tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885439936550427776.post8954244112786894364..comments2023-10-28T02:59:37.000-07:00Comments on Write with Purpose: My First Book Signing--a Fiasco!Kimberly Raehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08648393867226454489noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885439936550427776.post-88177765925812354142013-06-08T05:35:52.941-07:002013-06-08T05:35:52.941-07:00Welcome, Janice. So glad you're here! I do bot...Welcome, Janice. So glad you're here! I do both. I have book contracted by traditional publishers and I also self-publish books. Both have their advantages and disadvantages. My Stolen series has passed the 6,000 sold mark, which is really exciting!!! But it took a lot of work and several years, and I learned the hard way that book signings aren't the best way to do it. =) But I still enjoy them, because you get to meet such interesting people. And you're right, every person that buys one, if they like it, will pass the word, and that's the best marketing there is!<br />If you're thinking of going Indie, I highly recommend Amazon's createspace. I've got a blog post on that if you want more info. Best wishes for you and your books!Kimberly Raehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08648393867226454489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885439936550427776.post-65039615662621485492013-06-06T08:00:53.884-07:002013-06-06T08:00:53.884-07:00I really enjoyed reading this blog. So happy I cli...I really enjoyed reading this blog. So happy I clicked in. Are you selling books yourself or do you have a publisher? What do you think about Indie publishers? I am actively looking for a publisher for my children's books. I would be thrilled to sell 12! Wow that is good. It got your book to 12 families and if they like it they could tell 12 more ans so on! Good luck. I would like to follow your venture to success. It certainly looks like you are headed that way. Best wishes. Follow me http://www.jemsbooks.wordpress.comJspinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17767580950736813841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885439936550427776.post-70914934034618444842013-06-05T16:25:21.687-07:002013-06-05T16:25:21.687-07:00Bahahaha. Not exactly the best method for making f...Bahahaha. Not exactly the best method for making friends and influencing people. Funny, they've never asked me back! =)Kimberly Raehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08648393867226454489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885439936550427776.post-22669320976805415862013-06-05T14:13:51.781-07:002013-06-05T14:13:51.781-07:00A dozen books sold—that's really not bad, Kimb...A dozen books sold—that's really not bad, Kimberly. Now if you just didn't have to run over little old ladies to do it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885439936550427776.post-46467600672222431752013-06-05T11:14:33.059-07:002013-06-05T11:14:33.059-07:00You've got that right, Karen! Too many others ...You've got that right, Karen! Too many others were too boring to even laugh over. =) I've learned to not chase after every possibility because too often they end up like this. Now I'm very choosy, because book signings tend to often not be worth the effort in terms of sales. So now I usually find other ways--speaking is FAR more effective, and not so nerve wracking since you're not just sitting there waiting for someone to come talk to you! =) I bet you'd make an excellent speaker. I know I'd want to come hear you!Kimberly Raehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08648393867226454489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885439936550427776.post-32451000253710576122013-06-05T10:42:47.049-07:002013-06-05T10:42:47.049-07:00That's one of the things that scares me as I t...That's one of the things that scares me as I think ahead to the day I will be doing book signings. Now I see I am right to be concerned. Hope I can at least convince my husband to accompany me to the first ones and assist. We always need to remember--the fiascoes are the only ones worth writing about! :) Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01876773705678028898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885439936550427776.post-3065273010398273152013-06-05T08:45:09.795-07:002013-06-05T08:45:09.795-07:00Sure was! =)Sure was! =)Kimberly Raehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08648393867226454489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885439936550427776.post-86002874341430548022013-06-05T06:57:33.182-07:002013-06-05T06:57:33.182-07:00Oh wow! Bet you were glad when that was over! LOLOh wow! Bet you were glad when that was over! LOLKatieChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06365154373483382775noreply@blogger.com