tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post749142072619844486..comments2023-10-28T02:55:02.630-07:00Comments on Much Cheaper Than Therapy: PR Isn't A 4-Letter Word by Marcia JamesMuch Cheaper Than Therapyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02054311381186592152noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-54254170184380445962008-01-12T17:49:00.000-08:002008-01-12T17:49:00.000-08:00Hi, Patricia! {{waving}} I sure wish I knew how ...Hi, Patricia! {{waving}} I sure wish I knew how to put a photo with my blog comments. ;-( I love your book cover!<BR/><BR/>Thanks for dropping by!<BR/>-- Marcia ;-)<BR/>www.MarciaJames.netMarcia Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09272232280839412488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-5010493551914246122008-01-12T15:48:00.000-08:002008-01-12T15:48:00.000-08:00Hi, Marcia. Great article with tons of good inform...Hi, Marcia. Great article with tons of good information. It makes it easier to promote when you know what's available.Patricia Sargeanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16175639588161267529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-48197538859147128822008-01-12T09:39:00.000-08:002008-01-12T09:39:00.000-08:00Thanks, Nancy! Have a wonderful day!-- Marcia ;-)...Thanks, Nancy! Have a wonderful day!<BR/>-- Marcia ;-)<BR/>www.MarciaJames.netMarcia Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09272232280839412488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-83476523243439201872008-01-12T08:52:00.000-08:002008-01-12T08:52:00.000-08:00Awesome article, Marcia! I've printed this one fo...Awesome article, Marcia! I've printed this one for future reference!<BR/><BR/>Light, NancyNancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10019662451227188065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-4964006983380905512008-01-12T08:32:00.000-08:002008-01-12T08:32:00.000-08:00Thanks, Ashley! I have several PR articles on my ...Thanks, Ashley! I have several PR articles on my Web site and will be doing a PR article for each of the 6 RWA Kiss of Death chapter newsletters this year. <BR/><BR/>Best wishes on your promoting!<BR/>-- Marcia ;-)<BR/>www.MarciaJames.netMarcia Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09272232280839412488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-81008705513755888052008-01-12T08:12:00.000-08:002008-01-12T08:12:00.000-08:00Thanks for the great article. I'm always trying to...Thanks for the great article. I'm always trying to find new and better promotion. Or to figure out which previous promos worked best.<BR/><BR/>And being on a budget like Michelle said, it helps to work together.<BR/><BR/>I'll be back to see what sage advice you have and to see what books you have out for our reading pleasure.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03534849962517743534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-82435291695308345252008-01-11T20:07:00.000-08:002008-01-11T20:07:00.000-08:00Thanks, Shawna! Happy promoting!-- Marcia ;-)www....Thanks, Shawna! Happy promoting!<BR/>-- Marcia ;-)<BR/>www.MarciaJames.netMarcia Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09272232280839412488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-67930743649063601362008-01-11T16:12:00.000-08:002008-01-11T16:12:00.000-08:00Hi, Marcia!Fantastic post on promotion! Thanks fo...Hi, Marcia!<BR/><BR/>Fantastic post on promotion! Thanks for sharing those tips with us :) Very informative :)<BR/><BR/>Best wishes always,<BR/><BR/>Shawna MooreShawnaMoorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03396205878623438185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-8114626276047793402008-01-11T14:51:00.000-08:002008-01-11T14:51:00.000-08:00Hi, Paige! Your Writer's Cave idea is brilliant P...Hi, Paige! Your Writer's Cave idea is brilliant PR and a lot of fun to participate in! ;-)<BR/><BR/>Hi, Bronwyn! Thanks for dropping by! I've learned so much about author PR from my RWA chapters and other authors. That's what's so nice about Romance Writers of America. The members are so open to sharing their knowledge.<BR/><BR/>Happy promoting!<BR/>-- Marcia ;-)<BR/>www.MarciaJames.netMarcia Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09272232280839412488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-2598361037719152772008-01-11T14:04:00.000-08:002008-01-11T14:04:00.000-08:00Wow - I've been trying to come up with PR ideas, s...Wow - I've been trying to come up with PR ideas, so the syncronicity of this article couldn't be more perfect. Thanks so much for the wonderful ideas!<BR/><BR/>Bronwyn GreenBronwyn Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02932056019850822590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-54072453749620690032008-01-11T14:01:00.000-08:002008-01-11T14:01:00.000-08:00Hey Marcia! Sorry to chime in late. (what a day......Hey Marcia! Sorry to chime in late. (what a day...sheesh!)<BR/>As always you are a goddess at PR. I never stop getting great ideas from you. Glad you like The Writers Cave. Not only is it good PR but it's a blast to do too!!<BR/>{{HUGS}}<BR/>~Paige :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-45984507936847978172008-01-11T10:30:00.000-08:002008-01-11T10:30:00.000-08:00Hi, Liz! The author interviews you do inspired me...Hi, Liz! The author interviews you do inspired me to launch my latest Web site page: The James Gang. Each month I will be interviewing an author who has the pen name "James". You won't believe how many of us there are, especially if you count variations, such as "St. James" and "Jameson". ;-D<BR/><BR/>Thanks for stopping by!<BR/>-- Marcia ;-)Marcia Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09272232280839412488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-83949316880098776442008-01-11T10:17:00.000-08:002008-01-11T10:17:00.000-08:00Marcia, this is great. I pop over to your site eve...Marcia, this is great. I pop over to your site every few months for ideas and am never disappointed. I've gotten some good use out of your PR file. As ever, thanks!