Goodreads: A Key Author Tool

Goodreads: A Key Author Tool

When we ask new clients if they have a personal account on Goodreads, we are often met with blank looks. Goodreads? What’s that? If you’re having the same reaction right now, then grab a cup of coffee and keep reading—because if you’re an author and you’re not using...
Why Amazon Reviews Matter

Why Amazon Reviews Matter

How many of you have ever purchased—or not purchased—a book because of a review you read? I’ll be the first to admit that many of the books currently on my nightstand, waiting to be read, are there because of an Amazon or Goodreads review. Although I occasionally add...
Looking for Something New to Read?

Looking for Something New to Read?

Jólabókaflóðið — a.k.a., a holiday for book lovers, originating in Iceland. You may have seen the Anglicized spelling of it floating around social media the last few years, Jolabokaflod, roughly translated to “the Christmas book flood.” The history of this charming...
3 Ways to Celebrate Your Book Launch

3 Ways to Celebrate Your Book Launch

You’ve written your manuscript, found a publisher, survived the revisions, and now you have a date circled on your calendar when your book will launch into the world. This is a big deal, and you need to celebrate it!  If you’re not sure where to start, we’ve got three...