tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post5041999428324487769..comments2024-03-27T00:13:45.857-07:00Comments on Tote Bags 'n' Blogs: Promotion? Or Peer Pressure?Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14583249444580245924noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-18333309784995183252009-02-23T19:47:00.000-08:002009-02-23T19:47:00.000-08:00I hear ya, Marie, on how time consuming the social...I hear ya, Marie, on how time consuming the social networks can be. I think to use them effectively (and still have time to write) authors would have to be really diligent and disciplined in budgeting their time.<BR/><BR/>I'm neither *g*Tawnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14076851566613018105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-78367566725687155632009-02-23T15:20:00.000-08:002009-02-23T15:20:00.000-08:00Another reader here. For me as long as the author ...Another reader here. For me as long as the author has a website that's regularly updated I'm happy. A blog and newsletter is of course great too. That way I can keep up with what the author is working on now, when the next book is coming out etc. I'm not really a big fan of Myspace and Facebook though, they're just way to time-consuming.Marieehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05514527966059464837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-75239210205794922712009-02-22T18:31:00.000-08:002009-02-22T18:31:00.000-08:00Hi Michele! Another advocate of simple, hmm? I'm ...Hi Michele! Another advocate of simple, hmm? I'm sensing a theme tonight LOL. And a good one to listen to. Great input on websites- ease on the eye is a priority, for sure.Tawnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14076851566613018105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-90163868426008053662009-02-22T18:25:00.000-08:002009-02-22T18:25:00.000-08:00Lois I love your reader point of view. Its great ...Lois I love your reader point of view. Its great to know what works and what doesn't for different people. I remember (showing my age here) when they termed it the MTV generation and explained why we had to always have a slew of attention getting promotional gimicks. <BR/><BR/>I'm all for keeping it simple. A wise woman told me recently to make that my focus and you just remminded me of that Tawnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14076851566613018105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-24666546533848617382009-02-22T16:43:00.000-08:002009-02-22T16:43:00.000-08:00Hi there Tawny! I am a fanatic blogger! It is my f...Hi there Tawny! <BR/>I am a fanatic blogger! It is my fave thing to do in the evening. I have several blogs saved on my favorites list so I can go right to them. <BR/><BR/>Since I am on blogs so much, I find out so much info on new books, new authors, etc. that I know so much info about the book that it inspires me to go out and buy it. I would have to say blogs are a number one marketing tool Michele L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15827059770508809460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-10203174382454426712009-02-22T16:41:00.000-08:002009-02-22T16:41:00.000-08:00HI Beth! You really look at every page? Oh man t...HI Beth! <BR/><BR/>You really look at every page? Oh man thats cool. I always figure certain pages appeal to some people and others don't even look, so its awesome to hear someone looks at it ALL.Tawnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14076851566613018105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-35556418145582917072009-02-22T16:25:00.000-08:002009-02-22T16:25:00.000-08:00Hi Estella :-) I love checking out author sites, ...Hi Estella :-) I love checking out author sites, too, but have to admit I don't get to nearly as many blogs as I'd like.Tawnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14076851566613018105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-51176431390675271432009-02-22T16:23:00.000-08:002009-02-22T16:23:00.000-08:00So Nancy, for you the promotion is all about getti...So Nancy, for you the promotion is all about getting the writing to you, huh? I like that - it really boils it down to what it's all about *g* The writing.Tawnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14076851566613018105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-73544805847229874982009-02-22T16:08:00.000-08:002009-02-22T16:08:00.000-08:00Hey Jo *waving back* I love my Bandita's!! I lov...Hey Jo *waving back* I love my Bandita's!! <BR/><BR/>I love that theory. I know thats one of the basic tenets of promotion - to build name recognition, but I've never heard it described so well. <BR/><BR/>I really like, too, the test of time theory. You are one wise woman!!!Tawnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14076851566613018105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-5422088987520882152009-02-22T15:59:00.000-08:002009-02-22T15:59:00.000-08:00Aunty Cindy - hey there! You know, I've heard you...Aunty Cindy - hey there! You know, I've heard your comment about dial up and video trailers quite a few times. I think that has a bigger effect than we consider. <BR/><BR/>My daughter set up my MySpace page and I've had help and hand holding on my Facebook and Twitter pages - but am still flailing around and feeling very lost LOL.Tawnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14076851566613018105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-18323511231327434872009-02-22T15:35:00.001-08:002009-02-22T15:35:00.001-08:00Well, I'm a plain and simple reader, and sure, I v...Well, I'm a plain and simple reader, and sure, I visit plenty of blogs and all, but in the end, I figure half of the stuff out there is just peer pressure as you put it. In the end, as long as there is the main website, I still don't see why there are all the facebook/myspace/twitter/insert-your-favorite-here other stuff. For me, as long as there is the website that I can visit at least once a Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-16421657387247876292009-02-22T15:35:00.000-08:002009-02-22T15:35:00.000-08:00Great post, Tawny! I don't do a whole lot of onlin...Great post, Tawny! I don't do a whole lot of online promotion for the simple reason that I'm trying to devote more time to writing *g* I'm on Facebook and am enjoying the networking there and I also try to pop in on eHarlequin's forums a few times a week.