Comments on: Back-to-Back Book Releases

By: christy reece

christy reece — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 15:14:33 +0000

Deni, thanks so much. I loved being here. And if you do get the chance to read my books, I hope you enjoy them!

By: Deni Phillips

Deni Phillips — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 14:47:04 +0000

Christy, I’ve had my head buried in my writing and haven’t read much lately – a big no-no for a writer – but as you said, only so much time. But I am absolutely going to seek out your books after getting to know you and hearing your fans rave.

Thank you so much for your time and considerate answers. It was a pleasure to attend.

All the best,

Deni

By: christy reece

christy reece — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 05:47:32 +0000

Kelsey, sorry. Just saw this post. Yes, I feel the same way. If it worked once, why not again? Writing a certain way or process might work for others, but not for me. I’ve come to the conclusion that my process is no process. LOL. So, I guess that’s a process after all.

By: KelseyBrowning

KelseyBrowning — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 04:05:37 +0000

Christy -

I don’t know whether to laugh or cry over your comment about how writing every book is different. So far (after 4-ish manuscripts), I’m finding that to be the case and was so hopeful I would find a process that would always (okay, maybe not ALWAYS) work for me. Oh, well!

K-

By: christy reece

christy reece — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 04:04:20 +0000

Hi Kelsey, thanks so much. Visiting here is always so much fun! I so appreciate all the great questions!

I’ll keep an eye out and will be glad to answer any late posts. And just let me know who the book winners are.

Thanks again!

By: christy reece

christy reece — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 04:00:56 +0000

Hi Barbara Ann, I’ve never been asked to come up with a marketing plan. Different publishers do things differently. Or was this something your agent asked you to do?

From what I can tell, no one really knows what kind of advertising/marketing works and what doesn’t. My agent, bless her, advised me to write the best book I could and to have a website. Those were the only two things she told me to do. So I have a website that I update regularly and I continue to try to write the best book that I can each time.

I did purchase a couple of ads this time and I’m doing a blog tour around the week of my release. I don’t know if that will increase sales, but I wanted to try it to see what happens. It’ll be interesting to see if the additional things helped.

Thanks for the question!

By: KelseyBrowning

KelseyBrowning — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 03:45:30 +0000

Christy & all -

You guys were busy out here today (my yesterday )! Christy, as always, thank you for being such a generous and delightful guest. It sounds like you have so many people who are in love with your wonderful stories and other who can’t wait to try them.

Have a wonderful week, everyone!
Kelsey

By: Barbara Ann

Barbara Ann — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 03:41:28 +0000

Wow, Christy, you are an inspiration. Thanks for such a great post.

I’m curious when you mention that you didn’t do much promotion on the first trilogy. I’ve been told that I must have a marketing plan to submit as part of my pitch . What was your experience?

Thanks again for your time.
Barb

By: christy reece

christy reece — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:21:13 +0000

Hi Kim, I think that’s very normal. It’s scary giving an exact date to a publishing professional. But if you work well under pressure, I’m sure you’ll be fine. Having those deadlines does have a tendency to help you focus. Good luck!

By: christy reece

christy reece — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:14:19 +0000

Aw, thank you, Crystal!