Only 3 savvys? I was expecting more. *g*

I talk books up like crazy. Easy to do where I work, but really I do try to do that where ever I go. I'm the same way about bands that I like.

I also post links to their blogs or web pages on my blog and right now I have a trailer up for an upcoming release on my page.

Great post, Michelle. Look forward to hearing other responses.

 

What a great blog post! I have to say, seeing several things I already do made me feel really good. Most of them I do just because I love books, and I love to talk about them. I emailed one author a note saying how much I enjoyed their book last year, and was so surprised to even get a response, much less a very warm thankful response. As it happened, the book I emailed her about was her first and only published novel, and that one little encouraging email that was so very easy for me to send meant the world to her.

Since then, I make a concerted effort to either email authors, or post on their blogs, groups, etc. when I like something. It's a win-win situation, making everyone feel all warm and fuzzy. I know I may not always receive a response from the author, but that's not why I'm doing it. Heck, I always figure they are nose-deep in deadlines and stuff anyway.

I'm going to have to save your post to remember some of those other great ideas I hadn't yet thought of! Thanks!

 

Everywhere I go I have at least 1 book with my and am always telling people about writers books. I also tell them to look at the back of their fav books and check out the website of the writer and publisher.
Also my space is great to increase traffic. Also I donate some books to the library and take duplicate promo items I've received to them
Also reader groups are a wonderful way to introduce people to other writers
Well thats by few cents

 

I've recommended authors. I also get my library to order in books, hoping that'll expose the author to more people who will then buy more of their books *s* I also leave bookmarks around. If I have author book marks I'll leave them in books that go to the library or even just leave them on the table at a local coffee shop in town (that encourages that type of thing - they have a place to leave things like that)

 

I make a point of going to the web site where I bought the book (I do mostly e-books) and leaving favorable reviews. Most of them have the function to let customers come back and rate their purchases.

And of course, legally purchasing the book goes without saying! This also tells the publishers what the public wants!

 

thanks for posting these great ideas to help the authors. I have gone to website of ones I have bought books from or won and have emailed them and told them how much I enjoy their book and looking forward to upcoming books that are part of a series.

 

Ladies, thanks so much for coming by and posting :) Sorry I'm so late responding. The headache lasted longer than I thought it would and we had company....UM, the two are not related, lol

Happy Holidays!!!
Michelle