You're In Print - OK, so Now What?

   Promoting books is the author’s responsibility. This is true regardless of the publisher – traditional or print-on-demand. First time authors are often shocked to learn that their publisher does little or nothing to promote their book. Publishers are in the business of publishing books and look to their authors to do the legwork.
   Besides, no one knows your book like you do. But where to begin?

Our guests are authors, publicists and publishers who will offer unique perspectives on promoting your book. If you are an author, this show should be considered required listening. From book signings to newsletters to radio and TV bookings to simple things like giving away bookmarks and cards, Fran and her expert guests have "Been there and done that" and quite literally wrote the book. AND produced the radio show. Book Marketing with Fran, hosted by Francine Silverman.

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April 24, 2007

Miriam Silverberg, founder and president of Miriam Silverberg Associates, a publicity firm in New York City and an annual panelist at Marymount Manhattan College’s day-long seminar for writers.

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Catherine Franz, the host of Let’s Talk Marketing radio show on WEBR, Fairfax, Va., TV producer for FPA, intern at PBS, and a master of Laws of Attraction. http://www.letstalkmarketingshow.com

 

April 10, 2007

Dharma Windham, author of Reluctant Goddess – Kleopatra and the Stolen Throne (Infinity Publishing 2006). Dharma is a scholar of Hellenistic and Egyptian Magic and Religion. http://www.reluctantgoddess.com

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E. Tara Scurry, author of Storm of Roses, A Compilation of Poetry and Short Stories (iUniverse 2006). http://www.etarascurry.com

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April 03, 2007

Romance authors Jo Beverly and Kathleen Lawless. Jo is the award-winning author of 30 historical romance novels, http://www.jobeverley.com, and Kathleen is author of eight novels and five erotic romances. http://www.kathleenlawless.com

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Mellanie True Hills, author of A Woman's Guide to Saving Her Own Life (Healthy Ideas Press 2005). http://www.melaniehills.com

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March 27, 2007

Karen Wormald, author of How to Work Like a Cat (Willow Creek Press 2006). http://www.worklikeacat.com

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Diana Estill, author of Driving on the Wrong Side of the Road (Brown Books 2006). http://www.dianaestill.com

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March 20, 2007

Australian Jill Weeks, who with her husband, Owen, are authors of several books, including Where to Retire in Australia, Retire Bizzi: How to Start a Business Without Risking Your Retirement Income, and 21 Ways to Retire. http://www.where2now.net

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Jeff Edwards, a format combat veteran and anti-submarine warfare specialist and award-winning novelist for his naval fiction, Torpedo (iUniverse 2004, 2006).

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March 13, 2007

Jill Murphy Long, author of the Permission to.Book Series, published by Sourcebooks: Permission to Nap (2002); Permission to Play (2003) and Permission to Party (2004). http://www.permissionbooks.com

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Connie Bandstra, author of Tasty Temptations (Specific House Publishing 2005).

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February 27, 2007

Makani Themba-Nixon, Executive Director of The Praxis Project, and author of Talking the Walk: A Communications Guide on Racial Justice (AK Press 2006).

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Lana Jordan, author and publisher of Journey to Motherhood and The Sleepytime Ponies Trick a Trickster. http://www.jorlanpublishing.com
http://www.lanajordan.com

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February 20, 2007

Rusty Shelton, director of client development at Phenix & Phenix Literary Publicists. http://www.bookpros.com

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Capt. Denis Murphy, a pilot and author of Pan, Pan, Pan, A Real Life Survivor’s Story, self-published in 2005

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February 13, 2007

Nicole Sotelo, author of Women Healing from Abuse (Paulist Press 2006).

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Cynthia Brian, a Renaissance Woman who among her other skills, is an author and actress.

