Hi everyone, just found out today that "Last Chance for Love" is number 1 on The Wild Rose Press top sellers list. I'm shocked--but doing the happy dance.
Sandi Hampton
Posted on September 6, 2008 at 7:44pm — 5 Comments
Where did 2008 go? I guess when you’re busy time really does fly because mine has certainly taken wing.
WRDF launched in February of 2008 and its membership has grown steadily. I hope that means we are doing something right for our members.
We have some fabulously talented writers among us. I would encourage you to take a little time to visit a couple new pages each week. The photos, videos, blurbs, excerpts, bios, blogs, graphics, and I could go on and on, are super fun and so interesting. No one has an excuse to be bored on this site with so much to read and see.
I hope you’ve kept up with WRDF’S newest features. All are great promotional opportunities for writers and great fun for our readers.
The Bookmark giveaway page (BOOKMARK TAB)
The Free reads page (FREE READS TAB).
Bingo Mania (Main Page)
Editor Chats (WRDF Calendar)
Trendsetter Blogs (Advertising page – sub-menu of Main/Map Tab)
Our book discussion club, LOST IN A GOOD BOOK, is going strong. We’ve had good participation and if you haven’t kept up with some of our adventurous discussion comments, you’ve missed the action.
We’ve also launched a new online newsletter, WRDF Online. Be sure to open and read your copy when it comes. You never know what you might be missing.
Lastly, you’ll notice a new WRDFCalendar Tab on your page. What a nice way to keep all our members notified of current and up-coming events. You’ll notice that Fridays are Guest blog days at Between the Lines. Why not take a moment, check the calendar, and reserve a couple of spots for yourself during 2009. You can request your dates at: promo@lyndacoker.com
Thank you for spending time with us. Stay safe and well,
Lynda
Sorry, I haven't replied, I am trying to finish my new book. "Saving Tampa " is set in the Tampa Bay Area. I am having a problem getting any type of publicity going for the book in Tampa. It is available on Amazon, Barnes & Nobel, and a dozen other internet places. Of course it is available in the local book stores in the Keys, but I can't get it stocked in Tampa. I will be at a book signing on December 6th at a new library opening, and I am really excited about that.
John and I have been in the Keys for about five years. Before that, we lived in Palmetto Florida which is off of Tampa Bay. I wrote the book while we lived there. It took that long to find an agent and get it published. Right now I am working on one about the Keys.
Good Luck with "Last Chance".
I just wanted to stop in and say hello. I hope you’re enjoying your experience here at WRDF. We encourage you to take full advantage of all aspects of the community. Please feel free to post your blogs and leave comments for other bloggers as well. Check out WRDF’S official blog, Between the Lines, where you can schedule guest blogging days as well as schedule announcements of your new releases.
Don’t forget to subscribe to our newsletter. You can submit material for our newsletter as well. Just send your query to cover2cover@lyndacoker.com . Authors can donate a book for our Boatload Book Giveaway for December. Take advantage of our Spotlight Theater promotional package, and our Front Page banner spots. We think we’ve accomplished a lot in our first six months and we’re just getting started.
We haven’t forgotten our readers. Be sure to subscribe to our newsletter and blog to increase your chances of splitting a boatload of books in December. Take the opportunity to talk with your favorite authors, ask questions. You can blog and leave personal reviews of books you’ve read either in your blogs or as comments on author’s pages. Get involved, it’s sure to enhance your time with us.
Wow! There is so much going on. But wait, I'm not done yet. We have a brand new feature which will become a huge theater for our authors and a lot of fun for our readers. The new book club, LOST...In a Good Book! Check the link on the main page.
Check the main page often to keep up with the changes happening within our community. We are growing each day, and we want to stay in touch. For those wishing to take advantage of Paid Promo spots, keep a close eye on our Activity feature as that will be where special offers are posted.
Visit our groups section. If you don’t see one you like, start one of your own.
Why not help us grow? Invite some friends.
Thank you so much for spending some of your valuable time with us here at WRDF. We appreciate your membership and participation.
Hi Sandi,
CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR RELEASE! Will it be on Amazon.com?
Yes, Saving Tampa, is a romantic suspense novel. It is about a psychic and an FBI Agent that are forced to work together to prevent a terrorist attack. It's been really hard getting a buzz going in Tampa. None of the papers will do a review or write about it! On October 13, I am doing a radio interview. Maybe that will spark enough interest to get a blurb in the papers. If you have any suggestions, I am all ears.
Every paper in the Keys gave me a great write up,and I was on the radio twice, but that's probably because I am a local.
My name may mean nothing, but we share at least three common bonds: we’re authors, we both have websites, and we’re members of WRDF.
Part of our livelihood, as authors, is getting people to our websites to help get more sales.
