The Blog Tour!

Tomorrow, October 20, my BLOG TOUR for The Fence My Father Built kicks off. It’ll be hosted by CFBA, or Christian Fiction Blog Alliance, a group of book-loving blogs, book clubs and other groups, like libraries, that are interested in seeing what’s new in fiction. One of my students asked what a blog tour is, and it’s a fancy way of saying a bunch of web sites are featuring me & my book for 3 days. I expect my Google Alerts to go up at least for a little while. Meanwhile, if you feel left in the dark about all these newfangled terms and stuff-writers-have-to-do, an easy way to support your favorite author (me?) after you’ve read my book and raved about it to everyone you know, is to go to Amazon.com, look up The Fence My Father Built, and write a brief review. I’ve heard that even those who buy books from indie stores or other places are known to check out these reviews. Potential book buyers seem to trust average Joe and Jane reviews over the slick stuff and endorsements on book covers.
Writing Tip for Today: An Amazon review will help an author gain visibility and although I hate to think too much about sales and numbers, the only way your favorite author gets the next contracted book is if those numbers are sufficient. If you aspire to publishing a novel or other book, you can help make your odds better by supporting authors you like and admire. Amazon reviews, attending readings and signings, suggesting a book for book clubs and especially WOM (word of mouth) are some ways to help make sure publishing is still alive by the time your own book hits the stands.

About Linda S. Clare

I'm an author, speaker, writing coach and mentor. I teach both fiction and nonfiction writing at Lane Community College and in the doctoral program as expert writing advisor for George Fox University. I love helping writers improve their craft and I'm both an avid reader and writer of stories about those with wounded hearts.

4 comments on “The Blog Tour!

  1. Linda,
    Thank you so much for the authographed copy of your book!! Congratulations and I wish you much success!! When Alyssa surprised me with it, I was so shocked and completely in awe of you both. ๐Ÿ™‚ I truly appreciate it!! Holding your book in my hands, I looked at Alyssa and said, “This is my dream. Right here, this.” I can’t wait to read it! ๐Ÿ™‚ Best of luck with all of your future novels, I can’t wait to see where this takes you!!
    ♥ Holli

  2. Holli,
    I wish you great success in attaining your dream. Remember, some days it won’t feel good to write. But you will keep on writing anyway. Enjoy the story!
    Thanks for your support,
    Linda

  3. Thanks Linda! ๐Ÿ™‚
    I feel whole when I write- when I went through my 6 yr writers block, I just felt like part of me was missing. I can’t wait to see where my characters go, how they grow and how their story is told. ๐Ÿ™‚ You are such an inspiration! Thank you!!!
    Holli

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