for the great post. Two things. I'm glad you mentioned making a contest EASY. We'll host contests for authors and collect entries. I always tell authors, the more questions you make the readers answer -- the less entries you will have. A simple question, a name, and an email? Fine. Ask them 5 questions and you just cut your entrant total WAY down.<br /><br />On giveaways that are signed, etc. Does that include disks with ebooks that are signed?<br /><br />TinaTina Pavlikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09819843513359995493noreply@blogger.com