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Posted Dec 25, 2009 at Hey, There's A Dead Guy in the Living Room
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Name recognition
PJ Nunn Name recognition. That’s what it’s really all about when you get right down to it. But when you ask a lot of authors what book promotion is about, many will answer “selling books.” Ok. That’s a fair answer,... Continue reading
Posted Dec 18, 2009 at Hey, There's A Dead Guy in the Living Room
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So sad. And so scary that it could have, and often has, happened anywhere.
Commented Dec 7, 2009 on Too Close to Home at Hey, There's A Dead Guy in the Living Room
Too Close to Home
Jeff Cohen I'm not a true crime fan. That is, I don't read much about it; I don't follow the "sensational" stories that will no doubt be ripped from the headlines to get the writers at Law & Order through yet another week. I realize that, as an author of crime fiction, I should probably pay atten...
Dana, glad to be of help. Give a shout when you get that contract!
Commented Sep 25, 2009 on What does a publicist go for these days? at Hey, There's A Dead Guy in the Living Room
What does a publicist go for these days?
PJ Nunn Publicists talk for a living. A whole lot of talking going on. But (and I hate to ask) how much of the talk can you believe? Not enough, sometimes, and it’s unfortunate because it makes us all look bad. I see a lot of tweets on Twitter, and links on Facebook, and they look good. But when...
Nice to have you here!
Commented Jul 31, 2009 on My guest(s) Allyson Roy at Hey, There's A Dead Guy in the Living Room
My guest(s) Allyson Roy
PJ Nunn This week, I'm happy to introduce you to Allyson Roy and her August release, Babydoll: Allyson Roy is actually Alice and Roy, husband and wife collaborating authors of the Saylor Oz mysteries. The first book in the series just won a 2009 Daphne du Maurier Award for Excellence in Mys...
Well said, Kris! I'm still mourning The Mystery Bookstore in Dallas that closed years ago and hasn't effectively been replaced.
Commented Jul 30, 2009 on Independence Rocks at My Weblog
Independence Rocks
by Kris I was saddened to learn of the September closing of the Creatures & Crooks Bookshoppe in Richmond, Virginia. As an author, I regret the passing of any bookstore, but I signed at Creatures & Crooks, so I know firsthand what a terrific store it is. And as a bookseller (I own The Well Red C...
Nothing like a good book, is there?
Roy, I'd be interested in seeing your work! I'll have to look it up.
Commented Jul 24, 2009 on Time flies at Hey, There's A Dead Guy in the Living Room
Time flies
PJ Nunn Seems like it was just Friday a minute ago and here it is again. Busy, busy week. I'm appalled at the very idea that it will be August in another week. It's practically time to start my holiday shopping! I've got one son getting ready to start football, another getting ready to go back t...
Good idea, Jack. It's a hard way to learn, I'd love to help someone avoid it.
Commented Jul 10, 2009 on Mistakes authors make Pt. 2 at Hey, There's A Dead Guy in the Living Room
Mistakes authors make Pt. 2
PJ Nunn To continue the thoughts that I started with last week, here are a few more common things I deal with as a publicist these days. Authors who: 5. Listen to bad advice Let me clarify this one first, because it’s certainly not something anyone would do on purpose. And to be fair, many times...
What? Moi? You're the perfect author I'm sure. I could never say your name in the same sentence with the word "mistake"!
Commented Jul 10, 2009 on Mistakes authors make Pt. 2 at Hey, There's A Dead Guy in the Living Room
Mistakes authors make Pt. 2
PJ Nunn To continue the thoughts that I started with last week, here are a few more common things I deal with as a publicist these days. Authors who: 5. Listen to bad advice Let me clarify this one first, because it’s certainly not something anyone would do on purpose. And to be fair, many times...
Jack, you'd probably win my least high maintenance client award if I had one =)
Shaz, oh the stories I could tell, but daren't. But I imagine all of my blog mates could say the same. Maybe we should plan a "tell a thon" at Bouchercon!
Commented Jun 12, 2009 on What a week! at Hey, There's A Dead Guy in the Living Room
What a week!
