tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post5030979136500583937..comments2023-11-18T03:15:19.102-06:00Comments on Straight From Hel: Magic in Self-PublishingHelen Gingerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-34454783402855540652010-05-05T04:46:46.257-05:002010-05-05T04:46:46.257-05:00Could it be the title that sells the book?
Real...Could it be the title that sells the book? <br /><br /><a href="http://steamydarcy.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow"> Really Angelic</a>Enid Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12248877161249788607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-59837906880268509622010-05-04T22:18:35.682-05:002010-05-04T22:18:35.682-05:00Nice story, and good for that author.
And yeah,...Nice story, and good for that author. <br /><br />And yeah, I could see how all of the one-on-one marketing would get old quickly when there was no web presence to support the effort.Slamdunkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13087161268629251860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-50086354703378331272010-05-04T21:49:05.344-05:002010-05-04T21:49:05.344-05:00The sales are impressive but if she is a well know...The sales are impressive but if she is a well known local that might encourage storeowners to carry her books and tourists to buy them. Whatever you are doing there is a lot to be said for being in the right place at the right time. This must be her place and her time.<br />AnnAnn Summervillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13300190648788509096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-12851320178496641412010-05-04T21:24:54.564-05:002010-05-04T21:24:54.564-05:00Sheila, since she lives in the area, she probably ...Sheila, since she lives in the area, she probably did in-person visits with the store owners.Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-72736013795257094352010-05-04T20:33:48.266-05:002010-05-04T20:33:48.266-05:00What a great story! I'm impressed. I bet she&#...What a great story! I'm impressed. I bet she'd sell a lot more with a few easy access links!Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-13351607864018579552010-05-04T19:45:25.771-05:002010-05-04T19:45:25.771-05:00I'd love to know how she got beyond the unretu...I'd love to know how she got beyond the unreturned phonecalls and you'll have to speak to someone elses at those stores. Maybe she should write a book about it.Sheila Deethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13465615546936319164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-56061935399785400512010-05-04T19:14:09.082-05:002010-05-04T19:14:09.082-05:00Especially, Maryann, when you add it that she'...Especially, Maryann, when you add it that she's doing witch books with recipes for kids!Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-17676365673301091472010-05-04T17:44:00.146-05:002010-05-04T17:44:00.146-05:003K is a respectable number for not being on the b...3K is a respectable number for not being on the big name sites. She should take a ride along the coast and get in all those little bookshops along the beach fronts and see what her little book can do.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-657906964253257002010-05-04T15:33:35.306-05:002010-05-04T15:33:35.306-05:00That is an encouraging story for writers who want ...That is an encouraging story for writers who want to zero in on a specific type of book. I'm sure her success has as much to do with the unusual concept as with marketing,etc. How many other people are doing witch books with recipes? LOL What a clever idea.Maryannwriteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09479027709233807149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-70070642367455057752010-05-04T12:41:42.522-05:002010-05-04T12:41:42.522-05:00Thanks Glynis. I'm glad she's on Amazon. T...Thanks Glynis. I'm glad she's on Amazon. That probably accounts for the number of sales.Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-12669224413975349712010-05-04T12:40:45.716-05:002010-05-04T12:40:45.716-05:00It is charming and she has sold quite a few books....It is charming and she has sold quite a few books. I'm guessing this is a tourist destination and having it in local shops is a draw to visitors. Plus, it's a cute series.Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-92094931255948495082010-05-04T12:39:35.018-05:002010-05-04T12:39:35.018-05:00She has certainly worked hard to get those sales. ...She has certainly worked hard to get those sales. I googled J Bean Palmer and found her on Amazon. Not sure if it the same person.<br /><br />http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=ntt_athr_dp_sr_1?_encoding=UTF8&sort=relevancerank&search-alias=books&field-author=J%20Bean%20Palmer<br /><br /> Interesting post, thanks Helen.Glynis Peters https://www.blogger.com/profile/01175378917872403609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-40880301756296004222010-05-04T11:44:21.720-05:002010-05-04T11:44:21.720-05:00Agreed! When I first self-published my book, I wen...Agreed! When I first self-published my book, I went hard cover only and forsook soft bound and e-book. However, I'm having iUniverse make it available in soft bound and ebook this month. Like you said, make it easy for people to buy.<br /><br />Stephen TrempAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-83475760093750392392010-05-04T11:35:55.169-05:002010-05-04T11:35:55.169-05:00"Don't y'all agree?"