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January 39, 2007

Ted Demopoulos, author of Blogging and Podcasting (2007) and Blogging for Business (2006), co-authored with Shel Holtz, both published by Kaplan Publishing. http://www.bloggingforbusinessbook.com

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Dorothy Thompson, editor of The Writer’s Life and Romancing the Soul (Zumaya 2004), co-author of The Search for the Million $$$ Ghost (Mardi Gras Publishing 2007), and self-publisher of many e-books, including her latest, A Complete Guide to Promoting & Selling Your Self-Publishing Ebook (The Writer’s Life Publications 2006). http://www.dorothythompson.net

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January 23, 2007

Monica Ricci, professional organizer and author of Organize Your Office …In No Time (Que Publishing 2006). http://www.catalystorganizing.com

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Dr. John Henderson, author of God.com: A Deity for the New Millennium (2nd ed., Parkway Publishers 2005) and FEAR FAITH FACT FANTASY (Parkway Publishers 2003). http://www.johnhenderson-god.com

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January 16, 2007

Freddy Davis, author of Culture Wars (Evergreen Press 2006). http://www.marketfaith.org

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Nancy Lee, author of Awakening the Mystic (Authorhouse 2006) and Voices of Light (Chrysalis Books 2003) and host of Lights On! on Healthy Life.net
http://www.NancyLee.net

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January 09, 2007

Marshall Turner, president of Turner Technology, an information technology consulting firm, and creator of http://www.WebforAuthors.com, designed for authors to easily create and update their own website. http://www.webforauthors.com

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Peter Bowerman, whose latest book is The Well-Fed Self-Publisher (Fanove Publishing 2009

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January 02, 2007

Mary Haverfield, author and illustrator of Harriett the Homeless Raccoon (Bright Sky Press 2005), for ages 4-8. http://www.maryhaverfield.com

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Yolanda Hooks Buick, author of Indiscretions..Fire & Desire (Disigold 2005), a sexy novel about deceitful and unmerciful husbands and boyfriends.http://www.YolandaHooksBuick.com

December 26, 2006

Christy Barritt, author of Hazardous Duty (Kregel Publishers 2006). http://www.christybarritt.com

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Brenda Warneka, co-editor with Arlene Uslander of an anthology, The Simple Touch of Fate: Real People, Real Stories (iUniverse 2003). http://www.thefatesite.com

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December 19, 2006

David Gottlieb, co-author of Letters to a Buddhist Jew (Targum Press 2004), www.buddhistjew.com

Peggy Keller of Jesmer/Keller Associates, a book developer and marketer. www.jesmerkeller.com

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December 12, 2006

Spiritualist Maria Gurule, whose soon-to-be-released book is "Pachakuti - The Transformation of the World." http://www.pachamamaoneworld.com

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Joan Isom, an award-winning author whose latest book is "Offerings in the Snow - A Christmas Story" (Foxmoor Press 2005). www.jsisom.com

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December 05, 2006

Rick Hayes, a paranormal communications consultant and author of Stepping Stones: Thoughts Along Life’s Path
http://www.lifesgift.com

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Literary agent Michael Larsen, whose latest books are How to Get a Literary Agent (Sourcebooks 2006), How to Write a Book Proposal (Writer’s Digest Books 2004) and Guerrilla Marketing for Writers, co-authored with Jay Conrad Levinson and Rick Frishman (Writer’s Digest Books 2001).
http://www.larsen-pomada.com

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November 28, 2006

this week
Naomi Bigelow, author of IN THE GLOVED HAND and THE TASTE OF VIOLETS, both published by PublishAmerica. www.naomibigelowbooks.com

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Phil Harris and Brian Doe, authors of
WAKING GOD (Star Publish 2006). http://www.wakinggod.com
Phil is also author of A MAINE CHRISTMAS CAROL (Capri Publishing 2006) http://christmascarol.bravehost.com and a nationally syndicated writer for the American Chronicle ( www.americanchronicle.com ).
http://philipharris.blog.com

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November 21, 2006

Jim Jaillet, author of “Panama or Bust – a 343 Day Adventure in a Motorhome!” (Lulu 2005) http://www.panamaorbust.com

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Moses Ludel, author of “Indra’s Net” (Trafford 2006).

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November 14, 2006

Penny Steffen, author of “Measuring Up” and “Rolling in Clover,” both published by Amber Quill Press in 2006. http://www.pennydawn.com

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Robert P. Bennett, author of a novel, “Blind Traveler Down a Dark River” (PublishAmerica 2004). http://www.EnablingWords.com

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November 07, 2006

Walter Haan, owner of Southfarm Press, publisher of military history books. http://www.war-books.com

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Mark Levine, president of Click Industries (http://www.clickindustries.com) and author of "The Fine Print of Self-Publishing" (Bridgeway Books and Bascom Hill Publishing 2006) and two novels.

