I was a bit skeptical of the idea of selling books at art fairs even though the idea was mine. But, I have been willing to step out of the box in order to sell my novel, Out of the Shadows. As it turned out having a little booth at art fairs has been profitable, and I sell more books than I have at book signings at Barnes and Nobles or independent bookstores.
Last week, I wrote about Richard needing “more than a few dollars” for a surprise for me. Well, he and the kids bought me 9 hours of kite surfing lessons for Mother’s Day! I am so excited!! It’s in Clearwater so we’re going to take a short vacation up there in the next few weeks. Richard and the boys can have fun on the beach while I’m taking my lessons (3 lessons at 3 hours each). We took a trip to a beach resort last summer with the kids and had a blast so I’m looking forward to doing that again.
THIS WEEK’S MASONISM
“If something is not positive, it should not exist.”
Hugs to all!
Angela
P.S. I want to “follow” you!
ANGELA ON TWITTER
https://twitter.com/AngelaHoy
ANGELA ON FACEBOOK
https://www.facebook.com/angela.hoy.750
RELATED:
Archived News From the Home Office is HERE.
As most of you know, yet another lawsuit has been filed against Author Solutions, which owns AuthorHouse, Xlibris, iUniverse, Trafford, Wordclay, and others. The lawyers are seeking class-action status, of course.
I have provided a break-down of the highlights from the lawsuit HERE.
Today, I’m gonna rant…
I would like to request your free email issue of The Write Markets Report. Please, might you also send information on the cost of future reports?
Thank you,
Sandra T.
Here is a link to a sample issue:
https://www.booklocker.com/downloads/twmrOct14boo77.pdf
The issues are monthly, and the cost is $4.95/year.
See:
https://writersweekly.com/books/677.html
RELATED
Use Magazine Vendor Websites To Find New Paying Markets For Writers! By Robert Kingett
QUERY LETTERS THAT WORKED! Real Queries That Landed $2K+ Writing Assignments
Copies of real query letters that resulted in writing assignments worth $2K and much more!
24-HOUR SHORT STORY CONTEST – Summer 2015
Instructions for the 24-hour short story contest.
BOOK PROPOSALS THAT WORKED! Real Book Proposals That Landed $10K – $100K Publishing Contracts
In these pages, you’ll find real book proposals that landed contracts with these publishing houses: Simon & Schuster, MIRA Books, Music Sales Corporation, Berkeley Books, Osborne/McGraw-Hill and many more!
It’s A Dirty Job…Writing Porn For Fun And Profit! Includes Paying Markets!
Katy Terrega provides the only resource you need to learn how to write and sell erotica.
Archived letters are HERE.
I have wanted to become an author for more than 20 years. This dream has always taken a backseat to everything in my life. I would like to know if you can offer me any advice on getting started.
Richard told me he needed some money for a surprise. It’s more than a few dollars so I’m pretty curious about what it is. And, since Mother’s Day is next weekend, I’m thinking I’m going to be seeing the surprise sooner rather than later! I’m excited!!
Now, I have nothing against erotica but I do know I wouldn’t want the most romantic moment of my life splashed on the cover of a book containing phrases like “out comes his stone pillar of a (part of the male anatomy)” and “my quivering flesh, open and available.” You get the picture, right?
Hi Angela – was reading your link from the last issue. I do agree with your advice that authors should not sign over any rights out of hand, but as a librarian who worked with a collection for print impaired students, it was difficult to obtain copyright permission for materials we transcribed into Braille, large print, or audio recordings. I have some sympathy with the gift contract from that perspective…
Just as train tracks cross so can your interests intersect with those of many other “lines” in the publishing world. You must make the connection!
What are your thoughts on sending a book to large institutions that I plan to pitch to? For example, I am going to pitch to colleges to include my book as recommended reading for psychology/sociology programs.
