In the past, people might find out about good books from reading reviews in newspapers and magazines. Almost all of these were books from the big, traditional publishing houses.
Today, there's still some of that going on, but with the revolution in alternative publishing methods, people need reviews of books outside that system. How do you find the excellent books from independent and small-press writers?
That is being covered in large part by numerous book blogs, as evidenced in this article.
For example, my work was recently featured in three terrific blogs:
Morgen Bailey's Writing Blog
Mysteries and Margaritas
Do Some Damage
Writers find other writers and help get the word out to readers. What are your favorite blogs?
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Konrath on Traditional Publishers
Fun post by JA Konrath on how the relationship between writers and big house traditional publishers has changed. Writers got the short end of everything for so long, and now are in the driver's seat-- and publishers are yelling about how terrible it is. Because it's harder for them to make money. Oh boo-hoo. Tough luck fellas--but it's your own fault that you haven't been able to adapt to the new world.
In the new model, the writer controls their career. And it's heady stuff, believe me. A lot of work, sure, but for those willing to do it, a brave new world. Wow- imagine-- the ones who produce the content get the benefit, instead of it going to monopolizing middlemen. Crazy stuff, huh?
In the new model, the writer controls their career. And it's heady stuff, believe me. A lot of work, sure, but for those willing to do it, a brave new world. Wow- imagine-- the ones who produce the content get the benefit, instead of it going to monopolizing middlemen. Crazy stuff, huh?
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Chance of a Lifetime
Great post by Seth Godin on the chance of a lifetime:
http://sethgodin.typepad.com/seths_blog/2011/12/the-chance-of-a-lifetime.html
What will you be talking about in a few years that you could have done? He's saying we can make our future. Change is good, because we're in a time of flux.
Nowhere is this more evident than the field of writing and publishing.
Dream big, then make a plan and make it happen.
http://sethgodin.typepad.com/seths_blog/2011/12/the-chance-of-a-lifetime.html
What will you be talking about in a few years that you could have done? He's saying we can make our future. Change is good, because we're in a time of flux.
Nowhere is this more evident than the field of writing and publishing.
Dream big, then make a plan and make it happen.
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Featured Today
Terrific post today on the site Do Some Damage, one of the premier crime/mystery sites, run by a group of eight crime writers.
They feature this new writer named Dale Phillips, and his mystery novels A Memory of Grief and A Fall From Grace.
Wow. Getting some notice in prominent places. Let's hope it gets some readers.
They feature this new writer named Dale Phillips, and his mystery novels A Memory of Grief and A Fall From Grace.
Wow. Getting some notice in prominent places. Let's hope it gets some readers.
Monday, January 23, 2012
Featured on Another Book Blog
Take a look at the fun place Mysteries and Margaritas today, where I'm the featured guest. This is a great group of mystery writer ladies who know that getting together for fun and mayhem is the way to go.
And while you're there, check out their books-- there's quite a selection. For all avid mystery readers, you're likely to find some new favorites.
This kind of event makes it enjoyable to be a writer. Who wants to sit in a solitary room being antisocial? This is the most social bunch I've seen, warm and welcoming. Also sharp and funny.
Part of the bonus of going to writer conferences-- you get to meet the greatest people.
And while you're there, check out their books-- there's quite a selection. For all avid mystery readers, you're likely to find some new favorites.
This kind of event makes it enjoyable to be a writer. Who wants to sit in a solitary room being antisocial? This is the most social bunch I've seen, warm and welcoming. Also sharp and funny.
Part of the bonus of going to writer conferences-- you get to meet the greatest people.
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Snow on Signing Day Sucks!
The launch for A Fall From Grace was yesterday-- so what do the Fates do? Dump the biggest snowfall of winter on us! Result- almost no downtown shoppers, few customers.
Except-- my friends and family. The team came in, fought the storm, and we had a good crowd anyway. No down time, I was chatting the whole time.
So I feel a lot like George Bailey in the movie "It's A Wonderful Life." No money, but the best family and good, dear friends who pitch in when needed.
10 book sold-- and the cookies were great! So we're declaring victory. Thanks to all who showed, to those who bought, and to the marvelous staff of the bookstore!
Great pics-- http://www.daletphillips.com/grace_signing.html
Except-- my friends and family. The team came in, fought the storm, and we had a good crowd anyway. No down time, I was chatting the whole time.
So I feel a lot like George Bailey in the movie "It's A Wonderful Life." No money, but the best family and good, dear friends who pitch in when needed.
10 book sold-- and the cookies were great! So we're declaring victory. Thanks to all who showed, to those who bought, and to the marvelous staff of the bookstore!
Great pics-- http://www.daletphillips.com/grace_signing.html
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Snowpocalypse
Dang snow! The book launch for "A Fall From Grace" is happening today, and NOW the frigging snow that we haven't had yet comes down.
Have already heard from a few folks who won't be fighting the storm, so we'll have fewer attendees. Wah!
Hope we still get a good turnout, in spite of the Fates peeing on my parade.
For those of you hardy souls willing to wade through an inch of the frosty stuff, we'll be at the UMass bookstore from 1-3, on 151 Merrimack St in downtown Lowell, MA. There will be prizes, refreshments, and-- a chance to meet the author. Wow-- how do you pass that up?
Have already heard from a few folks who won't be fighting the storm, so we'll have fewer attendees. Wah!
Hope we still get a good turnout, in spite of the Fates peeing on my parade.
For those of you hardy souls willing to wade through an inch of the frosty stuff, we'll be at the UMass bookstore from 1-3, on 151 Merrimack St in downtown Lowell, MA. There will be prizes, refreshments, and-- a chance to meet the author. Wow-- how do you pass that up?
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