<BR/><BR/>: ) <BR/><BR/>LizLiz Jasperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11935348556012811958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-30820340769849481672008-01-11T10:02:00.000-08:002008-01-11T10:02:00.000-08:00Thanks, Irene! I have an example of an online pre...Thanks, Irene! I have an example of an online press kit at my site, but there's a lot of flexibility to what goes in a print and an online kit. It should reflect your brand as well as present information about you and your books. <BR/><BR/>My critique partner, Kensington author Patricia Sargeant, co-presented a PR workshop with me. She makes the point that even something as simple as the Marcia Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09272232280839412488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-13100522182197191072008-01-11T09:46:00.000-08:002008-01-11T09:46:00.000-08:00Wow. Much appreciated. I've been puzzling over a ...Wow. Much appreciated. I've been puzzling over a press kit for ages.<BR/>Thank you. I'm making this a favorite.<BR/>Irene PetersonIrenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02684465134160083369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-55188485569498811782008-01-11T08:22:00.000-08:002008-01-11T08:22:00.000-08:00Hi, Kim! Thanks again for inviting me to guest bl...Hi, Kim! Thanks again for inviting me to guest blog! Have I mentioned that I LOVE the title of your blog? I have friends who journal, and they say it's a great alternative to therapy. ;-D<BR/><BR/>By the way, my latest manuscript (currently at Avon, Berkley and Dorchester) is the first in a comic romantic mystery series featuring a sex therapist/amateur sleuth who solves sex crimes in Vegas. Marcia Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09272232280839412488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-78301898584408663292008-01-11T08:16:00.000-08:002008-01-11T08:16:00.000-08:00Hi, Kay and Becky! Thanks for stopping by. And c...Hi, Kay and Becky! Thanks for stopping by. And congratulations to Terry on your magazine article! It's so wonderful when a publication does a positive article on the industry and our authors. That is very cool and wonderful PR!<BR/>-- Marcia ;-)<BR/>www.MarciaJames.netMarcia Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09272232280839412488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-16340014101154232602008-01-11T08:09:00.000-08:002008-01-11T08:09:00.000-08:00Promotion does get overwhelming, doesn't it? And s...Promotion does get overwhelming, doesn't it? And sometimes you just get lucky. <B><I>Orlando Magazine</B></I> did a short article on four Orlando area romance writers in their January issue. (And, in the vein of this post topic, you can find a link on my blog.)Terry Odellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11610682530545306687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-54982821541387431722008-01-11T08:03:00.000-08:002008-01-11T08:03:00.000-08:00Hey Marcia,Great stuff. Thanks again for all the g...Hey Marcia,<BR/>Great stuff. Thanks again for all the great tips and for sharing them with us. I was going to e-mail you and let you know the article is up, but you beat me to it. Have a great day.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-25191809198672978752008-01-11T07:31:00.000-08:002008-01-11T07:31:00.000-08:00Thanks for all the info, Marcia! Great article.Bec...Thanks for all the info, Marcia! Great article.<BR/><BR/>BeckyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-40354031342827761912008-01-11T07:04:00.000-08:002008-01-11T07:04:00.000-08:00Great article, Marcia! Very informative. Thanks so...Great article, Marcia! Very informative. Thanks so much for posting.<BR/><BR/>Kay<BR/>www.kaystockham.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-62032478671183834062008-01-11T07:01:00.000-08:002008-01-11T07:01:00.000-08:00Hi, Dianne! {{waving from Columbus to Cincinnati}...Hi, Dianne! {{waving from Columbus to Cincinnati}} You are great at PR! Your June Reader & Author Get-together with Lori Foster is a God-send to small-press-pubbed authors. ;-) And your Vamps & Scamps blog is great! <BR/>-- Marcia ;-)<BR/>www.MarciaJames.netMarcia Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09272232280839412488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-86269516197975229972008-01-11T06:58:00.000-08:002008-01-11T06:58:00.000-08:00Hi, Margaret and Michelle! Thanks for visiting on...Hi, Margaret and Michelle! Thanks for visiting on my guest blogging day! May all your PR efforts be wonderfully successful!<BR/>-- Marcia James<BR/>www.MarciaJames.netMarcia Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09272232280839412488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-44021401930872894192008-01-11T06:57:00.000-08:002008-01-11T06:57:00.000-08:00Great info, oh guru of promotion!When I interview ...Great info, oh guru of promotion!<BR/>When I interview editors for the RWR they always say how important it is for authors to self-promote their books. Now we know how to do it. Thanks!DianneCastellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08614369856728212488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-55152165792158697332008-01-11T06:20:00.000-08:002008-01-11T06:20:00.000-08:00Hi Marcia! How've you been?Great article on promot...Hi Marcia! How've you been?<BR/><BR/>Great article on promotion. I love your giant PR file. As an author, I find it one of the hardest parts of the job. My favorite is cross-promotions. Mandy Roth and I offer it all the time with our project, The Raven, and have been offered great ops in return. Trading free ops is a MUST for writers on a budget. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for the ideas!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com