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At 9:08am on March 26, 2010, Author Collective said…: Would you like more exposure for your book? Do you want to go to those always "Talked About" tradeshows but know you just cannot afford them? Are you aware of how much networking can help boost your sales?
What would you pay to attend the following events?

Baltimore City Schools Vendor Fair in Maryland $375
American Library Association Convention in Washington D.C. $2,200
Book Expo America in New York City $4,500
Texas Book Festival in Houston SOLD OUT
Baltimore Book Festival in Maryland $450
Miami Book Festival in Sunny Florida $600
Printers Row in Chicago $750
National Association of Public Schools Administrators $4,000
Great Lakes Independent Booksellers Tradeshows $1,100

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At 1:57am on November 7, 2009, James and Terry Hamilton said…: We are helping a friend establish a group for folks in Cali'
If you can contribute to the writers groups etc. feel free to do so...

CaliforniaShout may be of interest

At 3:54pm on August 12, 2009, Sharon Cathcart said…: Hello, Tim, and thank you for your kind comment. I apologize for the delay in responding; I need to make sure I get back to this site more often. I appreciate the welcome and support!

At 9:43pm on June 22, 2009, Sunny Frazier said…: I couldn't stay in Vegas a minute longer. By the end of the PSWA conference, my lips were dry & cracked, my eyes a mess. Is it the smoke in the casinos or the filtered air. I never left the hotel so I know it wasn't the sun.
I'm heading to Atlanta, expecting muggy and humid. What a summer so far. And here in the Valley, I can't even swim because my pool hasn't warmed up. Coolest June ever!

At 9:36pm on June 22, 2009, Sunny Frazier said…: Oh, sorry. No, I meant she is working on contest entries. I thought you had sent the manuscript as a cold read. Good luck in the contest!

At 1:07pm on June 22, 2009, Sunny Frazier said…: Tim, I roomed with Billie at the Vegas Police Writer's conference. My understanding is she is temporarily not looking at manuscripts while she looks at entries for the three contests Oak Tree Press puts on. Three winners will be considered for publication. I was not aware of this information when we last communicated.

At 4:42pm on May 18, 2009, Jim Brown said…: Tim,
Thank you, Tim. I like your site as well and I'm looking forward to reading your work.

All my best

At 10:01am on May 14, 2009, Sunny Frazier said…: Tim,
I just talked to Billie at Oak Tree. She's swamped right now and behind on the manuscripts. She has several books coming out, so it might be a wait. She's also got some help and has to train the woman.

I've offered to vet the manuscripts and ask the tough marketing questions. You might want to get together a marketing plan and address specifics like who are your media contacts, what is your range of promotion, transportation to events, money for conferences and conventions, health (that's a big one!), visibility on the Internet and in the community, name recognition. The first year is the hardest to get established, but you've already got a book out.

These are things you can work on now while you wait. You're going to need a plan no matter where you pitch your book.

At 4:33am on May 8, 2009, Deborah said…: No problem at all ~ Actually, I think I got the request once so all is great.

At 10:04am on May 3, 2009, Michael John McCann said…: Hello Tim,

Delray Beach is next to Boca Raton. Boca is 15 miles or so north of Ft. Lauderdale. Very nice area. Palm city is about an hour north I think. I am still trying to figure out the pictures and site. It is a good site. I went to a book signing here with Suzy Welch. She has written the book 10-10-10. Very good book. I also was lucky enough to meet Jack Welch. He is a best selling author and very nice guy. I t was great to chat with them. They already had a copy of PurpleUmpkin so they got a chance to meet me also. The amazing book industry. Best always.

Mike

At 7:12am on May 1, 2009, Michael John McCann said…: Hello Tim,

I best is yet to come. I think we write better as we get older. Best.

Michael

At 6:50pm on April 27, 2009, Sarah Simas said…: It was great to meet you at the Book Fest, Tim! Sunny did such a great job on the event. We are all lucky to have her help. She has taught me so much.
I hope to be sitting on the other side of the table next year. Seeing the varied selection of authors from the valley has inspired me to keep going full throttle.

At 7:03pm on April 20, 2009, Sunny Frazier said…: Oh dear, I didn't know I was moderating comments. I better look into it.
Wasn't the BookFest fun! I like the photo of you that Sherman took.

At 6:08pm on April 14, 2009, Sunny Frazier said…: Tim,
Read my blog on my site: SPEEDING DOWN THE INFORMATION HIGHWAY. It will help you navigate this new form of marketing. And, anytime you have questions, people here will help!

At 11:48am on April 13, 2009, Laurel-Rain Snow said…: Looking forward to seeing you at the Hanford Bookfest.

At 10:48am on April 13, 2009, Dorinda Ohnstad said…: Timothy:

Look forward to seeing you at the Hanford Book Fest. Sunny Frazier told me that you write historical thrillers. I do author interviews and book reviews for Crime and Suspense e-zine, so let's make sure we talk. I'm a big thriller fan and working on my first thriller novel.

At 12:41am on April 12, 2009, John Kremer said…: Welcome to the Book Marketing Network. Join in some discussions, post a blog or video, schedule an event, make some friends. I think you'll enjoy it here.

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