The Power of Video Content
From YouTube and Instagram to Twitch and TikTok, videos have done wonders for marketing. So, how can you get involved?
For next week’s Authors Academy presentation, we’ll dive into the world of creating videos and collaborating with video content creators to market your book.
Join us next Wednesday at 11 AM in Arizona to learn more about:
- Creating short, effective videos right from your phone
- Connecting with creators who make book-related videos (so you don’t have to make anything at all!)
- What each social media site has to offer regarding video
- and more!
Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity — just click on the following link now to register:
Michael Thomas Perone interviewed on the 1980s Now podcast
Michael Thomas Perone, author of Danger Peak, was recently interviewed on the 1980s Now podcast!
The 1980s Now podcast is a Top 200 podcast in TV & Film and Comedy. Hosts Will Padilla and Kat O’Connor cover pop culture related to the 1980s, share personal experiences, and interview celebrities and other experts. Some of their previous guests have included Ernie Hudson from Ghostbusters! and Sir Mix-A-Lot.
Congratulations, Mike, for being in such good company!
In the interview, Michael talks about Danger Peak as well as his next upcoming novel. You can listen to Michael’s episode on the 1980s Now podcast on their website here.
You can also check out Michael’s blog post about his experience on the podcast, which includes some extra details, such as how he got the interview.
Congrats again to Michael Thomas Perone for another great interview!
Update: Check out the video version of the podcast episode!
Raphael Pumpelly’s Arizona by C. Gilbert Storms named a Finalist in the WWA Spur Awards
Raphael Pumpelly’s Arizona: The Frontier Adventures of a Young Mining Engineer by C. Gilbert Storms was named a Finalist under the category Best Western Biography at the Western Writers of America, Inc., Spur Awards.
You can find the full list of 2023 winners, including Raphael Pumpelly’s Arizona, on their website here.
Congratulations to C. Gilbert Storms on the well-deserved recognition for your book!
Marketing Your Book on Instagram, Pinterest, and Tumblr
When it comes to marketing your book on social media, there can be an overwhelming number of options of where to post—but knowing your options is the best way to figure out which websites might be the best fit for you.
For this week’s Authors Academy presentation, we’ll cover three social media sites you might want to consider using and explore the different benefits of utilizing each one! We’ll familiarize you with what each of these sites has to offer, as well as offer an overview on how each of them works.
Join us next Wednesday at 11 AM in Arizona to learn more about:
- Making the most of Bookstagram, Instagram’s writer and reader community
- Using Pinterest to reach readers (and other writers!)
- How Tumblr can help you find readers in your niche
- and more!
Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity — just click on the following link now to register:
The Shady Oaks Division by L. M. Coppa in the Firebird Book Awards
Congratulations to Wheatmark author L. M. Coppa whose book, The Shady Oaks Division, was awarded two Firebird Book Awards—first place in the Romantic Suspense category and second place in the Literary Fiction category.
You can check out the full list of winners, including L. M. Coppa, on the Firebird Book Awards website here.
To learn more about the author and her book, check out her website!
Congrats, again, to L. M. Coppa on another great award for The Shady Oaks Division!
The Shady Oaks Division by L. M. Coppa awarded the Literary Titan Gold Book Award for July 2023
Congratulations to Wheatmark author L. M. Coppa for earning the Literary Titan Gold Book Award for July 2023 with her book The Shady Oaks Division.
You can check out her author interview with Literary Titan here.
To learn more about L. M. Coppa and her book, check out her website!
Congrats, again, on the recognition for The Shady Oaks Division as well as the great interview!
Across the Divide by Elizabeth Bernays in the Self-Publishing Review
A charming memoir by entomologist and writer Elizabeth Bernays, Across the Divide: The Strangest Love Affair explores new forms of love later in life. Joyful, but also profound and reflective, the book is an enchanting and memorable read that mixes levity with deep emotion.
Another great review for Across the Divide has been released, this time in the Self-Publishing Review.
You can read the full review here.
If you’d like to learn more about Elizabeth Bernays and her memoir, you can check out her website and Facebook page.
Congratulations, Liz, on another lovely review!
Jenifer Ratliff’s Sam, Sara, and the Red Ball is a Finalist in the 17th Annual National Indie Excellence® Awards
Congratulations to Wheatmark author Jenifer Ratliff, whose book, Sam, Sara, and the Red Ball, was recently named a finalist in the 17th Annual National Indie Excellence® Awards!
To learn more about Jenifer and her book, you can check out her website at JeniferRatliff.com.
Congrats again, Jenifer, for the well-deserved recognition!
Making Connections on Twitter
Networking is a great way to help market your book, and Twitter is a great place to meet like-minded strangers, who can become helpful friends.
For next week’s Authors Academy presentation, we’ll dive into how you can make the most of connections on Twitter!
Join us next Wednesday at 11 AM in Arizona (11 AM PST, 2 PM EST) to learn more about:
- How to use Twitter to connect with the right people
- Strategies for marketing with your new connections
- What to post and how to build a following
- and more!
Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity — just click on the following link now to register:
Across the Divide reviewed by Kirkus Reviews
Across the Divide: The Strangest Love Affair by Elizabeth Bernays was recently reviewed by Kirkus Reviews!
Here’s a snippet:
Through it all, Bernays remains refreshingly candid about the human condition—about the nuances of what makes one feel valued as an individual, whether it’s through talent or experience. Fans of slow-burn love stories will also enjoy following the couple’s increasing emotional and physical intimacy.
A touching remembrance about two people who went through a lot to find each other.
You can check out the full review here.
If you’d like to learn more about the author and her book, you can check out her website and Facebook page.
Congratulations, Liz!