Sunday, March 23, 2025
Writing a book was the easy part
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I got my college degree in journalism because I liked to write, and only moved into IT because I was also fascinated by the things computers could do to help people be more creative. To me marketing is an arcane and dark art, best left to fast-talking used-car salesmen or Jon Hamm “Mad Men” types.
But being an “independent author” in a world where anyone with a word processor and access to Amazon can publish a book, means you have to be your own publicist. This is not a bad thing. There is a stunning amount of creativity out there and I shudder to think of what the world would be like if only a few big publishers controlled what books saw the light of day.
But without “big publishing” behind you, how do you go about finding your audience? They say no matter how small your niche is, there are a least a few thousand people out there who will enjoy it. The problem is finding them.
So in the month since “Tears of the Phoenix: Prophecies” was published, I’ve been trying all sorts of things to find them. I’ve started annoying people on social media, letting them know I’ve published a book. You can follow me on my author Facebook page here.
I’ve restarted this blog to draw attention to my writing.
I’ve contacted my alma mater, Syracuse University, asking to be included in their list of alumni authors. Afterall, the first half of the book does take place on and around campus, so it seems like a natural fit. And who knows, it might appeal to fellow Orangemen who graduated from there in the 1980s.
And just recently, I’ve begun reaching out to YouTube book reviewers who specialize in science fiction/fantasy. I’ve even contacted a big-name influencer, Adam Savage, of “Mythbusters” fame, since he seems to be as big a geek as I am, and talks a lot about his interests over on his Tested YouTube Channel. (Adam, if you’re reading this, I’d love to send you an autographed copy!)
But what I hope will really start the ball rolling (and the book reviews pouring in) is that I will be appearing at
Princeton’s Author Day at the Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon St., Princeton, NJ 08542 on Saturday, May 10, 2025. So if you’re in the area, please stop by and see me and check out the works of other local authors.
Princeton’s Author Day at the Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon St., Princeton, NJ 08542 on Saturday, May 10, 2025. So if you’re in the area, please stop by and see me and check out the works of other local authors.
And if you have any other suggestions or marketing tips for this book, please leave them below.
I’d appreciate it!
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