Monthly Archives: June 2011

Everyman

Posted on June 29, 2011 by swneyes

I’ve slowed down some on the promoting of the book.  I need to get back to what I really love to do, which is write.  I’m tackling my current novel now (Amit’s Ability) with fresh eyes, realizing how much work … Continue reading →

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New Mexico Book Co-op

Posted on June 26, 2011 by swneyes

Last Friday, I attended my very first New Mexico Book Co-op meeting.   They are “New Mexico’s largest cooperative organization featuring New Mexico Books, publishers and authors,” as quoted on their website.  I found out about them through a random search … Continue reading →

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Two Awesome Things!

Posted on June 23, 2011 by swneyes

1) I booked a reading in San Diego!  The head librarian from Scripps Miramar Ranch Library contacted me through my initial correspondence with the San Diego Public Library.  He is very interested in hosting me.  I have been to this … Continue reading →

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Cold calling!

Posted on June 21, 2011 by swneyes

I made a few calls this morning.  One to my local library (left a message), and another to a bookstore in San Francisco.  The former is the second local library I have contacted in this area, which is surprising to … Continue reading →

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Wrapping up the West Coast “tour” and receiving a handwritten note.

Posted on June 16, 2011 by swneyes

It’s neat to tell people that I’m doing a “west coast tour,” though it is probably not as fancy as people think. I’m having a hard time finding a place in San Francisco and a place in San Diego to … Continue reading →

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Getting rejected while on vacation.

Posted on June 10, 2011 by swneyes

I’m supposedly “on vacation” in Kansas (where my in-laws live), but I’m not really.  I brought the computer, and I’ve been visiting the local library to do work and access the internet. Getting rejected while on vacation is much funner … Continue reading →

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The Karma of Rejection

Posted on June 3, 2011 by swneyes

Rejection is like dating – it’s a numbers game.  For every say ten times you send out a story, ask for a booking, request a sale, etc. etc. you might get one positive response. Let’s get the rejections out of … Continue reading →

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Booking Readings at Bookstores – HARD!

Posted on June 1, 2011 by swneyes

So I did not realize before I started that booking readings at bookstores would be so difficult.  Especially when I can guarantee an audience. Thankfully, I was able to book my release party at Alamosa Books.  They are wonderful there, … Continue reading →

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