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October 31, 2006

Walter Brasch, "America’s Unpatriotic Acts: The Federal Government’s Violation of Constitutional and Civil Rights" (Peter Lang Publishers 2005), and ‘Unacceptable’: The Federal Response to Hurricane Katrina (BookSurge Publishing 2006). http://www.walterbrasch.com

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Roger Ellerton, author of Live Your Dreams - Let Reality Catch Up (Trafford 2005). http://ww.live-your-dreams.biz

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October 24, 2006

Sylvia Allen, an author and public relations consultant. http://www.allenconsulting.com

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Gianni DeVincent-Hayes, author of 15 books and host of The New World Order Disorder radio show on American Voice Radio. http://www.theamericanvoice.com

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October 17, 2006

Husband and wife, Judith Sherven & Jim Sniechowski, relationship experts and authors of The Smart Couple’s Guide to The Wedding of Your Dreams: Planning Together for Less Stress and More Joy (New World Library 2005), Be Loved for Who You Really Are (St. Martin’s Press 2001), Opening to Love 365 Days a Year (Health Communications 2000) and The New Intimacy (Health Communications 1997).

http://www.judithandjim.com
http://www.smartweddingcouples.com

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Joe Hearn, a financial planner and author of If Something Happens To Me (Provisio Publishing 2004).

http://www.ifsomethinghappenstome.com

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October 10, 2006

Erik Feder, author of “Where to Park Your Car in Manhattan (and Where Not to Park It!),” Downtown and Midtown editions, both published in 2005 by Rhythmo Productions. http://www.federguide.com

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Angelo Saverino, author of “Heart of the Order” (PublishAmerica 2006), about his many years as a professional sports agent. http://www.angelosaverino.com

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October 03, 2006

Donna Seebo, talk show host and author of God's Kiss (Seebo's Classic Fables 1993) and Mind Magic (an audio cassette). http://www.delphiinternational.com

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Oluwadahunsi, author of My Book of Life - A Companion Piece - Doron: Gift - Tiger By the Tail (Foundation Love 2006). http://www.mybookoflife.org

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September 26, 2006

Prill Boyle, author of Defying Gravity: A Celebration of Late-Blooming Women http://www.prillboyle.com/

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Jeff Redmond, the award-winning author of two sci-fi/fantasy novels, The Er-Dan Stories (2000) and Chronicles of Er-Da (books 1,2 and 3) (2005), both published by iUniverse. Jeff has three books coming out in 2007 from Double Dragon Publishing. http://www.erdabooks.net/

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September 19, 2006

Feather Schwartz Foster, an amateur presidential historian, songwriter, and author of Ladies: A Conjecture of Personalities (PublishAmerica 2003), covering the “old” First Ladies – Martha thru Mamie - and Garfield’s Train (PublishAmerica 2005), a novel about the death of Pres. James Garfield in Long Branch, N.J. in 1881. http://www.authorsden.com/featherschwartzfoster

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Mike Broemmel, an attorney, former judge, and author of The Shadow Cast (2004) and The Miller Moth (2002), both anthologies of short fiction published by BeWrite Books. http://www.mikebroemmel.org

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September 12, 2006

Randy Peyser, author of Crappy to Happy (Red Wheel/Weiser 2002) and the upcoming The Power of Miracle Thinking. www.randypeyser.com and www.authoronestop.com

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Alma Bond, author of 11 books, including Camille Claudel (PublishAmerica 2006), a novelized version of the love affair between young Camille and the older and married Auguste Rodin.

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September 05, 2006

Dallas Woodburn, a sophomore at the University of S. California, majoring in creative writing, who self-published her first book at age 10 called “There’s a Huge Pimple On My Nose.” She has since self-published an award-winning collection of short stories called “3 a.m.” http://www.zest.net/writeon

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Rochelle L. Holt, author of a novel, “Mirage” (PublishAmerica 2004) and “The Poet Tree,” an illustrated spiritual/psychic/philosophical “comic book” of poetry. http://www.angelfire.com/blues2/rlynnholt

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August 29, 2006

Linda Wattley, author of Daddy’s Girl (Angel Press Publishing 2006), her personal account of childhood molestation. http://www.lindawattley.com.