<BR/><BR/>I'm also a part of The Romance Bandits and Writers At Play - two wonderful and fun group blogs. <BR/><BR/>And I do love to check out Beth Andrewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01204356784898045866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-70135221773493375002009-02-22T13:56:00.000-08:002009-02-22T13:56:00.000-08:00Hmm, little lost or a lot lost? That is the quest...Hmm, little lost or a lot lost? That is the question. I'm with you on the social network wandering, though, Donna. I just don't quite know what to do with them - or how to do it! <BR/><BR/>Ahem... I did pick up Facebook for Dummies yesterday. Just sayin'...Tawnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14076851566613018105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-1295642818857434862009-02-22T13:29:00.000-08:002009-02-22T13:29:00.000-08:00Hi, Tawny--These are all great questions. Wish I ...Hi, Tawny--<BR/><BR/>These are all great questions. Wish I knew the magic answer. :-)<BR/><BR/>As Cassondra says, our own behavior may be key. I don't spent a lot of time on various web networking sites. I visit friends' blogs on occasion and am prone to check for a website if I discover an author I hadn't know before. When I think of it, I check websites for updates on what's coming.<BR/><Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13705259501965011703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-28323427408508813612009-02-22T13:26:00.000-08:002009-02-22T13:26:00.000-08:00LOL - I love how you measure promotion, Cassandra....LOL - I love how you measure promotion, Cassandra. Like you, I'm hooked on blurbs, the writing itself, and on authors who impress me. I'll buy them the first time to support them because they are cool, then I usually buy backlist and watch for new books because they've got me hooked. <BR/><BR/>And hey, if you're signed up for my newsletter, you'll get the reminder in March about the releases *Tawnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14076851566613018105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-72562671706875054472009-02-22T13:20:00.000-08:002009-02-22T13:20:00.000-08:00Hey Jeanne! I hear you on the time. Its so easy ...Hey Jeanne! I hear you on the time. Its so easy to use "but I'm promoting my writing" as an excuse not to BICHOK write, isn't it? And YES! Websites have to be kept up to date. Its so frustrating to go looking for info and wonder if the author is even writing still. <BR/><BR/>I'm giggling at the extrovert image, btw.Tawnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14076851566613018105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-56117962462526882942009-02-22T12:37:00.000-08:002009-02-22T12:37:00.000-08:00I visit both websites and blogs, to try and keep u...I visit both websites and blogs, to try and keep up with authors new releases.Estellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04199693275287344161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-43415619483327204102009-02-22T12:24:00.000-08:002009-02-22T12:24:00.000-08:00Ahhh, Joan, I think you hit on something. Its not...Ahhh, Joan, I think you hit on something. Its not the promotion that works, per se... it's the reader benefit of having a great time *g*. The Lair is wild fun, and I think its that sense of community that brings readers back time and time again.Tawnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14076851566613018105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-21470261795458883282009-02-22T12:18:00.000-08:002009-02-22T12:18:00.000-08:00Wise words, Michelle! Thank you. I love your poi...Wise words, Michelle! Thank you. I love your point-of-view, which isn't to push books, but to make it easy for readers to find you. <BR/><BR/>Thank you for the wonderful reminder of that. And I loved that artcile! It was defifinitely inspiring and one I think I'll pull out and read again - you're the second person this week to mention it. (talk about word of mouth prmotion, huh?)Tawnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14076851566613018105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-30935282437020370062009-02-22T12:16:00.000-08:002009-02-22T12:16:00.000-08:00Having a great product helps, Christie- and you do...Having a great product helps, Christie- and you do! Fingers crossed that it makes its way into lots of readers hands *g*<BR/><BR/>I've heard it said that all promotion costs -the question is whether you pay the cost in time or in money. And I've found that to be true LOL.Tawnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14076851566613018105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-3859252810628774102009-02-22T12:06:00.000-08:002009-02-22T12:06:00.000-08:00Oooh, Anna, I hear ya on the gimmicks. I've heard...Oooh, Anna, I hear ya on the gimmicks. I've heard a couple wise authors point out (over and over *g*) "have you ever bought a book because of a _____ (fill in the blank)". And no, of course not. <BR/><BR/>I wish there was a magic crystal ball that gave that 10% insight *g* Wouldn't that rock?!Tawnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14076851566613018105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-63356442401677351032009-02-22T12:04:00.000-08:002009-02-22T12:04:00.000-08:00Hi, Tawny, waving madly to my fellow Bandita from ...Hi, Tawny, waving madly to my fellow Bandita from the Lair!<BR/><BR/>This is an interesting topic, primarily because we don't yet have (I think) hard numbers on it.<BR/><BR/>Recently, I read an article about the celebrity effect (I think that's what they called it). It's the idea that success and name recognition beget more success and more name recognition and so it goes.<BR/><BR/>Take the jo robertsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16824237193217632098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-19564831532702072382009-02-22T11:49:00.000-08:002009-02-22T11:49:00.000-08:00Christine, you do rock Facebook. I know that wond...Christine, you do rock Facebook. I know that wonder/worry about if we'd just tried this - or that - would it have helped more. And then its natural to look around and go hmmmm, what else IS there to do? *g* its a vicious cycle, I swear!Tawnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14076851566613018105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-25740681837944257712009-02-22T11:36:00.000-08:002009-02-22T11:36:00.000-08:00Another Bandita popping by to say, GREAT POST, Taw...Another Bandita popping by to say, GREAT POST, Tawny!<BR/><BR/>I wish I did now what works and what doesn't in terms of promotion. Is anyone has some stats on anything, please send them to me. (Yes, the old analyst in me LURVES stats!)<BR/><BR/>I usually do look at an author's website. I read a few blogs but not on a regular basis except those were I participate (BANDITAS RULE!). <BR/><BR/>I Loucinda McGary aka Aunty Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02217492654108300014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-64492515956179363492009-02-22T11:07:00.000-08:002009-02-22T11:07:00.000-08:00Remember - this is from "hide-my-face"bo...Remember - this is from "hide-my-face"book Donna, I prefer Facebook to Myspace but that's just because I'm a little less lost. But then - when you're lost, does it matter if it's a little or a lot?<BR/><BR/>I agree with Michelle about the last book being the key & all the last books for that matter as I love to find an author with a large backlist and each one a Donna MacMeanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10310857800824141312noreply@blogger.com