I know, my authors are groaning again as well, "You're sick." and "You need to rest." are their favorite sayings right now, but I have to tell you, a little bit of heart failure is not going to keep me from selling books and seeing old friends.I am excited about this weekend. It will be my first time at the VA Festival of the Book. Katie Hartlove (Erotiqué Press) and I will be heading in on Friday to get ready for a day of selling books on Saturday. You'll want to check us out; we will have some really AWESOME deals. I'm just saying.
But I am mostly excited because I will get to see and chat with one of my favorite people again. I met Nikki Leigh online several years ago and she has become a bit of a role model for me. She is not only a great author, but an excellent business woman, a promotional guru, and a pretty neat gal. That's right, I said it.
Nikki does something that few can, she writes non-fiction that teaches and entertains at the same time. What she teaches is marketing and promotions for authors, as well as business techniques for everyone. I was fortunate enough to be featured, not once but twice in her book 365 Foolish Mistakes Smart Managers Make (w/a Shri Henkel).
Nikki is one of those people who welcome you into her world and makes you want to stay and learn. I am currently reading an advanced copy of her upcoming book Book Promo 201. It is captivating. Not a word you usually hear where non-fiction business books are involved, but it truly is. My Palm T/X and I have bonded over the last couple nights with this book and we are both very happy. We love this book.
If you are an author, or a business person, you need to look into Nikki's books. She makes learning ainless. None of like to admit that we don't know what we are doing, but I will say right now, that before I started reading Book Promo 201, I thought I had it all going on. But I have learned so much throughout the pages of this book.
This isn't just for authors. If you have ANYTHING to promote, Nikki is your gal. Check back in a couple days for my official review. This was just random praise.
If you are in the Charlottesville, VA area on Saturday March 21, 2009, you should look Nikki up and tell her I sent you. Then after you talk to her, come on over to the Echelon Press table and take advantage of our great deals.
Karen Syed
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If I'm not mistaken, when I began following Nikki, she sent an email thanking me. Now, that's follow-up...
Sounds like a book not to be missed...
Take care of yourself, have fun and sell bunches of books!
Diana
http://woofersclub.blogspot.com
http://basicblackblog.blogspot.com
I "met" (virtually) Nikki a few years back because we both write lighthouse fiction. She does east coast, Outer Banks, I believe. I have always found her to be generous and innovative. She recently contacted ME about a blog post I wrote, to ask permission to reproduce it on one of HER blogs! Now that's a fun turnaround.
Anne
http://beacon-street.blogspot.com
PS: You have a great time in VA, and don't work too hard! (Uh, just make sure POINT SURRENDER is front and center... LOL)
Wow - ladies - its dreary here and I'm plodding through galley corrections but this totally made my day. I can't thank you all enough for your wonderful comments. There are days when we feel like the hard work isn't making a difference - but these kind of comments make it all great. Can't wait to see you Saturday Karen and I'm definitely looking forward to your review.
Nikki Leigh
PS - Google Alerts help me keep up with these posts :) It works :)
I envy both of you! Spending time with Karen is like drinking chocolate flavored espresso all day!
And, I've followed Nikki's blog for quite sometime and get her updates. Can't wait to read the new book!
Have fun, you two!
Mary
http://www.cynthiasattic.blogspot.com
http://www.woofersclub.blogspot.com
Karen, have a wonderful time in Virginia! Sell lots of books, especially mine. :)
Sounds like fun. Too bad I'm stuck in Illinois working my day job.
Morgan Mandel
http://morganmandel.blogspot.com
I love book festivals. Too bad school is keeping me away from Virginia... Have fun!
Iris
http://irisblack-author.blogspot.com
I'll be there too, Karen. I'll stop by the table and say hi, but most of the day I'm committed to the Virginia Writers Club hospitality room. Don't worry - I'll be signing Blood and Bone there too.
We want pics! Lots of pics!
Norm
http://fangplace.blogspot.com