I most cer..."Don't y'all agree?"<br /><br />I most certainly DO agree, Ma'am!<br /><br /><a href="http://theoldsilly.com" rel="nofollow">The Old Silly</a>Marvin D Wilsonhttp://theoldsilly.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-5867244454471171432010-05-04T11:14:23.440-05:002010-05-04T11:14:23.440-05:00...inspiring:) goes to show that if you want it ba......inspiring:) goes to show that if you want it bad enough, it can happen. Magic indeed!Elliot Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06319271528871804399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-66908932059166781292010-05-04T10:24:50.472-05:002010-05-04T10:24:50.472-05:00I know authors here in NC that have done this and ...I know authors here in NC that have done this and my hat's off to them - it's a lot of work to do it all in the physical.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-33875734662571771942010-05-04T09:06:16.323-05:002010-05-04T09:06:16.323-05:00I can only imagine what that 3,000 figure might be...I can only imagine what that 3,000 figure might be if the book was available in other places and online. Maybe she's working up to it.Jane Kennedy Suttonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12519340747761460017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-64295311621542278792010-05-04T08:00:14.455-05:002010-05-04T08:00:14.455-05:00Absolutely. It isn't hard to get it set up on ...Absolutely. It isn't hard to get it set up on Amazon. Especially, if someone saw it while on vacation and decided to get it when they got home....~Sia McKye~https://www.blogger.com/profile/08470562659597351033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-49884053420834401252010-05-04T07:46:41.492-05:002010-05-04T07:46:41.492-05:00It strikes me that she may not know that there are...It strikes me that she may not know that there are larger options out there...but it may not matter. I agree...her whole concept is priceless...and I live close enough that I might be able to pick up copy some where1Lizahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16170701034715108039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-39918584148676922922010-05-04T07:42:29.935-05:002010-05-04T07:42:29.935-05:00I'm wondering how she got it in so many shops!...I'm wondering how she got it in so many shops! Distribution is the big negative factor for self-pubbing...unless it's a Kindle book, etc.<br /><br />Elizabeth<br /><a href="http://mysterywritingismurder.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow"> Mystery Writing is Murder</a>Elizabeth Spann Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625595247828274405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-44262095766204246482010-05-04T07:25:47.649-05:002010-05-04T07:25:47.649-05:00There's a certain charm to this story, bringin...There's a certain charm to this story, bringing us back to those pre-internet days.Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03972054718663959694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-82230654061968350112010-05-04T06:52:57.182-05:002010-05-04T06:52:57.182-05:00You're right, maybe she doesn't want to go...You're right, maybe she doesn't want to go online. Perhaps she just wants the stories to be for her grandkids and visitors to the area. If so, that's fine.<br /><br />Thanks for the mini story, Simon!Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-76594527100904467342010-05-04T06:43:27.721-05:002010-05-04T06:43:27.721-05:00Hopefully she has a website or blog where they boo...Hopefully she has a website or blog where they books can be purchased online. They sound like an cute series.<br /><br />Mason<br /><a href="http://www.masoncanyon.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Thoughts in Progress</a>Mason Canyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10935307400882363560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-48748039002828334312010-05-04T06:40:19.632-05:002010-05-04T06:40:19.632-05:00Pretty good figures. She's either a dedicated ...Pretty good figures. She's either a dedicated door knocker or she knows someone who knows someone. I'm surprised she's not online. If she's savy enough to do this well, online makes sense.<br /><br />Have you thought about contacting her for an interview? I'd be interested.<br /><br />Peace, Simon.<br /><br />"Where do you live?"<br />"Sandwich."<br />"No thanks. I've had lunch."Simon Hayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09384384882217609761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-83959119494291134582010-05-04T06:23:37.281-05:002010-05-04T06:23:37.281-05:00I liked the name of the town: Sandwich >:)
Clo...I liked the name of the town: Sandwich >:)<br /><br />Close to where I'm living, there is a town named Hell, apparently a nice place (the way I see it), but it's not >:)))<br /><br /><a href="http://cold-as-heaven.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow"> Cold As Heaven </a>CA Heavenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07558100567878233142noreply@blogger.com