Today we have a special treat. Melissa Marr, Kelley Armstrong, and Alyson Noel are here to talk a little about marketing and their upcoming Smart Chicks Kick it tour (10 authors/8 cities).
First, can each of you tell us a little about your author career.
MM - I taught university lit for a while. In 2003, I switched to part-time teaching and allowed myself 3 years to try writing. In 2004, I wrote the short story that evolved into my first published novel (WICKED LOVELY) in 2005. I wasn't very optimistic - there was no major paranormal YA market yet. (not even Twilight) In 2006, I had just decided to go back to fulltime teaching when WL sold. Harper bought WL and the yet-to-be-written INK in a 3-book deal. Right now, I'm writing the 5th 
WL novel.
KA - My first adult book (Bitten/Otherworld series) came out in 2001. Book 11 (Waking the Witch) will be released in August. I also have a crime series with 2 books so far. For this tour, though, the focus is my young adult paranormal trilogy. The third book in the Darkest Power series (The Reckoning) comes out in April. Right now I'm editing the first book in the next YA trilogy.
AN - I’m the author of 12 novels for adults and teens, including the bestselling THE IMMORTALS series, and its soon to be released spin-off series, beginning with
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Shelli - thanks to you and these fabulous ladies for a great interview. The Smart Chicks tour sounds awesome!
WOW! How amazing to have these authors join you on your blog! Great questions. Good job! Thoroughly enjoyed reading this. Very smart tour!
Great interview. I love all of the different perspectives. Thanks for sharing! I like the idea of doing the things that you love best, because I think it shows when you're heart's not in it whether it's blogging, tweeting, etc.
Those are fascinating and thorough interviews.
Again, it's cyber presence, which is good for me to hear. I SERIOUSLY need to get a website!!!
Thank you, Shelli!
Have a super fun tour, girls!
What a fun concept this is. thanks for the interview, Shelli and good luck to these fab authors!
Amazing interview, Shelli! It's great hearing how the experts do things and their tour idea sounds genius.
This was a really great interview! Lots of cool ideas, thanks!
This was great. It's nice to know what is the most important thing to focus on.
Very cool interviews!
Thanks for the great interview. I love the advice not to let the marketing make you ignore writing and to do what feels most comfortable.
Kelley, that's a great idea to have your readers turn in the receipts to get something.
Melissa, I love the Wicked Lovely series and have read a number of them on books on tape. I can't wait for the next one.
Great interview! I loved hearing that Alyson took writing courses to hone her craft. Just what I needed to hear. :)
Thanks for the interviews. There's some very helpful information here.
Excellent interview and ideas! Temporary tattoos would be perfect for my chapter book!
Thanks for the great interviews.
How fun that they are touring together!
Creative ideas! Love the fact that no one believes it's a one-size-for all situation :)
Great info, thank you!
I love this, and I LOVE the name "Smart Chicks"!!
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I'm with SF. LOVE all this!!! What cool chicks!
Totally great advice and it makes me think about what I should and shouldn't spend my time on, so I'm glad you ran this!