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Has anyone created a Facebook page for their book? How has that worked for you?

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Permalink Reply by Chloe Jon Paul on October 15, 2009 at 4:17am

I haven''t but I'm thinking about it. You Tube is a place where you can build a web site for book promotion. Log on to You Tube and enter Total coach to see the web site building demo.
All the best,
Chloe

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Permalink Reply by John C. Bieber on October 15, 2009 at 2:55pm

I started one with that intent using my name John C. Bieber. I probably should do a second site and call it my book title. The only problem I've had is some of it can be personal, friends, family, not focused on the book and promotions. As I write this I'm convincing myself of the need to start second Facebook where I can shut out all the daily goofy comments like "Hey just got back from the grocery store...woo whoo tacos tonight!"
Good luck!
John C. Bieber

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Permalink Reply by Peggy Spencer on October 15, 2009 at 3:13pm

I agree, John. It has to be a page just for the book. I have my own personal page which is a lot of fun. It was by spending time on Facebook that I noticed there are pages for businesses, products, all kinds of things. I befriended three separate Albuquerque sites, and really enjoy reading their posts about what is going on around town. My primary author and i are considering a Facebook page for our book. I haven't seen book pages there yet (although I'm sure there are some) so don't have an idea what people do with them, what they post, how often, etc. I'm interested to hear if anyone here has experience.

Chloe, let us know if you do a page or a YouTube video!

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Permalink Reply by Peggy Spencer on October 25, 2009 at 8:36pm

Don - our book is not self-published. We don't yet have a fan page, but we're considering it, which is why I asked this question.
Peg

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Permalink Reply by K.M. Johnson on October 25, 2009 at 3:06am

Hi Peggy,

I started with a normal Facebook Page for friends and family, and recently I started a fan page. I used my author name, and am thinking of starting one for my book only! I will see how this goes... Best wishes! Have a blessed day.

K.M. Johnson
Author of ~ Knowing The Struggle Is Over! Available Now!!!
"You're not the situation you're in!"
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http://www.kmjohnson3stepstoknowing.com
http://www.amazon.com/KNOWING-STRUGGLE-OVER-K-M-Johnson/dp/1441559418
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Permalink Reply by Cathleen Hulbert on October 25, 2009 at 3:08pm

Yes -- I created a facebook page just for my book and it has been terrific. I now have "fans" from all over the world.
Here is the link:
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/TheFirstLamp?ref=ts

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Permalink Reply by Peggy Spencer on October 25, 2009 at 8:38pm

Nice page, Cathleen! I just became a fan. I didn't see anywhere that I could buy the book from that page, however. I thought I heard that was possible.

Peg