The insight about building fandom through story, not just lifestyle, is pure gold. Thank you for pulling back the curtain on trade reviews, NetGalley, and the realities of building street cred from scratch. Your honesty and grit shine through, and it’s deeply encouraging for the rest of us navigating this wild ride too. Cheering you on as Saving Vincent enters the world!
Lots of great insights here. I reviewed your book recently for Shewritespress and was very impressed by it. Not sure if you saw my review - it's at https:/eatingmywords.com.au
I did see it and am behind on all my "thank you's" for reviews! But I especially read your good feedback on the antagonist and the opportunity to draw his complexity better. I had one reviewer call him a little cartoony and I got it. Next time it will be fun to be more intentional on the bad guy, especially since a reader's disconnect with the character lifts her out of the story. So, thank you! BTW your website is beautiful.
This is an amazing and helpful post, Joan. Thank you for all your help in this area. You are a marketing QUEEN. I'm doing my best in my sphere. It's a lot to think about, what with social media and reviews and awards/contests. Sometimes my head just spins. Thanks for answering my questions and being such a great help to other writers. I know Saving Vincent will soar!
As a fellow SheWrites author, starting the publicity journey, I appreciate hearing about your experience! Hope the launch is a big success!
Thank you Leslie!
The insight about building fandom through story, not just lifestyle, is pure gold. Thank you for pulling back the curtain on trade reviews, NetGalley, and the realities of building street cred from scratch. Your honesty and grit shine through, and it’s deeply encouraging for the rest of us navigating this wild ride too. Cheering you on as Saving Vincent enters the world!
Lots of great insights here. I reviewed your book recently for Shewritespress and was very impressed by it. Not sure if you saw my review - it's at https:/eatingmywords.com.au
I did see it and am behind on all my "thank you's" for reviews! But I especially read your good feedback on the antagonist and the opportunity to draw his complexity better. I had one reviewer call him a little cartoony and I got it. Next time it will be fun to be more intentional on the bad guy, especially since a reader's disconnect with the character lifts her out of the story. So, thank you! BTW your website is beautiful.
You've done so much to let people know about your book - and I'm sure they will!
Love love love this! You are an inspiration and enjoy this season friend. You deserve and earned it!
Thank you, Gabi Coatsworth, for sharing a Note about this post. Many gems to gather for a newbie author!
This is an amazing and helpful post, Joan. Thank you for all your help in this area. You are a marketing QUEEN. I'm doing my best in my sphere. It's a lot to think about, what with social media and reviews and awards/contests. Sometimes my head just spins. Thanks for answering my questions and being such a great help to other writers. I know Saving Vincent will soar!