tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post3805535207050305713..comments2023-10-31T10:59:03.023-04:00Comments on INKSPOT Crime Fiction Blog | A Place for Mystery, Mayhem, Writing and Life: Whew, I'm glad that's done! (Virtual book touring)Linda O. Johnstonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01512430135042480450noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-26382401228986280162011-03-24T10:54:17.047-04:002011-03-24T10:54:17.047-04:00"Even" major publishers struggle with wh..."Even" major publishers struggle with what sort of marketing really sells books, as you probably know, Beth (the quotes because I don't know that the majors are to be considered those most likely to know, if anyone does) so I would say you're doing great so long as your readers enjoy the tour and you don't drive yourself too crazy. I read many of your stops and really liked them, found them different enough from each other to keep me going on to others--but, I would've bought your book anyway. For what that's worth :) Maybe now you can return to "just" writing for a while??Jenny Milchmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04410805792044518458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-150261271460261162011-03-23T11:12:23.569-04:002011-03-23T11:12:23.569-04:00I'm torn on these things, Beth. I know it'...I'm torn on these things, Beth. I know it's good to get your name out there, but it just seems that EVERYONE is doing the same: tweeting, Facebook, asking people to vote for their kids' band group online ... it just seems to never end, the cyberclatter. How do you even break thru to convince people you have something to say? Hope you hear from lots of folks who visited your blog stops. Cheers, and see you at Malice?Deborah Sharphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01575491644343480392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-60895919993309158082011-03-22T22:01:00.832-04:002011-03-22T22:01:00.832-04:00I've been following your virtual book tour and...I've been following your virtual book tour and it wore me out. It's bound to pay dividends.Ricky Bushhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15861574330175082978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-87958040652042526742011-03-22T17:50:17.665-04:002011-03-22T17:50:17.665-04:00Thanks for your comments, Darrell, Alan, and Alice...Thanks for your comments, Darrell, Alan, and Alice!<br /><br />Alan, <br />As I'm prepping for LCC after coming off the VBT, I'm wondering if I have the stamina to be "on" for four days straight! :)Beth Groundwaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13999372882748655834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-30085788063948746542011-03-22T17:47:45.776-04:002011-03-22T17:47:45.776-04:00Yay, Beth! Now you can relax for, oh, half an hour...Yay, Beth! Now you can relax for, oh, half an hour. :D<br /><br />My book tour was a fraction of yours, and it still took up huge chunks of time. I got many positive responses from it and a few sales that I know of. But, like much publicity, I'll only know the final results down the road.Alice Loweeceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09269785237562203610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-27561872237527065062011-03-22T15:17:22.263-04:002011-03-22T15:17:22.263-04:00Blog touring is a lot of work. I wish I had the st...Blog touring is a lot of work. I wish I had the stamina that you have, Beth!Alan Orloffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03695574442723430347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-25134978891498489042011-03-22T12:00:32.729-04:002011-03-22T12:00:32.729-04:00Beth- I'm always torn about how much virtual ...Beth- I'm always torn about how much virtual blog tours really count in the bigger scheme of things. As you said, there's no way of knowing for sure. I'll let you know how I feel after my "baby" is here.<br /><br />Congratulations on Deadly Currents!Darrell Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08394984700734588887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-43528325891233256152011-03-22T11:07:18.746-04:002011-03-22T11:07:18.746-04:00Thanks for the good luck wishes, Lois. And I remem...Thanks for the good luck wishes, Lois. And I remember your virtual book tour--you seemed to be EVERYWHERE in January!Beth Groundwaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13999372882748655834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-13925685114808794352011-03-22T10:27:07.270-04:002011-03-22T10:27:07.270-04:00Beth, congratulations on nearing the end. I did a ...Beth, congratulations on nearing the end. I did a virtual blog tour in January, and I can certainly empathize with you. All promo is such a crapshoot. We can only hope that what we do works more times than not. Also, good luck with the new release!Lois Winstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01866423986250423199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-10381989110299279842011-03-22T09:42:44.443-04:002011-03-22T09:42:44.443-04:00Hi Maryann,
I know quite a few other authors who d...Hi Maryann,<br />I know quite a few other authors who do what you do, and when I'm not on a tour, I guest at another blog once or twice a month. Doing that, however, doesn't build momentum like a virtual blog tour does, increasing exposure. It just keeps your name out there, hopefully preventing it from dropping into obscurity.<br /><br />Hi Sharon,<br />Yes, it's a lot of work, but if you prepare waaay ahead of time, you can spread that work out. I usually advise fellow authors to limit their VBTs to two weeks. I just wish I followed my own advice!Beth Groundwaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13999372882748655834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-20059389071730724882011-03-22T09:38:11.366-04:002011-03-22T09:38:11.366-04:00Wow! That does sound like a lot of work! I liked y...Wow! That does sound like a lot of work! I liked your analogy of having a baby. I haven't done a virtual book tour, but you gave me some good ideas if I ever decide to do one.Sharon Reecehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15315316958986428740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-62471040754714319702011-03-22T09:14:12.672-04:002011-03-22T09:14:12.672-04:00I hope you can find a bit of time to relax after t...I hope you can find a bit of time to relax after this whirlwind of promotion, but I know the promoting never stops. (smile)<br /><br />I've done virtual book tours and I think it is beneficial in the long run. Often we don't see immediate tangible results, but we are building momentum. I did visit several of your blog stops and liked the fact that you varied content and topics. I think that is important to keep reader interest.<br /><br />I have focused more on guest blogging in this past year. Since I deal in so many other deadlines with editing projects and book submissions, I like the more casual approach to guesting as opposed to the structured tour.Maryannwriteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09479027709233807149noreply@blogger.com