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Something About Me and My Book:: I am a marketing representative for a Christian publishing company.

Prior to working in publishing, I was a radio and television anchor and reporter, most recently as the Oklahoma State Correspondent for Metro Networks, a news service for radio and television stations which serves nearly 2,200 affiliates nationwide. Based in Oklahoma City, I covered a wide range of stories around the state and at the state capitol. I was also a frequent contributor to the Westwood One syndicated radio news programs “First Light with Dirk Vann” and “America in the Morning with Jim Bohannon”. While working for Metro Networks, I covered the state murder trial of Oklahoma City bombing co-conspirator Terry Nichols, the state court proceedings against former WorldCom CEO Bernard Ebbers, the 2003 tornado which hit Oklahoma City and the 2004 U.S. presidential race.

As a Navy journalist, I was one of the first reporters to cover the Iraqi missile attack on the USS Stark, which killed 37 American sailors. For my service in the Persian Gulf, I was awarded the Navy Expeditionary Medal.

I also worked for radio and television stations in Iowa, Wisconsin, New York and Massachusetts. I received numerous awards for my work from the Associated Press, the Radio-Television News Directors Association, the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association, the Iowa Broadcast News Association and the Northwest Broadcast News Association. I was invited to sit on the board of advisers for the Associated Press in Wisconsin.

I currently reside in Oklahoma with my wife of 20 years, one of my two sons and three lovable dogs.

Website:: http://yourbookisyourbusiness@blogspot.com

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How Do I Get On Oprah?

This is a question that, as a book marketer, I hear quite often. Authors think "if only I could get on Oprah, my book will become a bestseller!" Well, maybe. It's true that Oprah has helped sell quite a few books, but it's also true that the number of authors Oprah has helped in this manner is very small compared to the number of authors releasing books each year.

Trying to get booked on The Oprah Winfrey Show is like winning the lottery, or getting struck by lightening. It may or… Continue

Posted on July 1, 2009 at 2:48pm — 2 Comments

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At 10:25pm on June 29, 2009, Ann B. Keller said…: Welcome, Terry! What does a "book-selling professional" do? Are you into marketing their books then?

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