It is with great pleasure I turn my blog over to L. Diane Wolfe as she introduces her newest release on how to publish and promote your book. This is information all authors need whether you're going it alone, working with a small publisher or one of the big boys. If you don't already know L. Diane, visit her blog and introduce yourself. She's a friend worth having.

 

HOW TO PUBLISH AND PROMOTE YOUR BOOK NOW!

By L. Diane Wolfe

Publishing and promoting made simple!

Have you always dreamed of publishing a book but didn’t know where to begin? This book walks you through the steps of identifying markets, budgeting, building an online presence, and generating publicity. Get the whole story on:

· Traditional publishing

· Self-publishing

· Print and e-book setup, formatting, and distribution

· Finding your target audience

· Generating reviews and media interest

· Networking and developing an online presence

· Promotional materials and appearances

Uncover your ideal publishing path and numerous marketing options before you begin. Writing is your dream. Give it the best chance for success!

Available February 5, 2012

Publishing/Marketing, 214 pages, Dancing Lemur Press LLC

$14.95 Trade paperback ISBN 978-0-9827139-5-2

$4.99 Ebook ISBN 978-0-9827139-9-0

Barnes and Noble - http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/how-to-publish-and-promote-your-book-now-l-diane-wolfe/1113516811

Amazon - http://www.amazon.com/How-Publish-Promote-Your-Book/dp/0982713959/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1359139094&sr=1-1&keywords=9780982713952

Amazon Kindle - http://www.amazon.com/Publish-Promote-Your-Book-ebook/dp/B00B8X5WEM/ref=sr_1_8?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1359715649&sr=1-8

“She gives an unbiased take on the advantages and disadvantages of traditional publishing and self-publishing and publishing paths that combine the two… It's the perfect book for those who want an overview to begin the decision-making process.”

- Carolyn Howard-Johnson, author of the multi award-winning series of how-to books for writers http://howtodoitfrugally.com/

“A must-read for writers planning on self-publishing or any writer who wants the ultimate how-to on promoting. Tons of links, advice, and how-to, whether you're going for print or e-publication.”

- Helen Ginger, author of Angel Sometimes http://helenginger.com/

My sites-

Blog - Spunk On A Stick’s Tips - http://circleoffriendsbooks.blogspot.com/

Website - Spunk On A Stick - http://www.spunkonastick.net/

Twitter - https://twitter.com/SpunkOnAStick

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/l.diane.wolfe

Short Bio-

Known as “Spunk On A Stick,” Wolfe is a member of the National Speakers Association and a motivational speaker. She’s conducted seminars on book publishing and promoting for five years and assisted writers through several author services. Her other titles include “Overcoming Obstacles With SPUNK!” which ties her goal-setting and leadership seminar’s information together, and a YA series, “The Circle of Friends.” Wolfe travels extensively for media interviews and speaking engagements, maintains a dozen websites & blogs, and contributes to several other sites and newsletters.

L. Diane Wolfe "Spunk On A Stick"
Professional Speaker & Author
www.spunkonastick.net
www.circleoffriendsbooks.blogspot.com

 

Please visit L. Diane or leave a comment here for her.  Did you order your copy of her book yet?

First Monday Health Tip

As writers, we joke around all the time about gulping mugs of coffee, tea or indulging in wine during our toils. Sometimes we probably exaggerate, but I usually do put away three to five cups of coffee per day. I also drink a lot of water during those hours. During the summer I drink a full 12 ounces before I go running. Then in the first hour after I return, I'll drink twice that much or more on those ninety plus degree days. After seven in the evening I usually only have water though on weekends I might have an alcoholic beverage.

So what's my point. Drink more fluids. Most people have heard the recommendation to drink eight glasses of water per day. Well, it doesn't have to be water, but the Mayo Clinic agrees you need at least 8 eight ounce servings of fluids per day. More is better. If you mix in some caffeine like with tea or coffee, up your fluid intake because caffeine acts as a diuretic. Your body needs all that fluid to function correctly and replace that lost by normal body processes.

Don't forget to visit Spunk on a Stick and vote for the most supportive blogger. So are you getting your eight or more glasses of fluids per day? Do you have to think about doing it or do you get enough without thinking about it?

New Friends and Good Reads

I've picked up a few new followers over the last week.  One of them, Milo James Fowler, asks an interesting question on his blog.  Do you call yourself a writer or an author? Go see what Milo has to say about this and perhaps leave a comment for him on your opinion.

I wanted to remind people to visit my short story posted on Goodreads.  I'm still working on a second short story about two other characters in my book.  Tamarin is an important sorceress introduced in The Keepers of Sulbreth.  In the second book in The Futhark Chronicles, Beyond the Gate, she acts with wisdom and courage as a leader.  In the the yet to be released third book, Beneath the Mountain, Tamarin will show the courage of a true heroine.  The short story found on Goodreads will delve into her background and the events that molded her into the strong woman we meet in The Futhark Chronicles.

I'd like to thank L. Diane Wolfe for the Stylish Blogger Award.  It means a lot coming from her over at Spunk on a Stick.   I need to pass this on to a few stylish friends.  The choices are tough but I hope you'll visit these fine bloggers:

Jon Sprunk

Nancy Williams

Madison Woods

If you're not on Goodreads, I hope you'll join.  The great reasons to be there are too many for this post.  If you have time, follow a few of the links and perhaps find a new cool blog to follow.