I have, on my website ( http://www.ernierjohnson.net) an Author’s Website Link Exchange.
To make it simple, I’ll link to your website in exchange for you putting a link to mine. Not everyone goes to the extreme I do. I’ll not only put the link, but your book’s cover (up to 2 books) and your picture (if you so choose.) My theory is this, the book’s cover might attract a visitor to your site, but a picture might just seal the deal. They can then put a face behind the book.
If you’re interested, reply to this comment and we’ll get the ball rolling.
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WRDF launched in February of 2008 and its membership has grown steadily. I hope that means we are doing something right for our members.
We have some fabulously talented writers among us. I would encourage you to take a little time to visit a couple new pages each week. The photos, videos, blurbs, excerpts, bios, blogs, graphics, and I could go on and on, are super fun and so interesting. No one has an excuse to be bored on this site with so much to read and see.
I hope you’ve kept up with WRDF’S newest features. All are great promotional opportunities for writers and great fun for our readers.
The Bookmark giveaway page (BOOKMARK TAB)
The Free reads page (FREE READS TAB).
Bingo Mania (Main Page)
Editor Chats (WRDF Calendar)
Trendsetter Blogs (Advertising page – sub-menu of Main/Map Tab)
Our book discussion club, LOST IN A GOOD BOOK, is going strong. We’ve had good participation and if you haven’t kept up with some of our adventurous discussion comments, you’ve missed the action.
We’ve also launched a new online newsletter, WRDF Online. Be sure to open and read your copy when it comes. You never know what you might be missing.
Lastly, you’ll notice a new WRDFCalendar Tab on your page. What a nice way to keep all our members notified of current and up-coming events. You’ll notice that Fridays are Guest blog days at Between the Lines. Why not take a moment, check the calendar, and reserve a couple of spots for yourself during 2009. You can request your dates at: promo@lyndacoker.com
Thank you for spending time with us. Stay safe and well,
Lynda
John and I have been in the Keys for about five years. Before that, we lived in Palmetto Florida which is off of Tampa Bay. I wrote the book while we lived there. It took that long to find an agent and get it published. Right now I am working on one about the Keys.
Good Luck with "Last Chance".
Don’t forget to subscribe to our newsletter. You can submit material for our newsletter as well. Just send your query to cover2cover@lyndacoker.com . Authors can donate a book for our Boatload Book Giveaway for December. Take advantage of our Spotlight Theater promotional package, and our Front Page banner spots. We think we’ve accomplished a lot in our first six months and we’re just getting started.
We haven’t forgotten our readers. Be sure to subscribe to our newsletter and blog to increase your chances of splitting a boatload of books in December. Take the opportunity to talk with your favorite authors, ask questions. You can blog and leave personal reviews of books you’ve read either in your blogs or as comments on author’s pages. Get involved, it’s sure to enhance your time with us.
Wow! There is so much going on. But wait, I'm not done yet. We have a brand new feature which will become a huge theater for our authors and a lot of fun for our readers. The new book club, LOST...In a Good Book! Check the link on the main page.
Check the main page often to keep up with the changes happening within our community. We are growing each day, and we want to stay in touch. For those wishing to take advantage of Paid Promo spots, keep a close eye on our Activity feature as that will be where special offers are posted.
Visit our groups section. If you don’t see one you like, start one of your own.
Why not help us grow? Invite some friends.
Thank you so much for spending some of your valuable time with us here at WRDF. We appreciate your membership and participation.
Lynda Coker
CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR RELEASE! Will it be on Amazon.com?
Yes, Saving Tampa, is a romantic suspense novel. It is about a psychic and an FBI Agent that are forced to work together to prevent a terrorist attack. It's been really hard getting a buzz going in Tampa. None of the papers will do a review or write about it! On October 13, I am doing a radio interview. Maybe that will spark enough interest to get a blurb in the papers. If you have any suggestions, I am all ears.
Every paper in the Keys gave me a great write up,and I was on the radio twice, but that's probably because I am a local.
Sandi
My name may mean nothing, but we share at least three common bonds: we’re authors, we both have websites, and we’re members of WRDF.
Part of our livelihood, as authors, is getting people to our websites to help get more sales.
I have, on my website ( http://www.ernierjohnson.net) an Author’s Website Link Exchange.
To make it simple, I’ll link to your website in exchange for you putting a link to mine. Not everyone goes to the extreme I do. I’ll not only put the link, but your book’s cover (up to 2 books) and your picture (if you so choose.) My theory is this, the book’s cover might attract a visitor to your site, but a picture might just seal the deal. They can then put a face behind the book.
If you’re interested, reply to this comment and we’ll get the ball rolling.
Ernie
Thanks for the friendship request, Sandi. We're neighbors. ;o)
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