A few weeks back, I posted a note on Twitter asking if anyone would like to be featured on my Blog. There was a mad rush of Direct Messages begging me to pick them—okay, there were only two, and this is the second. As a publisher, I am always curious as to why authors and people of public professions don't take opportunities for FREE promotion or exposure.
Today, I am shining my pretty little spotlight on author Kimi Alexandre, author of the FREE Podcast Guardians, available at http://www.guardiansnovel.com
First things first. What the heck is a Podcast?
A Podcast is a group or series of digital media files, or audio files that people or organizations put up on the web or distribute to people for a variety of reasons. This is a new experiment for Kimi as she is serializing her novel for readers to enjoy on the Internet.
Now, I personally think this is a very cool idea. But what about Kimi. Who is Kimi Alexandre and why should you care what she writes?
Kimi, from what I can gather without actually interviewing her, is a bit of an overachiever. She teeters on the cutting edge of advancement and is definitely NOT afraid to try new things. IF ever anyone thrived on putting themselves out there, I would say it is Kimi. Just look at her work. Enthralled with Urban Fantasy, Kimi has taken it to a new level by putting herself on the line with her Podcast Guardians. She is producing this novel as she writes it. How cool is that.
I have always thought that anyone who is willing to challenge themselves and step outside the box on convention is well worth giving a look to. So check her out. You can get more info on Kimi and her work at http://www.talechasing.com
Guardians will debut on May 22, 2009 at http://www.guardiansnovel.com
Guardians:
Reagan Fischer is a body guard to celebrities. No on expects the hot date or party girl best friend as hired protection. Reagan finds herself thrust into the mystery of a strange murder with trappings of the supernatural, if she believed in that sort of thing. Immediately asked to come in to help guard a religious archeologist and an object he’s uncovered by an old friend, the only way she’ll get involved is if you pay her enough. It’s going to take a lot to convince Reagan that the world she knows isn’t how it really is. But there are plenty of ghosts, angels and magic going around to turn her into a believer. Especially when it’s believe or die.
I would love for you to take some time and check out what Kimi has done. I promise you won't be disappointed. And for those of you who still want to know more about Podcasting, now is your chance to ask Kimi questions and see if she can clear some of the mist for you.
Today, I am shining my pretty little spotlight on author Kimi Alexandre, author of the FREE Podcast Guardians, available at http://www.guardiansnovel.comFirst things first. What the heck is a Podcast?
A Podcast is a group or series of digital media files, or audio files that people or organizations put up on the web or distribute to people for a variety of reasons. This is a new experiment for Kimi as she is serializing her novel for readers to enjoy on the Internet.
Now, I personally think this is a very cool idea. But what about Kimi. Who is Kimi Alexandre and why should you care what she writes?
Kimi, from what I can gather without actually interviewing her, is a bit of an overachiever. She teeters on the cutting edge of advancement and is definitely NOT afraid to try new things. IF ever anyone thrived on putting themselves out there, I would say it is Kimi. Just look at her work. Enthralled with Urban Fantasy, Kimi has taken it to a new level by putting herself on the line with her Podcast Guardians. She is producing this novel as she writes it. How cool is that.
I have always thought that anyone who is willing to challenge themselves and step outside the box on convention is well worth giving a look to. So check her out. You can get more info on Kimi and her work at http://www.talechasing.com
Guardians will debut on May 22, 2009 at http://www.guardiansnovel.com
Guardians:
Reagan Fischer is a body guard to celebrities. No on expects the hot date or party girl best friend as hired protection. Reagan finds herself thrust into the mystery of a strange murder with trappings of the supernatural, if she believed in that sort of thing. Immediately asked to come in to help guard a religious archeologist and an object he’s uncovered by an old friend, the only way she’ll get involved is if you pay her enough. It’s going to take a lot to convince Reagan that the world she knows isn’t how it really is. But there are plenty of ghosts, angels and magic going around to turn her into a believer. Especially when it’s believe or die.
I would love for you to take some time and check out what Kimi has done. I promise you won't be disappointed. And for those of you who still want to know more about Podcasting, now is your chance to ask Kimi questions and see if she can clear some of the mist for you.
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Guardians sounds very interesting! I would love to check it out.
Karen- I didn't see your tweet about doing this. :(
Kimi- I am also interested in podcasting. (Heck, I'm interested in all promotional things) In general do you know how many people are listening and what has been the response so far? Does it really translate into significant book sales? I ask because there are so many pod casts and it seems at least that few people really tune in or subscribe. What is your take on that?
http://nickvalentino.blogspot.com
Can't imagine why more authors didn't pick up on your offer, Karen, unless, like me, they're bogged down with other projects and can't squeeze out the time for even one more interview or blog. Or perhaps they just didn't catch the message as it sailed by. I'll go back and retweet....
Patricia
Hey Nick! Podcasting your novel is becoming a terrific way to get noticed by publishers. Many of the people who are doing so are amassing fans and then being able to prove with the numbers that agents/editors can take a chance on them.
Even people who don't get book deals find themselves able to do Print on Demand and make some cash.
Personally I think with enough perseverance even if you don't get a book deal from the first one if you keep producing someone will pick you up.
Right now I have 200 people who have been waiting for the book to start. For an unknown author and for not having any content to go on those are staggering numbers of people willing to give someone new a chance. Then numbers will only rise from here. :)
The only thing to keep in mind is that you have to be willing to find promotion for yourself to get people to come and listen. ;)
I hope you enjoy the book and I'd love to answer more questions or hear comments.
I sent in a DM but didn't get a response. Figured you were booked up already. Oh well!
Like Nick said, I'll bet a lot of Twitter folks just plain didn't see the tweet when it got posted.
--Lisa
http://authorlisalogan.blogspot.com
Hey Karen
I didn't see your tweet either - I ask this same question because I offer free promo ops on a regular basis. I figure you can't make people cooperate :) But I would've contacted you if I'd seen your tweet. Speaking of promo ops - did you get my email about GirlForce VBT? Would love to have you host that on PopSyndicate :)
Nikki Leigh
You posted about free promotion?? I didn't see it. :(