tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036863345844632135.post8111963839496327262..comments2024-02-20T11:58:37.174-05:00Comments on CJ's Writer Thoughts: Having a Successful Book SigningCJ Heckhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13867024641088772150noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036863345844632135.post-70459637095473931312014-06-18T11:56:44.953-04:002014-06-18T11:56:44.953-04:00Oh Alice, how exciting! Congratulations on your b...Oh Alice, how exciting! Congratulations on your book, "Ballroom"! Please let me know when it comes out in September and we can do a promotion for it on the blog here. I would be proud to! I wish you much success!CJ Heckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13867024641088772150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036863345844632135.post-26892396678801332072014-06-18T11:18:44.279-04:002014-06-18T11:18:44.279-04:00Thanks CJ,
Funny, that as a former designer, I di...Thanks CJ, <br />Funny, that as a former designer, I did so many of the things you suggest at trade shows, but now with my new hat, 'author,' I never considered using the same tools-- posters, bookmarks, business cards, and sweets! My book, BALLROOM will be published in September by Harper and although they will help, I will start putting my graphics together, today. Great advice. I look forward to following your blog and successes.~AliceAlice Simpsonhttp://www.alicesimpson.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036863345844632135.post-75444051484078312172014-06-15T19:15:43.251-04:002014-06-15T19:15:43.251-04:00Dear CJ Heck,
You have good suggestions here for ...Dear CJ Heck,<br /><br />You have good suggestions here for authors. Many bookstores expect writers to do a lot of the publicity these days for bookstore events.<br /><br />Best wishes!<br /><br />Janet Ruth Heller, author of the award-winning book about bullying How the Moon Regained Her ShapeJanet Hellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05948999918568830436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036863345844632135.post-85179875348275223062014-06-11T23:28:45.461-04:002014-06-11T23:28:45.461-04:00Well, you'll have the bookmarks for next time,...Well, you'll have the bookmarks for next time, then. No worry. I'm so happy for you, Christine and I'm glad it went well.CJ Heckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13867024641088772150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036863345844632135.post-32137840937940258962014-06-11T22:19:56.826-04:002014-06-11T22:19:56.826-04:00Just gave a talk, reading and book signing in one ...Just gave a talk, reading and book signing in one of the local libraries. Thoroughly enjoyed it and sold quite a few books. Result! <br />Unfortunately, I had ordered bookmarks and they didn't arrive on time. However most of the attendees took my cards.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11976538607575202318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036863345844632135.post-26172797020356580532014-06-11T19:36:11.129-04:002014-06-11T19:36:11.129-04:00Hey, Chris, that's wonderful! You must be so ...Hey, Chris, that's wonderful! You must be so excited!<br /><br />I think I would first ask the Indie Bookstore whether they are having posters printed for your book signing. If they aren't going to, then go ahead and make them. <br /><br />I wish you much success with your chapter book!CJ Heckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13867024641088772150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036863345844632135.post-67419951684180197292014-06-11T15:45:29.001-04:002014-06-11T15:45:29.001-04:00I have a book signing for my just released chapter...I have a book signing for my just released chapter book, Ethan Blecher Braves a Bully, at our local Indie bookstore next month. Being prepared ahead of with bookmarks and posters are great ideas. Must get to work on those.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14524590475423024432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036863345844632135.post-66950326949867249832014-06-11T15:19:00.869-04:002014-06-11T15:19:00.869-04:00You are most sincerely welcome, Linda. Glad to he...You are most sincerely welcome, Linda. Glad to help in any way I can. I wish you success with your book -- I'm so happy for you!CJ Heckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13867024641088772150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036863345844632135.post-41380429608952393692014-06-11T15:02:01.081-04:002014-06-11T15:02:01.081-04:00Hi CJ,
I really appreciate this and the previous ...Hi CJ,<br /><br />I really appreciate this and the previous post on school visits. My book comes out in October and I need all the help I can get! Thanks for the good, solid ideas here in both posts. Linda Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10838197966070322540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036863345844632135.post-62708704956157884052014-06-11T13:19:31.679-04:002014-06-11T13:19:31.679-04:00I think that's great, Beryl.
I'm of the...I think that's great, Beryl. <br /><br />I'm of the mindset that whatever works, is what works. We're only limited by our imaginations and what feels right to do at the time.<br /><br />I wish you success! CJ Heckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13867024641088772150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036863345844632135.post-75035394237875602742014-06-11T11:38:22.913-04:002014-06-11T11:38:22.913-04:00With a number of bookstores, I am out front of the...With a number of bookstores, I am out front of the store. I usually have a bookmaking craft for the kids and ask those who pass by if they want to make a book. Kids love creating and while they are busy, I engage the parents in conversation. Some will buy my books and hopefully others will remember that nice lady. Beryl Beryl Reichenberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15675265770928575535noreply@blogger.com