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Stephanie and Shawn Reilly, mother and daughter partners in Hilliard and Harris, a small press that publishes fiction, with an emphasis on mysteries.
http://www.hilliardandharris.com

August 22, 2006

Alycia Ripley, author of Traveling With An Eggplant (Trafford 2005). http://www.alyciaripley.com

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Jayne Hitchcock, an internationally recognized cyber-crime expert and author of Net Crimes & Misdemeanors: Outmaneuvering Spammers, Stalkers, and Con Artists (Information Today, 2nd 2006).
http://www.jahitchcock.com http://www.netcrimes.net

August 15, 2006

Valerie Connelly, an independent publisher and author of Sacred Night and Sidetracks, both published by her company, Nightengale Press, http://www.nightengalepress.com

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Deanna Frazier, author of Dating 101 - The Second, Third or Fourth Time Around (Brown Books 2005). http://www.theuniversityofdating.com

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August 08, 2006

Dennis AuBuchon, author of Integrity - Do You Have It? (Infinity Publishing, 2nd edition, 2005). http://www.myqualitywriting.com
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Cindy Clemens, author of "Life Is A Do-Over" (Jorlan Publishing 2005). http://www.lifeisado-over.com
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August 01, 2006

Edward W. Smith, a motivational expert, self-published author of Sixty Seconds to Success (Bright Moment 2004), stand-up comic, cable TV host, instructor and operator of the Bright Moment Seminars. www.brightmoment.com.

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Jayne Hitchcock, an internationally recognized cyber-crime expert and author of Net Crimes & Misdemeanors: Outmaneuvering Spammers, Stalkers, and Con Artists
www.jahitchcock.com or www.netcrimes.net

July 25, 2006

Roger C. Parker, author of 38 books dealing with such subjects as marketing/design concepts and desktop publishing. http://www.newentrepreneur.com

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Vada Gipson, author of The Quests (AuthorHouse 2003) and its sequel, Aflame With The Spirit: Philip the Evangelist (AuthorHouse 2006). http://www.vadasbooks.com

July 18, 2006

Audrey Rodriguez (aka AJ Rodriguez), author of a children's fantasy, Theodore DaBaer (PublishAmerica 2004), www.theodoredabaer.com

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Laura Ramirez, author of a parenting book, Keepers of the Children: Native American Wisdom and Parenting (Walk in Peace Productions 2004), winner of the Nautilus Book Award (given by Martha Stewart's Ominvision), which honor titles that promote conscious living and social change. www.walk-in-peace.com.

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July 11, 2006

Erica Miner, author of Travels With My Lovers (Authorhouse 2002), first prize winner in the 2003 Author Book Awards.

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Michael Stadther, author of A Treasure's Trove (Treasure Trove 2005), and planner of a national treasure hunt. Clues in the book lead to the locations of gold tokens redeemable for jewels.

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June 27 , 2006

Joan Regen, founder of The Administrative Network (TAN), that brings together administrative and support staff to enhance their roles in corporate environments, and author of a soon-to-be published novel. www.theadminnet.com.

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Lori Leigh, author of mainstream fiction, science fiction and historical romances, including On The Winds of Love, originally published by Avon in 1986, http://www.lorileigh.com and her publicist, Karen Simpson, founder and co-owner of Coffee Time Romance. http://www.coffeetimeromance.com

June 20 , 2006

Joan Wester Anderson, whose book, WHERE ANGELS WALK (Ballantine 1992), was on The New York Times bestseller list for more than a year and sold more than two million copies.

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June 13 , 2006

Cindy La Ferle, author of WRITING HOME (Hearth Stone Books 2005), a collection of stories from her award-winning newspaper columns on motherhood and the domestic arts.

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June 06 , 2006

Victor K. Pryles, author of five e-books, including THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF PODCASTING, all published between 2003 and 2006.

http://www.authorsden.com/victorkpryles

May 30, 2006

Genie Davis, author of The Model Man.

www.geniedavis.com
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Floriana Hall, whose latest book is Hearts on the Mend, to be released in June, 2006

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May 23, 2006

Vicky DeCoster, author of "The Wacky World of Womanhood: Essays on Girlhood, Dating, Motherhood, and the Loss of Matching Underwear."

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May 16, 2006

Larry Portzline author of "Bookstore Tourism"

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May 9, 2006

Kate Stormer, children's book author from Wisconsin

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May 2, 2006

Lynn Tolson, author of "Beyond the Tears"
A True Survivor's Story."

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