PJ Nunn Wowzer, what a week! Seems ages since I've been here with you. It started when my son went into the hospital with what I thought was just another episode with infection causing his blood sugar levels to go amok, but ended up being meningitis and giving us all quite a scare. He's home now...
I like 4A best and 4b second. Couldn't get my post up on Libby's blog for some reason.
Commented May 25, 2009 on Let's talk about [e-books], baby/Let's talk about you and me/Let's talk about all the good things, and the bad things, that may be. at Hey, There's A Dead Guy in the Living Room
Let's talk about [e-books], baby/Let's talk about you and me/Let's talk about all the good things, and the bad things, that may be.
Alright, Maria, I'll put if off no longer. :) I do want to preface this post with the caveat that I may not entirely know what I'm talking about -- please have a salt shaker handy in the case that I leave some out. Here's what I think about e-books: They are probably awesome. As many of you may...
Amazing how fast they get there, isn't it? I hope you enjoy every minute!
Commented May 15, 2009 on Prom at Hey, There's A Dead Guy in the Living Room
Prom
Robin Agnew I confess, my mind wasn't on bookselling this week (well, it was a little bit), but on prom. I had always hoped my daughter would go - she's a senior & about to graduate - but she is in fact, just as I was, shy, bookish and quiet. However she has a great group pf girlfriends, some...
Amazing how fast they get there, isn't it? I hope you enjoy every minute!
Commented May 15, 2009 on Prom at Hey, There's A Dead Guy in the Living Room
Prom
Robin Agnew I confess, my mind wasn't on bookselling this week (well, it was a little bit), but on prom. I had always hoped my daughter would go - she's a senior & about to graduate - but she is in fact, just as I was, shy, bookish and quiet. However she has a great group pf girlfriends, some...
Please. Everyone go watch the video. Really.
Commented May 15, 2009 on Malice, Oakmont and Susan Boyle at Hey, There's A Dead Guy in the Living Room
Malice, Oakmont and Susan Boyle
Jeff Cohen I spent five days last weekend (no, that's not an exaggeration) promoting my books. The Malice Domestic conference, a favorite I was forced to skip last year, was back on the itinerary, and we had a blast. For those of you who were not able to attend, or who were in Arlington but not...
You crack me up every time!
Commented May 15, 2009 on Springtime Means Never Having to Say You’re Sorry at Hey, There's A Dead Guy in the Living Room
Springtime Means Never Having to Say You’re Sorry
By Barbara Poelle Well, I snapped at the security guy at Whole Foods. Totally justified, though. See, the thing is, you fight 7000 people to get to the frakin’ albacore tuna salad and then you stand in line for 6 or 7 hours in the check out, so by the end, simply putting your wallet away burns ...
Yeesh! I'm glad I'm not the only one who comes across these now and again, but it's so sad. Thanks, Robin, for being one of the "good guys"!
Commented Apr 17, 2009 on 2 authors, 2 outcomes at Hey, There's A Dead Guy in the Living Room
2 authors, 2 outcomes
Robin Agnew I am approached almost daily by authors who think that either signing in our store or merely making an appearance on our shelves will guarantee them readers. Neither, of course, is true, though those factors are part of the formula that do supply readership. Sometimes, of course, I...
Nice to see you here Alan!
Commented Apr 10, 2009 on What's a money waster? at Hey, There's A Dead Guy in the Living Room
What's a money waster?
PJ Nunn From the time that I entered the magical realm of mysteries and their promotion, I’ve heard lots and lots of questions asked about what to do and how to best spend those promotion dollars. I did a guest blog last week on Make Mine Mystery and one of the comments reminded me that I don’...
See? Jack knows how to do things right and it works! But I didn't know you had another PR lady....
And Shaz, I suddenly heard a burst of Beach Boys singing "Wouldn't it be nice...?"
Commented Apr 10, 2009 on What's a money waster? at Hey, There's A Dead Guy in the Living Room
What's a money waster?
PJ Nunn From the time that I entered the magical realm of mysteries and their promotion, I’ve heard lots and lots of questions asked about what to do and how to best spend those promotion dollars. I did a guest blog last week on Make Mine Mystery and one of the comments reminded me that I don’...
