Below is the presentation I did for the Author Marketing Institute's AMLive Virtual event in January. Enjoy! Your website needs to represent you as if you were standing in a bookstore selling your books, doing a reading from your books or were at a book signing. Feel free to post questions in the comments and we will use them to create another webinar in the future. Transcript 1. Deborah Carney Building Amazing Author Websites: The Absolute Necessities 2. What? Authors need a … [Read more...] about Building Amazing Author Websites: The Absolute Necessities by Deborah Carney
Featured Bargain Book: DeathByte by DS Kane
About DeathByte by DS Kane $0.99 from 01/20/2015 through 01/22/2015 When the plans to a new device that could change the course of world politics forever is stolen, every country goes looking. It’s going to be a free-for-all. When someone breaks into William Wing's Hong Kong apartment and steals the hard drives from his computer, it sets several intelligence services searching for the plans to a new device that could change the course of world politics forever. Wing's worst fears, … [Read more...] about Featured Bargain Book: DeathByte by DS Kane
Deborah Carney and Vinny O’Hare Speaking at Author Marketing Live 2014
BookGoodies' Deborah Carney and Awesome Gang's Vinny O'Hare spoke at the inaugural Author Marketing Live event in September 2014. Their topic was Social Media for authors. The videos have limited access, but we have permission to share with our authors! Tell us what you think about it in the comments. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zmIXk9P5pw Author Marketing Live! Virtual Book Summit is a learning and networking event for new and experienced authors who want learn the best strategic … [Read more...] about Deborah Carney and Vinny O’Hare Speaking at Author Marketing Live 2014
Interview with Author – Chariss K. Walker
Author Bio: Award-winning author, Chariss K. Walker, M.Msc., writes both fiction and nonfiction books with a metaphysical and spiritual component. Her fiction expresses a visionary/metaphysical message that illustrates growth in a character’s consciousness while utilizing a paranormal aspect. Her nonfiction books share insight, hope, and inspiration. Even though Chariss writes dark-fiction about insanely dark topics, such as sexual abuse, incest, pedophilia, sexual assault, and other … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Chariss K. Walker
Cover Contest: I Do… Over? A Christian’s Guide to Remarriage by Loraine D. Nunley
I Do... Over? A Christian's Guide to Remarriage Comments about cover design I wanted this cover to reflect the challenges that remarriages have. I like the wedding rings on barbed wire photo and feel that this works well for the subject. I designed this cover using a photo from Canstock and a CreateSpace template. … [Read more...] about Cover Contest: I Do… Over? A Christian’s Guide to Remarriage by Loraine D. Nunley
Interacting with Authors and More Than Just Words – #ArmchairBEA 2014 #TFOB
Let’s talk interacting with authors IRL (in real life) or online. This is your opportunity to talk about your favorite author readings that you have attended. Or, you can feature your favorite author fan moment (i.e., an author sent you a tweet or commented on your blog). Maybe you even want to share how your interactions have changed since becoming a blogger or share your own tips that you have learned along the way when interacting with authors as a blogger. I love interacting with authors … [Read more...] about Interacting with Authors and More Than Just Words – #ArmchairBEA 2014 #TFOB
Danielle Smith Talks About #ArmchairBEA 2014 – BookGoodies Podcast
Join Danielle Smith and BookGoodies podcast host Deborah Carney as the discuss the upcoming ArmchairBEA event that coincides with the Book Expo America in NYC. ArmchairBEA is a way to network from home with authors and book bloggers, almost like being at the show! BookGoodies is a sponsor and hopes to "see" you all there! Follow the hashtag #ArmchairBEA on twitter, plus check out all their other social media. From their FAQ: What is Armchair BEA? Book bloggers unable to attend the BEA … [Read more...] about Danielle Smith Talks About #ArmchairBEA 2014 – BookGoodies Podcast
Prepping for A Successful Book Promotion – Podcast with Jim Kukral and Deborah Carney
Is your book ready for a big promotional push? Listen to this podcast with industry professionals Jim Kukral and Deborah Carney to see if your book really is ready to be put out there in front of the public. In 18 minutes you could save a lot of time and money and once you follow our advice you can be better prepared for both free and paid promotions to get your book not just seen, but actually get readers to buy it. If you listened to this podcast and found it helpful or have other ideas … [Read more...] about Prepping for A Successful Book Promotion – Podcast with Jim Kukral and Deborah Carney
Get the Author Attitude with Nina Amir BookGoodies Podcast
Nina Amir joins BookGoodies podcast host Deborah Carney to discuss the "Author Attitude" and why authors need it. What we talk about in this podcast: 1. Why do writers need an author attitude and what are the 4 elements that make up this attitude? (Hint: WOOT) 2. Why do aspiring authors need a business plan for their books before they write a word? 3. Do both fiction and nonfiction authors need a business plan? 4. How do you retain creativity in this business-focused process? 5. How do … [Read more...] about Get the Author Attitude with Nina Amir BookGoodies Podcast
Lieutenant Raymond E. Foster, LAPD (ret.) Author Interview with BookGoodies
Author Lieutenant Raymond E. Foster, LAPD (ret.) joins BookGoodies podcast host Deborah Carney for an interview about his books, how he started, advice for new and established authors. Lieutenant Raymond E. Foster, LAPD (ret.) spent 24 years with the Los Angeles Police Department. He is the author of nine books and over 50 articles on subjects ranging including, technology, the history of policing, leadership and terrorism. An experienced lecturer he has been an adjunct faculty member at … [Read more...] about Lieutenant Raymond E. Foster, LAPD (ret.) Author Interview with BookGoodies
Karen Jones Author Interview with BookGoodies
Author Karen Jones joins BookGoodies podcast host Deborah Carney to talk about books, writing and current projects. There is an echo in this podcast, we had some technical difficulties! It is still a good listen :) Author, educator and broadcast journalist, Karen Jones holds degrees in English and Education from the University of Virginia. Jones' first novel, Kingdom of Hearts was published in 1997 by the duplicitous and financially corrupt Commonwealth Publications in a disaster of epic … [Read more...] about Karen Jones Author Interview with BookGoodies
Ryan Frawley Author Interview Podcast
Author Ryan Frawley joins BookGoodies host Deborah Carney to discuss his path to publishing his novel. From Ryan: I'm a self-published author currently promoting my novel, Scar. I have written a suite of articles on self-publishing for ManyBooks (net), as well as publishing more general articles on the highs and lows of a modern artist's life on Thought Catalog. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Frawley.Ryan Goodreads: … [Read more...] about Ryan Frawley Author Interview Podcast