I walked the Tucson Festival of Books yesterday (2 miles of walking.) It is an awesome event for books, reading and education. I havea sold ithere n the past and should consider it again. If you haven't considered going to it, take a look online . the attendence wil probably be 140,000 by closing today. There is something for everybody, and it is great for kids. Today, I rest my feet and wrote!
The Chinese bots still dominate my website hits, though Boardman, Oregon is catching up. Are those bots? I'm struggling to write more often on DeadFall. Life keeps getting in the way. I think a trip to the mountains is looming. I've often thought about holding a writers workshop up there. 3 or 4 people who are there to write and help each other. Maybe with the proper motivation, I'll do it.
I'm continuing to see a TON of hits from China. I guess bots need love too. I'm also getting lots of promotion offers specifically for promotion to book clibs. I signed upo for one of those (and paid) but I have seen little change. Not sure it was worth it. I keep dumping the emails into a file to peruse some day. Everybody says what great works my books represent just before they hold out their hand for $s.
On the writing front, I'm continuing on DeadFall . I'm still struggling with the ending. After the Tuscon Sci-Fi conference, I'm paying more Attention to brand. Not sure what you as readers want. Feel free to let me know.
After watching the record of hits on this site, I feel like the Pied Piper. Though it not rats following me it's BOTS
I'm getting a lot of hits from Lanzhou, Gansu, China on my website. I appreciate it, but should I be worried? Thanks for the attention, I guess.
I'm continuing to write on my next Dead book. It now has a title, DeadFall. Thanks to all you who follow. I'm open to discussions about any of my books and themes. I know some will elicit comments, some probably not kind, but that means I got somebody's attention. Hello Columbus, Ohio
My books have been getting attention by promoters wanting $s, everybody has to make a living. I dipping my toe in the water with Joy Joy Abraham to push I, Ghost into book clubs. We'll see where that goes. Fingers crossed.
I am going to try a promoter, Joy Abraham, for my books. She will make them available to book clubs interested in paranormal, so we're going with I. Ghost first. I'm really hoping something comes out of it. I told her that I am available for zoom (or the equivalent) discussions with the clubs regarding the books and the topics. We'll see what happens. Fingers crossed.
I have gotten a number of requests for book pricing. Generally, My prices are less than Amazon (I know, I'm undercutting them, but they aren't selling many of my books) Signed print books are $12 plus shipping. Thanks for the interest. I don't use Instagram, Whatsapp or other platforms, so don't expect a reply on them.