Good points all! Particularly Chester. I so hate it when I get calls from irate radio hosts who were left with dead air, especially when I contact the author to find out what happened and rather than something catastrophic (which I'd never wish on anyone) or even unavoidable (which is understandable), I hear something like "Oops! Forgot to write it down!" I've actually lost a few programs over the years where the host refused to schedule anyone else I sent after the dead air incident. Not good.
Commented Mar 30, 2009 on Calendars and such at Hey, There's A Dead Guy in the Living Room
Calendars and such
PJ Nunn I’m often asked what tool is most important for an author to utilize in promoting a book. Usually, the expected answer would be a post card or bookmark, or maybe a well constructed press release. But that’s not what I say. Maybe it’s a trick question, but the tool I see that’s most neede...
Barb, you crack me up!
Commented Mar 20, 2009 on Huh. The Rhythm IS Gonna Get You. at Hey, There's A Dead Guy in the Living Room
Huh. The Rhythm IS Gonna Get You.
By Barbara Poelle Something horrible just happened. It’s so horrible, I am not even sure I can talk about it. Okay, here it is. This is so bad. Okay. I am in my office. I am a grown-up. I have a Roth IRA and a marriage certificate. And just now, when I got some good news on one of my projects, ...
I really thought she'd beat it this time, too. When I got the news, I couldn't find words and still feel that way. She'll be sorely missed!
Commented Mar 6, 2009 on A tribute to Barbara Franchi at Hey, There's A Dead Guy in the Living Room
A tribute to Barbara Franchi
Sharon Wheeler It's been a week where I've felt numb. Barbara Franchi, the founder and publisher of RTE, died on Saturday after a long illness. She'd fought so hard and so long against the cancer that I'd convinced myself she was invincible. I first met Barbara and her husband Rudy about six yea...
So is there a letter to the editor in the works? Can you do something to up Aunt Agatha's profile in the world of snobs? Or maybe you don't really want to play that...
Commented Feb 17, 2009 on What's so "special"? at Hey, There's A Dead Guy in the Living Room
What's so "special"?
This week, the Ann Arbor News ran a front page story about a local bookstore that's having trouble. This isn't news, everyone on the planet is having a rough time. The bookstore in question, Shaman Drum, is an independent that specializes in poetry, literature, and academic writing. They also...
I think it's the best so far, not that the others aren't great too. I haven't gotten quite to the end due to incessant interruptions but I've already marked several memorable lines. What can I say - I love your work!
Commented Feb 17, 2009 on Unabashed Hawking--You Were Warned at Hey, There's A Dead Guy in the Living Room
Unabashed Hawking--You Were Warned
Jeff Cohen First of all, many thanks to those who offered promotional advice for the upcoming A NIGHT AT THE OPERATION last week. There were many wonderful ideas, some of which I'm betting will actually be put into action as the publication date draws nearer. I appreciate the thought and the cr...
I KNOW. I don't get so many comments. Probably stunned into silence and feeling my pain.
And by the way, I saw Sadie took 2nd in the Terrier Group at Eukanuba - she's looking great as always! Any time she has a spare pup, there's a home for it here with me =)
Commented Feb 1, 2009 on Those things you never knew at Hey, There's A Dead Guy in the Living Room
Those things you never knew
PJ Nunn Ok, it’s not about mystery today. Someone on Facebook provoked me (or is it tagged? I forget) to do one of those “write 25 things nobody knows about you” or something like that. Possibly it’s too much information, or at the very least an overshare, but I trust you’ll forgive me. Here y...
LOL Roy. I wasn't sure about the spelling at the time, but hey. Can I claim sleep deprivation? Smoke inhalation? hmmmmm
Commented Dec 5, 2008 on Moving and other things at Hey, There's A Dead Guy in the Living Room
Moving and other things
PJ Nunn This is far and away my favorite time of the year and even here the weather is cooperating and we’ve enjoyed temps in the 30s with windchills in the 20s. Fireplace weather. My new office has a fireplace right in front of my desk, which I love, even though my one attempt at a fire nearl...
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